2016 Chrysler Town and Country: check engine light

Filed Apr 30, 2026 · Brakes, Engine · 125,002 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle stalled, and the power steering became inoperable. Additionally, the failure recurred while making right or left turns at various speeds. The contact depressed the brake pedal, shifted to park(P) and restarted the vehicle after each failure. The failure recurred intermittently. The check engine, power steering, and the ABS warning lights and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. While researching on the website, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,002.

Filed Feb 27, 2026 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving and while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle unexpectedly slipped out of gear with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 14, 2026 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle failed to accelerate upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact was forced to place the gear selector into either park(P) or neutral(N), and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle resumed normal operation after being restarted. The contact stated that on one occasion, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that there was a sensor inside the transmission that was defective, and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train); however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Nov 28, 2025 · Transmission · 133,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed in traffic, the vehicle stalled. The contact shifted to neutral(N) and was able to drive to the intended destination. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle required to be shifted to neutral(N) repeatedly. In addition, the contact stated that on another occasion, the vehicle independently accelerated, prompting the contact to immediately depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. In addition, the check engine warning light later illuminated. The contact used a fuel treatment to clean the fuel; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with thermostat and transmission failure. The contact was provided DTC: P0128 with DTC Severity of 2 of 3. The contact was informed that the thermostat and transmission needed to be replaced. The contact stated that only the thermostat was being replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not associated with any recall. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description, but the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2025 · Transmission · IN

I was pulling up to a red stoplight to stop and the vehicle sputtered to a stop & the engine stalled and I tried to restart the vehicle & it immediately died 2 times. On the 2rd time starting the vehicle it stayed one, I had put on my hazard lights by this time as the light had already turned green and the 2 cars behind me had pulled around me to go through the intersection. Once my car started again, I pulled over to the turn lane & pulled into the gas station parking lot. The car stayed on and was ok until I was almost home. I had pulled up to stop at a stop sign & it reacted similarly; sputtered to a stop then just turned off. No check engine light on or anything. Thankfully ai was able to make it the couple.blocks away to my home.

Filed Jul 9, 2025 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the RPM increased quickly but the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted, and the contact became aware that the vehicle failed to respond while in reverse. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 77,000.

Filed Jun 13, 2025 · Acceleration, Fuel system · OR

For the last few weeks my car has been stalling when I come to a complete stop or as I am breaking. Sometimes it takes as many as 7 tries of putting it in park, turning it off and turning it back on. The check engine light is not on. Mechanic cannot determine problem. I have found hundreds of other claims saying the same thing with no resolution found. This has been a reoccuring problem and is inconsistent. Can happen 5 times in a 5 mile trip and 0 times in a 50 mile trip.

Filed Mar 19, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · OH

1st Vehicle was driving heavy so I got it checked and the transmission had to be replaced, this was in July?? 2024. The vehicle was still driving heavy 2nd was the traction light(s) VSR?? light turned on 3rd The check engine light came on and gave a P0420 Code. The right catalytic converter was replaced in March 2025 4th The same day I went to repare the Catalytic Converter (before replacement), the Blind Spot System warning came on along with 1. My windshield wipers turning on and off by themselves, 2. rpm went down to 0, 3. the low fuel sign came on even though I just fueled up AND the needle dropped to E, 4. the MPH also went down to 0, 5. the tire detection came on + the light, 6. the ABS light came on, 7. the traction lights came, 8. Heating/A/C system dropped to a lower pressure and then regained pressure, 9. there is a skip when accelerating, 10. won't properly read mileages used11. I lose control of my turn signals, lights, wipers AND hazard light as well as the powered windows Everything turned off and I gained control again Then it started again I turned the vehicle off but the lights kept turning on and off and I kept gaining control then losing it ALL of this occurs while I am driving, at a stop, or just turning on the vehicle Yes this possesses an issue for my and the safety of others No and Yes about the confirmed issues with a certified dealership No because I am scheduled for an appointment with a Chrysler dealer tomorrow (Mar.20th,2025) Yes because I have gone to other dealers and they cannot figure out what the main issue is No the issue has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance rep., etc. Yes and No to other warnings I knew someone was off because when I turn the key to the run position right before I turn the vehicle on, the check engine light stays on If I leave it in that position until all the other lights turn off, the check engine light remains on When I turn the vehicle completely on, the check engine light disappears

Filed Jan 14, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Purchased vehicle in March 2024 then in late august 2024 the engine light came on. On October 3rd i took the vehicle to a Chrylser dealer near me and they diagnosed it as needing a TRANSMISSION & OIL COOLER REPLACEMENT, #5 FUEL INJECTOR, and VACUUM HARNESS among other things.

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Engine, Transmission · 176,212 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and there was a misfire in the engine. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact related the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,212.

Filed Aug 8, 2024 · Transmission · 108,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed as a failure with the transmission torque converter. The contact was informed that the transmission torque converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jun 20, 2024 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 20-25 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact's wife was able to restart the vehicle and drove to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission pump had failed. The mechanic determined that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V461000 (Power Train). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.