2011 Chrysler Town and Country driver assistance problems

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 Feb 17, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MN

After most of the major electrical components were replaced a new battery, alternator and computer. Ran for a week then just died for no reason had to be jump started just to get it moving. Also the lane blind spot detectors are in a very bad place and are subject to weather and broke.

Filed Oct 26, 2021 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · OH

Fuel Pump Relay- the TPIM

Filed Dec 10, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 11,588 miles · SC

As stated previously, I had to have it towed because it would not turn on when I put the key in the ignition, mickey's garage told me that when they unplugged the battery and let it sit for little it started up, but they could not fix it, because they said it would do it again, that it should be checked out by a chrysler dealer. It stop on me in the family dollar parking lot.

Filed May 9, 2019 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · NY · crash

I was in two accidents and the airbag did not deploy. The electrical for the trunk and windows do not work, and the door electrical is a fire hazard.

Filed Mar 19, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · MI

The power shuts off or the car won't start after the key is taken out. I was told by the mechanic I went to that something with the spark plugs was firing incorrectly so I had that replaced. I also had my auto start removed because I was told that was affecting the battery and finally I was told the fuel pump was constantly running which was draining my battery. I was told to pull the fuse for the fuel pump until I can have the part replaced, which is tedious and that still don't work all the time. It is my understanding that the part has been on back order since december. At this point I am very frustrated and I don't feel safe driving this car until the issue is resolved. The blind spot lights also remain on.

Filed Jan 4, 2019 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 105,000 miles · OH

Tipm failure, dealership wants to charge me over $1000.00 to repair. Van started acting up in the electrical department . Windows rolling down, key fob not working, cruise control going out, wipers acting up, heated seats not working, AC and heat weakening, intermittent issue to start the van, then stopped running all together, now won't even turn over. Then I took it to dealership after having battery and alternator tested (all good) and had to bring it home cause they wouldn't take a payment plan. I looked on youtube for possible issues and fixes and checked my wiring to my tipm and found one harness tampered with. Tape cut and wires cut as well didn't look lik that when I took it in. I'm upset because I can't afford to replace something this expensive and common known issue. Why is there no recall on this model but other models running this same tipm? This is a cheap way for chrysler to get more money out of us. Make this a recall, I can only imagine what could've happened if it would've stalled with my 3 kids in the car on a highway!!! Get us a recall on this issue!!!!!

Filed Dec 14, 2018 · Driver assistance · 70,000 miles · OH

The blind spot detection system has failed. There's a continued dinging that is lindicating the failed of the system - this system cannot be turned off. And the cost to replaced the faulty computer module is $800.00 each and both computers have failed. Note: we cannot drive the vehicular with the dining going off.

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 188,900 miles · MA

To begin with vehicle would start after, sometimes until after several attemps. It also stopped while driving, just went dead and locked up the whole steering wheel, with the vehicle still rolling. Was just lucky to get off the roadway with no accident. Progressively it got worse, and wouldn't even start at all. Took to reputable repair shop, who said was a recall issue and they weren't able to order the part for repair, because of recall. Informed had to go to dealer for repair. Dealer said this particular VIN was not on recall although issue had been identified as recall issue. Meanwhile, charged me $1275.83 for repair listing "cause - no power at fuel pump check no power fuse m25, fuse m25 controlled by internal relay in tpim". Fuse m25 needs tpim was $207.81. Then "tipm kit tipm" was $977.00. Plus labor and tax. Problem - both indicated this type of vehicle had same issues and were on recall. It is reasonable to expect that my vehicle should have been covered under recall. Please help me recover on this issue.

Filed Jan 20, 2018 · Driver assistance · 53,500 miles · OH

Blind spot monitoring system failed because sensor module got wet on the inside. Sensor module not sealed on correctly. Connector also corroded because of salt being used on streets here in ohio during winter months. This is the second time this system has failed for the same problem. Talked to service managers at 2 different chrysler dealerships and were told by both that this is a common problem with this part and their opinion it is a design flaw with this part due to its exposure to the elements.