NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
60 reportsClear category filter9,346 miles · Nov 3, 2021
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly jerk and hesitate. Also, the speedometer failed to operate as needed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop with the pedal extended to the floor. …
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The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly jerk and hesitate. Also, the speedometer failed to operate as needed. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to immediately stop with the pedal extended to the floor. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,346.
NHTSA ODI #11439153
Mileage unknown · Nov 28, 2020
Electrical System
PROBLEMS W AUTOMATIC DOORS. ELECTRICAL MECHANICS CANNOT FIND REASON WHY REPEATED PROBLEMS W CLOSING BACK AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOORS. SOMETIMES THEY GET ALMOST CLOSED AND GO BACK. OTHER TIMES THEY DONT OPEN WITH FOB OR BUTTON INSIDE CAR
NHTSA ODI #11376887
264,000 miles · Nov 20, 2017
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System
THE FUEL INJECTION WIRING HARNESS LENGTH IS APPARENTLY TOO LONG AND IT CAN DROP DOWN NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHERE THE HEAT WILL MELT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES CAUSING THEM TO SHORT TOGETHER CAUSING SEVERE MISFIRE AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE HAD RUN FINE A COUPLE OF DAYS PREVIOUSLY AND ON…
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THE FUEL INJECTION WIRING HARNESS LENGTH IS APPARENTLY TOO LONG AND IT CAN DROP DOWN NEAR THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WHERE THE HEAT WILL MELT THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES CAUSING THEM TO SHORT TOGETHER CAUSING SEVERE MISFIRE AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE VEHICLE HAD RUN FINE A COUPLE OF DAYS PREVIOUSLY AND ON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT SEEMED TO IDLE A LITTLE ROUGH. DRIVING ON THE ROAD IT RAN VERY ROUGH AND WAS RANDOMLY MISFIRING ON MULTIPLE CYLINDERS. THE MIL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF ON ACCELERATION. ON INVESTIGATION THE WIRES IN THE FUEL INJECTION WIRING HARNESS WERE FOUND TO BE MELTED AND SHORTING TOGETHER. I SUSPECT IN THE ENSUING TWO DAYS THAT THE TEMPERATURE CHANGES EXACERBATED THE PROBLEM AND TEMPERATURE CHANGE INDUCED MOVEMENT CAUSED THE WIRES TO SHORT TOGETHER. FROM RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM IT AFFECTS MANY VEHICLES. I'M SURPRISED THAT A RECALL HAS NOT YET BEEN ISSUED FOR IT.
NHTSA ODI #11047537
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2016
Electrical SystemEngineUnknown Or Other
N/A
NHTSA ODI #10886039
90,500 miles · Oct 9, 2015
Electrical SystemEngine
CAR RANDOMLY STALLS AND HAS NO POWER BRAKES, STEERING OR CONTROL.
NHTSA ODI #10781186
110,000 miles · May 8, 2015
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED AND ALL THE LIGHTS, METERS, AND GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSU…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED AND ALL THE LIGHTS, METERS, AND GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO AUTOMATICALLY LOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS UNSURE ABOUT WHAT PART NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
NHTSA ODI #10715297
120,000 miles · May 15, 2013
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
GIVEN THE NEWS (MAY 14/15 2013) OF THE FEDERAL PROP FOR NOTICE OF RECALL FOR CHRYSLER VEHICLES PROBLEMS CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM I REQUEST OTHER VEHICLES (IE CHRYSLER VANS) FOR THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (NOTE: I CAN PROVIDE ALL EXACT DATE…
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GIVEN THE NEWS (MAY 14/15 2013) OF THE FEDERAL PROP FOR NOTICE OF RECALL FOR CHRYSLER VEHICLES PROBLEMS CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING WITH NO WARNING OR INDICATION OF ANY PROBLEM I REQUEST OTHER VEHICLES (IE CHRYSLER VANS) FOR THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE BE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED AND SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: (NOTE: I CAN PROVIDE ALL EXACT DATES/MILES DOCUMENTATION AS THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED BY CHRYSLER, WOODBRIDGE, VA. I'M ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE.) I WAS DRIVING MY 2002 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY (VIN CAN BE PROVIDED ON REQUEST) APPROXIMATELY 50 MILES AN HOUR ON ROUTE 50 ABOUT 20 MILES EAST OF WINCHESTER, VA AND MY VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF. NO INDICATIONS, NO WARNING LIGHT, NO OTHER UNUSUAL NOISES. IT JUST SHUT OFF. LUCKILY THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC AND I COASTED TO THE SHOULDER. I ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE SEVERAL OCCASION AND IT WOULD NOT TURN ON. ALL VEHICLE LIGHTS (INTERIOR/EXTERIOR) RADIO, FANS ETC WERE