ElectricalEngineOther / unspecified
Filed Aug 14, 2021
I don't know much about vehicles. So when I get the obd scanned to make sure things are good to sell my van and it throws back many error codes, I was surprised. I thought the vibration/shaking was minor or just because I only had 4 out 6 engine mounts replaced. I was told the tipm was bad, the transmission, the tire pressure sensors don't work. The eco drive doesn't work. I was told that there was a problem with mine that was recalled but only on half of the vehicles and my vin wasn't one of them recalled even though it's the same problem. I was told the main fuse panel under the hood needs replaced. From what I was told, all the needed repairs will cost about as much as I paid for the vehicle itself. There have been lights on the dash since a few days after I bought it but the obd didn't want to put out any reading. I named her Christine because she seems to have a mind of her own. The rpm's go sky high whenever they feel like it so I often have to pull over, turn it off and wait about 5 minutes. I didn't know where to turn to get help with this before it nickel and dimes me into the even more poor house.
- NHTSA ID
- 11429130
- Incident
- Apr 5, 2020
ElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed Jun 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT INDICATED THAT ONE OF THE TIRES HAD 0 PRESSURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED RANDOMLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10873825
- Incident
- Jun 13, 2015
- Mileage
- 92,000 mi
ElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed Jun 24, 2015
THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BOTH SENSORS IN THE REAR QUARTER PANELS AND 1 PLUG NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE RIGHT REAR SENSOR WAS COMPLETED CORRODED THROUGH AND SEPARATED APART. THE PLUG FOR THIS SENSOR IS ALSO MELTED FROM THE CORROSION. THE LEFT REAR SENSOR HAS A LARGE BULGE IN THE PLASTIC FROM OVER HEATING. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM BUT THERE IS NO RECALL. THE ESTIMATE OVER THE PHONE WAS $3,000.00
- NHTSA ID
- 10730116
- Incident
- Jun 23, 2015
- Mileage
- 42,000 mi
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Mar 18, 2015
I WAS DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON I-95, ON THE RIGHT LANE. I PASSED THE ENTRANCE AFTER CONNER STREET, AND AS I CONTINUED TO DRIVE, THERE WAS A HUGE POTHOLE WHICH WAS UNAVOIDABLE. AS A RESULT OF POTHOLE, MY RIMS CRACKED AND WHEELS LUMPED UP ON THE SIDES. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RIMS AND WHEELS ON MY VEHICLE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10695082
- Incident
- Mar 6, 2015
- Mileage
- 23,800 mi
AirbagsOther / unspecifiedTires & wheels
Filed Aug 6, 2014
THE VEHICLE 'CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT', 'TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) LIGHT', AND 'AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT' HAVE STAYED ON. THE TIRES PRESSURE LIGHT FIRST TURN ON ABOUT 05/16/2014 THE AIRBAG LIGHT FIRST TURN ON 07/23/2014 WHILE DRIVING. THE CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT FIRST TURN ON 08/06/2014. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10619363
- Incident
- Jul 23, 2014
- Mileage
- 55,558 mi
BrakesOther / unspecified
Filed Jun 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER" SIDE BRAKE WAS MAKING A LOUD ABNORMAL SOUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE REPLACED THE CALIPERS ON THE SAME WHEEL SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 8/19/14*CN UPDATED 08/23/2017*CT
- NHTSA ID
- 10599109
- Incident
- Mar 5, 2013
- Mileage
- 32,000 mi
Body & structureElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed May 31, 2014
BLIND SPOT MONITOR SENSOR AND BACKUP DETECTOR FAILURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY EQUIPMENT. UPDATED 06/10/14 *BF
- NHTSA ID
- 10595273
- Incident
- May 2, 2014
- Mileage
- 42,500 mi
Driver assistanceOther / unspecified
Filed Dec 2, 2012
VEHICLE BACK UP CAMERA TOO DIM AND NOT VISIBLE IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10486704
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2011
- Mileage
- 2,000 mi
ElectricalOther / unspecified
Filed Jun 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, ELECTRICAL SLIDING DOORS AND THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE RADIO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND WANTED THE VEHICLE TO BE BROUGHT IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,593. UPDATED 08/01/12*LJ THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO.
- NHTSA ID
- 10462513
- Incident
- Jun 14, 2012
- Mileage
- 6,593 mi
Other / unspecifiedSteeringSuspension+1 more
Filed Oct 16, 2011
NOISY TIRES, 225 65R 17 MICHELIN ENERGY A/S FEATHERING ON OUTSIDE EDGES ON FRONT TIRES. ALIGNMENT CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE IN SPEC BY DEALER. TIRERACK RATES THIS TIRE VERY HIGH, BUT AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES, THEY ARE ALREADY SHOWING SIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR AND CUPPING. THE COMBINATION OF THE T&C FWD ENGINE WEIGHT, CHEAP FRONT END COMPONENTS WHICH CAUSE STABILITY PROBLEMS, ALONG WITH THIS SOFT RIDING, HARD RUBBER MICHELIN, WILL BECOME ANOTHER PROBLEM LIKE THE FORD EXPLORER & MAVERICKS WITH FIRESTONE 500S. STEERING STABILITY, QUICK RESPONSE AND WANDER ARE A SAFELY ISSUE ON THIS TIRE /VEHICLE COMBINATION. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10430406
- Incident
- Oct 1, 2011
- Mileage
- 3,500 mi
Other / unspecifiedSteeringSuspension
Filed Oct 1, 2011
TODAY I NOTED THAT BOTH MICHELIN AS ENERGY SAVER 225 65 R17 FRONT TIRES ARE CUPPING ON OUTSIDE EDGE, STEERING HAS BEEN VERY SENSITIVE AT HIGH SPEED, VEHICLE WANDERS EASILY ON THE FREEWAY REQUIRING FREQUENT STEERING CORRECTION. IT IS THE ALIGNMENT OF THE "CASTER" ADJUSTMENT/DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING OF THE NEW T&C DESIGN HAS A PROBLEM. WITH ONLY 3500 MILES ON IT, I RAN MY HAND OVER THE TREAD OF ALL TIRES, AND THE FRONT TIRES ARE CUPPING, WHILE THE REAR ARE SMOOTH. PLEASE ADVISE. DEALER INFORMED OF OVERSENSITVE STEERING, HAS NOT PERFORMED AN ALIGNMENT YET. WAITING FOR A CALL FROM CHRYSLER COMPLAINT DEPT. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10428143
- Incident
- Sep 8, 2011
- Mileage
- 3,500 mi
Other / unspecifiedVisibility
Filed Jun 6, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED DURING SUNNY WEATHER CONDITIONS THE REAR VIEW CAMERA MONITOR MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DISPLAY IMAGES OR SEE OBJECTS ON THE SCREEN. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO REPAIR THE CAMERA. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR VIEW CAMERA COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,700. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF UPDATED 09/19/11
- NHTSA ID
- 10404579
- Incident
- Apr 9, 2011
- Mileage
- 3,700 mi
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.