2010 Chrysler Town AND Country stability control problems
86 of the
2,425 complaints about the 2010 Chrysler Town AND Country are about the
stability control — 4% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
86,000 miles.
A
86
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
7384.9%
Traction Control System
1315.1%
Stability & Traction Control across every Chrysler Town AND Country year
I WAS DRIVING YESTERDAY WITH MY 3 KIDS AND THE VAN SHUTDOWN WITHOUT WARNING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT BECAME A VERY DANGEROUS EVENT SINCE WE DID NOT HAVE BREAKING AND VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. AFTER, GETTING TO THE SHOULDER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AGAIN, ALTHOUGH IT HAD A FULL TANK OF FUEL. THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION. AND IT LOCK THE STARTER IN THE IGNITION PHASE AS IF I WAS HOLDING THE KEY ON AFTER THE CAR STARTS. I CYCLED THE KEY AND NOTICED THAT IF I HELD IT RIGHT, IT WOULD NOT LOCK THE STARTER IN THE STARTING POSITION. HOWEVER, IT WOULD NOT TURN ON. I SAW THERE WERE RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE AND ONE ABOUT THE IGNITION.
NHTSA complaint #11360055 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 108,000 milesST. Clair Shores, MI
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
DRIVING ON FREEWAY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND VAN SHIFTED INTO 3RD GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. DIAGNOSED WITH STUCK VALVE AND GEAR STUCK IN 3RD OR 2ND YEAR. VAN WOULDN'T DRIVE OVER 45 RPMS HAD TO EXIT FREEWAY FAST. RPMS ACTING SPORADICALLY FROM 0 TO 5 DROPPING RAPIDLY AND INCREASING. MY LIFE WAS AT RISKED DUE TO FAST TRAFFIC APPROACHING. SEMI'S, CARS AND TRUCKS HEADED TOWARDS ME AT 75 MPH.
NHTSA complaint #11352964 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,000 milesNeenah, WI
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIPM TWICE IN THE 1 YEAR I OWNED THE VEHICLE. FIRST ISSUE I HAD WAS WITH THE VEHICLE NOT STARTING AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS WHILE IN A UNDESIRABLE LOCATION. THE SECOND TIME THE TIPM WAS REPLACED WAS AFTER MY HEADLIGHTS WOULD EITHER WORK OR NOT WORK AND SOMETIMES ONLY ONE HEADLIGHT WOULD TURN ON. IT WAS SPORADIC. THIS COULD LEAD TO SAFETY ISSUES.
NHTSA complaint #11351005 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesLivonia, MI
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED INDEPENDENTLY, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME FIRM, AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR APPROXIMATELY THREE MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LIVONIA CHRYSLER JEEP LOCATED AT 30777 PLYMOUTH RD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, (734) 525-5000. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WAS NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V139000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 116,000.
NHTSA complaint #11327968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesSeverna Park, MD
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT STRAIGHT ROAD AROUND 35-45 MPH VEHICLE (ABOUT 80K MILES) LOST ALL POWER AND STEERING. WAS LUCKY TO GET ON THE SHOULDER AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH. ALL OTHER RECALLS AND REPAIRS ARE UP TO DATE.
NHTSA complaint #11324680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesCanal Fulton, OH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON CITY STREET AT SPEED OF 25-30MPH IN A STRAIGHT FORWARD DIRECTION. TIRE/TRACTION SYMBOL FLASHED ON, THEN VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THERE WAS NO LIGHTING, ACCELERATING, BRAKING, OR STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE SLOWED TO STOP. REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION...RE-INSERTED KEY AND RE-STARTED IGNITION. VEHICLE THEN DROVE NORMALLY.
NHTSA complaint #11302255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesCanal Fulton, OH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON SUBURBAN STREET AT SPEED OF 40-45MPH IN A STRAIGHT FORWARD DIRECTION. TIRE/TRACTION SYMBOL FLASHED ON, THEN VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THERE WAS NO LIGHTING, ACCELERATING, BRAKING, OR STEERING CONTROL. VEHICLE SLOWED TO STOP. REMOVED KEY FROM IGNITION...RE-INSERTED KEY AND RE-STARTED IGNITION. VEHICLE THEN DROVE NORMALLY.