OPERATIONAL. I RECALL THE ROADS WERE CLEAR, WEATHER COOL AND IT WAS ALMOST NOON. ULTIMATELY I HAD MY VEHICLE TOWED AND SERVICED BY A CHRYSLER DEALER SERVICE CENTER IN WOODBRIDGE, VA. I DID REPORT THAT THE VEHICLE JUST SHUT OFF AND GAVE FURTHER INFORMATION. AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE, IT TOOK THE SERVICE CENTER CLOSE TO APPROXIMATELY A WEEK OR MORE TO DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. ULTIMATELY THE ENGINE COMPUTER MODULE (ECM) WAS REPLACED AND SOME ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESSES. I ALSO RECALL THE CHRYSLER REP SAYING THEY NEEDED THEIR ELECTRICIAN TO COME AND LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AS THEIR MECHANICS COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. I CAN PROVIDE FURTHER COMMENTS AND RECORDS. I DO BELIEVE THE ECM IN MY VEHICLE WAS CHANGED OUT ONCE BEFORE BY CHRYSLER (POSSIBLE PREVIOUS RECALL (?). I MAY HAVE A PICTURE/INFO ON THE OLDER ECM WITH SERIAL NUMBER/DATE (POSSIBLE 2005). VAN IS RUNNING FINE SINCE NEW ECM AND OTHER ITEMS THAT REPLACED..SO FAR. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10512232
170,000 miles · Nov 13, 2012
Electrical SystemPower TrainVehicle Speed Control
MY 2002 TOWN AND COUNTRY HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION IN 11/12. IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR, MY SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT HARD. I TOOK IT TO THE TRANSMISSION GUY WHO REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR. IT WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THEN MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY. I HAD MY BATTERY CHECKED AND TH…
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MY 2002 TOWN AND COUNTRY HAD TO HAVE A NEW TRANSMISSION IN 11/12. IN JUNE OF THIS YEAR, MY SPEEDOMETER QUIT WORKING CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SHIFT HARD. I TOOK IT TO THE TRANSMISSION GUY WHO REPLACED THE SPEED SENSOR. IT WORKED FINE FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS. THEN MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON SUDDENLY. I HAD MY BATTERY CHECKED AND THEY SAID IT WAS FINE. THEY SAID I MIGHT NEED A NEW ALTERNATOR. SO I HAD A NEW ALTERNATOR PUT IN. THE CAR DID OK FOR ABOUT A COUPLE OF WEEKS, THEN THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED JUMPING ERRATICALLY. I TOOK BACK TO MY TRANSMISSION GUY WHO SAID THE SPEED SENSOR WAS FINE. HE THINKS IT MAY BE DUE TO A LOOSE WIRE OR A POSSIBLY DAMAGED WIRE OR CORROSION. SO FAR, NO ANSWERS AND MY CAR IS STILL UNDRIVABLE. IT JUMPS WHEN I AM STOPPED. IT ACTS LIKE ITS ALREADY IN SECOND GEAR OR SOMETHING. I AM AFRAID TO TRY TO DRIVE IT AS IT IS DANGEROUS. HELP! I CAN NOT AFFORD TO PUT MORE MONEY INTO THIS. IT COST TOO MUCH TO START WITH. 3.8L V6 LIMITED. I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH A CHILD WHO HAS HEART DEFECTS. I NEED RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10484568
74,000 miles · Oct 19, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
MY LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF, REPLACED BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR.. NOT FIXED.. NOW I HAVE BEEN NOTICING THAT THE PANEL BEHIND MY HEADLIGHT SWITCH GETS VERY HOT TO THE TOUCH. AFRAID OF A FIRE... CAN'T FIND ANY INFO ON INTERNET AS TO WHAT CAN BE THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10481211
94,925 miles · Jul 23, 2012
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROPRIATE SPEED IN TRAFFIC, NOTICED A/C WAS BLOWING WARM AIR, SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING AND SMOKE UNDER HOOD FROM PASSENGER SIDE. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF AIR AND STOPPED VEHICLE AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE TO DO SO. UPON OPENING THE HOOD FOUND SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT ENGINE BAY AREA AROUND ALTERNATOR AND A/…
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DRIVING VEHICLE AT APPROPRIATE SPEED IN TRAFFIC, NOTICED A/C WAS BLOWING WARM AIR, SMELL OF SOMETHING BURNING AND SMOKE UNDER HOOD FROM PASSENGER SIDE. IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF AIR AND STOPPED VEHICLE AS SOON AS IT WAS SAFE TO DO SO. UPON OPENING THE HOOD FOUND SMOKE COMING FROM RIGHT FRONT ENGINE BAY AREA AROUND ALTERNATOR AND A/C COMPRESSOR. ALLOWED ENGINE TO VENTILATE AND COOL, RESTARTED VEHICLE BUT WITH HVAC SYSTEM OFF AND DROVE TO THE NEAREST REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE MECHANIC CHECKED THE VEHICLE. MECHANIC CHANGED THE ENGINE OIL AND RECOMMENDED TO CHARGE THE A/C SYSTEM WITH REFRIGERANT. OTHER MECHANICS SUGGESTED TAKING VEHICLE TO A/C REPAIR SHOP. INFORMED THAT T&C VEHICLES PRONE TO HAVE A/C COMPRESSOR ISSUES AND KNOWN DEFECT. NEVER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE OR OFFER BY CHRYSLER TO HAVE KNOWN DEFECT CORRECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10467158
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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