Chrysler Town and Country oil consumption problems

Filed Jan 12, 2025 · Engine · OH

The seals in the oil cooler adapter failed. Began leaking oil from the top of the motor down onto the exhaust. This could easily cause a fire when the oil drips onto a hot exhaust. Confirmed by several mechanics and replicated in nearly ALL vehicles with the 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine. There was no warning lamps. The smell of burning oil was the first symptom. Followed shortly by seeing oil puddling under the vehicle.

Filed Jan 26, 2022 · Engine · AZ

The oil filter adapter housing is plastic and was leaking oil. The leak was so much that there was burning oil smell in the cabin while driving. The oil leak could potentially reach the exhaust manifold causing a vehicle fire. I was able to replace the faulty oil filter housing unit with a non-plastic unit. This is a well known issue with the Chrysler products that have the pentastar engines.

Filed Feb 16, 2021 · Engine · 107,000 miles · MO

I noticed oil under my vehicle. I crawled underneath the vehicle and noticed oil was coating all visible parts of motor. Upon further inspection the oil filter housing assembly has developed a crack in it. This is a plastic piece that is affixed to the engine (heat and plastic do not mix). This has caused oil to leak onto the motor (at approximately 1 quart per 3000 miles driven). This has the potential to cause a fire in the engine bay at any time.

Filed Jan 28, 2020 · Fuel system · MT

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.

Filed Nov 7, 2019 · 89,538 miles · OK

My engine has sprung a major oil leak underneath the intake manifold. I've seen hundreds of complaints about the same issue. It appears that chrysler put a plastic coolant to oil oil cooler under the manifold that is failing. In my opinion the is a major safety issue! This is a fire hazard, could cause loss of control of the vehicle, could cause sudden breakdowns. As wide spread of a problem this is I dont understand why theres not a recall on it. All you have to do is search town country oil cooler and you'll see. We were on the highway when we noticed the oil burning smell. Lifted the hood and the oil was already over 2 quarts low.

Filed Oct 22, 2019 · DE

I have an oil burning problem. I have no leaks but my van is burning oil way before 3000 miles. Down below when it ask for a date. I enter the time I purchased the van. It's not the exact date but around that date. I was online researching and I found out that a lot of people are having the same problem.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Transmission · 106,230 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 chrysler town and country. While driving 35 MPH, the contact attempted to depress the accelerator pedal, which failed to engage. The contact veered to the shoulder of the road, turned the vehicle off and back on, and checked the oil consumption and transmission fuel, which were normal. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to his residence where he noticed transmission fuel leaking from the transmission. The vehicle was towed by aaa to ocean chrysler dodge jeep ram (9 post rd, westerly, ri 02891, (401) 596-2077) where it was diagnosed that the transmission pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v461000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was advised to call the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 106,230.

Filed Jan 22, 2019 · Engine · 114,000 miles · GA

Oil cooler or oil filter housing has failed either in manufacture or seals causing oil leak to puddle on top of engine, possible fire hazard

Filed Jul 24, 2017 · Engine · 48,000 miles · DE

2006 chrysler town country. Vehicle uses approximately 1 quart of oil every 2,000 miles. This has been doing this since vehicle was purchased new. Was told by dealer normal oil consumption. Oil usage is through exhaust system that causes damage to catalytic convertor that restricted exhaust gas flow. Vehicle restricted exhaust gas flow caused engine power loss sufficient enough not to be able to maneuvers roadway grades. Vehicle not being able to maintain posted speed limit caused vehicles behind to pass that almost caused head on accident. Catalytic convertor was replace at owners expense for safety reasons. Was told by dealer vehicle is more than 10 years old and out of warranty.

Filed Feb 6, 2017 · Engine · 92,000 miles · MS

Oil consumption beyond normal. I have been researching this issue and found a wide problem for chrysler/jeep model years up through 2011 with the 3.8 liter engine. There is a defect with the valve guides and seals that allows oil to be burned at a far greater rate than what the industry standard would say is normal oil consumption. With this issue it uses more than a quart per 1,000 miles. Dealer has said this is normal oil consumption. Since the guides are defective along with the seals this is causing dry start even with low miles! I am meticulous with maintenance on my vehicles, daily driven mostly highway miles approx. 30 miles daily. When the vehicle is started in the mornings you can hear the dry start to the valve train. It goes away as soon as the engine is running and oil is circulating. However you can hear the valve train is noisier than usual. I have been servicing vehicles for over 35 years now both professionally and as a hobbyist. This is clearly a design flaw to this particular engine. I personally know someone who recently had to replace their entire engine because of this issue. Even the simplest of internet searches turns this issue up. I am not the only one complaining about this issue. We would like the dealer to address this.