2014 Chrysler Town and Country: engine failure

Filed Oct 16, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · NC

In the middle of driving the vehicle steering wheel seized up and the engine shut off in the middle of driving. This is extremely dangerous and I had my two children in the car

Filed Nov 20, 2020 · Engine · 127,000 miles · MO

Vehicle had leaking plastic oil filter housing at 110k miles. After review online, noticed this is a very common design issue all over the 3.6 pentastar v6. Then at 127k, I have now been informed after engine started ticking while driving that timing chain, camshaft etc have failed and engine must be rebuilt and or replaced entirely. I have owned many vehicles and never had one with an engine failure at this low mileage. Small fixes, of course but total catastrophic engine part failure at 127k? Chrysler should be ashamed of this poorly designed engine. They know this engine has problems as they extended engine warranties for 2011-2013 models but I feel like they leave their customers with newer engines high and dry. I will never buy another fca product again as long as I live, and I am a young father with many more vehicles left to buy in my life - this was my first fca vehicle.

Filed May 23, 2019 · Engine · 86,599 miles · IN

Driving on interstate vehicle suddenly lost all power, lighting for gauges, radio, odometer, speedometer, etc, slowed to around 20 MPH (70 MPH zone) engine began smoking. Was able to exit and rolled onto side street. Smoke emanating from under hood. Engine would not restart. Vehicle inspected by mechanic who concluded: engine blown. Vehicle purchased used only 4 months prior. Oil changed and flush and fill performed by certified mechanic 1 month ago.

Filed Mar 28, 2019 · Engine · 94,500 miles · FL

We own a 2014 town and country with a 3.6l v6 engine, and 94,500 miles. Still within the engine/power train 100,000 miles guarantee. Our car leaks motor oil profusely given cracks in the engine oil cooler. Chrysler's replacement part number is: 68105583af. Documented oil loss problems appeared into multiple models using the 3.6l engine dodge: - avenger ' caravan ' durango -challenger. Jeep: - wrangler and grand cherokee, among others. Fiat chrysler manufactured the oil filter housing out of plastic to save costs. Common sense mandates that nothing attached to the engine should be made from plastic. Their engineering team incurred into poor manufacturing decisions. They should rather use metal for engine's parts exposed to torque, heat and expansion. Given multiple complaints, fiat chrysler finally discontinued the original parts numbers 68105588 (the one provided with our unit). Fair is to say that the new replacements are still made from plastic. These defective parts originated oil leaks and engine overheating. Involving substantial risks of engine failure, expensive repairs and fire hazards. Chrysler knew they had a problem but decided not to recall defective units and rather dealing with customers on a case-by-case basis. Chrysler's dealers want to charge $150 for inspection, and $780 for parts and labor for replacement. We called corporate customer service on 1/21/2019, but fiat chrysler refused to aid arguing that the 5-year guarantee period had expired. They also refused any guarantee period extension. It is unfair that the public must bear replacement cost for poorly manufactured parts. Chrysler should assume full ownership for mistakes and recall defective units, or extend the protection guarantee period for defective parts.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Lights · 46,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler town and county. While driving 50 MPH, the low beam headlights seized without warning. The contact turned the light switch on and off several times until the lights were operational. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have it diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.