10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,458 miles

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problem #64

Aug 142019

Town & Country

  • 127,000 miles
On August 14, 2019 my van broke down on the interstate. A few hours later my car started back up. I continued to drive my car until about 2 weeks later it broke down again on the interstate. Since that time I have had over 10 brake downs that occured intermittently without any sort of pattern to the frequency or serverity. My car stalled without warning and shut down while in motion. My car loss power and became hard to steer and the brake assist shut down. There were no warning lights, sounds, or visual cues to indicate any sort of problems. Because of this sudden shut down it has become extremely dangerous and alarming to the safety of myself and family to drive. After the first two incidents I took my car to the Chrysler dealership, and paid for a diagnostic test. They concluled that they could not duplicate stalling conditions and therefore no resolution to the problem was given. After the problem continued I took my car to another local repair shop. They advise me of several possible problems based on the check engine code. I have spent countless of hours and money to find out what is wrong with my van. I have been given various recommendation: Replacing thermostate, gaskets and coolant temp sensor, erg valve replacement, bad icm, bad ESC module, bad key fob, bad ignition node, crank sensors, module coil pack, tipm replacement and the list go on and on. To resolve this problem, I would appreciate that Chrysler corporation pin point the problem and provide a repair option that does not require me to replace every single part of my vehicle to be able to safely drive again. I need to know what pre-existing problems that you are aware of that has caused the 2013 Chrysler Town and country to stall randomly and to start back up after 30 minutes. I have contacted Chrysler and was provided a case number.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

problem #63

Jan 032020

Town & Country

  • miles
Oil filter housing / oil filter adapter - oil leak oil leaks onto engine due to faulty design on all 2011 - 2014 Town & Country models. The only fix is replacement of the adapter housing which is 4 hours labor and roughly $150 part from dealer. Dealer wants over $700 and claims they do two of these per day. This penstar 3.6L engine is used on all Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Ram 1500S.

- Saint Charles, MO, USA

problem #62

Nov 232019

Town & Country

  • 99,000 miles
My engine light keeps appearing after almost 3 years of owning this vehicle. It usually occurs when I turn on the heating system and have already been in motion for awhile. Typically while driving on the highway. The last occurrence was city driving but again when the heating system was turned on. I have my vehicle at the shop again and the mechanic is saying it is something regarding the oil. Something about a vacuum. I also assume there is something wrong with the electrical system. Within the first few days of owning my vehicle it was back at the dealership for 2 weeks. The radio always turns off on it's own and some of the dash components. Which it still does almost 3 years into owning this vehicle.

- Harrisburg, PA, USA

problem #61

Oct 152019

Town & Country

  • 8 miles
Car continue to turn off. Engine and electric problem as well. Took it to numerous auto repair shops and waisted a lot of money. Nothing got fixed said it's a manufacturing problem, mechanics try to fix but failed to do to it's a manufacturing problem. Recall these vans!!! kids are in these van's and they just cutt off in the middle of the highway and I've changed out everything, nothing works! shuts off randomly in the streets and highways! big safety hassard!! recall them all! my cousin has a Dodge one and it does the exact samething.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #60

Oct 242019

Town & Country

  • 123,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called Carolina Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (located at 1001 halstead blvd, elizabeth city, nc 27909, 252-335-0724) and was informed that there was a misfire on cylinder number four. The vehicle's coil and plug were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact found a tsb for NHTSA id number: 10136484 (fuel system, gasoline, engine, fuel system, other) that related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that due to the date the vehicle was manufactured, it would not be covered under the tsb. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

- Elizabeth City, NC, USA

problem #59

Oct 182019

Town & Country

  • 135,000 miles
I keep getting the same misfire codes 0306 0303. I've changed coils and sparkplugs and still, the check engine light stays on.

- Poplar Bluff, MO, USA

problem #58

Oct 282019

Town & Country

  • miles
Checked over vehicle and confirmed customer complaint. Active code cylinder two misfire. Swapped coil and plug. Misfire remain. Performed compressor test and found cylinder two has 105 psi of compression (low). Fault/warped left side cylinder head. Left side cylinder head needs replacement.

- Lynn, MA, USA

problem #57

Mar 132019

Town & Country

  • 75,000 miles
The seat belt release is sticking and won't clamp the seat belt. Engine had a slight tick when purchased an tucking has became worst. Electrical dvd is short and won't operate. Side panel on van and modern like mine missing.

- Rockledge, FL, USA

problem #56

Sep 072019

Town & Country

  • 88,000 miles
2013 Chrysler Town and country stalls with now warning or error cause car to lose power steering and coast to a stop. It has happened with no patter at various speeds and types of driving. It is a very dangerous as it has happened many times often at hight speeds and in traffic. I have seen that many others have had this same safety issue and no resolution has come of it.

