2014 Chrysler Town and Country: engine overheating

Filed Mar 12, 2023 · Transmission · TX

Transmission slippage…… Engine light on highlighting problems and cylinders.. transmission overheating and not working.. this is happened three times the most recent time was yesterday and two days earlier

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started overheating, emitted white smoke from the exhaust and then shut off. The contact stated upon attempting to restart the vehicle to pull into the driveway, the vehicle started overheating and emitted white smoke. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket blew and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V234000 (Electrical System). However, the VIN was not included. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist as the vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2021 · Electrical · IN

the federal safety agency has an open Investigation: PE 20-012. In this investigation, "Complainants allege a fire started at the charge hub mounted in the trim panel located on the driver's side of the vehicle between the second and third row seating." My 2014 Town and Country has an issue where the motor and/or latching mechanism overheats and the door starts to open and close on its own. This event only happens during the extreme heat of the summer (such as 90 degrees and above). The local dealership recommended replacing all of the mechanisms in the door. However, they have no idea why the air temperature impacts the door. Regardless, the door is subject to overheating. These mechanisms are located in the same part of the care where the fire investigation is occurring.

Filed Apr 26, 2021 · Engine · 144,688 miles · KS

While driving, the vehicle temperature jumped into the red. We pulled over immediately and found oil and coolant sprayed on the engine compartment. Further inspection showed oil in the radiator mixed with the coolant. The oil cooler failed and oil was being pushed into the coolant system, which caused the overheating. We were just getting up to speed when the incident occurred. We had the vehicle towed to a dealership to be repaired. The oil cooler part inquiry showed 40,000 on back order because the failure occurrence is so high.

Filed Apr 12, 2021 · Engine · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle started overheating. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the water pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

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 May 19, 2018 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · FL

Vehicle overheats to the point where I have to pull over, open the hood, open the radiator cap, let it drain and add more water/antifreeze. I have t do this every day once or twice a day. I drive 7 miles to work. The thermostat has been replaced and the car only has 90k miles. Also, cannot put gas on the tank. It does not take more than 1/5th of a gallon and it stops... Have to restart the gas adding situation every couple of minutes. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to fill up the tank.

Filed Jun 23, 2017 · 85,000 miles · NY · 1 injury

Rear AC evaporator made out of aluminum and exposed to elements by placement has corroded and there is now a leak. This seems to be a reoccurring problem in this vehicle, yet still made year after year the same way. This is also a costly repair, costing between $1500 - $2000 because the frame needs to be removed to repair in most cases. Not to mention the negative effects this is having on the atmosphere by leaking these chemicals. (there is a lot of research behind this). My vehicle, now only 3 years old is useless because of the safety concern of allowing my children to ride in a car during 90 degree weather without any cool air. It is a hot box inside. Even with the windows down, you can not ride in the car for more than 20 minutes at a time without being severely overheated.

Filed May 24, 2015 · Electrical · NC

Recall notification code p25 ( from chrysler) power vent switch can overheat and cause fire. Went to north point chrysler, winston salem, nc. With recall notice, only to be told they have a long list of owners to replace the switches but no parts. The receive a few each month. My concern would be that it overheats and burns before they get the switch in to replace. Would I be correct that at that point if it happens chrysler will be responsible for the fire damage? Knowing of this problem should chrysler provide loaner vehicle till the switch is made available ?