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2008 Chrysler Town And Country Brakes Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the brake system, filed with NHTSA

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Brakes reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
319
Latest May 13, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
16%
of 1,939 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
12
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1

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Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 319 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming brake

The 25 most recent of 319, in the owner's own words

Brakes
Filed May 13, 2024

I have an ABS module for my 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van that has gone bad. All of the warning lights came on for the brake system (ABS, Brake, ESP/BAS, traction). I took it to my local garage and they said that it was a bad ABS module and only the dealer could replace it because it needed to be re-programed. I took it to the dealer who also did a diagnostic and said that it was bad and needed to be replaced. BUT the part has been discontinued and they cannot find the part any where else. No other dealer has them. This sounds like a safety concern to me. The car does not have ABS and cannot be fixed. Can you do anything to force Chrysler to start making this part. It is not safe to drive on slippery roads and will lead to accidents and possibly deaths. Please help. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11588589
Incident
May 10, 2024
BrakesElectrical
Filed Sep 28, 2022

ABS/TCS/EBP/ESP warning lights all illuminate during system check at 8mph. Diagnostic code C2200 - Internal Module Fault. Ongoing issue. Appears to be ambient temperature related. Internet+forum searchs find this exact condition very common on 2008 model Chrysler minivan. Requires ABS controller replacement with has been discontinued by Mopar. 2008 was the only model year to utilize this particular part number. 68030939AA. Superseded by 68030939AB.

NHTSA ID
11486879
Incident
Sep 28, 2022
AirbagsBrakesElectrical
Filed Jun 28, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that he had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they were able to replace the air bag but not the emblem. The contact then moved to Iowa where he had the emblem replaced at Kriegers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3205 US-61, Muscatine, IA 52761) under the same recall. After the emblem was replaced, the air bag warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would engage independently with the ABS and traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cause of the failure was a result of a faulty air bag replacement. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was given an appointment for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID
11471424
Incident
Apr 1, 2022
BrakesElectrical
Filed Dec 24, 2020

THE ABS CONTROL MODULE IS DEFECTIVE AND THE ANTI-LOCK SYSTEM IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS 3 TIMES IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. I TOOK MY VAN IN FOR BRAKE REPAIR AND THE SERVICE TECH (WHO HAD WORKED FOR CHRYSLER PREVIOUSLY) DETECTED THE ISSUE AND FOUND THE RECALL AFFECTING THE VEHICLE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 09V351000). FCA HAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT ON THIS ISSUE AND THIS IS A RECALL OUT FOR THIS PROBLEM, AFFECTING MY MAKE & MODEL YEAR BUT MY VIN NUMBER DOES NOT APPLY TO THE RECALL. HOW CAN THIS BE?

NHTSA ID
11384847
Incident
Dec 23, 2020
Mileage
115,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 7, 2020

AFTER CHANGING BRAKE COMPONENTS AND BLEEDING SYSTEM. THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTINUES TO GO TO THE FLOOR. OCCASIONALLY WORKING AS IF NOTHING IS WRONG . ALL THIS AFTER BLEEDING SYSTEM AND OBTAINING A SOLID PEDAL. DIY VIDEOS HAVE SHOWN OTHERS WITH THE SAME ISSUES AND NO REAL ANSWER AS TO WHAT PART TO REPLACE OR IF ITS AVAILABLE. THE MASTER CYLINDER BEING CHANGED HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN TOWN AND HIGHWAY. STOPPING THE VAN TAKES MORE TIME AND IS SCARY BECAUSE SOMETIME IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT PRESSING AND OR PUMPING BEFORE SLOWING AND STOPPING. ALSO WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT THE PEDAL WILL SOMETIMES GO ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR YET STILL HOLDS VEHICLE IN THE STOPPED POSITION

NHTSA ID
11327605
Incident
Mar 16, 2020
Mileage
200,200 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Mar 1, 2020

THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION. STABILITY LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE, POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES FAIL. HAS HAPPENED ON THREE OCCASIONS NOW, TWICE ON CITY STREETS, ONCE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.

NHTSA ID
11315451
Incident
Mar 1, 2020
Mileage
130,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Jan 22, 2020

THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US THREE TIMES IN THE LAST THREE WEEKS. SHORTLY AFTER STARTING THE CAR WE TRAVELED LESS THAN A MILE AT ABOUT 25 MPH AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY TURNED OFF CAUSING THE POWER STEERING AND BREAKS TO FAIL. THE VAN RESTARTED ONE WE PUT IT IN PARK AND CONTINUED TO WORK FINE AFTER THAT. WE WERE DRIVING IN A CROWDED NEIGHBORHOOD WHERE CHILDREN PLAY AT THE TIME.

