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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 99,959 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle accelerated and then stalled. The contact coasted until the vehicle stopped completely. The vehicle restarted and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mac haik Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep in jackson, Mississippi), but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact also stated that the failure occurred at least nine times this year. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
- Clinton, MS, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (mcdonald Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram -big rapids, 14061 northland drive, big rapids, mi 49307), but was unable to be diagnosed due to no failure codes. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was 149,000.
- Newayho, MI, USA
2008 Chrysler Town and country limited edition. At speeds between 10-72 mph vehicle will shut off. There are no indications present when this happens, lights do not flash, no check engine warning lights, no warning etc. Vehicle shuts off intermittently only while in motion. Vehicle has shut off 9 times over a period of 11 months. Vehicle has never been exposed to any extreme weather condition, water, salts, or other items that might impact the vehicle. Vehicle has never run to of gas. Vehicle always has oil changes done before required times. Vehicle is driven very lightly. Condition- vehicle was driving at 32 mph on a city road in killeen Texas, taking a slight turn in a road. Angle of road was less than a 120 degree turn. Vehicle shut off with oncoming traffic and vehicles behind the van. Brakes locked up, steering wheel locked up, and gauges continue to work until vehicle stops. Vehicle did not restart for 3 minutes and 7 seconds. Condition- vehicle was driving down highway 90 in killeen Texas near the tj mills exit. Speed was 72 mph, vehicle lost all power and shut off. Steering wheel and brakes lock. Vehicle nearly caused a multi car collision, but due to other drivers being aware no accident happened. Condition- fort hood Texas, vehicle is driving down the road, near a stop light approaching at a speed of 13 mph. Vehicle shuts off, steering locks, brakes lock, and vehicle will not go out of drive. Vehicle is nearly hit by traffic from behind. Military police arrive on scene and assist driver with moving vehicle to a safe location. Vehicle did start after 22 minutes and 7 seconds. Vehicle was driving straight, there were no hills present. After researching multiple sites, threads, forums, and business, this is a common problem that requires immediate attention for safety of life.
- Parker, CO, USA
For the last five years we have been dealing with a mysterious electrical issue. There are hundreds of complaints online of the same issue. The van will be fine and you get in to start it and when turning the key it will not start. Full charge, full battery. Starter is fine - everything checks out fine. With a jump it will usually start. Sometimes it will start on it's own if you wait a little while. People on boards have stated replacing dozens of things - to then have the same issue a couple days later. We are use to having to jump our vehicle about 1 out of 20 times. We have taken it to multiple mechanics and had multiple things checked and replaced. An example of a board with many others experiencing the same thing can be found here: Https://forums.edmunds.com/discussion/12634/Chrysler/town-and-country/2008-T-C-ignition-switch-problem/P1 in addition - sometimes you will be driving and everything starts going off (wipers, lights, flashers, horn, entire dash lights up, etc - no resolve). This can happen while stationary or driving.
- Ramsey, MN, USA
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.
- Chicago, IL, USA
The vehicle has an ongoing inability to start without any issues being found. The alternator was replaced, the battery was replaced, the radiator was repaired with the thought that was an issue. The doors open on their own, not just unlock but open. The stability control is always going on even after being repaired and repairing any possible causes. The incidents occur in both stationary and in motion the causes are still unknown.
- Chicago, IL, USA
Was driving down the road and the horn started blowing and the wind shield wipers went full speed and the motor turned off in the middle of the highway. They told me it was the tipm was bad and they have a ton of these vehicles with this problem! it is a very expensive fix and should be a recall item due to it being a safety problem! the vehicle shuts down and you loose all power! I have seen online other issues where the air bags actually deployed. I am so scared to drive this vehicle because I don't know if it will malfunction again!! it has happen at least 3 times already.
- Bloomingdale, OH, USA
The engine shuts down while the vehicle is in motion. This has happened 3 times at less than 15 mph on my private road and 1 time at ~30 mph on a public road through town. I have only owned this vehicle a couple of months and the previous owner purchased the vehicle from a dealer in January only owned the vehicle
- Lebanon, ME, USA
Car gets totally possessed. It cuts off in the of driving one time on the highway. The lights wipers and horn goes on by itself and doesnt stop until the battery is disconnected. I came out the store and my wipers and horn was going off the keys were in my hand. While pumping gas the radio started playing and wipers going off. The keys were in my hand the doors unlock by themselves one they opened. While driving uphill. The car won't off when the key comes out. In the park and off position sometimes it doesn't start at all.
