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Engine complaints
302 reportsClear category filter76,000 miles · Jan 3, 2017
Electrical SystemEngineFuel System, Gasoline
WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER. THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING, BRAKES AND AC UNIT CUT OUT. THE RADIO AND HAZARD LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FUNCTION, AS IF THE VEHICLE HAS ENTERED ACCESSORY MODE. THIS HAPPENS BOTH AT SLOW SPEEDS (20-25 MPH) AND IN HIGHWAY DRIVING (60+ MPH) AND ANY SPEED IN BETWEEN. SOMETIMES THE EVENT IS …
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WHILE IN MOTION, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER. THE ENGINE, POWER STEERING, BRAKES AND AC UNIT CUT OUT. THE RADIO AND HAZARD LIGHTS CONTINUE TO FUNCTION, AS IF THE VEHICLE HAS ENTERED ACCESSORY MODE. THIS HAPPENS BOTH AT SLOW SPEEDS (20-25 MPH) AND IN HIGHWAY DRIVING (60+ MPH) AND ANY SPEED IN BETWEEN. SOMETIMES THE EVENT IS PRECEDED BY A BUMP OR JAR IN THE PAVEMENT, AND OTHER TIMES IT HAS NO APPARENT CAUSE. TURNING THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION AND RESTARTING THE CAR RESOLVES THE ISSUE, HOWEVER THIS IS DIFFICULT WHEN IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IN ADDITION, ON OCCASION, THE KEY FOB SEEMS TO HAVE DIFFICULTY STARTING THE IGNITION. IT MIGHT TAKE 3 OR 4 TRIES BEFORE THE ENGINE TURNS OVER, DESPITE NO BATTERY OR ELECTRICAL LOSS. THESE THINGS OFTEN COINCIDE SO THAT YOU ARE FRANTICALLY TRYING TO RESTART THE CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF A HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS INFREQUENTLY, THE WORST CASE OF THIS HAPPENING IS DATED BELOW, BUT THAT IS NOT THE ONLY TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10939507
126,075 miles · Dec 16, 2016
Electronic Stability Control (esc)EngineSteering
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ALWAYS UNDER 40MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON, I LOSE POWER STEERING, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, ALL LIGHTS AND RADIO IS DOWN. SO FAR I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART. THIS MORNING I HIT A CURB GOING AROUND THE ROUND ABOUT TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON OVER A Y…
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, ALWAYS UNDER 40MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT COMES ON, I LOSE POWER STEERING, THE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, ALL LIGHTS AND RADIO IS DOWN. SO FAR I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO PUT IT IN NEUTRAL AND RESTART. THIS MORNING I HIT A CURB GOING AROUND THE ROUND ABOUT TAKING MY KIDS TO SCHOOL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON OVER A YEAR. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF ITS COLD OR HOT, RAINING OR SUNNY. IT WILL GO A MONTH WITH NOTHING AND THEN IN ONE DAY IT WILL DIE 6 TIMES. WE HAVE BEEN TO PRIVATE MECHANICS WE HAVE BEEN TO TWO DIFFERENT CHRYSLER DEALERS AND THEY HAVE CHECKED THE ERG VALVE AND THE KEY FOB, THE IGNITION SWITCH, THEY HAVE CHECK THE BATTERY, RAN DOWN ALL THE ELECTRICAL STUFF, THEY HAD IT FOR 2 DAYS LAST WEEK AND COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT. IT'S DIED ON MY 4 TIMES THIS WEEK. I HAVE FOUR KIDS AND I'M ALWAYS IN THE VAN AND NOW I'M SCARED TO DRIVE IT! WE CHECKED THE VIN AND THERE IS NO RECALL AS WE ALREADY DID THE VENT WINDOW. BUT THE RECALLS THAT ARE LISTED DESCRIBE EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING. SO CHRYSLER KNOWS AND DOESN'T CARE! YOU CANNOT JUST RECALL CERTAIN BATCHES WHEN THERE ARE CLEARLY OTHER VEHICLES DOING THE SAME PROBLEM. WHAT IS CHRYSLER PREPARED TO DO FOR A FAMILY WHEN THEY ARE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THEIR VAN! CAN'T TRADE IT IN. DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO TAKE THE LOSS, WTF ARE CONSUMERS SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THESE VANS. WE ARE THE ORIGINAL OWNERS OF THE 2010 T&C, I LOVE THIS VAN BUT IT SCARES ME TO DEATH! I JUST WANT IT FIXED! I MEAN I LOVE ROLLER COASTERS TOO BUT IF ONE KEPT GOING OFF THE TRACKS I'M NOT [XXX] SURE I WOULDN'T RIDE IT OR PUT MY FAMILY ON IT. PLEASE CHRYSLER FIX THESE CARS! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10935597