NHTSA ID
11301257
Incident
Jan 15, 2020
Mileage
86,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Dec 26, 2019

MY VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING. IT'S BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE. THERE ARE NO LIGHTS THAT COME ON, ON THE DASHBOARD THAT INDICATE ANY ERROR, EXCEPT THE ANTILOCK BREAK LIGHT WILL OCCASIONALLY LIGHT UP. I COULD BE DRIVING SLOW OR FAST, IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE, IT WILL JUST SHUT OFF, AND THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES LOSE POWER AND DON'T WORK. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND CAN EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND HAVE ALSO SEEN THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS OF OTHER CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL. PEOPLE HAVE TAKEN THEIR VEHICLES TO CHRYSLER DEALERSHIPS AND MECHANICS AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN, 2 STILL IN CARSEATS, AND MY YOUNGEST WHO IS 1 IS HANDICAP. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT. I STILL OWE $10,000 ON MY AUTO LOAN FOR THIS CAR, SO I AM STUCK WITH IT. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A DEFECTIVE VEHICLE, SINCE SO MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME MYSTERY SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ID
11291406
Incident
Dec 26, 2019
Mileage
119,000 mi
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Nov 24, 2019

WHILE TRAVELING AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 40 MPH, AND TYPICALLY WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF STARTING, THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT DOWN ALL POWER (ENGINE, ELECTRICAL, AND BRAKES) WHILE DRIVING, MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AND VERY DANGEROUS . I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED IT WAS OVERHEATING AND RESULT OF THE COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKING, WHICH WE HAD THEM FIX, AND PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR. THERE WAS NO WAY IT WAS OVERHEATING THAT QUICKLY AFTER STARTING. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO LOOK AT OTHER POSTINGS ONLINE THAT SUGGEST THIS IS A PREVALENT PROBLEM, AND UNRELATED TO THE COOLANT SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID
11282011
Incident
Nov 22, 2019
Mileage
215,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistanceElectrical
Filed Sep 19, 2019

THE CARS ALARM GOES OFF AND WINSHIEILD WIPERS AND SQIRTS WINDSHEILD WASHER FLUID WHEN CAR IS OFF AND ONLY WAY TO MAKE IT STOP IS DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY. ALSO WHEN WE WERE ON TGE EXPRESSWAY THE WINDSHEILD WIPERS WENT OFF AND THE MINIVANS BRAKES WENT ON BY THEMSELVES.

NHTSA ID
11256722
Incident
Sep 5, 2019
Mileage
82,000 mi
BrakesElectricalSteering
Filed Jun 19, 2019

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.

NHTSA ID
11221275
Incident
Jun 10, 2019
Mileage
135,000 mi
BrakesEngine
Filed May 28, 2019

2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY SUTTING OFF INSTANTLY, NUMERIOUS TIMES AT 20 TO 30 MPR WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, 40 TO 50 MPH ON SERVICE STREETS, AT SPEED, STARTING TO SLOW, AND OR ATTEMPTING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. DEALER HAS HAD VAN 3 WEEKS, SAID THEY DROVE TWICE TO SIMULATE AND COULD NOT REPEATE. EXTREAMLY DANGERIOU S, ALMOST REAR-ENDED MORE THAN ONCE.

NHTSA ID
11210297
Incident
Apr 29, 2019
Mileage
89,000 mi
AirbagsBrakesSteering
Filed Feb 26, 2019

WHILE IN MOTION, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND ENGINE WILL SUDDENLY TURN OFF, WHICH WILL THEN DEPOWER VARIOUS KEY SAFETY SYSTEMS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AIR BAGS, POWER STEERING, AND POWER BRAKING. LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF THESE SYSTEMS INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH AND/OR INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THIS HAPPENS WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO DRIVE IT THIS WAY.

NHTSA ID
11182569
Incident
Feb 19, 2019
Mileage
155,100 mi
BrakesDriver assistanceEngine
Filed Jan 31, 2019

WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE, POWER STEERING, AND BRAKES SHUT DOWN. LUCKILY NO ACCIDENT, BUT HAD TO COME TO A STOP ON CITY STREET WHILE TRAVELLING WITH TRAFFIC TO RESTART VEHICLE. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM APPEARED TO BE OPERATING BUT HAD TO USE MANUAL POWER TO STEER AND STOP THE VEHICLE - NO POWER FROM ENGINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES, BUT THREE TIMES IN PAST WEEK.

