2010 Chrysler Town and Country: complete transmission failure

Filed Sep 26, 2022 · Electrical, Lights · 151,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the headlights would randomly turn off, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. When the failure occurred, the headlights could not be reactivated. Additionally, the braking system would randomly malfunction causing an extended stopping distance. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the TIPM was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. Previously while driving at various speeds the vehicle had experienced jerking and shaking. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who replaced the transmission. The failure mileage was 151,000.

Filed May 27, 2020 · Engine · 106,000 miles · TX

The vehicle's engine stopped running six different times since december 11, 2019 while driving between 25 to 40 MPH. All of the power, engine, etc. Just quit and I coasted to the side of the road. Put it in park, turned off ignition. Restarted vehicle with no problem. The last two days, the vehicle has stalled twice. The traction control light has also come on. We have taken it to firestone who ran a diagnostic on it and could not find the problem. This is a very dangerous condition and appears that there are numerous individuals that have had the same problem. We have attached the invoice from firestone where they ran the diagnostic. *tr the consumer has stated that transmission was replaced in july 2017.the consumer also stated that since december 2019, the vehicle has stalled 6 more times.

Filed Apr 11, 2019 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · MI

Transmission failure of the 62 te transmission. Transmission would not shift and went into limp mode with multiple sensor codes thrown. This occurred while driving on the express way, approximately traveling at 70mph during rush hour. Transmission required multiple hard part replacement. After rebuild transmission had hard shifting went into limp mode again after 3 days from shop, again while on express way. Codes p0792, p0732, p0735, p0721. Transmission required another rebuild this time after 1 day out of the shop transmission experienced hard shifting however this time would not up shift stayed in 1st gear. Transmission fluid is at the proper level for the transmission fluid temp per manufacture. Codes p0792, p0732 and p0735 is present. Replaced sensors and cleared codes replaced trans fluid. Trans worked would well for 6 miles while on a major state road, then while accelerating from a stop it would not up shift again and the same three codes are present.

Filed May 19, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 90,000 miles · IN

I was driving on a state road at about 60 MPH when the van died. I was able to glide off the road and restart it. It has happened several times since, at various speeds. Also, sometimes when I brake, the car pulls to one side or the other, or the steering wheel vibrates. Again, at various times, and at various speeds. Also, the RPM drop while at a steady speed, and twice have revved high while on cruise control. All these problems are intermittent and do not show up on diagnostics at the dealer. I had the transmission replaced, because that did show up on diagnostics at the tom o'brien chrysler dealership, but the problems continue, and I may have spent that money unnecessarily. I found on my own that there is a recall on the win module and the key fob--the reasons for the car dying while driving--and will get them replaced. But I resent that I paid for a new transmission and that wasn't the problem, and that chrysler most likely has been aware of this problem for years but allowed the vehicle to be sold, putting our lives in danger.

Filed Jul 14, 2011 · Brakes · 3,500 miles · CA

Our 2010 chrysler town & country has given us nothing but trouble since it was 3 months old. The transmission shutters in reverse (dealer says "normal"). Transmission failed while on vacation. Would not downshift or upshift properly. Transmission replaced (dealer lied and said it was aminor repair and was "rebuilt", chrysler zone office said it was a major failure and had been replaced). New transmission has surge/bump shift from 2nd-3rd gear. Dealer and chrysler engineer said "normal" but reflashed the computer. The brakes have been worse... And an ongoing issue. At 3500 miles, they started to make a metal on metal grinding type of noise. I lived with it until the second oil change at around 6000 miles. Front pads were replaced, rotors were turned. 3000 miles later, the noise came back. Brakes were replaced again -- this time front and rear. Dealer and chrysler accepted no responsibility, yet said they were replaced for "customer satisfaction." every 3000 miles since, the grinding noise returned and the brakes were replaced. The latest time, the dealer did not replace and said, again, that the grinding noise was normal. Said pads had 90% left and were not "worn enough to warrant replacement." so I will go back in a couple thousand miles to have them done again? This is a safety issue. Chrysler has given me an extended warranty (that does not cover the brakes) and also offered me $5000 on a new car... But this thing has tanked in value so much, I am far more than $5000 upside down in it. All of these things (and loose door hinge bolts, squeaks, rattles, etc) have been described as "normal", yet I have been told that they are only fixing these items to make me happy. Nobody will admit to the fact that there is something very wrong with this car.