NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
60 reportsClear category filter48,270 miles · Jun 30, 2005
Electrical System
ENGINE BOGGED DOWN AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. 5 STAR DEALER REPLATED IGNITION COIL PLUGS AND WIRES TO THE TUNE OF $600. ON THE WAY HOME, SIMILAR ROUGH RUNNING, FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT, BACK FIRING, NOW DEALER SAYS IT IS COMPUTER SHORT. OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION AND FUEL SYSTEM TOOK AT LEAST THREE TRIPS TO SERVICE A…
Read full complaint
ENGINE BOGGED DOWN AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED. 5 STAR DEALER REPLATED IGNITION COIL PLUGS AND WIRES TO THE TUNE OF $600. ON THE WAY HOME, SIMILAR ROUGH RUNNING, FLASHING ENGINE LIGHT, BACK FIRING, NOW DEALER SAYS IT IS COMPUTER SHORT. OTHER PROBLEMS WITH TRANSMISSION AND FUEL SYSTEM TOOK AT LEAST THREE TRIPS TO SERVICE AND MANY CHARGES TO GET FIXED. THE CHRYSTLER 7/70 WARRANTY IS NOT WORTH MUCH TO THIS DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER.
NHTSA ODI #10127175
40,000 miles · Apr 18, 2005
Electrical System
RADIO AND CLOCK WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN CAR STARTED. THEN IT TURNED INTO THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WOULD NOT TURN ON - INTERMITTENTLY. THIS BEGAN IN AUGUST. 2004, BUT STOPPED IN OCTOBER. 2004. THEN IT BEGAN AGAIN IN EARLY APRIL 2005 OR ON DAYS WHEN IT WAS WARMER AND/OR WET. PERIODICALLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WINDOWS…
Read full complaint
RADIO AND CLOCK WOULD NOT TURN ON WHEN CAR STARTED. THEN IT TURNED INTO THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONING UNIT WOULD NOT TURN ON - INTERMITTENTLY. THIS BEGAN IN AUGUST. 2004, BUT STOPPED IN OCTOBER. 2004. THEN IT BEGAN AGAIN IN EARLY APRIL 2005 OR ON DAYS WHEN IT WAS WARMER AND/OR WET. PERIODICALLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK, ALSO. THIS INCIDENT OCCURSRED WHEN THE CAR WAS RUNNING, AND DID NOT MATTER IF IT WAS MOVING OR NOT. HOWEVER, IT DID NOT OCCUR IN TEMPERATURES LOWER THAN 45 DEGREES, OR SO. DEALERSHIP KEPT IT FOR TWO DAYS IN 2004 AND COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. TRIED TO SAY IT NEEDED A NEW ELECTRONIC WIRING HARNESS WHICH WOULD INCUR A PERSONAL COST OF OVER $4,000 FOR A CAR THAT WAS BARELY 2 YEARS OLD.
NHTSA ODI #10118062
8,000 miles · Mar 23, 2005
Electrical System
FROM THE ALMOST DAY ONE THIS CARS HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ORIGINALLY THE DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND WOULD NOT GO OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THEN THE FUEL PUMP STARTED TO OPERATE POORLY. THEN A SLIGHT HESITATION BEGAN AT IDLE. THEN I NOTICED A HESITATION AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR WAS PULLING A INCLINE. THEN THE HEADLIGHT…
Read full complaint
FROM THE ALMOST DAY ONE THIS CARS HAS HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ORIGINALLY THE DASH LIGHTS LIGHT UP AND WOULD NOT GO OUT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THEN THE FUEL PUMP STARTED TO OPERATE POORLY. THEN A SLIGHT HESITATION BEGAN AT IDLE. THEN I NOTICED A HESITATION AT ABOUT 40 MPH WHEN THE CAR WAS PULLING A INCLINE. THEN THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLUTTER AS RPMS FLUCTUATED. THEN THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH VIOLENTLY. A SWITCH WAS FINALLY REPLACED AND THE LIGHTS HAVE NOT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM FLASHING, BUT DO APPEAR TO HAVE SOME MINOR FLUTTERS IN THEM FROM TIME TO TIME. AFTER THIS, ALL OF THE GEAR SELECTOR LIGHTS CAME ON AT ONE TIME. YOU COULD NOT TELL WHAT GEAR THE TRANSMISSION WAS IN. THE CAR ALSO WOULD NOT HOLD ON A SLIGHT INCLINE WHEN STOPPED FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN. WHEN TAKING YOUR FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE CAR WOULD DRIFT QUICKLY, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER TATE OF GLEN BURNIE. MD. SAID THE CAR WAS DESIGNED TO WORK THAT WAY. ABOUT OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER TIME PERIOD, THE DRIVER'S SIDE POWER SLIDING DOOR UNLOCKED ITSELF AND OPEN ABOUT 10-12 INCHES WHILE THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AT ABOUT 25 MPH . A DOOR MODULE WAS REPLACED TO SEE IF THAT SOLVED THE PROBLEM. IT HASN'T OPEN SINCE. BUT ABOUT 3 WEEKS AGO NOW, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING. BOTH TIMES, THERE WERE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEATS BY THE DOORS. CHRYSLER NOW REFUSED TO FIX IT FOR FREE BECAUSE IT IS OVER THE BASIC WARRANTY, EVEN THOUGH IT HAS HAD MULTIPLE ELECTICAL PROBLEMS. I AM AT MY WITS END. I AM NOW APPROACHING THE THE FEAR OF THE CAR BURNING UP WITH MY FAMILY INSIDE OR SOMEONE BEING EJECTED. *AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10058438
16,000 miles · Sep 27, 2004
Electrical SystemFire
WHILE DRIVING SMOKE CAME FROM THE SPEAKERS AND THEN THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *BF *NM
NHTSA ODI #10094484
10,000 miles · Sep 27, 2004
Air BagsElectrical SystemPower Train
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. *NM THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER DIDN'T MOVE, THE GAS PEDAL WORKED FINE BUT HAD FROZEN UP IN THE PARK PO…
Read full complaint
THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SHIFTED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. *NM THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, THE TRANSMISSION WENT INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTER LEVER DIDN'T MOVE, THE GAS PEDAL WORKED FINE BUT HAD FROZEN UP IN THE PARK POSITION. THE AIR BAG DID NOT WORK AND THE SEAT BELT DIDN'T WORK. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10092406
Mileage unknown · Aug 20, 2004
Electrical System
PROBLEMS WITH REMOTE ENTRY ON 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY.*MR THE REMOTE WORKS FROM AS FAR AWAY AS 600+ FEET AND AT TIMES THIS PRESENTS A PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER HAS COME OUT OF THE HOUSE TO GET IN THE CAR, AFTER IT HAD RAINED THE NIGHT BEFORE, AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE SLIDING DOORS WAS OPEN AND TH…
Read full complaint
PROBLEMS WITH REMOTE ENTRY ON 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY.*MR THE REMOTE WORKS FROM AS FAR AWAY AS 600+ FEET AND AT TIMES THIS PRESENTS A PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN THE CONSUMER HAS COME OUT OF THE HOUSE TO GET IN THE CAR, AFTER IT HAD RAINED THE NIGHT BEFORE, AND FOUND THAT ONE OF THE SLIDING DOORS WAS OPEN AND THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS WET. SIMILAR INCIDENTS HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS SHOPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10089556
40,000 miles · Aug 19, 2004
Electrical SystemFire
ON MONDAY, JULY 5TH 2004, MY 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY [XXX] ERUPTED IN A VAN FIRE. MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING ON THE 3RD SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE HEARD NOISE, SAW FLAMES AND YELLED THERE WAS A FIRE. MY FAMILY IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED THE VEHICLE. NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT, CHRYSLER FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND AUTO IN…
Read full complaint
ON MONDAY, JULY 5TH 2004, MY 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY [XXX] ERUPTED IN A VAN FIRE. MY DAUGHTER WAS SITTING ON THE 3RD SEAT ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE HEARD NOISE, SAW FLAMES AND YELLED THERE WAS A FIRE. MY FAMILY IMMEDIATELY EVACUATED THE VEHICLE. NYC FIRE DEPARTMENT, CHRYSLER FIRE INVESTIGATOR AND AUTO INSURANCE FIRE INVESTIGATOR DEEMED IT AS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION DUE TO A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. NO RECALLS HAVE BEEN PLACED ON THIS ISSUE.*AK UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI #10088227
Mileage unknown · Aug 12, 2004
Electrical SystemPower TrainSteering
PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP ON 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. *MR THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH THE CONSUMERS POWER STEERING PUMP. THE STEERING PUMP MADE A NOISE WHEN A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE TRANSMI…
Read full complaint
PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP ON 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. *MR THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WITH THE CONSUMERS POWER STEERING PUMP. THE STEERING PUMP MADE A NOISE WHEN A RIGHT TURN WAS MADE. THE AIRBAG LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO A LOOSE CONNECTOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH WAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE TRANSMISSION WAS NOISY, WHICH WAS POSSIBLY DUE TO DIRT. *SC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10089118
13,500 miles · Jul 19, 2004
Electrical System
HEADLIGHTS FLICKERED BETWEEN BRIGHT AND VERY DIM. SWITCH TO LIGHTS BECAME VERY WARM TO TOUCH. DEALER CLAIMED SWITCH HAD POOR CONNECTION AND REPLACED SWITCH. SWITCH STILL GETS WARM BUT HAVE NOT FLICKERED YET. VEHICLE NEW WHEN BOUGHT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10082232
10,888 miles · Jul 13, 2004
Electrical SystemPower Train
THE IGNITION FUSE BLEW OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND AT A COMPLETE STOP. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIP CHANGED IGNITION FUSE 23 TO 10 AMP. THE FAILURE RECURRED 2 WEEK LATER. DEALERSHIP SERVICE INVOICE READ THAT TRANSMISSION AT PIN AREA AND AROUND SOLENOID PACK FAILE…
Read full complaint
THE IGNITION FUSE BLEW OUT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THIS OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND AT A COMPLETE STOP. THIS RESULTS IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. DEALERSHIP CHANGED IGNITION FUSE 23 TO 10 AMP. THE FAILURE RECURRED 2 WEEK LATER. DEALERSHIP SERVICE INVOICE READ THAT TRANSMISSION AT PIN AREA AND AROUND SOLENOID PACK FAILED. THE HARNESS RUBBED, CHAFED, AND WAS DAMAGED. REPAIRED HARNESS ISOLATED FROM TRANSMISSION WITH RUBBER. HOWEVER, FAILURE RECURRED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10081776
Official recalls
4Nov 2, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DROP THROUGH VENT HOLES IN THE TOP OF THE RADIO AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT SUBSEQUENTLY SENDS DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A SPEAKER FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A SPECIAL TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO TO PREVENT THE POTENTIAL OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 5, 2004
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDER HOOD FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 8, 2002
