2010 Chrysler Town and Country: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Jul 27, 2020 · Engine · 186,808 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to his residence. The contact that the ignition cables were replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 186,808.

Filed Aug 3, 2015 · Brakes · MD

Front and rear disc brakes seem to be undersized for the weight of the vehicle. Have replaced brake pads and rotors multiple times and can't get more than approximately 10,000 miles out of them. Even new, on relatively short road trips, the brakes get extremely hot and start to fade and cause the vehicle to shudder when braking. The brakes get so hot, they've destroyed the chrome cladding on the alloy wheels. Contacted chrysler and their only recommendation was to install "high performance" brake pads. I have tried different pads to no avail. I currently have vented, drilled and slotted rotors which seems to help but still doesn't solve the problem. The 2010 vehicle is equipped with 12" rotors while the newer vehicles of the same size and weight are equipped with 13" rotors. When asked, chrysler said they did not have a brake retrofit for the older vans to install larger brakes.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Brakes · 39,756 miles · IL

I purchased a used 2010 chrysler town and country mini-van in may of 2011. During the test-drive, I noted a pulsating in the brakes and, as a condition of sale, asked that the brakes be repaired. According to the dealership, the brake pads were replaced, and the rotors were "turned". Upon delivery of the vehicle, I found the brakes to be operating without the pulsating. However, after the purchase, I found the pulsating to continue to occur at highway speeds, and the vehicle was returned to the dealership again for repair. I was told that there was a recall for the rotors, and that the rotor had been replaced. Once again, I left the dealership, noting smooth brake operation. After approximately 2 weeks, I began to notice the pulsating once again at highway-speed braking. On saturday, july 9th, I was driving on a rural highway. While on the highway, I suddenly began to hear a rubbing noise, accentuated by a rhythmic knocking sound. I reduced speed by letting off the accelerator and continued to listen to the noise, trying to determine exactly where it was coming from. I next heard the sound of something rebounding off the undercarriage, and made the decision to stop. Upon applying the brakes, I was met with extreme shuddering/pulsating from the brakes as I pulled to the shoulder. As I increased pressure on the brake pedal, a grinding noise commenced from the front right area, and shortly after the vehicle came to a forced stop, as though the wheels had locked up. On inspecition, it appeared the right front brake caliper had broke loose, sheered away some of the metal from inner portion of the rim, and then lodged itself against the rim, forcing the wheel to lock in place. We were very fortunate that, at the time, we were on a rural highway and had time to reduce speed before forcfully braking. Had this occurred at a higher speed, in heavier traffic, I fear the outcome may have been drastically different. My infant son was in the van at the time.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Brakes · 10,000 miles · MI

Faulty brakes at low vehicle mileage. Applying brakes at highway speeds results in excessive vehicle shudder probably due to warped rotors. This in turn results in higher than normal stopping distances. My family and I have 5 chrysler group vehicles, 2008 thru 2010, all with the same problem, some with mileage as low as 5000 miles. My chrysler minivan currently has about 10000 miles. The dealer said they would normally fix it under warranty, but since it has been in service for more than 12 months, they can't/won't do anything about it. Brakes are only covered for 12mo or 12000 miles. In my opinion this is a product deficiency and, more importantly, a safety defect that chrysler has had on various models for a number of model years. These vehicles should be recalled.

Filed Jul 11, 2011 · Brakes · 7,550 miles · PA

Brakes started shuddering at 7,550. Took to dealership. Verified concern, found front brake rotors warped. "runout" on left front rotor and right front rotor. Problem persisted. Removed and replaced front brake rotors. We replaced the front rotors (dealership would not cover). Vehicle back to dealership at 19,012 miles, brakes shuddering again. Rear rotors warped (dealership would not cover), we replaced rear rotors. Brake shudder again at 24,806, returned once again to dealership. Acknowledged pulsation. Nothing done. We kept the 2nd set of rotors from the front. Will continue to keep parts. We have a small child that rides in the car daily. Extremely concerned regarding safety.

Filed May 19, 2011 · Brakes · 8,000 miles · MI

Brakes start shuddering at 8,000 miles, rear rotors turned at 12,000 miles, no help, different dealer all new rotors and pads at 16,000 miles, everything good, brakes shuddering again at 23,000 miles, told wheels out of balance - wheels weren't out of balance, still shuddering, back at dealer again - they don't think it's the brakes - they are full of bull!