The rear drivers side sliding door no longer functions. The issue began when the door would intermittently make a buzzing sound but would not open or close. Shortly after, the door continued the first issue but also began pulsating when it actually would open. Around the same time these issues began, the door started opening by itself while driving. Though i have not had any accidents yet, several near misses have occurred due to the confusion and stress that this generates. The opening while driving issue occurs most often when on the highway. The primary passengers in the rear are children so there is heightened risk based on their very appropriate age based reaction of panic. The door is also no longer opening electronically from the key fob nor from the front seat buttons.
2013 Chrysler Town and Country body problems
25 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 47,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 47,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body17
- Body: door5
- Body: hood1
- Body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Chrysler Town and Country body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2013 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was flashing. Additionally, the Auto Start feature was inoperable. The contact also stated that the heater was activated independently. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the hood latch had been seized, and the electrical system was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the dealer declined to service the vehicle and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
As I was driving down a local highway my rear liftgate spoiler broke off my van, hit the road and flew into a field or ditch. Luckily no one was close enough behind me to get hit by the debris. I tried to find the spoiler but was unable to safely find it due to the busy highway. I have not filed a claim with my insurance yet or taken it into a dealer service dept. Just before the spoiler flew off I heard some banging on my rear window but was unable to safely stop to investigate.
The passenger sliding rear door does not completely latch and close. It will not lock. Many forums discuss the problem with no resolution https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-c24554_ds914749
My back driver side sliding door stopped working and I had to remove my grandchild from the window because the car was loaded and packed for a trip. Then about 5 months after the door stopped my passenger and driverside windows would roll down and immediately back up and then down and not close. This caused extreme cold for passengers in the vehicle since we were driving in bad weather and could not stop to try to get them rolled up. Having only 1 back door that works makes it completely impossible to load and unload my family and it bothers me if there were an emergency and had to exit vehicle I wouldn't be able to get all my grandkids out in a timely manner. When I pull up to a construction zone and have to stop I have to open my door to hear to talk to them which caused them to tell me to stay in vehicle and they get scared for my safety with my door open. I cannot communicate with drive up tellers and it is impossible to order from a drive thru when I have to open door or if I get pulled over by a cop and he tells me to roll window down I have to open door and he takes secure measures thinking I am going to do something bad when I have to talk to him with door open cause windows don't work. Then about 3 months ago the same noise and situation started happening with the back 2nd row windows and therefore I have not been able to use any windows in my van because I am scared they will remain open and my vehicle will be a target for theft or vandalism
I just bought the van while dropping off the kids 10-year-old and a nine-year-old at the schools drop off lane from the driver side rear sliding door while they were coming out of the door. The door closed on them. I had to stick my hand from the back of the drvers seat to stop and it was pushing against my hand .it this has happened three times, it appears that the door is not locking open when it’s commanded to open .
Used key fob to open rear liftgate in order to put packages in , liftgate opened like normal I bent in to place packages inside and the liftgate came backdown and hit my head and then went back up a few inches and came back down again hitting my head again before I had a chance to move out of the way. I had to go to the hospital, I had head and neck pain ,to get checked out and was told I wad whiplash.
The drivers side sliding door of my 2013 Chrysler Town & Country will not open. It is stuck closed. Mechanic says it is a faulty actuator and will require a $700 repair, for one door. An online search revealed that many other consumers are experiencing this same problem. I'd like to hold Chrysler responsible for this repair. I'm concerned that, in an emergency, my children may not be able to get out of the car. And, if the left door is faulty, how long before the part in the right-side door goes out, too? I do not want to be responsible for $1400 to repair faulty manufacturer parts. Please advise!
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the passenger's side sliding door opened and closed independently while the vehicle was turned on or turned off. The contact also stated that the failure occurred intermittently with the driver's side sliding door. The contact called landmark dodge chrysler jeep ram (1900 s. Noland rd, independence, mo 64055) and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was advised to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the rear passenger side sliding door would not remain closed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.
Questions about the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country body
Does the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country have body problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the body of the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2013 Chrysler Town and Country body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 47,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Chrysler Town and Country body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have the most body problems?
The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most body complaints are 2016 (75 complaints), 2008 (48 complaints) and 2005 (38 complaints).
Other 2013 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Electrical 393Engine 112Seats 58Airbags 50Transmission 41Brakes 40Fuel system 40Steering 26Visibility 24Lights 18Acceleration 15Driver assistance 9Seat belts 5Locks 3Suspension 2Wheels 2Tires 1
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