Van will just shut off while driving. No warning, no lights. Have had the recall fixed twice but problem still hasn't stopped. Doesn't it doesn't matter if the van is cold or warm or what speed. It has done it on the freeway at 70mph. Dealer can not get it to duplicate the problem had if for 3 weeks in the shop. I can not keep driving this vehicle if no one can find what is wrong. Chrysler built the car why can't they find out what's wrong.
2010 Chrysler Town and Country steering complaints
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Vehicle stalls between 20-40 MPH on city streets and the traction icon comes on. Power steering immediately goes out and the vehicle must be pulled over and restarted. Problem was very intermittent when it first appeared 3/31/18 but now happens on almost every trip, typically near the beginning of the trip (11/21/18). Mechanic has failed to replicate, diagnose, or fix the problem.
4.0 l v6 engine 1) while turning right from a stop onto highway, the power steering failed. - I drove into the passing lane, luckily no one was in that lane at the time. So the car was speeding up 10/30/18 traction control light briefly on 2) car in motion, decelling from 35 MPH, turning left across on coming traffic, the power steering & the power breaks went out. Hard to turn & hard to break, barely stopped in time. Had to turn off & back on again 11/17/18 traction control light briefly on 3) for the past 6 months, there have been occasions where my car would not start until like the 7 or 10th turn over of the fob. Car not in motion
On multiple occasions, so far happened 3 times during the first 5 mins driving on a curved road, twice happened at the same location 1 week apart. First lost the power steering, then the esp/traction control lights on, power brake lost next. Manage to stop the car, turn on the hazard lights and restart the 2010 t&c. Then every thing back to normal again. Sent to sands chrysler dealer over quakertown pa 18951, no code read out, suggest to start with 90k maintenance. Noticed so many similiar case reported through the web pages, hope chrysler treat this seriously. The dealer did not perform the l25 recall on the ignition switch, looks like my car is not qualify, I will double check again. Milage reading is 96069
While driving, the engine cut out and I lost power to steering and brakes. The traction control light then came on when I finally pulled over. After resetting, the vehicle started and drove normally. If this happened on a busy road, serious injury would have occurred to the passengers in my vehicle and anyone else I would have struck due to loss of control.
Approximately two months ago the 2010 t&c began being sluggish to start. We replaced the battery and it started fine. A week after it began to stall with the dash lights turning on and off. A day or two later it began to stall and turned off in traffic. The battery has been checked and it is functioning - the local mechanic performed a diagnostic test and no code was present. Currently it had stalled and turned off several times - extremely stressful and dangerous.
The car goes from the "run" position to the "accessory" position all by itself while driving on streets. When that happens you have no power steering or brakes and the engine turns off. Since you have no steering or brakes, you can't control the car or stop it. Very dangerous/ life threatening. There was a recall for this on 2010 town & country's, but they tell me that my car is 4 months outside of that recall. So they know it was an issue and still is.
My wife was backing out of a driveway, the engine shut off and the power brakes and power steering didn't work. The vehicle drifted into the road because she was unable to stop in time. There were no other cars involved in the incident.
My car completely locks up on me while driving down the middle of the road. Before the engine wasn't shutting off. Now it is. My wheel locks up and will not reset unless I turn the car off. I have brought the car to 2 different dealerships as well as another well trusted mechanic. No one can find the issue. All the codes are fine, there are no leaks, and the power steering fluid is good. I have 4 small children and this has already happened on 4 separate occasions with them in the car. Thank god we have not been in an accident due to this happening. This morning I sat at the dealership for 4 hours to tell me they can't find the problem. I leave the dealership and the car locks up on me again and shuts down in the middle of the road. Why can't any one help me or diagnose the problem?!? We paid big bucks for this chrysler town & country! I expect answers and the issue to get fixed!
This has happened to me 3 times within the last few months. At random times. I was driving 25 miles or under when my steering wheel locked while driving. It happened twice in my neighborhood and once on a city street coming up to an intersection. I was unable to turn the wheel at all! My traction control light on my dash board came on as well. I came to a stop. Turned the car off and turned it back on and the steering wheel was no longer locked and dash light was no longer on. Went back to normal with no issues. Very concerning!
