2007 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler Town And Country, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Fuel system5619.7%
- Engine4515.8%
- Electrical4315.1%
- Brakes248.5%
- Steering207.0%
- Body & structure176.0%
- Airbags155.3%
- Exterior lighting113.9%
- Driver assistance93.2%
- Tires & wheels72.5%
- Powertrain (other)72.5%
- Visibility62.1%
- Transmission62.1%
- Other / unspecified51.8%
- Interior & seats51.8%
- Suspension41.4%
- Seat belts41.4%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE STALLS AND CUTS OUT ,AFTER FILLING UP TANK. WHILE DRIVING. DANGEROUS. IT IS DOING IT AT OTHER TIMES NOW TOO IT IS STARTING TO DO IT AT A LONGER TIME AFTER FILL UP..
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERED EMPTY EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD A FULL FUEL TANK. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THE LOW OIL LEVEL AND FUEL LOW WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE STATE LINE CHRYSLER DODGE DEALER, LOCATED AT 1001 W 104TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114, AND WAS TOLD TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA HOTLINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
**THE VEHICLE STALLS SHORTLY AFTER FILLING UP THE TANK. USUALLY IT STALLS WHILE IN TRAFFIC! ALMOST HAVE CAUSED MANY ACCIDENTS! **IT ALSO NOW WILL NOT ALLOW TO PUMP GAS INTO THE TANK UNLESS IT IS AT THE LOWEST SETTING (20-25 MINUTES FOR A FILL UP).
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 - WE WERE RETURNING HOME AFTER VISITING OUT OF TOWN RELATIVES FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS. THE VAN STALLED ON US (ENTIRE FAMILY OF FOUR PLUS ONE AUNT-FIVE PEOPLE TOTAL IN OUR VAN) IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD! I WAS A PANICKING FEARING WE COULD ALL DIE THAT INSTANT! WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO SAFETLY GET THE VAN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE ROLLING MOMENTIUM THE VAN STILL HAD DESPITE THE ENGINE TURNING OFF, NO POWER STEERING, AND NO POWER BRAKES! MY WIFE HAD BEEN TELLING ME (STARTED ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO) THAT THE VAN RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND I HAD BEEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ONLINE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN I HAD FREE TIME AND REMEMBERED THE RANDOM STALLING ISSUE. NO TROUBLE CODES CAME UP WHEN THE VAN STALLED ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018. AFTER REASEARCHING WHAT OTHERS HAVE POSTED ONLINE, THIS ISSUE SEEMS LIKE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT NEEDS TO BE FILED FOR IT BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE (PUTTING FAMILIES LIVES AT RISK, THATS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF BUYING A VAN, TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY PLACES).
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
The interior over head map light shorted out unexpectedly and cause a small burn inside the bezel for the lights and now they do not work. The wiring inside seems to be burned out from electrical surge that caused the overload.
The problem appears to be the power module. My van is psychotic. Problem usually occurs when headlights are on, although sometimes AC will also do it. Headlights and/or wipers will randomly turn off (or on, though the off is what is scary and dangerous.) Entire electrical system is unreliable. Sometimes engine just shuts off, dash lights randomly blink, TPMS light illuminates randomly when pressure is good. Battery stops charging, although alternator and battery test good. I have had both wipers and headlights fail while driving at night in the rain. I will put a date of two years ago, and the problem still persists. Chrysler no longer sells this part. Vehicle has a lifetime power train warranty, but is a death trap to drive.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the front brake pads and rotors were worn out. The brake warning indicator light was illuminated. The contact added two ounces of brake fluid. The contact stated that while driving the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 36,000.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 - WE WERE RETURNING HOME AFTER VISITING OUT OF TOWN RELATIVES FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS. THE VAN STALLED ON US (ENTIRE FAMILY OF FOUR PLUS ONE AUNT-FIVE PEOPLE TOTAL IN OUR VAN) IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD! I WAS A PANICKING FEARING WE COULD ALL DIE THAT INSTANT! WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO SAFETLY GET THE VAN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE ROLLING MOMENTIUM THE VAN STILL HAD DESPITE THE ENGINE TURNING OFF, NO POWER STEERING, AND NO POWER BRAKES! MY WIFE HAD BEEN TELLING ME (STARTED ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO) THAT THE VAN RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND I HAD BEEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ONLINE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN I HAD FREE TIME AND REMEMBERED THE RANDOM STALLING ISSUE. NO TROUBLE CODES CAME UP WHEN THE VAN STALLED ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018. AFTER REASEARCHING WHAT OTHERS HAVE POSTED ONLINE, THIS ISSUE SEEMS LIKE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT NEEDS TO BE FILED FOR IT BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE (PUTTING FAMILIES LIVES AT RISK, THATS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF BUYING A VAN, TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY PLACES).