- Cincinnati, OH, USA
My Chrysler Town and country had performed the recall on the ignition switch however my van still shuts down while driving. At first it started upon morning when first starting out the day, but now it shuts off even after 45 minutes of driving the vehicle causing me to loose control of the steering and having to be cautious so that I wont be rear ended or worse. I have taking it in to be diagnosed but the technicians after having the van hooked up to their diagnostic machine are still unable to see anything wrong. No error codes are showing. Also now, while parked and the engine off with no keys... my doors will just open by themselves or automatically lock. It did it yesterday morning however my car was running, the van locked sounding my alarm that sounded as if I had pressed the key to lock. I hope that someone can call or email me to give an explanation what could be the problem as well as how I can resolve this problem,
- Mansura, LA, USA
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.
- Canton, MS, USA
I was dring when I notice temperature gage going up I pull over to check and I begging to smell gas so I open the resoirver for cooling fluid in I some) a strong odor of gas I took to mechanic and they stated it is a possible leak in the head gasket
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
I was driving down a city street when the van suddenly died in the middle of the road. It lost power steering and brakes and wouldn't release the key. After a few minutes the van started again. I began to drive home through city streets when about 10 minutes later the van once again died and lost power to the brakes and steering and wouldn't release key eventually the car maybe a clicking sound and allowed me to start car. I took it to the dealership and they could not duplicate the problem and found no error codes.
- Oklahoma City, OK, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 182,000.
- Bellevue, NE, USA
Stopped on the road and then check encine light is on again with stopping while in the middle driving wow so dangerous some was is seriously going to get hurt pulled over then after about an hour I tried to start and again just started with no proble but check engine light remains on....
- Orange, NJ, USA
Engine shuts down completely causing loss of power steering and brakes. No warnings, just dies. Diagnostics reveal a bad totally integrated power module. Recalls issued for multiple models but not mine. I was told, I have all the symptoms but I don't have the flu ! now they want almost $ 1000 to fix it ! it's an established, defective part but they'll let me drive away in it unless I can come up with the money. Chrysler said it's the same part as the recalled ones but I don't have a recall on my model. Ant time any where at any speed, it shuts down.
- Baden, PA, USA
I am a 29 year old male. I am severely disabled (quadriplegic). I drive a modified 2008 Chrysler T&C van with special steering and brake controls and a wheel chair lift. I have owned and driven my van 3 years. It has been extremely well maintained. It must be a safe and reliable vehicle because of my special needs and physical limitations. It is the only vehicle on the planet that I can drive. About a month ago, I took my van into chris myers Chrysler, daphne, al, where they replaced my ignition switch and key fob per safety recall #14V373000. On fri July 15, 2016, I went to drive my van to the grocery store. I pressed the door open button on my newly provided key fob and the van immediately went berserk. Just about every electrically powered device on the van exploded into operation - all at the same instance - wiper blades on ultra high speed, rear window washer spewing fluid, horn blasting, fan motors roaring - and on and on! confined to my wheelchair, there was nothing I could do to stop the craziness from the van. All the neighbors in my apartment complex were now out in the parking lot witnessing all the outrageous things the van was doing. I eventually had to get the hood open and disconnected the battery to put a stop to the vehicle self destructing. With a friends help (a friend with some vehicle mechanic expertise), we checked all fuses - all were okay. We were not able to start the van - the van was completely "dead"! my friend manages an auto parts store in gulf shores, al, and knows the service manager at gulf Chrysler, foley, al. As soon as my friend described the situation, the foley service manager asked if the recall had been accomplished and said it was related to the recall. The next morning, my towing service towed my van to nearby chris myers Chrysler. Their service manager has presented me a $1K bill to replace a module.
- Daphne, AL, USA
Driving down the road at 55 night driving ! complete loss of power steering engine and braking all hampered by loss of power as I tried to slow vehicle to a safe stop all of a sudden power came back. This was a complete safety issue with no power no headlights no taillights driving 55 at night on a back country highway and the vehicle only has 50000 miles on it.
- Kamiah, ID, USA
The contact owned a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong hesitation. The check engine warning light randomly illuminated and the vehicle stalled numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic twice who replaced the egr valve and vacuum line. The dealer also completed a manufacturer recall repair for the ignition switch; however, the vehicle continued to hesitate. While driving less than 15 mph, the vehicle independently surged forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained a whiplash. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
- Staten Island, NY, USA
- Detroit, MI, USA