80,000 miles · Nov 30, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineSteering
DURING DRIVING (TYPICALLY CITY SPEEDS OF ~30-45MPH), WITHOUT WARNING OR NOTIFICATION THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING IS SERIOUSLY DIMINISHED. IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~65MPH THAT I AM AWARE OF). WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ONLY INDICATION YOU GET IS THE RED TRACTION CONTROL L…
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DURING DRIVING (TYPICALLY CITY SPEEDS OF ~30-45MPH), WITHOUT WARNING OR NOTIFICATION THE ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKING IS SERIOUSLY DIMINISHED. IT HAS HAPPENED ONCE ON THE HIGHWAY AT ~65MPH THAT I AM AWARE OF). WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ONLY INDICATION YOU GET IS THE RED TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD.IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE TURNING, DRIVING STRAIGHT, CURVES, ETC. IN ORDER TO GAIN ENGINE POWER AND THE ABILITY TO STEER, THE ONLY FIX ACTION IS TO PLACE THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND TURN THE KEY TO RESTART. IT WILL NOT JUST RESTART IN "DRIVE". WE HAVE TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP 4+ TIMES IN ORDER TO DIAGNOSE AND FIX...TO WHICH WE HAVE BEEN TOLD "THERE IS NOTHING SHOWING UP ON DIAGNOSES", "SOUNDS LIKE IT COULD BE X, BUT IT'S $1500 TO REPLACE AND WE CAN'T GUARANTEE IT WILL FIX IT". WE HAVE MADE SURE THAT IT IS NOT VISIBLY RELATED TO THE IGNITION ISSUE NOTED ON SOME OTHER SAME YEAR/MODEL VEHICLES...ALTHOUGH IT CANNOT BE 100% RULED OUT AS SOMEHOW RELATED. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ON CHRYSLER WEBFORUMS AND THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN NOTED BY MULTIPLE OTHER OWNERS (IE. HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T27257_DS557462 ) AND ONE OF THE MECHANICS MADE AN OFF THE CUFF REMARK ABOUT SEEING THIS ISSUE BEFORE AS WELL. WE HAVE RECENTLY MOVED CITIES AND I PLAN ON TAKING THIS TO A NEW DEALER IN AN ATTEMPT TO FIX THE ISSUE. BUT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE, IF THIS WAS TO OCCUR WHILE TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ACROSS TRAFFIC, OR AT A TIME WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT IS BRAKING, IT COULD BE DEADLY. I USED TO HAPPEN ABOUT ONCE A MONTH, BUT IT'S STARTING TO BECOME MORE FREQUENT (ALMOST WEEKLY, SOMETIMES, 2-3 TIMES/DAY). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10928711
5,900 miles · Nov 26, 2016
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Engine
FIRST PROBLEM THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING WHICH APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THE OTHER MAJOR ISSUE WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THE VAN RUNS GREAT UNTIL IT DOESN'T THEN THERE SEEMS TO BE NO DEFINITE FIX. IT STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN MY VAN WOULDN'T START. WE HAVE TAKEN TO MULTI OK E MECHANICS A…
