10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
27,270 miles

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problem #98

May 302024

Town & Country

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1. Engine runs but when I shift into reverse, drive etc. Car does not move. When I took it to be looked at, they said that my transmission doesn't have pressure. There was no indicator lights on the dash or any reason for me to think anything was wrong until I went out to drive my kids to school and it wouldn't move. Available for inspection on request.

- Emmett, ID, USA

problem #97

May 222024

Town & Country

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Driver side sliding door failures to open. It can not be unlocked & it can not be opened manually. Started on may 23,2024. Navigation system does not work also.. Stopped working 3yrs ago.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #96

Apr 112024

Town & Country

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My rear passenger sliding door doesn't lock. My rear driver sliding door won't open. This is a safety problem if I was ever in a wreck and couldn't get my Grandaughter out the door due to her being in a car seat. This is a serious safety issue. If the car caught fire you would put someone in grave danger if they were in the back seats and the door wouldn't open. This is a huge problem with these vehicles and I don't think we should have to pay for it, Chrysler should.

- Galena, MO, USA

problem #95

Sep 142023

Town & Country

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The rear door on Left side won't unlock, it won't unlock or open at all. It's stuck in closed position and cannot be open manually.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

problem #94

Jul 172023

Town & Country

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While driving my vehicle my driver's side headrest exploded without being in an accident. I received no warning from Chrysler about the headrests being faulty. They left driving that unsafe vehicle with the exploded headrest for over 7 months this before replacing it and refuse to replace the passenger one as well stating, "we will only replace that if it explodes during the extended warranty period for it and yours is almost up." They currently still have my vehicle at the dealership. They clearly want to see a car accident occur knowing that headrest could go off at any moment and was made and installed the sane time as the drivers side.

- Punta Gorda, FL, USA

problem #93

Apr 202023

Town & Country

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Actuator for driver side sliding door lock making loud noise when operating which will lead to failure

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #92

Apr 122023

Town & Country

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The drivers sliding door is stuck locked/closed. A toddler was stuck in her car seat since I was not able to open the door. This could be a huge safety issue if in an accident or adult unable to help her get out through window.

- Sycamore, IL, USA

problem #91

Jul 212022

Town & Country

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I have had this vehicle for 2 years. I have replaced the fly wheel 3 time. It has caused many issues under he hood.

- Williston, ND, USA

problem #90

Jan 212022

Town & Country

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Safety component issue. Sliding doors have actuator locking mechanism failure. May cause the door to not lock or unexpectedly lock shut with adults or children are in rear vehicle seats. Loud buzzing noise is one symptom to identify a faulty sliding door actuator.

- Ankeny, IA, USA

problem #89

Jan 032023

Town & Country

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The vehicle was listed on the Facebook marketplace for 96,000 miles, while near purchasing for $8,900, cash asked the seller to run a carfax and he took very long, and never gave it to us. I took it upon myself to contact someone to run the VIN number on the vehicle... the carfax shows the vehicle has 450,487 miles registered in Maryland at 450,487 miles on 11-16-2022. Said vehicle with the same vin was registered in New York State on 12-12-2022 and listed with an odometer reading of 99,451 miles. The receipt was given with the wrong price than originally charged (included in uploads). Odometer was turned back from this dealership registered in New York State I believe it's very unfair for law-abiding citizens like myself to go through such a disastrous experience as well as almost losing $8,900, I'm kindly asking you to please investigate this matter because I believe most of the vehicles sold by this seller has fake odometer reading (mileage). Please run the VIN for this vehicle registered to different states with different odometer reading upon reaching New York State to scam law-abiding citizens. I want this to be investigated ASAP. I enclosed for your convenience my messenger chats with the seller.

- Queens Village, NY, USA

problem #88

Nov 272022

Town & Country

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The driver side rear sliding door is stuck in a closed and locked position. All attempts to open or unlock it using fobs, interior buttons, or manual force have failed. Others with this same issue seem to attribute it to a known lock actuator issue. Inability to exit the vehicle is a safety concern. I have not yet seen a mechanic for it. There were and continue to be no warnings/symptoms/indications that the vehicle computer system recognizes the problem. Prior to this, both sliding doors have occasionally 'glitched' by repeatedly closing automatically, unbidden - also a safety issue if children are caught or injured by the unexpected action.

