2011 Chrysler Town and Country: windshield wiper failure

Filed Nov 30, 2021 · Electrical, Visibility · 107,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up. In addition, there was an abnormal exploding noise coming from the vehicle while driving approximately 40 to 50 MPH. The contact mentioned that the windshield wipers failed to operate occasionally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that wireless ignition and WIN module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Electrical · 116,204 miles · OH

Body control module is going out so the heat stops working. All the lights on the dashboard come on including the security light randomly. The air bags may or may not deploy. The windshield wipers come on by themselves. Happens when the vehicle is in motion or stationary. In the city and on the highway.

Filed Oct 24, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 120,000 miles · WI

Intermetint wipers don't work,, blind spot detection system doesn't work

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Electrical · 77,000 miles · PA

All dash alerts flashed (at times independently or together, wipers came on, speed gauge indicators moved wildly). There was no correlation to timing, speed, etc. As to the events. Approximately 5 months earlier the backup camera stopped working. I was told by a dealership that the radio needed to be replaced. Had the radio replaced. Had the tipm replaced, still having the same problem, nothing has changed. Presently, at the dealership where I have been told they will have many hours involved in diagnosing the problem? Have read the 165 complaints which are the same as what I am experiencing. Still leaning toward the tipm replacement is also defective.

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 Aug 9, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. On several occasions, the heating, air conditioning system, and the windshield wipers independently activated. The vehicle was taken to golling chrysler dodge jeep ram (2405 s telegraph rd, bloomfield hills, mi 48302, (248) 334-3600) where it was diagnosed that the totally integrated power module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 50,400 miles · CA

On highway, I switched on high beam, ft wipers turned on and will not turn off. Jnstrument lights, turn signals, tail lights stopped working, no high beam, no stop lights

Filed Feb 9, 2017 · Electrical · 46,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the driver's side door automatically opened while driving at any speed and when the vehicle was parked. The contact also stated that the dealer advised that the tipm (total integrated power module) needed to be replaced to restore power to the windshield wiper and prevent the air bag from malfunctioning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 37,800 miles · TX

I just started having problems with my electrical system. I can hear electrical crackling noises while the vehicle is running, I have also smelled overheating electrical wires. For months the tire pressure indicator keeps flashing that I have a low tire: yet every time I have the tire pressure check, the air pressure is the same in each tire. I have taken it to the dealer twice for this problem but they can't find anything wrong: this occurs in both stationary and motion. Yesterday while driving my grandson to school, the dash lights and navigation system went completely black for no known reason, vehicle was in motion. I accidently discovered that if I quickly turn the windshield wipers on and then off the dash and navigation lights come on. Vehicle only has 37,000 miles and I feel this is the beginning of of some major safety issues in the future and the warranty is expired. I have had the rear stow and go seat replaced because the seat would not go into the standard position, nor would it go into the stowed position. The seat would just go up and down at will. Finally after calling chrysler and 3 trips to the dealer, they replaced the entire seat. But it still acts up ocassionaly. At this point, I have not been out any money for repairs but I am beginning to fear driving the vehicle. I never know if the lights are going to suddenly decide to go dark with driving at night, or if the rear seats are going to start going up and down.

Filed Aug 8, 2016 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · AL

Since buying van in 2011, windshield wipers turn on intermittently when there is no rain in sight. June 2015 bought a new battery after I was unable to start the car. Seemed to fix issue. April 2016 as I was driving through neighborhood going 25 MPH car stalled. Went to the dealer after researching stalling issue (most posts indicated a tipm issue) but dealer didn't seem to know what I was talking about nor did they care. Within the last month the car has not started a handful of times. Battery was retested and it was fine. Two days ago I went out of town and when I tried to start car it would not start (it flashed lights and blinkers went off). Tried starting it remotely with key and that made the alarm go off for several minutes. Ended up having to turn off radio and A/C before van decided to start. I have 3 kids to tow around and no longer feel safe in my car!

Filed Feb 7, 2015 · Electrical · 30,000 miles · MN

This electrical problem has occurred 10 times since I bought the used vehicle in 8/2014. It has happened at stoplights and while I've been driving. All the lights on the dash go out, they all come back on like you are just starting the van and the windshield wipers go off as well. It has happened when I've been in park, making a left hand turn into oncoming traffic, driving down the road (45 MPH) and waiting at a stoplight. Most recently on 2/6/15 it did it 2 times while I sat at the same stoplight. I have nothing additional hanging from the key fob and even tried the 2nd key fob I have and the same problem occurs.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 75,000 miles · OH

The whole electric system shut down periodically, and the wiper go off but all other electrical shut down . Flasher light door lock etc... It is a safety issue and this car went 3 time to the dealer and they don't know whats wrong. We took a video of the issue. The dealer told my wife its fine to drive but without light and flasher I think its not safe. We contact chrysler corp but nobody care.