2011 Chrysler Town and Country body problems

Filed Oct 1, 2024 · Body, Engine · 174,098 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the window glass fell into the door abruptly. A mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that the failure occurred due to an internal door fracture. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated while driving and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel made an abnormally loud squealing sound. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had difficulty starting, and there was an abnormal amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The check engine warning light and the electronic throttle control warning light were illuminated. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,098.

Filed Apr 12, 2024 · Body, Electrical · OH · fire

Van was sitting in driveaway in front of my house. We noticed smoke coming from rear of the vehicle and then saw flames. Contacted 911. Fire department arrived to put out the fire. They said something appeared to have shorted or exploded inside the driver side rear wall panel. Just below the rear window vent in the area of the 3 row speakers and cup holders. It burned down the exterior of the van near the gas cap.

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Body · DC

Rear sliding door lock actuator has failed and is stuck in locked position. It is impossible to open the door from inside or out using either manual or electric opener. This is dangerous as this door can no longer be used in case of emergency or accident. It is also not apparent anything is wrong. It just does not unlock or open.

Filed Aug 1, 2020 · Body · 140,000 miles · UT

The actuator failed on the driver side sliding door. The door is completely stuck and will not open manually making driving a very dangerous situation.

Filed Feb 20, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 199,000 miles · MN

Left side passenger auto sliding door auto locking system. When system would auto lock, it would not unlock in either the auto mode, electrically by fob or door lock electric switch and most dangerous, unable to manually move the lock release tab on the door to unlock position. Renders egress from this door totally impossible. Troubleshoot for 3 weeks. After couple days was able to electrically unlock door at witch time I totally disconnected door power and operated the lock and door in manual mode no problems.. Only when using the lock solenoid,,did the lock system jam. Replaced door locking assmy at part cost of $648 and door back to normal ops. Part number for lock was dla1306.

Filed Feb 14, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 115,000 miles · OH

Rear passenger sliding doors will not fully close and lock when pushing close button. Doors have to be manually pushed closed from the outside to close the last quarter inch and to have the door close mechanism engage. This present a safety risk to 2nd row passengers as the doors are not fully secured.

Filed Jul 17, 2019 · Body, Electrical · TX

On my driver side the sliding door does not open, not remotley or manual. The light at the overhead button to open the door with come on sometimes but will not open the door either. I can hear a clicking sound trying to open the door with the remote but it still will not move at all.

Filed Aug 28, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 160,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine suddenly shut off. After restarting the vehicle, the temperature gauge increased and decreased and the engine would continue to shut off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Also, the contact stated that other electrical failures previously occurred, such as the passenger side sliding door would buzz and the windows malfunctioned. The local dealer (golling chrysler, 2405 s. Telegraph rd., west bloomfield, mi) was unable to determine the cause of the failures. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2017 · Body · 68,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that when attempting to open the rear driver side sliding door with the fob, it failed to function. The contact attempted manually but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Filed Oct 18, 2016 · Body, Electrical · 40,000 miles · OH

My 2011 chrysler town and country rear lift gate opens and closes at will when parked and key in not turned on. I have also noted a few times when the engine has also started up with out using the remote. And in one instance while driving the lcd screen in front of the driver kept jumping from on thing to another.