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THE FUEL TANK CONTROL VALVE WELD JOINT COULD SEPARATE RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FUEL LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Oct 4, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE OWNER MANUALS SUPPLIED WITH THESE VEHICLES DO NOT INDICATE WHICH SEATING POSITIONS ARE EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES AND CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE NECESSARY CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM INFORMATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 8, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE INFORMATION WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
6EA05009 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Jun 1, 2005 · Closed May 2, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
OWNER REPORTS INDICATE ALLEGATIONS OF IMPROPER HEADLIGHT OPERATION OF ONE OR BOTH HEADLIGHTS.SOME REPORT INTERMITTENT OUTAGE OR DIMMING.MANY REPORT THAT THE CONDITION IS RANDOM; IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT REPEAT AND LASTS FOR A VERY SHORT DURATION. A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST.THE AGENCY WILL MONITOR THIS ISSUE AND RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
PE05004 · Headlight Malfunction
Opened Feb 2, 2005 · Closed Jun 1, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System; Exterior Lighting:headlights; Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Electrical System
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING REPORTS FROM CONSUMERS THAT THEIR HEADLIGHTS WOULD MALFUNCTION IN VARIOUS WAYS FROM FLICKERING TO COMPLETE NON-ILLUMINATION.HEADLIGHT OPERATION IS MONITORED BY THE VEHICLE'S BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) AND FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM).ODI IS UPGRADING THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA05-009) TO FURTHER EXAMINE THE ISSUE.
EA04031 · Power Liftgate Latch
Opened Nov 22, 2004 · Closed Apr 7, 2005
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Latches/locks/linkages; Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Latches/locks/linkages
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AS PE04-054 REGARDING REPORTS OF ALLEGED POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) OPENING WHILE DRIVING.THE INVESTIGATION WAS UPGRADED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004 BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IN ITS SEPTEMBER 17, 2004 RESPONSE TO PE04-054. BY LETTER OF APRIL 5, 2005, DCC HAS NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL OF 70,235 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2003 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE PLG OPTION.DCC HAS IDENTIFIED A PROBLEM IN EARLY PRODUCTION MY 2003 PLG CONTROL MODULES THAT CAN PREVENT THE PLG DOOR FROM LATCHING CLOSED IN A POWER OPEN/CLOSE CYCLE.IN THIS CONDITION THE PLG CAN RISE (NOT POWER OPEN) DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED PLG CONTROL MODULE TO REMEDY THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.SEE SAFETY RECALL 05V134 FOR DETAILS.
PE04049 · Speaker Fire In The Rear Of The Vehicle
Opened Jul 7, 2004 · Closed Nov 5, 2004
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk; Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Equipment:electrical:radio/tape Deck/cd Etc.
ON JULY 7, 2004, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION BASED ON CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGING AN INTERIOR VEHICLE FIRE STARTING IN THE AREA OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SPEAKER.DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) INFORMED ODI THAT CONDENSATION FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR CONDITIONING DUCTS MAY DRIP ONTO THE RADIO AND INTO VENT HOLES ON TOP OF THE RADIO.THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE REAR SPEAKERS AND CAUSE A SPEAKER FIRE.THE CONDITION IS PRESENT ONLY ON SUBJECT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE BASE RADIO.SUBJECT VEHICLES WITH OTHER OPTION RADIOS CONTAIN CIRCUIT PROTECTION THAT PREVENTS SENDING DIRECT CURRENT TO THE SPEAKERS AND ARE NOT AFFECTED.ALL NINE COMPLAINTS PERTAIN TO VEHICLES WITH THE BASE RADIO.BY LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2004, DCC NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WILL CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA# 04V531) COVERING MODEL YEAR 2001-2002 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN, CHRYSLER VOYAGER, AND TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS WITH BASE RADIO ONLY (EST. 238,000 VEHICLES).DCC DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE RADIO ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT WATER INTRUSION.THE ACTION TAKEN BY DCC IS SUFFICIENT TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE RAISED BY THIS INVESTIGATION.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
PE03012 · Power Steering Hose Failure
Opened Apr 9, 2003 · Closed May 29, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump; Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
Steering:linkages:drag:power Assist System
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED REPORT.
PE02068 · Fuel Tank Leak
Opened Sep 24, 2002 · Closed Oct 9, 2002
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
No summary supplied.
Illustration