NHTSA ID
11173273
Incident
Jan 31, 2019
Mileage
206,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jan 10, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT HARDER TO DEPRESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.

NHTSA ID
11166279
Incident
Jan 7, 2018
Mileage
101,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Nov 1, 2018

STALLS WHILE DRIVING USUALLY AT LOW SPEED.LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES IS DANGEROUS. RESTARTS WHEN TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED LARGE NUMBER OF TIMES ON AUTO INTERNET SITES .CAR HAS 108000 MILES AND HAS BEEN STALLING THIS WAY FOR MANY MONTHS FROM TIME TO TIME USUALLY AFTER COLD START. MECHANICS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE STALLS AND UNABLE TO CORRECT.

NHTSA ID
11144809
Incident
Jan 1, 2018
Mileage
100,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Oct 24, 2018

CAR STALLS (STOPS RUNNING) RANDOMLY AT SPEEDS BELOW 40 MPH. THIS CAUSES LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WHICH CAN LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I'VE ALMOST RUN INTO A TREE OR OFF THE ROAD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS SINCE THIS HAPPENS RANDOMLY. THE TRACTION LIGHT COMES ON FIRST AND THEN YOU REALIZE THE ENGINE ISN'T RUNNING ANYMORE. YOU HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND THEN START IT AGAIN. IT MAY BE FINE FOR THE REST OF THE DRIVE OR IT MAY STALL AGAIN. TOTALLY RANDOM AS TO WHEN IT DOES THIS. IT HAS NOT HAPPENED AT HIGH SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY AS OF YET. I'VE HAD THE CAR TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH THIS COMPLAINT AND EACH TIME THEY CAN'T REPLICATE IT OR IT WAS DUE TO THE KEY FOB RECALL WHICH WAS PERFORMED ON MY CAR 3 TIMES.

NHTSA ID
11142512
Incident
Oct 24, 2018
Mileage
114,000 mi
BrakesElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Jul 24, 2018

JUST REPLACED MY BATTERY FROM AAA AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING ELSE IS GOOD JUST MY BATTERY IS COMPLETELY DRAINED AND THIS MORNING I COULD NOT START MY CAR AT ALL THEN LATER IT STARTED BUT I GOT STUCK AT WORK NOW AND IT WONT START AT ALL NOT EVEN A JUMP WILL HELP. ALSO WHILE DRIVING IT GOES CRAZY FROM TIME TO TIME AND THE SPEEDOMETER SHOOTS UP SOO HIGH THAT I GET SCARED AND HAVE TO HOLD ON TIGHT TO THE STEERING WHEEL. MY AC WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TOO AND IN JAN I WAS TOLD MY VAN'S BACK CALIPERS ARE SHOT. I WAS DRIVING FOR A YEAR WITH NO BACK CALIPERS MEANWHILE THE FRONT ONE GOT STUCK AND TURNED BRIGHT RED AND I HAD TO GET THAT ONE REPLACED LAST YEAR. ITS JUST ONE PROBLEM AFTER ANOTHER. I FEEL LIKE IM CONSTANTLY REPLACING SOMETHING.

NHTSA ID
11113290
Incident
Jul 23, 2018
Brakes
Filed May 11, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL RATTLING NOISE WHEN DECELERATING THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS SEIZED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA ID
11093382
Incident
May 11, 2018
Mileage
90,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Mar 30, 2018

AS I LEFT MY APARTMENT TO GO TO WORK, AND AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE, I APPROACHED A STOP LIGHT. AS I PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, SUDDENLY MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT, THE "TRACTION" LIGHT TURNED ON ON MY DASHBOARD, AND THE ENGINE TURNED OFF. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURNED THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION, THEN RESTARTED THE VAN. IT DROVE FINE AFTER THAT. HAVING THE ENGINE, STEERING, AND BRAKES ALL SHUT DOWN RANDOMLY WHILE THE ELECTRICAL ITEMS STILL WORK WAS FRIGHTENING. IF IT HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY, I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WILL DO.

