2016 Chrysler Town and Country: engine failure

Filed May 14, 2025 · Transmission · 116,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted after several attempts; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission pump module failure. The contact was informed that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated the failure had occurred with an infant child inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

Filed Mar 15, 2022 · Transmission · FL

2016 Chrysler Town& Country 49,809 miles . Car made funny sound & engine light came on. It would not drive properly. Had towed to Dealership. Advised Transmission Pump Seized & needed complete transmission. Only 25,000 put on vehicle in 6 years since I purchased in 2016. Extended Warranty began a full year previous to purchase due to in service date. 5 yrs/60,000 power train warranty won’t cover . This is ridiculous. 2016 Chrysler Town & Country had a recall in effect on same year & vehicle, my vehicle being the lowest mileage & 22 pages on complaint website ALL SAY SAME THING : transmission pump failure & our VIN WASN’T in RECALL…! This is so ludicrous. I am not even due for transmission service yet (due at 60,000miles). I still have 49,819 on vehicle & dealership claims I need new Transmission. Chrysler said my vehicle they will not provide assistance. They said contact I owe $10,000 on vehicle have low miles & Chrysler ducking out on me & 22 pages of people with same complaint. HELP PLEASE Chrysler Case [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

Filed Dec 21, 2020 · Transmission · 7 miles · CA

The transmission pump seized causing a loss of hydraulic pressure.

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 99,896 miles · MA

My vehicle broke down while driving down a main road. Vehicle started stuttering and stop moving in the middle of the road. I had to be towed from the middle of the road. The mechanic told me it is the transmission pump that had seized and failed. He also said there is a recall on my year vehicle. My vehicle VIN is not included in the recall but it presenting with the exact same problem as the stated in the recall. My vehicle also has a cracked left cylinder head. Vehicle began shaking at idol. I brought the vehicle into the shop and was told it is code p0304 cylinder 4 misfire. I was told the left cylinder head needs to be replaced. Was told by mechanic this has been an ongoing problem with this particular engine but no recall issued for my vehicle. I believe that both of these issues should be covered under the recall. My vehicle was purchased at a chrysler dealership and I've only had it for 2 years. I have maintained it well and had all services performed on the vehicle since I've had it. In its state it is no longer drive able and the cost of repair exceeds the vehicles worth, making it a total loss.

Filed Jan 2, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 80,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler town and country. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle seized. There was no warning indicator illuminated. In addition, all the doors locked on their own. The contact was able to restart the ignition and drive to his destination. The vehicle was taken to lakeland chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 2875 mall hill dr, lakeland, fl 33810, (863) 687-2501), but they were unable to duplicate the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failures with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · Transmission · 102,750 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler town and country. While the contact's husband was driving 40 MPH, the transmission seized and the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact's husband was able to coast the vehicle to young buick gmc (2010 e main st, owosso, mi 48867, (888) 399-4101), but it could not be serviced because it was not a gm vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was quoted a repair estimate of $4,000. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact called slingerland chrysler dodge inc (3640 e m 21, corunna, mi 48817, 989 743-6331) where she was given another rough estimate of $5,000 for the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 102,750. *ln the consumer stated the manufacturer assisted with paying a portion of the repairs. *pm

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Transmission · 109,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled, the steering wheel seized, and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The vehicle was towed to jeff belzer's chevrolet dodge ram kia (21111 cedar ave, lakeville, mn 55044, (952) 232-6897) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Fuel system · 13,200 miles · FL

Three different times the gas pedal., on full acceleration has stuck to the floor. Last time was on 31 august when pulled out of the lee county florida va clinic which is on a corner and traffic was doing 15-20 MPH above the 35 MPH limit. U was in left lane of 4 lane road and when the gas pedal would not release, after stomping on it 3-4 times and after cars had passed me on the right, I put it in neutral and was, the engine was racing full throttle, able to pull of the right hand shoulder where I again stomped couple times and it would not release so I shut it off before the engine blew up. After I shut it off, the gas peddle did release and I was able to drive it back to our residence. I have since not put the gas peddle to the floor as this had happened twice before. I have not contacted the local chrysler dealer, douglas chrysler in venice on this issue but I plan on talking to the service advisor, (xxxx) thank you parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tt consumer stated that the gas pedal stuck, service manager, throttle body apart and cleaned out carbon. Updated 10/11/18*jb *as the consumer stated the floor mat caused the gas pedal to become stuck.

Filed Jul 13, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 66,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized without warning. The driver was able to restart the vehicle in the middle of traffic. The contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to university chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat of anniston (1229 s quintard ave, anniston, al 36201, (888) 711-7834) where diagnostic testing was completed, but no failure code was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.