2012 Chrysler Town and Country visibility problems

Filed Jul 18, 2019 · Electrical, Visibility · 103,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air conditioner failed and the front passenger and rear vents would not blow out cold air at all. The driver's side vent blew out semi cold air; however, the vehicle's temperature remained hot due to the failed air conditioner. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 175,000 miles · OH

I was driving on the road I was going to apply bright lights when I did so they did not come on my windshield wipers came on try to turn them off they would not do so had no turning signals left or right and could not get the wipers to stop

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Visibility · IL

While attempting to clear the vehicles windshield of frost and fog the A/C unit goes out. The A/C unit is an integral part of clearing the windshield of fog and frost. This is a well know problem to chrysler and they refuse to even help with the needed repair.

Filed Oct 9, 2017 · Visibility · 58,000 miles · MI

The object sensor modules are located in a "wet zone" yet the part is not water proof. The moisture blew out the circuit board of the module and actually deformed the housing. When I removed the passenger side sensor I found it was packed with mud and other debris. The sensors went simaltaneously and the triangle warning light stay "lit up" as you drive. I looked into having the issue fixed and found that the module is over $800 - that is over $1600 to fix a "safety nuisance" a poor design caused the issue. The warning signal is a distraction and a constatnt reminder that I do not have the money to fix the issue. If you can not recall for the poor design of a marketed "safety system" then they should at least make the part more feasible or provide directions on how to pull the fuse that turns on warning light.

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 65,000 miles · MA

Related to recall # p25. Previously the rear window switch was replaced as part of p25. Experiencing very similar issue with driver side window control switch after a rainy day where a small amount of rain came inside from going through drivethroughs etc. After that and since, windows open and close randomly during driving causing a distraction and allowing snow/rain inside. Often the windows just get stuck. Affects 2 front, 2 passenger windows and 2 side mirrors. From inspection it appears that circuit is shorting around corrosion and had significant discoloring of board, possibly ground layer. Upon removing board that is in control switch housing found moisture gets trapped on board between rubber cover and causes corrosion and failure. Could eventually cause motor burnout and fire I suppose just like rear one. Caused window to roll down and get stuck during snow storm recently. Now can't get them down at all. Contacted chrysler and told me to bring in to dealer. Did so and they refused to cover under existing warranty. Then dealer called chrysler and escalated it to more senior customer support. Told me if I had "given patronage to the chrysler dealership more often then they probably would just cover it" but that since I "was not a regular customer" they would not help me.

Filed Apr 29, 2016 · Driver assistance, Visibility · 70,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler town and country. While reversing out of the garage, the driver and passenger side blind spot mirrors failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the blind spot sensor and the harness switch that controlled the corner vent windows needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Electrical, Visibility · 40,390 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 chrysler town and country. The contact heard a pressure noise when rolling up the window. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v234000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,390. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 14, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 52,000 miles · TX

Vehicle dash power cycled, all alarms came on, gauges stopped working, A/C quit, windows will not work, windshield wipers will not turn off, turn signals quit, cruise quit, power doors will not open, radio/entertainment system failed. "no bus" displayed on evic (dash). This has happened at startup and while driving streets or highway speeds. Pulling battery cables off to reset does not work. Problem just seems to clear up on its own.

Filed Oct 4, 2015 · Body, Visibility · 41,170 miles · VA

Myself, the driver and my wife were (riding in the passenger seat), with my son 2 year old sitting in his car seat in the middle row. The current outside temperature outside was 70 degrees f . We had just drove through a small residential area going approx. 30 MPH. We came to a stop light , while waiting for the light to change there was a loud pop , almost sounded like a fire cracker going off. We instantly turned around to find the rear gate window shatter. At first I thought the vehicle sitting behind me at the light had hit my vehicle, but when I looked he was parked nearly 8 feet away. I talk to the guy and his wife sitting behind me and he said , that it was weird it look as if the window blew out from the inside. The window just explode. Here were the current variables taking place in the car while at stop. 1. The rear defrost was not on 2.the rear side vent windows were both fully open 3. Outside temperature was a comfortable 70 degrees f. Now as for the after math there's not really much to tell other than the window shattered(completely gone) and glass all over the place including right next to my sons car seat. The focal point of the break seemed to be located at near dead center. I've just contacted chrysler about this and I am going tomorrow to see what they say. When I googled this problem I found a handful of town and country from 01 to 13 with this problem. But they tell me on the phone this is not a common thing and will need fca dealer to look at it , which is fine my only concern is they fix the issue, because I can replace a window but this does not solve the underling problem. Had there been people in the 3rd row seating what would have happen to them? This vehicle (minivan) was purchased to be used as our family vehicle and now sadly I am worried to drive with my two year old son in it. Hopefully a resolution can be made

Filed Aug 31, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

Sub: p25agency 14v‑234 rear quarter vent window switch we received a safety recall notice a few months ago that stated, ?chrysler has detected that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in some 2010 through 2014 model year dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles.? My vehicle falls within the scope of this problem. We contacted arrigo of west palm beach on april 9, 2015 to schedule an appointment to get the vehicle repaired and was informed that ?the part was on backorder and I would be contacted when the part came in.? It has been five months now and they have still not received the required parts as of september 1, 2015. As stated in the safety recall letter, if the dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and with in a reasonable time, I may submit a written complaint to the administrator, national traffic safety administration.? We do not understand why it has taken five months or possibly longer for a dealer to receive a safety recall part, so that this safety hazard may be repaired as well as my peace of mind. The problem as stated, ?the rear quarter vent window switch on your vehicle may overheat if exposed to liquid moisture. An overheated rear quarter vent window switch may cause a burning odor, smoke, or a driver's door fire without warning.? I am very concerned for my family's safety because we live in florida and it is very moist here especially during hurricane season. The longer it takes to receive the correct part and fix this issue creates higher safety risk for my family. Thank you for your time and please help us resolve this issue promptly.