NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Visibility/wiper complaints
50 reportsClear category filter74,000 miles · Jan 29, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A WEEK NOW. WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE, THE WIPERS INDEPENDENTLY TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS FLASHED EVERY TIME THE WIPERS WHERE DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE WIPER AND LIGHT ON/OFF WAS CHECKED. TURNED OFF AND ON, AND STILL BOTH ITEMS FLASHED, AND SWIPED BY THEMSELVES. JANUARY 29TH, OPERA…
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THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR OVER A WEEK NOW. WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE, THE WIPERS INDEPENDENTLY TURNED ON, THE HEADLIGHTS FLASHED EVERY TIME THE WIPERS WHERE DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY. THE WIPER AND LIGHT ON/OFF WAS CHECKED. TURNED OFF AND ON, AND STILL BOTH ITEMS FLASHED, AND SWIPED BY THEMSELVES. JANUARY 29TH, OPERATOR WAS DRIVING 25 MPH, ALL DASH LIGHTS BLINKED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ESP, BRAKE, ENGINE,AND AIRBAG LIGHTS, AIRBAG LIGHT REMAINED ON, WIPERS DEPLOYED AND RPM GAUGE REDUCED TO 0 FOR 5 SECONDS. PULLED OVER TURNED IGNITION OFF, OPENED DOOR, SHUT DOOR RESTARTED VEHICLE. THE ABOVE REPEATED ITSELF, WITH MORE ERRORS, NOW THE DRIVER WINDOW CONTROLS DID NO LONGER WORK. THIS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY FOR 5 FULL MINUTES BEFORE RESUMING NORMAL OPERATION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10495071
Mileage unknown · Jan 19, 2013
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 89,763. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10493506
52,000 miles · Oct 10, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
WHEN WE USED THE REMOTE KEY TO UNLOCK OUR VAN THE ALARM SOUNDED, THE HORN KEEP BEEPING, THE WIPERS - BOTH FRONT AND BACK, STARTED, WIPER FLUID SPRAYED FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK, THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. ONCE I GOT IN THE CAR ( USING A TRADITIONAL KEY INSIDE THE REMOTE ) I COULD NOT CONTROL ANY OF T…
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WHEN WE USED THE REMOTE KEY TO UNLOCK OUR VAN THE ALARM SOUNDED, THE HORN KEEP BEEPING, THE WIPERS - BOTH FRONT AND BACK, STARTED, WIPER FLUID SPRAYED FROM BOTH THE FRONT AND BACK, THE DOORS WOULD NOT UNLOCK AND THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. ONCE I GOT IN THE CAR ( USING A TRADITIONAL KEY INSIDE THE REMOTE ) I COULD NOT CONTROL ANY OF THE ABOVE. IT EVENTUALLY STOPPED ONLY TO START AGAIN WHEN I USED THE REMOTE TO LOCK THE CAR. THE BATTERY DIED AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A SHOP. A NEW BATTERY WAS REPLACED AND THE CAR COMPUTER RESET. I DROVE IT 5 MILES HOME AND PARKED IT. 3 HOURS LATER I WENT TO UNLOCK THE CAR AND THE ENTIRE PROCESS STARTED AGAIN - BOTH FRONT AND BACK WIPERS, LIGHTS ON, WIPER FLUID SPEWING ON BOTH WINDOWS, CAR ALARM AND LIGHTS FLASHING. AGAIN, I COULD NOT GET IN TO THE CAR AS IT REMAINED LOCKED. THE BATTERY HAD TO BE UNWIRED FOR THIS ALL TO STOP. THE CAR WAS TOWED BACK TO THE SHOP. THIS TIME WE FOUND OUT IT WAS THE TIPM ( TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE ). THE COST OF THIS IS OVER $700. OUR CAR IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD AND AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM I AM FINDING OUT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY 2008 MODEL. IF THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT COULD BE AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD ON THE ROAD. I WANT CHRYSLER TO ISSUE A RECALL ON THIS AND ISSUE MINE AND EVERYONE ELSES MONEY BACK - NOT ONLY FOR THE FAULTY PART BUT FOR ALL THE TIME AND INCONVENIENCE THIS CAUSES ON CAR OWNERS. PLEASE DON'T WANT UNTIL A FATALITY HAPPENS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10479519
69,000 miles · Sep 5, 2012
Electrical SystemPower TrainVisibility/wiper
WHILE CAMPING WITH THE VAN OFF AND THE KEYS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. HORN STARTED HONKING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING. WASHER FLUID STARTED TO SPRAY. HAZARDS STARTED TO FLASH. STARTED AND SHUT OFF THE VAN TO NO AVAIL OF STOPPING ALL THE COMMOTION. FINALLY UNHOOKED THE BATTERY TO MAKE IT STOP. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 2 DAYS LA…
