2014 Chrysler Town and Country: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 12, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 68,500 miles · TN · crash · 1 injury

Takata recall. .on 04/03/2019 approximately 3:45 pm I was on a city residential street moving at 30 MPH. I was coming up to a stop sign going downhill and I pressed on the brake pedal and it went to the floor. I pressed again and the same thing happened I pumped them several times and nothing. I went thru the stop street and another city block at a dead end I hit a guard rail head-on and tore it completely out. I went 100 feet into a wooded area and tore out many trees about 1 - 2 inches in diameter. I came to and abrupt stop against four trees about 3-5 inches in diameter. None of the airbags deployed and the seat belts did not lock.. I am a retired police officer so I paid attention to what was happening. I called 911 and got the police on the way. Report # [xxx]. While I was waiting I tried the brakes again and after two pumps they worked. By the way the engine was still running. I then put my foot on the brake pedal and pushed down slowly and it went to the floor again. I had a scooter and lift on the back and it had come thru the back window from the sudden stop against the trees. I had just purchased this from wolfchase hyundai in memphis tn. On 01/21/2019 and had examined it as thoroughly I as could and had a carfax report that said no accidents. When I reported the accident to state farm insurance they said in may of 2017 it was in a bad accident in mo and that the grill, bumper, left headlight fender and door were all replaced. And no airbag deployed.. I have pictures on my daughters iphone but not mine. I would like you to have them. Please advise how I can get them to you. My vehicle is sitting at paint and body perfectors in nashville tn. The grill, hood, both fenders, both headlights, drivers door, passenger door, back glass, ,transmission case, axle, right front wheel and tire all destroyed. I truly believe there is something bad wrong with this van.*dt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt consumer stated there were two codes. B210a lo

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.

Filed Feb 20, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 50,048 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler town and country. While driving unknown speeds, the headlights, turn signals, and instrument cluster failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (blevins bros, 5914 state hwy 812 ogdensburg, ny 13669) where it was diagnosed that there was a shortage in the driver's door wiring. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the blind spot detectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and opened case number: 33453442. No further assistance was provided by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 50,048.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler town and country. While driving 30 MPH, the headlights lost power. The contact flipped the headlight switch from the automatic position to manual, which caused the lights to re-illuminate. Also, the air conditioner would turn on automatically even if turned off manually. The dealer (brennegans chrysler ford, 1200 superior tomah, wi 44660) stated that there was no recall for an electrical issue. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Apr 14, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 20,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chrysler town and country. While the contact's wife was driving 35 MPH, the headlights and windshield wipers stopped working and the brake pedal was difficult to depress. The contact's wife pulled over and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by the dealer, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

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 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.