This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Front wipers start without engaging button, when this happens water fluid pours out back window reservoir. Then for some reason horn starts going off at the same time. Did not they were even connected. I have to unplug battery to stop.
Van randomly fails to start. No warning lights. Symptoms are random and sporadic. Something in the engine seems to click, but engine never turns over. Vehicle was stationary and ran fine the day before. This has happened multiple times now.
The wiring harness in my minivan broke, causing the wires to become pinched and sever. While trying to remedy the problem we became aware of a safety recall on the same part. When I took my vehicle to bernard's in new richmond wi. I was told that the recall work had already been done (obviously not correctly, if the same problem occurred) and the recall was closed. I firmly believe that this would not/ should not occur without default. I fear fire with my children/ grandchildren in the car...
When driving down the road, all of the lights on the dashboard start to flash on and off, the car goes into a limp mode, the headlights go off, and eventually the car goes dead while driving down the road. It happened multiple times recently while on the interstate during heavy traffic.
Shortly after the car is started the headlights will flicker on and off for a little bit and then go out completely. Replaced headlights did not help. Replaced headlights fuse and relay fuse did not help. Will need to replace the whole tipm module. This might fix the problem.
Vehicle stops running at random. It has happened numerous times driving at any and all speeds, cutting out power steering and brakes while at speeds of 55 mph making it extremely hazardous.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000(electrical system) and the ignition switch was replaced, but the failure still occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100. Consumer stated car shuts off at any speed, any time; it's constant no power steering or brakes; it can be on a turn or coming to stop light, won 4 let anyone in household drive it: Thousands of this model especially Chrysler.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to tallahassee Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram Fiat (3987 w Tennessee St, tallahassee, fl 32304, (844) 280-9221) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 25,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed and remained lit. The vehicle was unable to pass inspection due to the failure. In addition, the key fob failed to lock and unlock the doors. While the contact was inside the vehicle, if the electric function button was pressed, the contact had to open the doors manually from the inside. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Vehicle stalled on freeway at 60 mph, almost causing an accident. Was able to coast to shoulder. Unable to restart and continue on. Fuel relay failure.
When starting the vehicle sometimes the ignition switch becomes engaged and does not release automatically back to the on position. This causes the engine to continually rev and not complete engine start up.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle inadvertently surged. As a result the vehicle stalled and completely shut off. The vehicle was towed to porterville Chrysler Jeep Dodge (777 olive ave, porterville, ca 93257, (559) 784-9512) where the contact was informed that the win module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Car acts possessed, dash lights flicker, inside sound chimes, wipers go on there own, car loses power, turn signals won't work, shop said its a faulty tipm happens while stationary and driving
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and country. While driving 35-40 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. All the instrument panel indicators were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to thomas Dodge Chrysler Jeep (9604 indianapolis blvd, highland, in 46322, (219) 924-6100) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the ignition module was previously replaced by the same dealer, but they did not assist. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 110,000.
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