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WHILE CAMPING WITH THE VAN OFF AND THE KEYS OUT OF THE VEHICLE. HORN STARTED HONKING. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STARTED GOING. WASHER FLUID STARTED TO SPRAY. HAZARDS STARTED TO FLASH. STARTED AND SHUT OFF THE VAN TO NO AVAIL OF STOPPING ALL THE COMMOTION. FINALLY UNHOOKED THE BATTERY TO MAKE IT STOP. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER 2 DAYS LATER AND THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ONE WEEK LATER WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VAN. ALL OF THE DEVICES AGAIN TURNED ON FOR NO REASON. SHE PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER 5 MINUTES IT FINALLY STOPPED. WHEN SHE STARTED DRIVING IT AGAIN AND WHEN SHE STARTED TO DRIVE IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF 3 GEAR. SHE PULLED OVER AND SHUT IT OFF. STARTED IT UP AGAIN AND IT WORKED FINE. 3 DAYS LATER MY WIFE AND KIDS TOOK IT AND ALL THE DEVICES TURNED ON AGAIN OUT IN THE PARKING LOT WITH THE VAN OFF AND KEYS OUT OF IT. WHEN SHE STARTED THE VAN IT WOULD ONLY RUN FOR LIKE 20 SECONDS AND THEN QUIT RUNNING. TRIED IT NUMEROUS TIME TO NO AVAIL. SHE WAIT 30 MINUTES WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO PICK THEM UP. SHE STARTED IT AGAIN AND IT WORK FINE. IT STILL ACTS UP ABOUT EVER 2 TO 3 DAYS. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT CANT FIX THE PROBLEM CAUSE IT CANT FIND ANYTHING WRONG AND CANT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10473908
93,000 miles · Aug 1, 2012
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
MY CAR ACTS POSSESSED. THE HORN HONKS, WIPERS ARE ON AT FULL SPEED WITH FLUID SPRAYING EVERYWHERE, THE LOCKS GO CRAZY (LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY THEMSELVES), IF THE CAR IS IN MOTION THE MOTOR DIES IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JULY 14, 2012. (AT LEAST 5 TIMES PER WEEK). LAST NIGHT THE FAN MOTOR CAME ON BY …
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MY CAR ACTS POSSESSED. THE HORN HONKS, WIPERS ARE ON AT FULL SPEED WITH FLUID SPRAYING EVERYWHERE, THE LOCKS GO CRAZY (LOCKING AND UNLOCKING BY THEMSELVES), IF THE CAR IS IN MOTION THE MOTOR DIES IN TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE JULY 14, 2012. (AT LEAST 5 TIMES PER WEEK). LAST NIGHT THE FAN MOTOR CAME ON BY ITSELF AND RAN THE BATTERY DOWN. WE HAD TO UNPLUG THE FAN MOTOR TO GET IT TO STOP. HOPEFULLY WE CAN FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THIS ISSUE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10468848
80,000 miles · Jul 6, 2012
Visibility/wiper
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WOULD SOUND, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD TURN ON, AND THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WOULD ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HORN WOULD SOUND, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD TURN ON, AND THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID WOULD ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
NHTSA ODI #10464492
62,875 miles · Jul 1, 2012
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
WHEN OPENING DOOR AFTER UNLOCKING AND DISENGAGING ALARM, HORN ABRUPTLY COMES ON CONTINUOUSLY AND WIPERS START. PULLED BATTERY CABLE TO SHUT OFF. IMAGINE IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING AND THIS HAPPENED. COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH WITH ME OR OTHERS. AFRAID TO EVEN DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. WHAT IF IT LOCKED MY CHILD IN THE CA…
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WHEN OPENING DOOR AFTER UNLOCKING AND DISENGAGING ALARM, HORN ABRUPTLY COMES ON CONTINUOUSLY AND WIPERS START. PULLED BATTERY CABLE TO SHUT OFF. IMAGINE IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING AND THIS HAPPENED. COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH WITH ME OR OTHERS. AFRAID TO EVEN DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. WHAT IF IT LOCKED MY CHILD IN THE CAR IN THE SUMMER HEAT? THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY RECALL IMMEDIATELY!!!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI #10463874
62,000 miles · Jun 15, 2012
Electrical SystemExterior LightingVisibility/wiper
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, WITH DOORS UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOCKED THE DOORS, BEGAN SOUNDING THE HORN, FRONT/BACK WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED ON, AND LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING. I INITIALLY BELIEVED THE ALARM SYSTEM WAS GOING OFF, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK WITH THE USE OF THE KEY. AFTER ABOUT FIV…
