The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). However, upon driving the vehicle after the repair, she noticed that the speedometer and fuel gauge were no longer operating as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,645.
Chrysler Town and Country fuel gauge problems
59 of the 13,494 owner complaints about the Chrysler Town and Country describe wrong fuel gauge reading, most of them for the 2005 model year.
- owner complaints
- 59
- worst model year
- 2005
- typical repair cost reported
- $812
- typical mileage
- 62,249
Is there a fix? There are 6 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 12Wipers 10Headlights 8Won't start 5Warning lights 5Loss of power 4Fuel pump 4Check engine light 3
What owners say
Problem begins with random ding, all dashboard lights come on, speedometer/fuel gauge/tachometer do not function at all, turn signals & hazards don't work, wipers turn on by themselves for a few swipes and then go back off. This lasts a few seconds and goes back to normal. Reoccurs randomly, lasting from 10 seconds to a full day of driving. It doesn't matter if the van is moving or still, just started or been running- it happens very randomly. Yesterday, I started the van and all dash lights were lit, no gauges worked, and turn signals & hazards did not work for several hours. Today I started it and after driving about 5 minutes, fixed itself and went back to normal.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler town and country. The contact stated the fuel gauge registered empty even though the vehicle had a full fuel tank. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle shuddered and stalled while driving at approximately 35 MPH. The low oil level and fuel low warning lights were illuminated. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact called the state line chrysler dodge dealer, located at 1001 w 104th st, kansas city, mo 64114, and was told to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was not provided.
I was driving at approximately 65mph. On the highway. All of a sudden, my instrument panel started to flicker( the lights) as well as my headlights. Then all gauges began to abruptly malfunction. Including: the speedometer's needle started spinning 360 degrees over and over. Forwards and backwards. The fuel gauge went to e. The temp. Gauge went to coolest indication. It continued extreme malfunction all the way to my destination. When I stopped, turned off the vehicle, then restarted, the gauges ( except speedometer) returned to normal function. I performed mini diagnostic utilizing the (reset) mileage tab. It failed to fix the problem. Have no way of knowing my speed going on 6 months now. Very nerve racking, and dangerous.
As we drive the van will shut off. We experience loss of power steering, brakes, and all other functions. It will happen on the highway and city streets. Both low and high speeds. It has put me and my family at great danger! It has happened multiple times. Regardless of fuel levels, or outside temperature. We have had it in our local dealership many times, with no resolution.
We where driving in florida on vacation on june 12, 2017 when our 2009 chrysler town and country started to have electrical problems . The wipers wouldn't shut off until the wiper motor burned up , the drivers seat wouldn't stop moving forward and back , the windows wouldn't go down , AC went out , the entire dash board light up and all the lights stayed on , the speedometer was dead , the gas gauge was dead , the turn signals didn't work , the dvd players didn't work . We took it to a dealership and they couldn't find anything wrong with it . It then did it again and it went back to the same dealership and again they couldn't find anything . On the way home on I-95 it started again . When we got home we took it to a garage that deals with electrical problems and he found out it was a dvd player in the front that was making it go nuts . He disconnected it and its ok but now nothing works , like the 3 dvd players, the heated mirrors , the remote start . This issue needs to be fixed before some one gets killed on the highway .
Vehicle dashboard displayed service blind spot detector while driving on the highway at 55 MPH. After a few more miles, lost power to the entire display and interior lights. The speedometer, fuel gauge, temp gauges flat lined. A few seconds later the display came back on with all the fault lights on: engine light, tire pressure, brake light, etc. Service center detailed the problem was a corroded blind spot sensor that caused a bus failure and shorted out the electrical system. After doing several searches online this is a known issue with the blind spot detectors becoming corroded and needing to be replaced. This is potentially hazardous to lose power while travelling at highway speeds. Video from youtube of repair and part corrosion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz4aazc5fsw
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving 30 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that she had to refuel the vehicle with fuel approximately every ten minutes as the fuel gauge continued to display empty. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto shop where it was diagnosed with a failure in injector number four that needed replacement. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and repaired. The independent mechanic test drove the vehicle after the repairs, but the failures persisted. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle as having a misfire in cylinder four. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact was advised that it was not safe to drive. The independent mechanic suggested that the vehicle be taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 117,000. The VIN was unavailable.
While driving the vehicle the temperature, miles to the gallon, direction the car is facing goes dark. Then the warning lights, gas gauge, tachometer, speed flash on & off and the vehicle will try to stall or turn off. While the warning lights are flashing the vehicle feels like it is cutting out and will die out. I have several videos of it happening.
Vehicle gauge cluster shut down while driving 75 MPH on the interstate. The dash warning lights/chimes go off and on, the wipers turn on, the A/C shuts down, no fuel gauge and most importantly no turn signals or speedo. I have narrowed it down to a bad blind spot sensor on the driver side. I cant believe a failed sensor would cause such safety hazard when the sensor is supposed to make the car safer. Very disapointed in chrysler right now for shoddy craftsmanship.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, the fuel tank control valve weld joint could separate resulting in a possible fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an underbody fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if necessary. Owner notification began october 28, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V274000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans built with 3.3l and 3.8l engines have fuel rails with nitrole rubber o-ring seals that can degrade over time. Fuel leakage from the underhood fuel injection fuel rail could result, increasing the likelihood of a vehicle fire.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a seal on the vehicle fuel rails to prevent external leakage of fuel from the fuel rail crossover tube, should the existing o-rings continue to degrade. Owner notification began on january 25, 2002. Due to the large quantity of vehicles involved in this campaign, the owner notification will be phased over the next several months. However, if a vehicle is leaking fuel from the o-rings, the vehicle should be taken into a dealer to have this repaired as soon as possible. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 00V268000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: minivans. Fuel can leak from the fuel tank at the interface of the fuel pump module attachment.
- Risk
- If a fuel leak occurs in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module attaching nut with a nut that includes tighter design tolerances. The sealing o-ring will also be replaced.
Recall number 99V216000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
- What is wrong
- A static electric charge can build up on the ungrounded metal section of the fuel filler tube.
- Risk
- This condition could cause a spark to occur when fueling the vehicle and possibly ignite the fuel vapors.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a ground strap for the fuel filler tube.
Recall number 96V002000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- The fuel tank rollover valve can allow fuel to pass into the vapor canister resulting in the potential for fuel leakage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage increases the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel tank filler tube with a filler tube that has an additional rollover valve. The associated rollover valve vapor hoses will be rerouted.
Recall number 95V236000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline
- What is wrong
- Fuel tank flanges were not bent as required to allow the specified clearance for the fuel tank mounting straps and fuel lines at the tank.
- Risk
- The unbent flanges to the fuel tank will damage themounting straps and/or fuel lines. The damaged mounting straps may break causingthe tank to drop and the damaged fuel line will leak fuel. In either case a firecould result if the spilled fuel is exposed to an ignition source.
- Remedy
- Repair the flange by bending to the correct angle; replace damaged fuel lines and mounting straps.
Recall number 92V147000 · Recall details
Questions about the Chrysler Town and Country fuel gauge
Which Chrysler Town and Country years have wrong fuel gauge reading problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2005 (11 complaints), 1996 (9 complaints) and 2008 (7 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix wrong fuel gauge reading on the Chrysler Town and Country?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $812 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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