NHTSA ID
11082200
Incident
Mar 29, 2018
Mileage
160,000 mi
BrakesPowertrain (other)Suspension
Filed Feb 16, 2018

1ST VEHICLE STOPPED SHIFTING HAD TO PULL OVER TURN OFF CAR AND WAIT THEN IT WORKED FOR AWHILE , DOES THIS EVERY FEW DAYS. BRAKES HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES BEFORE 55000 ON THE VEHICLE. AT 58000 THE VEHICLE BOUNCES OVER EVERY BUMP BIG OR SMALL SOME THING WRONG IN FRONT END HAVE BEEN TOLD IT?S FINE

NHTSA ID
11073197
Incident
Aug 13, 2016
Mileage
55,000 mi
BrakesDriver assistanceSteering
Filed Dec 14, 2017

ALL FOUR BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHTS ARE LITE UP. STEERING HAS BECOME LOOSE AND STEERING WHEEL WOBBLES. I HAVE CHANGED THE PADS ON BRAKES 4 TIMES IN A YEAR AND MY ROTORS ARE STILL VERY GROOVED. DUST IS SUCKING UP INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE FOR NO REASON. THERE IS A KNOCKING COMING FROM THE ENGINE THAT SOMETIMES IS THERE BUT MOST OF THE TIME ITS PRESENT WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER I BOUGHT FROM THAT WAS NORMAL IN THESE VANS. HAS A HARD TIME COMING TO A STOP NOW. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED CODES ON MACHINE THAT ARE INDICATED ARE C2200 AND C2205 WHICH ARE RIDICULOUS TO BUY AND FROM WHAT I HAVE READ EVERYONE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEM

NHTSA ID
11054633
Incident
Dec 13, 2017
Mileage
109,000 mi
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Nov 20, 2017

VEHICLE SPORADICALLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING CAUSING IT TO LOOSE BRAKING AND STEERING... GOTTA BE VERY FAST TO GET IT RESTARTED...DONE HAD A LOT OF NEAR MISSES....VEHICLE CAN SIT OVER NIGHT AND LOOSE ALL POWER AND WANT START OR MAY DRIVE IT SOME MILES SHUT IT OFF AND IT WANT START...DONE BOUGHT NEW BATTERY BUT THINK MY BATTERY WAS OK THEY JUST WANTED THE SELL BECAUSE IT'S DOING BASICALLY THE SAME THING...IT START WITH A ONE MINUTE OR LESS BOOST...I HAVE TO CHECK IT WITH MY AUTO START TO SEE IF I AM GOING ANYWHERE OR TO USE MY WIFE CAR...AT TIMES I GET A GRINDING SOUND FROM FRONT BREAKS..I CHECK THE PADS AND THEY OK GRINDING COME AND GOES...REAR DISC BRAKES WEARS UNEVENLY DEALER HUSH HUSH... NO RECALL DEFECTIVE CALIPERS...TOLD ME IT'S OVER NOW YOU GOTTA PAY TO HAVE IT FIX NOW ...MAP LIGHTS COME ON WITH A DISTURBING NOISE FAULT SHOWING PASSENGER DOOR AGAR BUT IT CLOSED TIGHT...EVENTUALLY IT STOPS...L LOVE MY VAN IF ENGINEERS COULD FIX SOME OF THE PROBLEMS BECAUSE IT'S DANGEROUS AND EXPENSIVE UP AGAINST WHAT NEXT PROBLEMS AND ILL FEEL GUILTY SELLING IT TO SOMEONE AND SOMETHING HAPPENS TO THEM...IT'S AT THE POINT WHERE I AM REALLY AFRAID TO DRIVE IT WITH IT SHUTTING OFF WITH NO CONTROLS BRAKING NOR STEERING(HELP) BUT I STILL LOVE MY VAN...CAN Y'ALL PLEASE FIX IT...

NHTSA ID
11047663
Incident
Nov 19, 2017
Mileage
60,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering
Filed Nov 12, 2017

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.

NHTSA ID
11045487
Incident
Nov 12, 2017
Mileage
128,000 mi
BrakesElectricalSteering
Filed Aug 18, 2017
Crash reported

MY TRACTION SENSOR IS NOT WORKING WHICH IS CAUSING MY A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I START DRIVING (IN MOTION), THE ABS TRACTION STARTS EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO WATER, ICE OR POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND ITS STILL DOING IT. THEY NOW SAY THEY WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN (WHEEL). THIS IS VERY SCARY AS IT STOPS MY ACCELERATION AND IT AFFECTS THE ANTI-LOCK BREAKS. I WAS HOPING THIS WAS ALL DUE TO AN MINOR AUTO COLLISION BUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOLD ME THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BECAUSE OF IT. THEY SAID ITS A COINCIDENCE AND THAT IT JUST HAPPENED ON ITS OWN AT THE SAME TIME. I WOULD SAY THE FAULT IS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID
11016180
Incident
Jul 28, 2017

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