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THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, WITH DOORS UNLOCKED. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOCKED THE DOORS, BEGAN SOUNDING THE HORN, FRONT/BACK WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED ON, AND LIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING. I INITIALLY BELIEVED THE ALARM SYSTEM WAS GOING OFF, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT UNLOCK WITH THE USE OF THE KEY. AFTER ABOUT FIVE MINUTES, IT APPEARED THAT POWER WAS FAILING AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN LEAKING OUT ALL OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID IN FRONT/BACK. SOON AFTER, THE POWER SEEMED TO DIE, BUT THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE (UNDER THE BATTERY) CONTINUED TO MAKE A CLICKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT POWER ON WITH THE USE OF THE KEY, AND THE CAR HAD TO BE MANUALLY UNLOCKED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. WHEN RESEARCHING SIMILAR SYMPTOMS ON THE INTERNET, IT WAS FOUND THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND COULD HAVE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, WITH THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND BRAKES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10461929
83,000 miles · Jun 4, 2012
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
ON MAY 2, THE VAN WOULD NOT START AFTER COMING OUT FROM A RESTAURANT. THE INTERESTING THING IS THAT THE WIPERS HAD BEEN GOING AND THE WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY AND WIPER FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE WINDSHIELD AND CAR. THE BATTERY WAS JUMPED AS A SHORT-TERM FIX, BUT WITHIN A FEW MILES (WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH), THE CAR STARTED H…
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ON MAY 2, THE VAN WOULD NOT START AFTER COMING OUT FROM A RESTAURANT. THE INTERESTING THING IS THAT THE WIPERS HAD BEEN GOING AND THE WIPER FLUID WAS EMPTY AND WIPER FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE WINDSHIELD AND CAR. THE BATTERY WAS JUMPED AS A SHORT-TERM FIX, BUT WITHIN A FEW MILES (WHILE GOING APPROXIMATELY 65MPH), THE CAR STARTED HONKING ITS HORN AND WIPERS WERE GOING WHILE DRIVING. I QUICKLY EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND PULLED INTO A NEARBY GAS STATION. AT THAT TIME, I PUT THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND TOOK THE KEY OUT. EVEN AFTER THE KEY WAS TAKEN OUT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN, HONK, AND RUN THE WIPERS. THIS CONTINUED FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MINUTES BEFORE IT QUIT BY ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A NEARBY FIRESTONE CENTER AND THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THIS WAS UNFORTUNATELY NOT THE SOLUTION BECAUSE ANOTHER INCIDENT (SAME SYMPTOMS) OCCURRED JUST 3 DAYS LATER WHILE DRIVING. AGAIN, MY WIFE GOT THE VEHICLE TO A SAFE PLACE, BUT THIS TIME, SHE COULD NOT EVEN GET THE VAN INTO THE ?PARK? POSITION. SHE WAS ABLE TO GET THE KEY OUT, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN. SHE HAD TO HOLD HER FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND FINALLY INSERTED THE METAL PART OF THE KEY TO GET THE ENGINE TO TURN OFF AND ALLOW HER TO MOVE IT TO THE ?PARK? POSITION AND SAFELY EXIT THE VEHICLE. . AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, THIS WAS AN EXPENSIVE INCIDENT, BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT PRESENTED A SAFETY ISSUE TO ME AND MY FAMILY BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE?S INABILITY TO STOP AND PUT INTO ?PARK? POSITION. IT ALSO PRESENTED A SAFETY CONCERN DRIVING WITH THE CAR WHILE IT WAS NOT IN AN ELECTRONICALLY STABLE CONDITION AND WAS HAZARDOUS TO OTHER DRIVERS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS ISSUE ON THE INTERNET AND SEE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10460591
58,000 miles · Apr 17, 2012
Electrical SystemVisibility/wiper
GAUGE CLUSTER PROBLEMS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10455591
Official recalls
7Jul 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.
Jan 29, 2016
FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
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.
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.
Aug 3, 2011
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Air Bags:frontal
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Dec 8, 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Sep 11, 2009
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
Remedy: ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.
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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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