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018 - WE WERE RETURNING HOME AFTER VISITING OUT OF TOWN RELATIVES FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS. THE VAN STALLED ON US (ENTIRE FAMILY OF FOUR PLUS ONE AUNT-FIVE PEOPLE TOTAL IN OUR VAN) IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD! I WAS A PANICKING FEARING WE COULD ALL DIE THAT INSTANT! WE WERE VERY LUCKY TO SAFETLY GET THE VAN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE ROLLING MOMENTIUM THE VAN STILL HAD DESPITE THE ENGINE TURNING OFF, NO POWER STEERING, AND NO POWER BRAKES! MY WIFE HAD BEEN TELLING ME (STARTED ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO) THAT THE VAN RANDOMLY STALLS WHILE IN TRAFFIC AND I HAD BEEN RESEARCHING THE ISSUE ONLINE CONTINUOUSLY WHEN I HAD FREE TIME AND REMEMBERED THE RANDOM STALLING ISSUE. NO TROUBLE CODES CAME UP WHEN THE VAN STALLED ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2018. AFTER REASEARCHING WHAT OTHERS HAVE POSTED ONLINE, THIS ISSUE SEEMS LIKE A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT NEEDS TO BE FILED FOR IT BECAUSE OF THE SEVERITY OF THE ISSUE (PUTTING FAMILIES LIVES AT RISK, THATS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF BUYING A VAN, TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY PLACES).
WHEN DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN AND STANDING WATER THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. WATER SOMEHOW GETS THE BELTS WET, WHICH HAVE A LOUD SCREECHING SOUND, WITH THAT THE POWER STEERING WILL FAIL WHICH HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO WRECK THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES. THIS PROBLEM IS ONGOING AND HAS HAPPENED SINCE I CAME INTO POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
POWER SLIDING PASSENGER DOORS STOP WORKING DUE TO WIRES INSIDE WIRE HARNESS BREAKING. SPLICING THE WIRES BACK TOGETHER IS ONLY A TEMP. FIX ADDITIONALLY RUST HAS DEVELOPED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLIDING DOORS. ADDITIONALLY, I AM NOT ABLE TO LOCK THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE.
IF I USE THE KEY FOB OR THE INTERIOR PANEL BUTTON TO RAISE THE TAILGATE IT WILL START TO SHUT ON ITS OWN AND WILL PUSH THEN PIN YOU DOWN QUICKLY TO THE VEHICLE UNTIL SOMEONE HITS EITHER BUTTON OR IT FINALLY DISENGAGES WHICH TAKES AWHILE. IT DOESN'T BOUNCE BACK UP IF IT TOUCHES YOUR BODY. TAILGATE WILL SOMETIMES START RAISING AND SHUTTING SEVERAL TIMES. MOSTLY HAPPENS IF THE WEATHER IS COOL TO COLD. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY - LOADING GROCERIES. MANUALLY UNLOCKING IT AT THE TAILGATE THE DOOR WILL NOT STAY UP BUT IT DOES NOT PIN. MOSTLY HAPPENS WHEN TEMPERATURES ARE COOL TO COLD. IT STARTED DOING THIS SINCE LAST YEAR AROUND THE HOLIDAY SEASON. LAST TIME WAS EARLY MARCH 2016. REPORTING SO INTERESTED BUYERS KNOW TO ASK ABOUT THIS ISSUE IF ITS NOT COLD AND FOR PRESENT OWNERS WATCH FOR THIS PROBLEM WHEN LOADING ITEMS AND TO KEEP CHILDREN/ELDERLY AWAY FROM TAILGATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN OPEN.
Airbags
Reports naming the air-bag system — deployment behaviour, inflators, sensors and warning lights.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS PARKED IN MY VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT AT MY JOB AND AN AIRBAG IN THE REAR SPONTANEOUSLY WENT OFF WITH NO COLLISION OR ANYTHING ANYWHERE NEAR IT. IT SHATTERED MY REAR WINDOW AS IT COMBUSTED.
