2015 Chrysler Town and Country: sudden loss of power

Filed Mar 12, 2025 · Engine · NY

In approximately 10 separate instances starting around December 12th when I was driving my 2015 Town and Chrysler Mini van, it would lose power and shut off randomly. I would attempt to steer the car to the side or middle of the road (I lost the ability to turn the wheel), shut the car off and turn it back on and the car would start up again no problem. I took the car to the dealership three times for this issue and they were not able to find an issue any of the times I brought it in. It happened once when my daughter was in the car. I was concerned from my safety because I could have been rear ended. I avoid highway driving because of this issue.

Filed May 4, 2024 · Transmission · GA

While driving the transmission lost power and car behaved like it was in neutral while in drive.

Filed Sep 16, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · AZ

We have had multiple times when we are driving, and our vehicle shuts off and we lose power steering and power brakes. When the van does come to a stop, we are able to restart it and continue on. There is no warning that the van is going to shut off, it just does it. This is our family vehicle. I have found multiple forms online with customers complaining of the same issue with no positive results from the dealerships.

Filed Jul 16, 2022 · Transmission · MO

While driving, the van would rev up to almost 600 rpm & wasn't stopping and then the thermal light or a red light came on. We eventually got to the next exit & thought maybe it was the coolant, though we had checked it previously. It did have antifreeze in it, also, the temperature gage was not high or showing it was overheating either. After checking, we started on the road again, and the engine light was flashing and the van started to rev then lose power while we were driving on the highway it was quite scary. The thermal light was on and the engine light was flashing. We had to pull over due to the issue since it was no longer safe to drive. We ended up getting it towed & we were several hours from home. Our mechanic said he's seen this issues with the transmission on Chryslers town & country before. We can provide the Mechanic receipts to assist with support on this. We've already had to pay for a rebuilt transmission to be put in and truly shouldn't have to pay for a 20k vehicle to be fixes with less than 135k miles on it when it is well taken care of.

Filed Apr 16, 2022 · Transmission · TN

Driving at 30 mph with no issue stopped at a four-way crossing. As we were starting to move across intersection the van shifted then completely lost all forward motion with no warning like it was stuck in neutral. No warning lights came on until after power train lost all power. No accident occurred but lost all forward motion. Mechanic shop says powertrain will have to be replaced. Dealership never mentioned an issue with powertrain on last visit to them for ofluid change. Did not know of recall but not sure if van is on recall list due to it sitting at the mechanic shop.

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · Transmission · NC

Our van only has 83,000 miles and the transmission failed. While driving 45 miles an hour the car started to shake. While trying to find a safe place to pull over the car lost power. It was pulled into a parking spot and left for the tow company.

Filed Feb 11, 2022 · Transmission · NC · crash

power train failure - transmission pump failed- lost power- resulting in wreck with my two young children in the car. This year and make is involved in a recall , but not my VIN per this website. Have read 100 other instances that are exactly like mine.

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Acceleration, Electrical · OK

The battery and check engine lights are constantly on despite a new battery, new battery cable, and new alternator. The cruise control will randomly stop working. Abs and vehicle stability lights will go on and off. And at times headlights, dash, and radio screen will flicker and lose power making it impossible to see or know what the car is doing. Mechanic has looked at and repaired the car 3 different times and there is nothing identifiably wrong. The car is now unsafe to drive not knowing when the dash will go out, speed will reduce, or lights turn off. It is a hazard to the driver and others on the road.

Filed May 26, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

While driving on the freeway, the engine completely shut off. I lost power steering, power and all electrical power. I stopped then it turned on fine with no issues. Not reproduced. No prior messages or symptoms.

Filed Nov 26, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 76,000 miles · TX

Car was running perfectly at 70 MPH on the highway and engine cut off without any warning or indication of poor operation, resulting immediate loss of power steering and loss power brakes. This has happened twice in 12 days on nov 14 and now nov 26 while driving to whole family to thanksgiving. Mechanic has not been able to duplicate the problem. Very scary. Car has 76k miles. Car will start right back up after 20 min and run perfectly fine. Car has been well maintained with extended warranty.

Filed Jun 22, 2020 · Steering, Transmission · 179,500 miles · WV

While driving at approximately 25 MPH, I lost all power to engine. No power steering, no brakes, no ability to a accelerate. I was able to put flashers on and pull off main road. I turned ignition off and was able immediately restart it. Two days prior, van wouldn't start and had to be jump started. Interior lights still worked but no power was getting to ignition.

Filed Jun 11, 2020 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · IL

After sitting at a stop at a drive thru service, the vehicle lost all ability to accelerate when stepping on the gas. Turned the car off and regained control. Drove for awhile and the transmission started slipping and then would lose complete ability to accelerate. The loss of power would cause the car to come to a standstill with traffic having to deal with my non moving car in the middle of traffic. Engine began to whine also. I turned the car off and would regain control for a short while until it would happen all over again. Took it into a mechanic and was told it was the transmission pump. It is recalled on other vehicles of the same make and model and year but it is not covered on mine. This was the first repair to any non body part of the vehicle. All fluid changes and regular preventive maintenance were kept up to date. It's worrisome that the transmission failed so early on such a new vehicle.