NHTSA complaint #11302256 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 118,000 milesCanal Fulton, OH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON SUBURBAN STREET AT SPEED OF 40-45MPH IN A STRAIGHT FORWARD DIRECTION. TIRE/TRACTION SYMBOL FLASHED ON, THEN VEHICLE MOMENTARILY LOST POWER. ALL LIGHTS FLASHED OFF, THEN CAME BACK ON. ACCELERATION CUT OUT, THEN RESUMED (FOOT WAS STILL ON PEDAL). STEERING TEMPORARILY LOCKED UP, THEN THE STEERING WHEEL RELEASED SO I COULD STEER AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #11302261 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 112,600 milesMoreno Valley, CA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE PROBLEM IS GETTING WORSE. IT QUIT ON THE ROAD 4 TIMES. ALWAYS IN THE 20-30 MPH RANGE. THE STABILIZER LIGHT GOES ON, THEN POWER STEERING FAILS, BREAKS DO NOT RESPOND. HAVE TO PULL OUT KEY AND RESTART. IT HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS. MECHANICS HAVE NO IDEA AND SAY DIAGNOSTIC CHECK OUT FINE. WHAT DO YOU DO! I TRY 4 KIDS AROUND IN THIS THING!
NHTSA complaint #11292279 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 187,673 milesDexter, NM
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE DIED. TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF ROAD. I HAD NO POWER, NO EMERGENCY LIGHTS. AFTER ABOUT 10 MINUTES I STARTED THE CAR AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. THE SAME PROBLEM PERSISTED AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE PROBLEM ANALYZED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND TOLD ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE HOME. SINCE THE PROBLEM CONTINUED I RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE MORE TIME AND THEY STILL WERE NOT ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THE LAST TIME THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE SHOP CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND THEY CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION WAS GIVEN THE SAME STORY. I RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET TO ATTEMPT TO FIND OUT IF OTHER OWNERS HAD SIMILAR PROBLEMS, THERE WERE SEVERAL REPORTED BUT THEIR DEALERSHIPS COULD NOT IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM EITHER. I HAVE NOT USED THE VEHICLE SINCE THE DEALERSHIP CHECKED IT, SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE INQUIRE ABOUT BUYING THE VEHICLE BUT I AM AFRAID TO SELL IT AND HAVE THEM DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY/FREEWAY AT 70MPH AND THE VEHICLE STOPS AND AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS. CAN YOU HELP??????
NHTSA complaint #11277392 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 970,000 milesOsceola, IN
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE IN MOTION MY CAR TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. WHILE IN PARK SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT START RIGHT AWAY BUT EVERYTHING ELSE TURNS ON.
NHTSA complaint #11255898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 86,000 milesAPO, AP
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR UNEXPECTEDLY CUT POWER TO THE ENGINE. THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WITHOUT THE ABILITY TO DRIVE I SLOWLY COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN IN DRIVE AGAIN BUT STILL THE GAS PETAL WAS NOT HAVING ANY EFFECT. I HAD TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RESTART TO GET GOING AGAIN. THE VAN IS NEW TO US AND HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN THE THREE DAYS WE'VE OWNED IT. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE AS IT IS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND I CAN EASILY SEE HOW THIS UNEXPECTED EVENT COULD CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION.
NHTSA complaint #11209169 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesPittsburgh, PA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE FOLLOWING HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE LAST OCCURRENCE WAS 4/12/19. ABOUT 5 TO 10 MINUTES ONCE I START DRIVING, THE BRAKES LOCK UP, THE WHEEL LOCKS, THE VAN STALLS, AND THE ORANGE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON. I TURN THE CAR OFF, PUT IT IN PARK AND THEN RESTART IT. AFTER RESTARTING, IT DRIVES OK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 15 TIMES SINCE NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR. I'VE TAKEN IT TO TWO MECHANICS. ON 4/18/19, THE MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. CODES FOUND WERE P1790 AND C121C. THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND HE SAID IF THE PROBLEM REOCCURS THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE IS FAULTY. THE FIRST MECHANIC ALSO MADE SOME REPAIRS. I'VE SPENT OVER $1000 TRYING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. THERE'S OVER 800 ISSUES ON THIS WEBSITE OF THIS ISSUE. WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO GET AN INVESTIGATION OPENED?