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FIRST PROBLEM THE LEFT SLIDING DOOR STOPPED WORKING WHICH APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. THE OTHER MAJOR ISSUE WHICH IS VERY COMMON WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THE VAN RUNS GREAT UNTIL IT DOESN'T THEN THERE SEEMS TO BE NO DEFINITE FIX. IT STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN MY VAN WOULDN'T START. WE HAVE TAKEN TO MULTI OK E MECHANICS AND HAVE ALSO HAD IT TESTED WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FROM AUTO STORES. WE HAVE REPLACED THREE BATTERIES, TWO STARTERS, THE ALTERNATOR AND STILL SOMETHING IS DRAINING THE BATTERY. I CAN'T EVEN COUNT THE TIMES I HAVE BEEN TOLD WELL MAYBE IT'S THIS OR THAT AND WE FIX IT ONLY TO DRIVE IT AND FIND MYSELF AND KIDS STRANDED SOMEWHERE BECAUSE IT WON'T START AGAIN. I HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WITH THE SAME ISSUE AND HAVE SEEN MANY OTHERS ONLINE WITH THE SAME ISSUE SPENDING TONS OF TIME AND MONEY INTO TRYING TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM ONLY TO NOT BE ANY CLOSER THAN WHEN STARTED. I AM NOW IN THE PROCESS OF TROUBLESHOOTING IF THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM IS THE PROBLEM AND DRAINING MY BATTERY. I CHARGED THE BATTERY THE END PULLED STEREO FUSE MY VAN STATED CHARGED HOWEVER DID HESITATE TO START ONCE I HAD TO TURN KEY SEVERAL TIMES. BUT BATTERY DID STAY CHARGED. I PUT THE FUSE BACK IN AND CHECKED A LITTLE LATER AND IT QUICKLY DRAINED. SO I MAY HAVE FOUND THE ISSUE HOWEVER WE HAVE THOUGHT THAT MANY TIMES SO NOT HOLDING MY BREATH BUT IF THAT IS THE ISSUE THAT STILL IS A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT BECAUSE IT CONTROLS SO MUCH BOTH DVD PLAYERS BLUETOOTH NAVIGATION STEREO CD PLAYER AND SOME OTHER ELECTRIC FEATURES DEFINITELY NOT CHEAP TO REPLACE AND HAVING THIS WAS A MAIN REASON WE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FOR OUR FAMILY VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT THERE IS NOT A RECALL ALREADY AND WE ALONG WITH OTHERS ARE JUST LEFT OUT ON OUR OWN -MY EMAIL [XXX] OR PHONE [XXX] ALSO THE PROBLEMS TAKE PLACE AFTER VEHICLE TURNED OF AND YOU GO TO START INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
NHTSA ODI #10928041
Mileage unknown · Nov 15, 2016
Electrical SystemEngine
CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN THE GARAGE. WHEN I CAME OUT IN THE MORNING TO LEAVE MY HOME CAR WOULD NOT START. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STARTER AND HAD IT REPLACED. STARTER ENGAGES BUT ENGINE DOES NOT START OR CRANK. I TRIED TWO KEY FOBS AND STILL NOTHING. EVERY MECHANIC BELIEVES THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMMOBILIZER BUT UNABLE TO CH…
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CAR WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN THE GARAGE. WHEN I CAME OUT IN THE MORNING TO LEAVE MY HOME CAR WOULD NOT START. I THOUGHT IT WAS THE STARTER AND HAD IT REPLACED. STARTER ENGAGES BUT ENGINE DOES NOT START OR CRANK. I TRIED TWO KEY FOBS AND STILL NOTHING. EVERY MECHANIC BELIEVES THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE IMMOBILIZER BUT UNABLE TO CHECK AT DEALER BECAUSE I CANNOT START THE CAR. I BELIEVE THERE IS A MALFUNCTION IN THE IGNITION.
NHTSA ODI #10926319
100,466 miles · Nov 1, 2016
Engine
MY CAR STARTED SMOKING, AND SMOKED FOR A GOOD 45 MINUETS. MY TEMP DIDN'T GO HIGH BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE A PLASTIC PIECE OF HOSE THAT CHRYSLER I GUESS THOUGHT WAS A SMART IDEA TO PUT PLASTIC ON A CAR PART. I FOUND OUT VIA MY CAR REPAIR SHOP THEY DO AT LEAST 2-3 REPLACEMENTS OF THOSE A WEEK...ANOTHER THING THAT CHRYSLER DOESN'T …
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MY CAR STARTED SMOKING, AND SMOKED FOR A GOOD 45 MINUETS. MY TEMP DIDN'T GO HIGH BUT IT TURNED OUT TO BE A PLASTIC PIECE OF HOSE THAT CHRYSLER I GUESS THOUGHT WAS A SMART IDEA TO PUT PLASTIC ON A CAR PART. I FOUND OUT VIA MY CAR REPAIR SHOP THEY DO AT LEAST 2-3 REPLACEMENTS OF THOSE A WEEK...ANOTHER THING THAT CHRYSLER DOESN'T SEEM TO THINK IT SHOULD CORRECT.