Vehicle started having issues in 2014. Vehicle just would not crank one morning. Got a jump start and took it to autozone and got a new battery. About 3 months later the same thing happened. Got a jump start, went to autozone and they found nothing wrong with battery, alternator or starter. Autozone gave me a new battery anyway. About 4 months later, happened again. Brought vehicle to chrysler for win module recall fix and explained what was happening. They said handling the recall and a new battery should fix the problem. About 2 months later, had the same problem. Chrysler replace win module again and I got chrysler to replace battery at this time as I explained that the battery was being affected due to the part that was being recalled. All was fine for about a year or so and then started happening again. Brought it back to chrysler and they said battery had a dead cell. I explained that they had just put the battery in about a year ago and it should be under warranty. They told me, "we don't do warranty replacements on warranty replacements". So, I am just dealing with the battery right now. Most recently, about 3 months ago, dash board warning lights started all coming in at the same time. Then they would all go off and one side of the dash illumination would go out. Next start up, illumination would be fine again. This happened several times over a couple of months. Then, one day while driving, the power steering went out, the traction light came on and the vehicle shut off! Was able to put vehicle in neutral and restart. This happened a few times in a month, but was always ok after one restart. Now, it keeps happening and only lasts a few minutes before needing to be restarted again. Afraid that this is going to happen while turning across oncoming traffic or in a situation where we can not pull over to safety and will get rear-ended.
Tl-contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country minivan... Contact received a tk holdings letter... Chrysler stated vehicle is out of warranty due to mileage...contact stated vehicle stalled out while sitting in traffic...vehicle stalled again while turning onto interstate going 20mph...vehicle stalled again on highway going 50mph.. Vehicle was being driven at 25 MPH through residential neighborhood... Vehicle stalled lost all power. ...[xxx]...0 recalls associated with this VIN....[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2010 town and country engine died when in motion going around 35 MPH also died when coming to a stop at stop light. The electronic stability control light went on when engine cut off. Loss of power steering and power brakes. Was able to put it in park and restart.
Vehicle stalls while driving constantly. It seems to be worse at slower speeds, but does happen at higher speeds. When the stall occurs, you often see the ABS light come on. The car loses power steering. You have to pull over and restart or sometimes can put it into neutral and restart while driving. There are other times car seems to surge forward for no reason. It's often difficult to start.
Car engine dies making brakes gas pedal and steering go out! Car complaints.com has a report on this problem?! Directed me to this website. Please help fear for mine and kids safety driving this vehicle under these circumstances! We were driving while this took place.
While driving the van it randomly shuts down the engine and it is very difficult to steer. You cannot accelerate out of the path of traffic. This is extremely dangerous!
The car has cutoff a few times while driving down the road. I would have to wait a few minutes before it would start up. When you turn the steering wheel so far it makes a wining noise.
We've had a sporadic, reoccurring problem where the engine shuts down while driving down the road. The van will lose acceleration, the power steering fails, (at least one time the power brakes failed as well) and the traction control light illuminates. As these happen, you realize that they were caused because the engine has just performed an uncommanded (by the driver) shutdown. Unfortunately, none of these symptoms are necessarily immediately obvious. For instance, when traveling straight (not using power steering), at low speeds (not accelerating), the first indication of failure is that the traction control light has illuminated. The far more concerning issue is when you realize that the engine (and systems) has failed while attempting to turn through an intersection. After the engine fails it will restart immediately. The issue is controlling the vehicle -after losing power steering, the ability to accelerate, traction control, and brakes - through the failure, in traffic, often on contaminated roads (rain, snow, or ice are common fall through early spring where we live) to be able to safely restart the engine. This problem began two years ago. It happened a few times in the winter over a couple week span and then went away. The next fall (8-9) months later it began doing it again. The occurrences this time were more frequent. We were told by the dealership that they were unable to duplicate our failures due to the intermittent nature of the problem. After a several weeks, the failures stopped. Now at the end of summer, it's been probably 9-10 months since the last occurrence, it has started again. Several occurrences in the last week. From what we can remember, the failures occur with the first several minutes of the trip (sometimes more than one within a few minutes) and usually at lower speeds. We can't remember an event above 40 MPH.