NHTSA complaint #11203578 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 126,000 milesBrainerd, MN
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW THE VAN WILL SOMETIMES NOT START, EVEN IF STARTING IT BACK UP IMMEDIATELY AFTER JUST DRIVING IT. IT HAS DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE DRIVING WITH NO STEERING CAPABILITIES, IT HESITATES WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH. I NEVER KNOW IF IT'S GOING TO START BACK UP AFTER I SHUT IT OFF, OR WHEN IT'S JUST GOING TO DECIDE TO LOCK UP AND DIE WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11181953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesBaltimore, MD
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I HAVE A TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 AND IT HAS BEEN IN THE REPAIR SHOP OFF AND ON FOR THE LAST 5 MONTHS. VAN STARTED STALLING AND JERKING AND CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A INTERSECTION WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC SCARED ME TO DEATH. WAS TOLD THE TIPM SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE. CHRYSLER NEED TO RECALL THIS VAN BEFORE SOMEONE ID KILLED NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT ALL
NHTSA complaint #11176685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesFort Edward, NY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE DRIVING VAN COMPLETELY SHUT OFF NO POWER NO MOTOR NO STEERING. VAN CONTINUED TO TURN ON AN OFF LIGHTS TURNED ON AN OFF ON THERE OWN. THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES HAD PROBLEM FIXED JUST TO COMPLETELY DIED AGAIN SAME ISSUES. THIS VAN HAS COST ME ALOT IN REPAIRS AND RENTALS AN TOWS IT IS NOT SAFE FOR ME TO DRIVE WITH MY KIDS KNOWING IT CAN SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH OUT WARNING AT ANYTIME .
NHTSA complaint #11174266 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Butler, PA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
SHUTS DOWN RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING AND LOSES POWER STEERING, DIFFICULT TO STOP. OCCURS IN ANY CONDITION OR SPEED. SOMETIMES TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT COMES ON RIGHT BEFOREHAND. INABILITY TO CONTROL VEHICLE AFTER ENGINE SHUTDOWN. HAS OCCURRED WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT AND WHEN TURNING. HAS OCCURRED AT LOW SPEED AND HIGH SPEED. HAS OCCURRED ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. I JUST CHOSE ONE DATE BUT IT HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE NEAR MISSES OF CRASHING OR BEING HIT WHILE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #11170715 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plainsboro, NJ
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2010 THE WIRELESS IGNITION NODE IS PROBLEM R03/NHTSA 14V-373 BUT I CALL CHRYSLER SAID MY CAR IS NOT INCLUSE RECALL, BUT 2 DAY AGO MY CAR SUDDLELY ENGINE SHOT DOWN ON THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA complaint #11156644 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,000 milesBandera, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY. NO WARNING AND IT LOSES ALL POWER. STEERING WHEEL LOCKS AND THE ONLY THING I CAN DO IS BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR WITH ME. NOT SAFE AT ALL AND FOR SOME REASON MY VIN IS NOT IN THE RECALL ABOUT THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11141655 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,069 milesCoopersburg, PA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, SO FAR HAPPENED 3 TIMES DURING THE FIRST 5 MINS DRIVING ON A CURVED ROAD, TWICE HAPPENED AT THE SAME LOCATION 1 WEEK APART. FIRST LOST THE POWER STEERING, THEN THE ESP/TRACTION CONTROL LIGHTS ON, POWER BRAKE LOST NEXT. MANAGE TO STOP THE CAR, TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS AND RESTART THE 2010 T&C. THEN EVERY THING BACK TO NORMAL AGAIN. SENT TO SANDS CHRYSLER DEALER OVER QUAKERTOWN PA 18951, NO CODE READ OUT, SUGGEST TO START WITH 90K MAINTENANCE. NOTICED SO MANY SIMILIAR CASE REPORTED THROUGH THE WEB PAGES, HOPE CHRYSLER TREAT THIS SERIOUSLY. THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM THE L25 RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH, LOOKS LIKE MY CAR IS NOT QUALIFY, I WILL DOUBLE CHECK AGAIN. MILAGE READING IS 96069
NHTSA complaint #11139734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 110,000 milesJohnston, IA
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVEN TIMES IN ONE DAY. GRANGER MOTORS FORD DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP (1708 SYCAMORE STREET, GRANGER, IOWA 50109, (515) 999-23224) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000.
