Chrysler Town and Country pulling problems

Filed May 19, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 90,000 miles · IN

I was driving on a state road at about 60 MPH when the van died. I was able to glide off the road and restart it. It has happened several times since, at various speeds. Also, sometimes when I brake, the car pulls to one side or the other, or the steering wheel vibrates. Again, at various times, and at various speeds. Also, the RPM drop while at a steady speed, and twice have revved high while on cruise control. All these problems are intermittent and do not show up on diagnostics at the dealer. I had the transmission replaced, because that did show up on diagnostics at the tom o'brien chrysler dealership, but the problems continue, and I may have spent that money unnecessarily. I found on my own that there is a recall on the win module and the key fob--the reasons for the car dying while driving--and will get them replaced. But I resent that I paid for a new transmission and that wasn't the problem, and that chrysler most likely has been aware of this problem for years but allowed the vehicle to be sold, putting our lives in danger.

Filed May 12, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 213,000 miles · OK

While driving on expressway at 70 MPH, I pulled to the left to avoid a vehicle entering my lane and the car simple stall. No warning, all electrical system warning lights came on and after stopping in the center median, I attempted to restart the vehicle with no results. After having vehicle towed to the nearest facility, I was told that the fuel pump died and had a short. After replacing the fuel pump, the car would run for 9 minutes and would shut down. The mechanic informed me that one of the electrical control modules was faulty causing the alternator to over charge and shut off. I have had issues since we purchased this vehicle in 2007 with the gauges shutting down and the car shutting down. I have asked the dealer on several occasions about this problem and their response has always been that it doesn't happen when they have the vehicle. Now I find out that the chrysler dealer stated to the pepboys mechanic that this is a common problem with the town and country.

Filed Sep 7, 2013 · Wheels · 50,037 miles · NY

While traveling about 40 MPH, my right front tire completely went flat in about 3 seconds. This caused my vehicle to pull to the right. I went onto the shoulder of the road . I just missed the guide rail. Upon inspection of the tire , I found the stem had cracked just below the plastic cap. I was on a very busy road. If it had been my left front tire, I feel that I would have crashed into oncoming traffic. These tire safety valve stems are unsafe and should be recalled and replaced.

Filed Oct 16, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 3,500 miles · MN

Noisy tires, 225 65r 17 michelin energy a/s feathering on outside edges on front tires. Alignment checked and found to be in spec by dealer. Tirerack rates this tire very high, but after a few thousand miles, they are already showing signs of abnormal wear and cupping. The combination of the t&c fwd engine weight, cheap front end components which cause stability problems, along with this soft riding, hard rubber michelin, will become another problem like the ford explorer & mavericks with firestone 500s. Steering stability, quick response and wander are a safely issue on this tire /vehicle combination.

Filed Oct 1, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 3,500 miles · MN

Today I noted that both michelin as energy saver 225 65 r17 front tires are cupping on outside edge, steering has been very sensitive at high speed, vehicle wanders easily on the freeway requiring frequent steering correction. It is the alignment of the "caster" adjustment/design or manufacturing of the new t&c design has a problem. With only 3500 miles on it, I ran my hand over the tread of all tires, and the front tires are cupping, while the rear are smooth. Please advise. Dealer informed of oversensitve steering, has not performed an alignment yet. Waiting for a call from chrysler complaint dept.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Body, Suspension · 177,520 miles · MN

Events leading to failure: rusty mcpherson strut tower attachment points, a widespread problem with certain chrysler autos. The part that rusts out is part of the car's reinforced unibody sheet metal. Both the front left and front right strut towers are rusted, but the left (driver's side) cracked open upon hitting a pothole, making a 1.5" x 4" hole in the strut tower attachment. This caused the front left wheel to wander over uneven pavement, since the strut was no longer securely anchored to the car, making the car too dangerous to drive. What was done: I purchased a chrysler strut tower repair kit and installed it. Note that these are available at most auto parts stores. This is an indication of how widespread a problem this is with some chrysler models, as well as the thousands of complaints about this on the internet. There has been no recall on this widespread safety defect, though there should be one. Chrysler will only repair this defect for free under their regular warranty. They charge approximately $900 for the repair. I grew up in a "chrysler family." between my parents and myself, we've owned about twenty chrysler, dodge, plymouth and imperial cars and trucks, but after all of the numerous and expensive problems I've had with this car, I've sworn off chrysler for good. Their quality control is absent.

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Electrical · 28,000 miles · NY

While driving with my family on 1/1/2011 the truck just shut off, all the lights on the dash came on as if just starting the truck and the truck restarted. I brought the vehicle to the dealer on 1/03 and they diagnosed it no trouble found and returned the truck (they said there were no error codes). On 1/20/11 the same issue happened this time to my wife while merging onto a major highway at 55 miles an hour, the truck (because loss of power steering) pulled to the left, she had my 3 and 6 yr old in the truck, I brought the truck that evening back and contacted chrysler corporate. They saw a fault with a loose battery terminal po884 on ro, and replaced the win. My wife is petrified to drive this truck so I have been driving it since. Today 2/09/11 it happened to me at ~40 MPH at ~8:15 am. I have called chrysler again. This is a major safety issue and I cannot feel safe letting my wife drive this truck anymore nor myself.

Filed Nov 14, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 29,500 miles · MI

We bought this van used in march 2010. It has been the worst vehicle we have ever purchased. Prior to this 2008 model, we had a 2005. We really liked it so we figured we'd upgrade so to speak. That was the most expensive mistake ever. Since then we have replaced the brakes and rotors twice and now it needs rear brake rotors. When I am braking at any speed the van shakes. The van feels completely unbalanced for some reason. We had an alignment done on it, new tires, A/C line broke, radio would stop working, and once while I was driving the van had this weird white smoke coming out of the vents. The steering is absolutely horrible and it either pulls to the left or right. When I brake, I have to push the brake all the way down before it finally starts to slow. I have 5 young children and I feel extremely unsafe in this van. Unfortunately not only are we wasting money on repairs, but we're wasting precious time in dealerships/mechanics that could be spent together as a family. I refuse to drive higher speeds in fear that the brakes will fail. In no way do I handle this vehicle in an aggressive manner. I follow all speed limits and do not ride the brakes. This is not I repeat not normal wear on tear for any kind of vehicle! The dealership has been no help to us. We have a bumper to bumper extended warranty and it's doing no good since it's not even covered. We will never ever purchase a chrysler vehicle again and go out of our way to discourage others from buying them as well. I find it very disgusting that chrysler is not doing anything to rectify this problem. I have very precious cargo as I'm sure many others do as well. How many people have to be injured or perish before they take action???? Absolutely ridiculous!

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Steering · 16,052 miles · NE

Tl*the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving at various speeds the alignment needed to be adjusted. The vehicle pulled to the left each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least three times for to be repaired and they could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was called and a representative also inspected the vehicle and found no problem with the alignment. He stated that was the way the vehicle should be driven. The failure mileage was 16,052.

Filed Nov 18, 2008 · Steering · 40,000 miles · NV

My vehicle began making a slight whirring or grinding noise in june 2008. I noticed that it felt like the car was pulling to one side and it seemed difficult to steer. I took it into the dealership thinking it might have something to do with just having our tires balanced. They said the rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. At that time we had about 40,000 miles on the car, and feel that is way too early for such a replacement. This 2005 chrysler town and country has had nothing but problems! (right sliding door, seat belt, gas gauge, air bag sensor, electrical problems.)