- Bay City, MI, USA

problem #87

Mar 012022

Town & Country

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Sliding doors cannot be unlocked manualy. This is dangerous as if prson neede to exit in emergency they cant.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #86

Jul 182022

Town & Country

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Rear side passenger doors. At times they do not work remotely or manually. They go into a lock position and there are no means of opening them. If there are passengers in the vehicle, they are locked inside without any means to get out those doors. At the present time on my vehicle, one is working and the other is in a lock position. I am calling the dealer today to set up an appointment to resolve. This is a very serious problem if someone was to have passengers and have to exit the vehicle through those doors quickly, or are not able to climb out the front or back doors, I feel could lead to a liability or lawsuit against the manufacturer.

- Glenshaw, PA, USA

problem #85

Jul 042022

Town & Country

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Driver's side sliding door lock remains locked in the locked position. It will not unlock and will not unlock, when using the unlock button. Will not unlock manually. Unable to open using interior or exterior door handles. All other door locks operate when using unlock button. Unsafe and difficult, when handicap individuals try to exit vehicle. Unable to open in case of emergency.

- Macomb Twp, MI, USA

problem #84

Jun 012022

Town & Country

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I have a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country and just about every time the doors lock the drivers side sliding door makes this loud buzzing noise. Research shows that the door lock actuator is probably failing. My fear is that the door lock itself may fail. I expect the doors on the vehicle to lock when they are supposed to. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed by Chrysler.

- Weaver, AL, USA

problem #83

Jun 152022

Town & Country

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The actuators on both sliding doors were replaced by a Chrysler dealership under a recent recall. Both doors had been having problems locking and unlocking. The actuator on the passenger sliding door had to be replaced twice, but the door continued having issues with getting stuck in the locked position. We could not unlock or open it manually or electronically. Chrysler and the dealership continued to claim that they had replaced the parts according to the recall and they would not figure out why the door was continuing to get stuck locked. Then, while my teenager was driving 55 mph, the door spontaneously opened, even though all doors were locked while driving. Alarm bells sounded. Fortunately, I was with her and helped her to navigate to the shoulder of the road and put on the hazard lights so that I could try to shut the door. It did shut. This is a serious safety concern because my children usually are sitting in the back, right next to the sliding door. I am worried the door will randomly open while we are driving, or that the door will randomly lock them inside. It has not functioned properly since the dealership tried to replace the recalled actuator.

- Edenton , NC, USA

problem #82

Jun 062022

Town & Country

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Sliding door suddenly and without warning fails to unlock or open. Whether attempts are made electronically nor manually, the door cannot be unlatched and therfore cannot be opened from the inside or outside creating a serious safety risk in the event of an accident or any reason for a speedy exit

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #81

May 202022

Town & Country

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Hood latch assembly detached from the hood of the van while driving on freeway causing the hood to crash into windshield, obstructing all visibility and causing extensive damage to vehicle.

- Rocklin, CA, USA

problem #80

May 062022

Town & Country

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Left rear passenger door of my Chrysler Town & Country minivan (behind driver's seat) suddenly became locked in place and would not unlock. I was told by local garage that the locking mechanism (door lock actuator) needs to be replaced and would cost $695 for parts and labor. I've read several online complaints about this same issue. This is a SAFETY issue; Chrysler needs to recall and repair. If someone was trapped inside (for ex, if the vehicle exited the road and landed in water) they could be trapped inside the vehicle.

- Pelham, AL, USA

problem #79

Apr 122022

Town & Country

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On 4/12/2022, I attempted to open the drivers side sliding door on our 2106 Chrysler Town & Country. The door did not unlock when using the key fob or when using the unlock button on the drivers side door. I also tried manually unlocking the door but it would not unlock. Now the door is stuck in a locked state and will not open. I was unable to open the door to put my child into their car seat and therefore I would not be able to get them out of the car in an emergency. As this issue just started today (4/12/2022) I have not had a chance to get the vehicle looked at but have found many articles online that confirm that this is a re-occurring issue with this particular vehicle. There were no warning lights or any other indicators that this issue would occur. Vehicle and doors were working completely fine up until this morning (4/12/2022).

- Land O Lakes, FL, USA

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