NHTSA ODI #10920462
92,000 miles · Sep 13, 2016
Engine
TAKATA RECALL THE VAN WE HAVE KEY CONTROL IS MESSED UP IT WON'T OPERATE. THE BATTERY DIDN'T START UP WE TRIED MANY TIME WE EVEN TOOK IT TO BE REPAID ON MANY OCCASIONS BUT TO NO PREVAIL. THEY SAY IT'S NOT THE BATTERY BUT THE CAR IT'S SELF. THE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ARE MESSING UP WHEN IT WORKS LIGHTS WILL TURN OFF AND ON WHEN WE DO…
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TAKATA RECALL THE VAN WE HAVE KEY CONTROL IS MESSED UP IT WON'T OPERATE. THE BATTERY DIDN'T START UP WE TRIED MANY TIME WE EVEN TOOK IT TO BE REPAID ON MANY OCCASIONS BUT TO NO PREVAIL. THEY SAY IT'S NOT THE BATTERY BUT THE CAR IT'S SELF. THE ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ARE MESSING UP WHEN IT WORKS LIGHTS WILL TURN OFF AND ON WHEN WE DON'T EVEN TOUCH THEM. THE CAR ENGINES IS THE PROBLEM AND WE TRY VERY HARD TO DEAL WITH IT BUT NOW IT IS TURNING INTO A BURDEN AND HAZARD WHEN WE DRIVE. WE TRIED TALKING TO THE INDEPENDENT DEALERSHIP BUT THEY WON'T LISTEN AND KEEP HANGING UP
NHTSA ODI #10906256
92,000 miles · Sep 10, 2016
EngineSteeringVehicle Speed Control
ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING, LOSS OF STEERING, CONTROL AND BRAKES OCCURS. THIS IS WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET.
NHTSA ODI #10905540
100,000 miles · Sep 2, 2016
EnginePower TrainService Brakes
VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING DURING THE DAY,STRAIGHT, ON A CITY STREET. VEHICLE TURNED OF AND I LOST ALL BREAKS AND POWER STEERING. I TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I HAVE 5 KIDS AND CAN'T BE USING A VEHICLE THAT MAY OR MAY NOT JUST SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING
NHTSA ODI #10903213
110,000 miles · Aug 30, 2016
Electrical SystemEngine
SEVERAL TIMES THE ENGINE HAS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AROUND 25-30 MPH, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL POWER, E.G. BRAKES, STEERING, ETC. AND CAUSING HIGH PROBABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS TO OCCUR. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO DRIVER, PASSENGERS, OTHER DRIVERS …
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SEVERAL TIMES THE ENGINE HAS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS AROUND 25-30 MPH, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF ALL POWER, E.G. BRAKES, STEERING, ETC. AND CAUSING HIGH PROBABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS TO OCCUR. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO DRIVER, PASSENGERS, OTHER DRIVERS AND PEDESTRIANS. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE CHRYSLER RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ELECTRICAL ISSUE, RELATED TO OUR SPECIFIC MODEL YEAR (2010); HOWEVER, WE HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED BY THEM. WHEN INQUIRING IN THE PAST, WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT OUR PARTICULAR VIN IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. BUT THE ISSUE HAS NOW OCCURRED AT LEAST 5 TIMES, MOST RECENTLY ON AUG. 29, 2016.
NHTSA ODI #10899431
Official recalls
5Jul 7, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Consequence: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Jun 26, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will 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 may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
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Air Bags
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will 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 may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Electrical System:ignition:switch
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will 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 may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
May 7, 2014
Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.
Feb 11, 2014
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Mar 1, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 DODGE JOURNEY, GRAND CARAVAN, AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURER FROM AUGUST 3, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 17, 2010. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INADVERTENT IGNITION KEY DISPLACEMENT FROM THE RUN TO ACCESSORY POSITION WHILE DRIVING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT OFF.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIN MODULES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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NHTSA investigations
2DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
RQ14002 · Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Mar 2, 2015
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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Air Bags
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
Electrical System:ignition:module
In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972
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