I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND THE UNDER DASH DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. IN FRONT OF THE AIR BAG IS A LARGE METAL BRACKET , THAT IS STRAPPED TO THE FRONT OF THE AIR BAG. THE METAL PLATE STUCK ME IN THE SHIN, RIGHT LEG AND CREATED A BONE CONTUSION AND 3 INCH HIGH HEMATOMA. THE HOSPITAL SAID IT WAS THE WORST ONE THEY HAD SEEN 3 MONTHS LATER I AM STILL IN AWFUL PAIN AND OUT OF WORK. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AFTER SPEAKING TO SEVERAL SHOPS WHO SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN A DESIGN WITH A STEAL PLATE IN FRONT OF AN AIRBAG. CHRYSLER REFUSED ANY RESPONSIBILITY. THEY DID SEND AN INSPECTOR. MORE SPECIFICALLY THE AIR BAG IS MOUNTED TO THE VAN STRUCTURE THEN, NYLON STRAPS ARE SEWED TO A STEAL PLATE IN FRONT OF THE AIR BAG, A PLASTIC COVER UNDER THE DASH CLIPS INTO THE STEAL PLATE. IN MY CASE THE PLASTIC COVER DROPPED AND BROKE AND STEEL PLATE HIT ME. THERE IS NO WAY POSSIBLE WAY FOR THE ACTUAL AIRBAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER BEING THE STEAL IN FRONT OF IT. VERY, VERY DISAPPOINTED TO BE SO INJURED BY SOMETHING THEY DESIGNED SO POORLY. THEN THEY REFUSE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. I WOULD HIGHLY CAUTION ANY OTHER CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY DRIVERS. THIS IS NOT SAFE. I AM A YOUNG WOMAN WITH STRONG HEALTHY BONES. I COULDN'T IMAGINE IF A SENIOR PERSON HAD THIS HAPPEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
The interior over head map light shorted out unexpectedly and cause a small burn inside the bezel for the lights and now they do not work. The wiring inside seems to be burned out from electrical surge that caused the overload.
The problem appears to be the power module. My van is psychotic. Problem usually occurs when headlights are on, although sometimes AC will also do it. Headlights and/or wipers will randomly turn off (or on, though the off is what is scary and dangerous.) Entire electrical system is unreliable. Sometimes engine just shuts off, dash lights randomly blink, TPMS light illuminates randomly when pressure is good. Battery stops charging, although alternator and battery test good. I have had both wipers and headlights fail while driving at night in the rain. I will put a date of two years ago, and the problem still persists. Chrysler no longer sells this part. Vehicle has a lifetime power train warranty, but is a death trap to drive.
Driver assistance
Reports naming forward-collision avoidance, lane keeping, back-over prevention, cruise control and related electronic driver-assistance systems.
From owner reports, verbatim
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN AND POWER WINDOW FAILURE, DOME LIGHT FAILURE AND REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FAILURE
MY GAUGES STARTED GOING CRAZY. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. THE HEATER AND RADIO WENT OFF WHILE THIS WAS HAPPENING. AT TIMES THE VAN JUST CUT OFF IN TRAFFIC BUT SO FAR I'M ABLE TO START IT UP AGAIN. WAS TOLD BY RICK HENDRICKS CHEVROLET SERVICE DEPT THAT I NEEDED TO AN ALTERNATOR. HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR INSTALLED BY B&B AUTOMOTIVE ALONG WITH A TENSIONER. VAN STILL DOING THE SAME THING. ALSO, WHEN THE GAUGES START GOING CRAZY, THEY MAKE A TAPPING/TICKING NOISE. I REPLACED THE BATTERY IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER OF LAST YEAR BECAUSE THE VAN AT TIMES DID NOT START.. ON ONE OCCASION WHEN I HAD TROUBLE GETTING IT TO START, THE NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO GERALD'S TIRES AND BRAKES WHO TOLD ME I NEEDED A BATTERY. THIS MORNING WHEN I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND STOPPED, THE VAN CUT OFF BUT FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO START IT UP AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VAN IS IN MOTION. HAPPENS JUST ABOUT EVERY DAY BECAUSE I DRIVE TO AND FROM WORK. I LIMIT MY TRIPS TO GET GROCERIES OR DO ANY UNNECESSARY DRIVING BECAUSE I'M AFRAID OF THE VAN CUTTING OFF IN TRAFFIC.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE: 225/55R17 (NA). WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE WAS FLAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TREAD WAS SEPARATED ON THE TIRE, AND THE OTHER TIRES WERE EXHIBITING THE SAME FAILURE. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,932 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SENSOR AND VALVE STEM. THIS PART KEEPS ON BREAKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAD TO REPLACE AT LEAST 4-5 OF THEM. YESTERDAY, THE STEM FRACTURED WHEN I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A COUNTY HIGHWAY ABOUT 40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP AND CHANGED THE FLAT. I HAD THE VALVE/SENSOR REPLACED WHICH COST ME ABOUT $100. THAT IS NOTHING COMPARED WITH THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF THE STEMS BREAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I BELIEVE THE PART HAS A DESIGN FLAW. IT IS MADE OF WHITE METAL OR ALUMINUM AND DOES NOT HOLD UP. THE SENSORS ARE QUITE EXPENSIVE. NEWER ONES ARE PLASTIC OR EVEN A DIFFERENT DESIGN. MAYBE OTHER FOLKS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE? *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
MY WIFE HAD JUST FILLED UP THE VAN WITH GAS AND, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, SHE SAID SHE HEARD SOME "CHIMES"...THEN ALL POWER TO THE VAN SHUT OFF. NO POWER STEERING, TRAFFIC IN FRONT AND BEHIND HER. I SEE THAT OTHERS ON THIS SITE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER GETTING GAS. THE VAN ONLY HAS 56,000 MILES. I'LL BE CALLING CHRYSLER TOMORROW. I DID GET THE LIFETIME POWERTRAIN WARRANTY BACK IN 2007 WHEN PURCHASED. I WAS NOT PLEASED TO READ THAT THE NTSB WOULD NOT REQUIRE A RECALL FROM CHRYSLER UNTIL MORE EVIDENCE ( IE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS AND/OR FATALITIES) OCCUR. MY WIFE NO LONGER FEELS SAFE DRIVING THE VAN WITH OUR TWO YOUNGS BOYS.
AFTER GREEN LIGHT, I MADE THE RIGHT TURN FROM A SMALL ROAD TO MAIN ROAD. WHEN THE CAR WAS HALF WAY INTO THE MAIN ROAD (ABOUT 45 DEGREE), THE ENGINE JUST DEAD, AND A LOT OF SYMBOLS LIGHTED UP ON THE PANEL. I HAVE TO COMPLETELY TURN THE KEY TO OFF POSITION, AND RE-IGNITE THE CAR. WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED, THERE IS NOTHING ATTACHED TO THE KEY. ONLY CAR KEY ITSELF WAS INSIDE THE IGNITION HOLE. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER A FEW MONTH BACK, REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED TWICE WHILE I CALLED THEM LAST TIME. THEY TOLD US THEY WERE AWARE THIS ISSUE AND WERE REVIEWING IT, AND SUGGESTED US TO REMOVE ALL OTHER KEYS FROM KEY CHAIN. THIS TIME I'M JUST REPORTING THE INCIDENT ON THE GOVERNMENT WEBSITE, SO OTHERS CAN SEE AND HOPEFUL CHRYSLER WILL RECALL THE CAR FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE WARMING UP THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE HAD NO HEAT, THE DEFROST BLEW COLD AIR ONLY, AND THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT DEFROST. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATER CORE AND ENGINE NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED AND ANTI FREEZE NEEDED TO BE ADDED. A WEEK LATER, AN ANTI FREEZE LEAK APPEARED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WE HEARD A VERY LOUD EXPLOSION SOUND. IT WAS SO LOUD, THAT AT FIRST, WE THOUGHT THAT THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT BEHIND US. OUR REAR VAN WINDOW HAD A WHOLE APPROXIMATELY 12"X14" ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. EACH CORNER OF THE WINDOW ALSO HAD LARGE CHUNKS OF GLASS MISSING. LARGE CRACKS WERE RUNNING HORIZONTALLY THROUGH THE GLASS. WE HAD NO CARS DIRECTLY AROUND US, DID NOT RECENTLY DRIVE UNDER AN OVERPASS, AND HAD NO OBJECT INSIDE OF THE VAN THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE GLASS TO EXPLODE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT WE HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT OCCURRED, THE CAR WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, AND WHEN WE APPROACHED THE VAN, WE SAW THE GLASS HAD SHATTERED AND WAS OUTSIDE OF THE VAN ON THE GROUND INDICATING THAT NO ONE HAD BROKEN INTO THE VAN. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED A BUCKING FEELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE INPUT AND OUTPUT CONTROL MODULES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 94,000. UPDATED 12/20/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK, HE CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION GOING INTO NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR FACILITY WHERE A NEW TORQUE CONVERTER WAS INSTALLED. UPDATED 12/23/11
