2014 Chrysler Town and Country: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed Sep 11, 2024 · Electrical · CA

Items of concern range from a sliding door that will intermittently refuse to respond to the key fob command, or it will randomly close on passengers. Additionally, the rear hatch unexpectantly closes on members of my family as they remove groceries. Lately, the time display and rear camera have ceased to function. At times, the dash screen lights up with a gray display that illuminates the cab and makes night-driving very difficult. When this happens, I cannot get it to go dark.

Filed Aug 23, 2023 · CA

Before I started the car I tried to open the passenger sliding door but the door would not open with key fob, manually or interior dash button. (Only makes a clicking noise ). Then after driving 5-10 minutes the door opens on its own while driving. Kids and new born in car. Items fell out of car while driving. Interior light came on and my eldest was able to close the door. Very dangerous and distressing!

Filed Jul 8, 2019 · Electrical · 50,000 miles · MI

Car stalls for no apparent reason. 1 or 2 times a week. Typically when going slow speeds or coming to a stop. No engine light comes on. Only the traction light which is not applicable. As it is dry and sunny. Some electrical works off and an. Front LED panel slightly fades in an out. Fan motor (like A/C fan) goes high and low speeds. Mainly the engine just shuts off without warning, so it is unsafe to drive. I used regular key instead of key fob and push bottom and still does it. Took it in to dealership and they wanted to charge me $850 for a new alternator but they said "try that first", so they were not sure. Took it in somewhere else and they said they couldn't find a problem. Needed a light to come on first. Meanwhile I'm driving a car that is unsafe to drive chrysler.

Filed Feb 27, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · MA

Engine shuts off while driving. Feb-8, 2017 was fourth time this occurred in last 4 months. Has happened while stopped at a light, turning left into an intersection, and driving 35mph straight on a city street. Weather has been both warm and cold, van has been well warmed up or recently-started; there doesn't seem to be a noticeable pattern. The behavior is similar to what it would be if the key fob was turned from on to acc -- e.g. The radio is still playing but the engine shuts off. All power to brakes and steering is lost; I don't know if the airbags are still functioning at this point. In all four cases, the car was easily re-started by first turning the key fob to off, then started again. This is obviously a major safety issue as it can occur seemingly at any time, without notice.

Filed Jan 19, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 5,000 miles · NJ

Headlights & wipers started coming on at the same time and I had no control over them. The wipers would say on for about 3-5 minutes and headlights would stay on for about 15-20 minutes. Next the radio would freeze up. Then the push button start would not always work the first time, had to repeat it a few times to start. Next alarms would go off in the car, with no symbols on the dash. Then the power 3rd row seat would move forward and revers with my grandson sitting in the seat. Car was unsafe to drive, too many electrical problems going on!

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 11,970 miles · MI

While out of town (200 miles from home) and stopping for a brake, I exited the car. I retrieved some personal belongings and accidentally put my hand on the door lock switch. While closing the door, I noticed that the key fob was still on the console, but it was too late to stop the door from closing. Despite statements in the manual that with a keyless ignition system, it was not supposed to be possible to lock the door with the fob inside, the doors remained locked. The horn did not beep and the doors did not unlock in accordance with the manual. Eventually, I located the chrysler service number through google on my cell phone and called for assistance. Chrysler called for a service truck to see whether it was possible to gain entry into the car. After about an hour from locking the door, a service truck arrived and the operator was able to unlock the door. If I had not had a cell phone, there would have been no way to either search or make a "help" call. More importantly, had our grandchildren been with us, they would have been locked in a relatively hot, vehicle and we would have had to break a window so they could escape. The person on the chrysler line seemed to have no interest in the problem other than to call a service truck. This is not the first time I've had a problem with the electrical door locking system. Previously, I'd made 3 complaints to the dealer regarding a failure of the driver sliding door to lock. I even sent the dealer a video of the door lock failing to properly operate (I still have the video and emails to the dealer). Chrysler should be required to warn all purchasers that their system, on occasion, does not prevent the doors from locking while the fob remains in the car. They should also be required to inform all owners of any smart phone application which would unlock the doors.

Filed Aug 12, 2014 · Engine · 6,000 miles · IL

This is not an accident. This is a safety concern regarding the engine starting/stop button when operating the vehicle using the start/stop button you can exit the vehicle with the engine running without any type of warning signal that the engine is still running such as a warding chime horn beep or a vibration on the key fob. It is easy to forget to press the stop button when leaving the vehicle.as we have experienced several times. The dangerous concern with this lack of a safety notification is the car can be left running in an enclosed garage spreading deadly carbon monoxide through a home. Or having a car stolen while fueling the car or doing things that would leave the car unlocked. If I place the start/stop button the accessory position the horn beeps and the headlights flash and the interior lights flash. These warnings will stay on for several minutes. But not if the engine is running. Interesting fact is that other manufactures such as honda and kia do have warning sounds to remind the driver to stop the engine. The chrysler dealer is not concerned and a phone call to chrysler customer indicated they are not concerned but a memo would be sent to some place. This should be corrected before people die from co poisoning or a car jacking.