NHTSA complaint #11131732 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 81,000 milesOglesby, IL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE DRIVING THE CAR IN TOWN IT HAS NOW (3RD TIME) RANDOMLY SHUT OFF. IT HAS HAPPEN WHILE GOING ANYWHERE FROM 10-40 MPH. THE TRACTION LIGHT FLASHES FOR A QUICK SECOND AND THEN YOU LOSE ALL POWER. THIS INCLUDES THE BREAKS AND STEERING. WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND START THE CAR BACK UP AND IT HAS RUN FINE. IT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT RECENTLY AND IS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION AS WE HAVE AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT TWICE WITH OTHER CARS AROUND US ALMOST HITTING US. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED AS I HAVE READ OVER 200 DIFFERENT REPORTS ON VARIOUS SITES. WE TOOK TO A DEALER AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO GET A CODE TO PIN POINT WHAT IS WRONG. I HAVE HEARD THE ERG VALVE WAS REPLACED ON SOME AND IT HAS SOLVE THIS ISSUE. IF CHRYSLER DOESN'T WANT TO LOOK INTO THIS REOCCURRING PROBLEM IT IS HORRIBLE. I HOPE A DEATH DOESN'T HAVE TO OCCUR BEFORE THEY LOOK INTO THIS.
NHTSA complaint #11078695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 77,898 milesLake Placid, FL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE SECURITY INDICATOR SENSOR BLINKED OFF AND ON, AND THE ESP, TRACTION STABILITY CONTROL, AND BAS SENSOR INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND LOCAL DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,898.
NHTSA complaint #11058236 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesWarren, MI
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST ALMOST 3 YEARS WE'VE HAD ISSUES WITH OUR VEHICLE DYING WHEN STOPPED OR PARKED. IT BEGAN IN DECEMBER 2014. WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IN AUGUST 2014. WHILE DRIVING TO FLORIDA FROM MICHIGAN OUR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THEN IT TURNED OFF SO WE FIGURED THAT THE BULB WAS LOOSE OR SOMETHING AND WE'D GET IT CHECKED WHEN WE GOT BACK FROM VACATION. ON THE WAY BACK THE SAME THING HAPPENED WITH THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON, GOING OFF BUT THEN IT CAME BACK ON AND DIDN'T TURN OFF. THEN THE VEHICLE STARTS DYING WHEN WE'RE STOPPED OR PARKED. WE'RE OBVIOUSLY CONCERNED! I HAD TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AFTER DRIVING THAT FAR ANYWAY SO I BROUGHT IT IN. THE SAID THAT THE CODE WAS FOR A MISFIRING PISTON AND I NEEDED TO TAKE IT INTO THE SHOP RIGHT AWAY. SO I IMMEDIATELY DRIVE IT OVER TO THE DEALERSHIP SHOP. THEY HAVE IT FOR A FEW DAYS AND TELL ME THAT NOTHING IS WRONG, THE VEHICLE JUST NEEDS A TUNE UP AND NEW WIRES, EVEN THOUGH IT DOESN'T EVEN HAVE 90K MILES ON IT. THEY WERE GOING TO CHARGE US $700. WE HAD MY HUSBAND'S COUSIN DO IT INSTEAD BECAUSE HE IS A MECHANIC AND DOESN'T CHARGE US FOR LABOR. THE PROBLEM DOESN'T GO AWAY. THEY TELL US THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR IS BAD. WE REPLACE IT. DOESN'T FIX IT. THEY TELL US THE CRANK SENSOR IS BAD. WE REPLACE IT. AND ON AND ON OUR GOES WITH US REPLACING THINGS AND THE DEALERSHIP BEING UNABLE TO RECREATE THE ISSUE. FOR THE YEARS WE'VE BEEN DEALING WITH THAT AND A VEHICLE THAT CANNOT SMOOTHLY ACCELERATE. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO QUICKLY GET UP TO SPEED AND MERGE ONTO THE HIGHEST BECAUSE THE VEHICLE BUCKS AND SHAKES IF YOU TRY TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY TO GET UP TO SPEED. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHES, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON AND A BELL STARTS TO DING UNTIL WE PULL OVER, SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT. NOBODY CAN TELL US WHAT IS WRONG AND WHEN THE CODES ARE SCANNED IT DOESN'T MATCH ANY CODE THAT CHRYSLER HAS.