The engine of my 2010 chrysler town and country shut off while traveling on the highway at a speed of approximately 60mph. It has happened two other times at lower speeds while in town. The issue left me and my family in danger of a highway collision. This problem appears to be with the ignition switch spontaneously dropping into accessory mode which matches a recall for the same issue in other town and country's very close to the date of manufacture of mine. That recall was 14v373. My van was manufactured four months after the recall window relating to the ignition switch issue which subsequently disables the airbags and other safety equipment. The specific part that was the issue in 14v373 and what I believe to be the issue here is the win module.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering and brakes failed. The vehicle restarted after one attempt. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ken nelson located on 1100 n galena ave, dixon, il 61021), but the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown.
My 2010 town and country shut off while driving without a warning it almost cause me and my kids to be in a accident this morning taking my kids to school please something needs to be done about this problem before someone gets hurt or worse
Our 2010 chrysler t&c stated to have engine stall problems since two years ago. Basically the engine just stopped when driving (the RPM drops to 0). The driver will feel the steering wheel gets heavy and the traction warning light comes on. We did the chrysler r03 safety recall repair (I..e replace the win module) but it does not help at all. Especially prone to stall in the first 20 minutes of driving when temps was low, and especially when humid. We have had it checked by multiple mechanic shops but no clue was found. Multiple parts have been replaced (crankshaft position sensor, camshaft sensor, and egr valve) but nothing worked. Now for every driving we expect at least 2-3 engine stalls on the road. It is very dangerous!! I see lots of similar complaints online and chrysler should definitely solve this!
While driving the vehicle, always under 40mph, the traction control light comes on, I lose power steering, the engine shuts down, all lights and radio is down. So far I have been able to put it in neutral and restart. This morning I hit a curb going around the round about taking my kids to school. This has been going on over a year. It doesn't matter if its cold or hot, raining or sunny. It will go a month with nothing and then in one day it will die 6 times. We have been to private mechanics we have been to two different chrysler dealers and they have checked the erg valve and the key fob, the ignition switch, they have check the battery, ran down all the electrical stuff, they had it for 2 days last week and couldn't figure it out. It's died on my 4 times this week. I have four kids and I'm always in the van and now I'm scared to drive it! We checked the VIN and there is no recall as we already did the vent window. But the recalls that are listed describe exactly what is happening. So chrysler knows and doesn't care! You cannot just recall certain batches when there are clearly other vehicles doing the same problem. What is chrysler prepared to do for a family when they are seriously injured in an accident because of their van! Can't trade it in. Don't have the money to take the loss, wtf are consumers supposed to do with these vans. We are the original owners of the 2010 t&c, I love this van but it scares me to death! I just want it fixed! I mean I love roller coasters too but if one kept going off the tracks I'm not [xxx] sure I wouldn't ride it or put my family on it. Please chrysler fix these cars! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
During driving (typically city speeds of ~30-45mph), without warning or notification the engine will shut off and you will lose all power steering and braking is seriously diminished. It has happened once on the highway at ~65mph that I am aware of). When this happens the only indication you get is the red traction control light on the dashboard.it can happen while turning, driving straight, curves, etc. In order to gain engine power and the ability to steer, the only fix action is to place the vehicle in neutral and turn the key to restart. It will not just restart in "drive". We have taken this vehicle to the dealership 4+ times in order to diagnose and fix...to which we have been told "there is nothing showing up on diagnoses", "sounds like it could be x, but it's $1500 to replace and we can't guarantee it will fix it". We have made sure that it is not visibly related to the ignition issue noted on some other same year/model vehicles...although it cannot be 100% ruled out as somehow related. I have done research on chrysler webforums and this issue has been noted by multiple other owners (ie. Https://www.cargurus.com/cars/discussion-t27257_ds557462 ) and one of the mechanics made an off the cuff remark about seeing this issue before as well. We have recently moved cities and I plan on taking this to a new dealer in an attempt to fix the issue. But this is a serious safety issue, if this was to occur while trying to make a left turn across traffic, or at a time when the car in front is braking, it could be deadly. I used to happen about once a month, but it's starting to become more frequent (almost weekly, sometimes, 2-3 times/day).
