2011 Chrysler Town and Country brakes problems

Filed Sep 4, 2025 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ABS module and Service Brake warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator also failed to operate as needed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS and traction control had failed, and the ABS module needed to be replaced. The ABS module was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Feb 5, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TN

Vehicle is a 2011 Chrysler Town Country Touring L and has 68,000 miles on it. It is well maintained with no issues prior to compliant incident. While normal driving of vehicle emergency dash light system activated numerous safety warning lights i.e.: ABS, ESC, Engine light. My wife was travelling on a highway at 68 mph. Loss of drivability noted at the time included; loss of speedometer, abnormal shifting of transmission, loss of ABS and traction Control, Cruise Control and seat belt notification. The following day, I took the vehicle to repair dealership where I was notified that there was numerous codes showing up on scanner. PCM Codes included; c2200 Internal fault of ABS Module, U1110, U1120, P0501. Advised that I would lose numerous other systems not noted due to codes these included; electric rear doors inoperable while vehicle started, seat belt alarm system, rear parking system notification. Dealership advises that Chrysler company has put the sale of ABS modules part # 68089474AA on hold for over the last year, due to an Engineering review, and that no modules are available for sale. It was recommend that I "get rid of the vehicle". In doing internet searches this is a long running problem with numerous vehicles using this same ABS Module system. Due to the numerous safety systems this affects, the vehicles are unsafe without a recall to correct this manufacturer defective ABS Brake Module. I have had to setup an auxiliary GPS module to calculate speed and severely limit driving this vehicle during inclement weather. As of now normal braking remains unaffected but there. Public is at the mercy of the manufacturer as ABS modules are not for sale and have a retail value of over $1300.00 + install and dealer reprogramming. This is a severe safety issue and aligns with other current recalls of similar models with the same condition. You may contact me at anytime to discuss. I am a recently retire Chief of Police and a certified Accident Homicide Investigator.

Filed Oct 2, 2023 · Acceleration, Brakes · TX

The ABS light, Traction light, and Brake light all come on and simultaneously. I've been told that the ABS Module is bad and needs to be replaced. The fact that the module needs to be replaced concerns me since there are prior recalls for ABS Module with other Dodge, Ram, and Chrsyler makes and models.

Filed Jun 5, 2023 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · MI · crash

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while merging at an undisclosed speed, he attempted to slow the vehicle by applying the brake pedal, which failed to slow the vehicle rapidly enough to avoid a collision. As a result, the contact collided with the vehicle in front of him. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were displayed on the instrument panel. A police report was filed. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified, but a case was not opened; the contact stated that he informed the manufacturer of intermittent brake failure as he had experienced similar events on undisclosed dates. The failure mileage was 52,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2020 · Brakes · 111,057 miles · RI

The brakes rr will lock while driving in the hwy

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 225,500 miles · MI

On november 14, 2019 I was traveling with my 18 year old son to detroit metro airport. We were entering the entrance ramp of I-94 & us 23. We were traveling at 65mph. As I was merging onto i94 traffic, my 2011 town & country lost all power. The car completely shut down. I was unable to steer the car, brake the car. I was fortunately not involved in an accident. I am noting that the only key(fob) on the key ring was the key fob it self. Prior to this incident (past 8 years we've owned this vehicle) we have never encountered such an incident. The van did require a tow and we are currently waiting on the problem that caused this incident from the chrysler dealership in saline, mi (lafontaine chrysler dodge jeep ram saline) phone # 1‑866‑593‑6805. The reason I'm filing this complaint is due to noticing several thousand similar incidents from various chat forums. The key fob seems to be a point of interest as to why the vehicle all of a sudden loses power and shuts down in the act of driving. Please do not hesitate to call or email me for further information or questions regarding this complaint. Phone: ([xxx], email. [xxx]). Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

Traveling on 2 lane road across a bridge at 35 MPH when all dash lights came on then all off and engine died which caused power steering loss and power brake loss, no power at all in vehicle stranded on side of road. This could have caused a bad accident had there been more traffic. This was caused by the PCM (engine computer) failing. I see that this is a frequent occurence with this vehicle.

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Brakes · 41,000 miles · NJ

With only 74,000 miles on my vehicle, I have had to replace brakes and calipers several times. I purchased vehicle 12/2013 with 19,537 miles on it. In 8/2015 had to replace front and rear pads and rotors. With 41,097 miles on it. 12/16 replaced both rear bearings. With 56,102 miles on it. 4/17 replaced right rear pads/rotors/caliper. With 59,384 miles on it. 6/17 replaced front pads/rotors. With 61,044 miles on it. 2/18 replaced rear pads/rotors/caliper. With 67,836 miles on it. I do not use your dealers for service because I've had no satisfaction from them in the past. I do use a reputable local repair shop. I have the fidelity gold plus insurance and the compensate me for some of the issues but not much. This policy expires 4/18. To date my vehicle has 67,850 miles on it.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 107,653 miles · MO

My wife and I were driving the vehicle when all of a sudden it just completely died. We had no brakes no steering no power anywhere. Thank god we were only going 40 miles an hour and were able to cruise to a stop. Apparently this also happened to my wife earlier in the day. We have only had the car for about a week. But after doing some research apparently were not the only ones having a problem with this vehicle doing this. This needs to be fixed before someone either gets hurt or killed. We are taking it to a chevy dealership tomorrow to get it looked at. If I'm right though its some type of module that chrysler is very aware of that's faulty.

Filed Feb 12, 2018 · Acceleration, Brakes · OK

Tipm, I have had tons of problems with my van since I purchased. There is no telling how much I have spent of the years on repairs. Come to find out most of my repairs were not necessary. They all came from the faulty tipm. I can't believe this has not been recalled. The issue it causes is unbelievable. The stress and inconvenience this has caused me and my family is more than I could ever imagine. I'm out thousands of dollars on repair bills and now I find out that it will be another $1,300 to fix this. I have been having issues for years!!! When I would take it in they would treat the symptoms not the problem which I'm just finding out is the tipm. If this would have been properly diagnosed while under warranty than no big deal, but of course it was not. I have been driving and all of a sudden by brakes don't work, I turn on the van start to drive and it won't shift I have to pull over and turn off the van then restart it. Sometimes it wont start just sits there like it wants to start. The fuel pump is now constantly running. I'm sure that's not safe at all. The engine hours are twice what the mileage says it should be. Hum guess that's cause my engine is running all the time. That would be because the tipm is flawed.