NHTSA complaint #11033159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesSedalia, MO
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MY VEHICLE ALMOST DAILY WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WHILE IN MOTION ON ROADWAYS. THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON, THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND THE CAR DIES. THIS GENERALLY HAPPENS BETWEEN 30-40 MPH AND OFTEN TIMES MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. THE RADIO AND OTHER COMPONENTS WILL REMAIN ON BUT I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND PUMP IT TO GET IT TO RESTART. I HAVE SEEN HUNDREDS OF FORUMS THAT LIST THIS AS A CURRENT COMPLAINT WITH THIS YEAR RANGE OF TOWN AND COUNTRY'S.
NHTSA complaint #11022622 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 104,000 milesCape Canaveral, FL
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY COMPLETELY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, RPMS DROPPED BELOW 1 AND POWER STEERING COMPLETELY GONE. TOOK CAR TO MY MECHANIC WAS TOLD WIN MODULE, TOWED CAR TO LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALER AND PAID DIAGNOSTIC FEE AFTER BEING TOLD THAT RECALL HAD ALREADY BEEN COMPLETED, ONLY TO BE TOLD BY DEALER THAT FUEL PUMP BAD AND BATTERY NEEDS TO BE CHARGED. I AM DOUBTING THE FUEL PUMP WOULD CAUSE CAR TO COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND COULD HAVE BEEN POTENTIALLY FATAL AS I HAD MY YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE CAR AND WAS SECONDS AWAY FROM HEADING OVER A BIG BRIDGE.
NHTSA complaint #11001776 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesFarmington, NH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WINDOWS ON BOTH DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE, THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE WILL CEASE TO FUNCTION. THE SIDE MIRRORS WILL ALSO NOT FUNCTION. WHEN YOU TRY, THEY DON'T WORK AND ALSO LIGHT UP THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS ( LOW TIRE, CHECK ENGINE, ETC. ALL IDIOT LIGHTS. THIS CAN ALL BE GOING ON IN ALL MODES. PARKED DRIVING DAY OR NIGHT. IT ALL STARTED ON THE DATE BELOW. IT STILL EXISTS TO THIS DAY
NHTSA complaint #11001186 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bethpage, NY
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHT FLASHED AND THEN THE CAR COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING. I CONTACTED MOPAR WHO SAYS IT IS NOT A KNOWN ISSUE, BUT IT OBVIOUSLY IS. HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/CHRYSLER/TOWN_COUNTRY/2010/ENGINE/ENGINE_STALLS_SHUTS_DOWN_WHILE_DRIVING.SHTML. I BELIEVE MOPAR SHOULD INVESTIGATE RECALL THESE VEHICLES.
NHTSA complaint #10984812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesNiles, OH
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10983212 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Portsmouth, VA
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
MY CHRYSLER 2010 TOWN AND COUNTRY SHUTDOWN COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND ROADS. I TOOK IT TO SOUTHERN CHRYSLER JEEP. THEY REPLACED THE ERG VALVE FOR APPROXIMATELY $600. A WEEK LATER IT SHUTDOWN AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO THEM AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM THEY GAVE IT BACK SAID DRIVE UNTIL SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON. I DID THAT. THEY SAID THE CODES THAT WERE READ DID NOT CAUSE THE ISSUE. THEY KEPT THE VAN AND GOT GET TO SHUTDOWN ON THEM. NOW THEY SAID THAT IT "MIGHT" BE THE TIPM BOX FOR $1200. REPLACE THE BOX ON A MIGHT. THE SERVICE REP RECOMMENDED THAT I DID NOT GET IT FIX BECAUSE THEY ARE UNSURE THAT THIS IS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. HE RECOMMENDED THAT I TRADE IT IN AND BUY A CAR. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORPORATE OFFICE. ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER THAT IS UNAVAILABLE UNTIL EVENING TIME WHEN I WORK. THEY WILL NOT ASSIGN ANOTHER CASE MANAGER. I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON WITH MY VAN. SO NOW IT'S PAY$1200 FOR ANOTHER REPAIR THAT MAY NOT FIX THE PROBLEM OR COME GET THE VAN. I'M TRULY SCARED OF WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF I CONTINUE TO DRIVE THIS HAZARDOUS CAR ON THE HIGHWAYS AND ROADS WITHOUT KNOWING EXACTLY WHAT'S WRONG. REPLACED THE TIPM BOX AND SHUTDOWN TWICE.
NHTSA complaint #10981746 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.