My chrysler town and country 2010 is suddenly turning off while driving. No one can find a code whats wrong with it.
Engine will shut off while driving, loss of steering, control and brakes occurs. This is while driving on a city street.
2010 town and country can has been stalling while driving the steering locks as well as the breaks. It usually happens when I'm going between 20 to 35 MPH.iit will completely die in the middle of the street and the worst is crossing a busy intersection! I have taken it to several mechanics and unable to find the problem some of them just ignore this dangerous problem. It has shut off in the middle of rush hour with my kids in the van. There has been several town and country van owners with the same problem. When will chrysler corp or anyone going to address this issue before someone gets killed? This has been an on going problem since last year with no help!
My family purchased a 2010 chrysler town and country in november 2014. The vehicle seemed to drive normally until sometime at the beginning of 2015 (I can always get exact dates of service) when it began to stall while driving. The stalling typically happens at low speeds ' less than 35 MPH. It has stalled once in a 40 MPH zone, but more often than not it happens on a residential street with a speed limit of 25 MPH or less. As the vehicle stalls, the traction control light flashes and the power steering goes out. The car becomes unmanageable, and the only option for the driver is to attempt to pull over, come to a complete stop, place the vehicle in park, and restart. We have taken the car into the dealership a few times and once to an auto repair business unaffiliated with chrysler. None of the technicians who have seen the car can diagnose the issue. They have tried to remedy the problem, but the repairs that were made were only guesses and did not fix the vehicle. We have another appointment with charlie's on august 1. This was the earliest 'one of their best technicians' could see us. During this time we have also contacted the chrysler, the manufacturer, to seek guidance. They are not able to provide any other than to tell us to reach out to the attorney general. Additionally, several websites\forums discuss this exact problem. It is not an isolated incident. Here are a few examples: http://www.chryslerproblems.com/trends/ http://www.carcomplaints.com/chrysler/town_country/2010/engine/engine_stalls_shuts_down_while_driving.shtml http://www.aboutautomobile.com/complaint/2011/chrysler/town+and+country/electrical+system
I took my van in for a simple valve change because it was using a lot of oil on 2/15/16. A week and a half later I received my van back and it stalled in front of a tractor trailer truck. Van was returned to the dealership and they claimed to repair /install new gas pump, egr valve, gaskets, crank sensors etc. I received my van back on 4/2 claiming everything was repaired. The van was no longer stalling. On 4/3 while driving on the parkway, in heavy traffic my brakes, steering wheel locked and van shut off while driving. Just missed going over the guard rail. Again took th van back to the dealership, contacted chrysler customer service which made the dealership owner very irate. My van was in the dealership from 2/15 to june. I got the run around about we are doing everything to repair your vehicle. Guess what, it is still not repaired the van continuously stall anytime you made a hard turn. It was at the point of no return. The longer the dealership had it the worse the van got. Meanwhile all of this extra stress is starting to affect my health. I paid for a $42,000 van and even chrysler has no idea of how to fix it. I got fed up in june and asked to have the van returned back to me. After more than 3 months they were ever so happy to return the vehicle back to me. As of now I still don't have all the receipts of exactly what was done to the van. All I know is that I would never buy another chrysler again because of the treatment received and their uncaring attitude about the safety of the vehicle. At this point I found out that I am not the only one with this stalling issue. I feel chrysler is aware of it and don't know how to go about correcting it. The vehicle was in the dealership at the time on 2/15 for a recall for the ignition node(r03). I don't know if the recall initiated all the action or incompetence. I have towing receipts in excess of 100 miles.
While driving vehicle we have lost power steering and all controls to vehicle on 5 occasions. This commonly occurs after hitting bump in road. Symptoms of vehicle match up exactly to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000, this is an expansion of recall 11v‑139 (the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking), however chrysler says my vehicle is not included in this recall. My vehicle was manufactured several months after the vehicles included in that recall. I believe my vehicle is also affected.
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