- Churubusco, IN, USA

problem #55

Aug 292019

Town & Country

  • 90,000 miles
My vehicle shuts down randomly. I can be going 55mph, 45 mph, 35mph, 25mph, 10mph, at a stop light, as well as turning, it has happened during any and all of those. No turn signals, power steering, brakes. Been happening months. 1 dealer and 2 mechanics cannot find any issue. Occured 7 times today in a 3 mile round trip.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #54

Aug 082019

Town & Country

  • 150,000 miles
Van will shut off while driving between the speeds of 20 to 40. No warnings or signs just stops running. We have had the van scanned and no codes or issues the tech had us replace the batter but the issue is still occurring and with more research on the web this is a common problem with no solution. This is happened multiple times and is very dangerous. We purchased the van used and there seems to be no recalls for it.

- Newark, OH, USA

problem #53

Jun 212019

Town & Country

  • 60,000 miles
The ac went out and after diagnosis the issue is that the rear ac coil has seized up and will not release to be repaired

- Ankeny, IA, USA

problem #52

Mar 072019

Town & Country 6-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle stalls intermittently and shifts off while driving, in reverse, especially at stop lights.

- Ortonville, MN, USA

problem #51

Mar 012019

Town & Country

  • 78,000 miles
2013 engine shuts off within first 7 minutes of driving. No warning it doesn't stall and radio gps and other components stay on just engine shuts off. This happens about 60% of the time. First time was on highway after driving 5 minutes going 60 mph shut off and it actually turned itself back out without me doing anything. Another time was after driving 3 minutes at a stop sign started to go and car shut off after 1/4 mile I had to pull over to restart. It's shut off dozens of times regardless of speed or location. 2nd to last time it happened I was going over railroad track at about 15 mph and last time it happened I was driving on highway at 70 mph. Once it happened in my driveway, I though idling it a while before driving would help but it shut off when I adjusted my steering wheel after idling for 7 mins.

- Plymouth, MI, USA

problem #50

Feb 042019

Town & Country

  • 65,000 miles
The win module on the ignition fails causing the car not to start, appears to be dead.

- Sedalia, MO, USA

problem #49

Feb 012019

Town & Country

  • 74,000 miles
Vehicle shuts down with no advance warning! there are no error or fault codes stored in the PCM. Very dangerous while operating on the highway. The vehicle is totally disabled when this occurs. The condition seems to be a common problem with Chrysler products as described on the internet. Someone (fed. Govt.) should immediately launch an investigation into this serious and/or deadly situation. The vehicle has approximately 74000 miles on the odometer. Someone please help! today it happened three times.

- Brooklawn, NJ, USA

problem #48

Jan 272019

Town & Country

  • 96,000 miles
2013 Chrysler Town and country touring randomly shuts off while driving. It's happened 3 times in a parking lot, 1 time in my driveway in reverse, and one time on the highway traveling at 55+ mph. I lose power steering, power brakes, and probably more. If I put the vehicle in neutral and turn the key it has fired back up.

- Orion Township, MI, USA

problem #47

Jan 012019

Town & Country

  • 85,000 miles
While driving the van, it randomly stalls and everything goes dead on the car. The ignition does not turn over, it just keeps cranking.after a while it starts back up and then it eventually happens again. This happens at high speeds and low speed and just leaves you stranded. No dealer knows the problem. It is very unsafe. It happened to my family in a highway.

- Bayville, NY, USA

problem #46

Jan 042019

Town & Country

  • 65,411 miles
Driving on freeway at night # 2 lane at about 74 mph engine just shut off was almost hit by 3 cars. Made it to shoulder engine would not restart etc (electronic throttle control) light was illuminated. Called aaa tow truck driver could not start vehicle. Had van towed about 15 miles. I rode with tow truck. When van was dropped off got inside to stay warm until my ride arrived. Tried again to start van was successful but check engine light came on. Just bought this used van from a Honda dealer in costa mesa as a used car. It has about 65,411 miles. Very, very dangerous almost got hit 3 times as I made my way over to the shoulder.

- Orange, CA, USA

problem #45

Nov 162018

Town & Country

  • 65,000 miles
Van stalls while moving on city streets. Dash cluster lights up then shuts down, loss of power, steering, braking. Sometime restarts on it's own while still in gear, if coming to a complete stop, must put in park to restart. This is the third time reporting it to the Chrysler dealership with no resolution. This problem has been reported to NHTSA several times involving the Chrysler Town and country. Why has NHTSA not demander a recall...these vehicles are unsafe to drive!!!

- Lewisville, TX, USA

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