MY 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY IS HAVING A TRANSMISSION FAILURE PROBLEM. WITHOUT WARNING MY VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION WILL SLIP THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND THE VEHICLE WILL NO LONGER SHIFT INTO IT'S THIRD RANGE. EVEN AFTER I SHUT OFF MY VEHICLE AND RESTART IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL REMAIN ON AND THE COMPUTER CODES ALL SET HARD. ONCE TAKEN TO A TRANSMISSION SHOP EVERYTHING CAN BE RESET WITH THE MECHANIC RESETTING THE COMPUTER CODES. AT THIS POINT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES OFF AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS PROPERLY. I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THEIR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY AND THEY HAVE NOT HAD ANY OTHER REPORTED EVENTS SUCH AS MINE. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 35,000 MILES ON IT AND I DON'T FEEL THAT THIS IS A USUAL FAILURE. SOMETHING HAS TO BE WRONG WITH THE WAY THE TRANSMISSION WAS BUILT. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SENSOR AND VALVE STEM. THIS PART KEEPS ON BREAKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I HAD TO REPLACE AT LEAST 4-5 OF THEM. YESTERDAY, THE STEM FRACTURED WHEN I WAS TRAVELING DOWN A COUNTY HIGHWAY ABOUT 40 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY COAST TO A STOP AND CHANGED THE FLAT. I HAD THE VALVE/SENSOR REPLACED WHICH COST ME ABOUT $100. THAT IS NOTHING COMPARED WITH THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF THE STEMS BREAKING AT HIGHER SPEEDS. THE SITUATION COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC. I BELIEVE THE PART HAS A DESIGN FLAW. IT IS MADE OF WHITE METAL OR ALUMINUM AND DOES NOT HOLD UP. THE SENSORS ARE QUITE EXPENSIVE. NEWER ONES ARE PLASTIC OR EVEN A DIFFERENT DESIGN. MAYBE OTHER FOLKS ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE? *TR
2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY HAD LOW TIRE PRESSURE MESSAGE ON THE CONSOLE. REMOVED VALVE STEM CAP AND WENT TO FILL TIRE WITH AIR WHEN PART OF THE VALVE STEM SHOT AT ME. LUCKILY IT HIT MY SHOULDER AND NOT FACE OR EYES OR WHILE DRIVING. TIRE THEN RAPIDLY DEFLATED. HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE TPMS SENSOR. TPMS SENSOR VALVE STEM WAS MADE OF CHEAP ALUMINUM. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Interior & seats
Reports naming seats, latches, locks, linkages and interior fittings.
From owner reports, verbatim
ELECTRIC DRIVERS SEAT WILL NOT FORWARD OR BACK. *TR
THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCK DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE REMOTE OR INSIDE CONTROL FOR LOCKING AND UNLOCKING. IT ONLY WORKS WHEN CONTROLLED MANUALLY. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
ABOUT A YEAR AGO MY 2007 TOWN AND COUNTRY OVERHEATED HAD TO REPLACE A PART THEN THE AIR CONDITIONING WENT OUT, BURNS OIL, SLIDING DOORS DON'T WORK, REPLACED CALIPERS, HAVE TO REPLACE WHEEL BEARINGS AND AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE AXLE NUTS ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE CONTINUED TO BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES TO HAVE THE NUTS TIGHTENED YET THE FAILURE CONTINUOUSLY RECURRED. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. THE MANUFACTURE WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE TO THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
I WAS REAR ENDED ON JUNE 8, 2019 WITH MY 3 SMALL GRANDCHILDREN WITH ME. THE TWO IN THE 3RD ROW SEAT WERE IN BOOSTER SEATS PROPERLY INSTALLED. THE REAR END COLLISION WAS HARD ENOUGH TO TOTAL MY CAR AND THE CAR THAT HIT ME. THE SEATBELTS DID NOT LOCK IN THE CRASH AND THE 2ND ROW BELTS DO NOT LOCK EITHER. I THINK CHRYSLER SHOULD RECALL THESE SEAT BELTS IN AT LEAST THE 2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WE WERE STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET IN OMAHA, NE.
3RD ROW SEAT BELTS DO NOT LOCK IN A ACCIDENT. I WAS REAR ENDED AND HAD 2 BOOSTER SEATS WITH GRANDKIDS IN THEM. THE LAP PORTION LOCKED BUT THE SHOULDER BELTS DID NOT LOCK IN THE ACCIDENT. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN. WE WERE ON A BUSY STREET IN OMAHA, NE WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED. HIT FROM THE REAR AT ABOUT 35 MILES PER HOUR OR MORE. ALSO, MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AFTER I WAS HIT FROM THE REAR, MY CAR HIT THE PERSON IN FRONT OF ME.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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