Halfway through a nearly 1000 mile trip from my home to Panama City Beach, FL, I noticed a noise slowly getting louder from the vehicle as the trip progressed. About 100 miles out from our destination, I noticed gears started slipping and the check engine light came on. Luckily, we did get to our destination and an Auto Service Center. From the attached invoice, we now know the "front transmission pump has low pressure starving transmission for fluid damaging transmission internally." This required us to replace the transmission, which was a nearly $6500 repair. It turns out, Chrysler recalled other 2015 Town and County vans for this exact same reason (recall number is 16V461000 and Chrysler's number is S44). However, my VIN was NOT a part of this recall. According to this recall description, "If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash." The fact that my vehicle was not recalled but had the same issue as other vehicles that were recalled should warrant an investigation. I now know my family's safety was unknowingly at risk. I will also give this information directly to Chrysler.
2015 Chrysler Town and Country: transmission slipping
10 of the 383 complaints about the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country describe transmission slipping.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Transmission slipping by model year
What owners say
When I accelerate, the vehicle jumps, as if the transmission is slipping. It seems like it does it when it needs to change gears. There aren’t any lights on to indicate anything is wrong, however, this problem is consistent and I’m scared the vehicle will leave my small children and I on the side of the road
When driving my van it will chug going up hills or faster then 25mph like the transmission is slipping. The seat belt light will appear and say it's not connected when driving have to keep pushing seat belt in to get it to stop saying driver seat belt unbuckled.
transmission was slipping- Chrysler deal inspected the car and found transmission had low oil pressure due to worn oil pump . they replaced the transmission and oil cooler assemble A recall for a transmission pump seizing causing low pressure has been issued for some Chrysler Town& Country 2015.
I bought my car from 440 Dodge in Jersey City NJ, I had Mopar Insurance for repairs. I bought it back twice for transmission purposes, Dealer did change a somewhat sensor to change shifting on trans at no charge cause I was covered but know it's happening again, Not shifting accordingly, gas is burning cause of staying in gears that are not shifting. Trans is not slipping but I'm having the same problem on shifting and will stay stuck on same gear and car will keep accelerating wich in some cases l'd have to keep foot on brake, pull over and let system reset. What are my options in this case, Thank You
I've had to have major work done to my engine and transmission. But the electrical problems are never ending. Most of the electric inside of my car hardly works. Our power doors have closed on my kids several times, the car has locked us in while the alarm was going off and we couldn't get out, it's been stuck on and wouldn't turn off, the transmission is constantly slipping, the windows open and close themselves, many times I've come out of the store and the electric sliding door was open when it wasn't left open, locks lock themselves, car alarm goes off while cars in drive and in park, car hesitates to go and I could go on and on. This car is only five years old !!!!
Transmission slipping
At 115,000 miles, the automatic transmission on my 2015 chrysler town and country touring failed. It started with a shudder, and then high pitched whining, and then it slipped out of gear. It happened very fast, and without warning. We were on city roads, driving slow and stopping at intersections. Had to have it towed to a chrysler dealer. Dealer says the transmission needs to be replaced. They are insisting on replacing the AC condenser as well, otherwise they claim chrysler won't honor the new transmission warranty (apparently the transmission lines run through the AC condenser). Two other identical minivans are at that same dealer for identical repairs. Mine had the most mileage at 115,000. The two others had fewer miles. All need a complete transmission replacement. $4400.
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.
The transmission has been slipping and also sometimes when I accelerate it sticks in 2nd gear and then have to pull over and shut of car the start and the problem goes away. I know there was a recall for 2015 chrysler town and country's and feel mine was missed in the recall. I would like this investigated.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Remanufactured Transmission Assembly 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles: a) If the...
- Plate, torque converter drive
- No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle,...
- Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles
- 62TE 6-Speed Transmission Cracked Torque Converter (TC) Piston Repair Index, To Aid In Diagnosis And Repair
- (Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
- (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured July 31, 2015, to April 18, 2016, 2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured August 17, 2015, to January 29, 2016, and 2016 RAM ProMaster vehicles manufactured August 15, 2016, to April 15, 2016. The transmission pump may seize causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.
- Risk
- If the transmission loses hydraulic pressure, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission pump, free of charge. The recall began on August 18, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S44.
Recall number 16V461000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country slipping
Is transmission slipping a common problem on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
10 of 383 owner complaints about the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country (3%) mention transmission slipping. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country?
There is 1 recall and 29 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country
Check engine light 32Transmission failure 27Stalling 21Loss of power 18Door locks 15Whining noise 13Jerking 11Won't shift 10Engine failure 9Sudden acceleration 9Adaptive cruise 8Power steering loss 8Headlights 7Misfire 7Knocking 6Wipers 6No deployment 5Hesitation 5
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