2011 Chrysler Town and Country: engine failure

Filed Mar 2, 2023 · Engine · IA

Driving 70mph on the interstate when the engine just shuts down ( sudden engine failure ) it is only by the grace of God that it didn't result in a pile-up and injury/loss of life. One of the most fearful experiences that I have ever had happened to me. This is the 2nd instance of sudden engine failure in the past month. On each occasion, I have had the vehicle towed and the mechanics are unable to find the root cause of the problem. I now fear injury/loss of life to myself and or others. I tried calling Chrysler to no avail and i have sent a certified letter to the Chrysler CEO , hristine Feuell with no response so far. The contact stated that they paid to have their vehicle looked at by the dealer. There were unsuccessful in duplicating the issue or finding the cause or a cure. The contact was told to trade in the vehicle. The contact stated after 10 breakdowns and 7 vehicle tows this week someone finally figured out the problem being a DEFECTIVE TIPM module.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · IN

The driver side door of my chrysler town and country has suddenly seized and refuses to open. I have researched the problem and it appears to be a faulty actuator. In my research I found many others with similar problems and thought it a safety concern. If my child or anyone needed to exit the vehicle quickly this would be impossible. If the other door were to seize up at the same time then there would be no wait to exit the rear of the vehicle safely. In my situation the doors functioned properly when we entered the vehicle but then refused to unlock or open despite my best efforts when we arrived at our destination. I have not been able to open the door since the actuator failed, manually or electronically.

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 Oct 10, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 94,000 miles · DC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. While the vehicle was stationary and while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the engine seized upon accelerating from a complete stop. In addition, the vehicle upshifted out of gear and the power train was faulty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Filed Aug 15, 2018 · Engine · 103,400 miles · IA

At 103,xxx miles, my van's engine seized up on our way to our wedding. I took it to a chrysler certified mechanic in west branch, iowa, and was told my connecting rods busted apart. The engine had plenty of oil in it and the engine did not overheat. Chrysler released a recall for the 2012 town and country for the exact same issue on my 2011!! This is the same engine, a 3.6-liner pentastar v6! When I look for replacement engines, I can replace my seized engine with a 2012!! How can chrysler getaway for releasing a recall on a 2012, but not a 2011 with the same engine!?!

Filed Jul 16, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 25 miles · CT

Engine died, battery light came on, brake light, electrical system and engine died while driving on a state road

Filed Mar 21, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 103,367 miles · ME

I have had electrical issues since the beginning of buying our vehicle brand new. Most recently the engine stalled while driving 25mph, engine light came on and flashed before the engine stalled causing power steering to fail. I took it to the dealership and was told they could not find an issue. The following week, on 3/16/18 they did an oil change and air filter change, again did not find any issues. On 3/19/18, as I was driving my 3 kids to school, the battery light came on and I lost power steering. I almost crashed with the kids in the car due to this issue. I ended up driving it back to the dealership and was told the power belt was completely off and the alternator was not attached to the engine as it should be. The brackets that hold the alternator on, was gone. This was the 3rd time this month I have brought this vehicle in, was told multiple times there was no issue. Now we could possibly have to replace the engine block.

Filed Nov 7, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 79,050 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 20 MPH the vehicle seized. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module and the fuel pump relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,050. Updated 02/03/17*lj updated 7/3/18*jb

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Body, Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the rear passenger door independently opened and closed at random. The contact also stated that the blind spot sensor seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be determined due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2016 · Engine · 60,000 miles · NY

Oil filter housing has pressure relief valve along plastic shaft that guides up through oil filter. This valve or shaft can break off causing catastrophic engine failure. Pressure relief valve can cause the engine to remain in the bypass start up phase. Not only that, but upon servicing said vehicle this shaft can break off or the valve can pop out of socket, leaving said vehicle immobilized. This issue can be found in any 3.6 liter chrysler engine built between model years 2011-2013. Many oil filter suppliers have sent out bulletins on said issue. It is a liability on any technician that services said vehicle.

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Engine · 85,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The engine failed to restart. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the failure was contributed to a faulty total integrated power module the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2013 · Brakes · OH

2011 chrysler town & country. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle rear brake pads problem. *smd the consumer stated he heard an ongoing screeching noise coming from the vehicle. An inspection revealed the rear brake pads had seized in the slides, and the rear brake pads and rotors had to be replaced. The calipers and slides were serviced.