12 problems related to electrical system have been reported for the 1998 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This vehicle has stalled while driving on the highway with my kids in the car leaving me with no power no brake had to quickly turn off to the shoulder and try to restart it is happening on a daily basis and is very dangerous I had a recall part replaced by dealer and still nothing something has to be done as I see this is a common factor and eventually will cause a major accident.
While driving in snow and rain for one day the steering wheel froze up, the battery light went on, and I was no longer able to drive. I was on a flat street and in motion when it occurred.
The factory alarm has been shutting the van down,the speedometer freezes then shoots up to 120,the fuel gage,temp gage stop work trys to stall going down the road. I have read on the net that other people are having the same problems with alarm shutting them down. They need to repair this problem as soon as possible. I dont need to get stranded some place with my grandkids in the van. This has been an on going problem for a while,its getting worse. I would like to see Chrysler do the right thing and fix this cheap made problem.
Cranked, started, ran for 1 second, and stalled. This happened three times in a row. Then it would not crank until we returned the next day and it started and ran fine. This became an intermittent problem over time and eventually failed altogether. Very mysterious but I found the cause and repaired it. It has not failed since I repaired it 7-21-2012. The problem was a cold solder joint on the bcm located behind the instrument cluster. Please contact me and I will explain.
I own a 1998 Chrysler town and country and buying it was the biggest mistake I have ever made. My problem is a repeat of a thousand other peoples. I'll go to start my van and it will act like it wants to start, but then dies. At first it would start after being untouched for a few hours, but now it can take up to 2 weeks. We have had it towed 3 times and to 2 different mechanics, including 1 Chrysler dealership, and everytime we are told the same thing. There is no way to disarm the alarm because it is built into the engine. I have a family that deserves a reliable car and this is not it. I can't afford to keep towing it back and forth from shop to shop. I need answers!. . Why was this issue not recalled by Chrysler, when so many people are having the same problems. This is ridiculous and frustrating. Someone has to know how to fix this!!!!.
The van starts but will not take any gas and die immediately. It will start about 4-5 times then not start at all. Like others who have filed a complaint, the gauges act funny then flatline. It usually takes several days before it will start again. I have had a computer hooked up to it but it doesn't read anything wrong with the vehicle. It is not dependable at all. I have replaced relays and gave it a full tune up.
The contact owns a 1998 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the interior lighting flashes on and off and the doors lock and unlock while driving various speeds. She further stated that the vehicle has 155,000 miles, but the odometer currently displays 855 miles. In addition, all of the lights in the gear box (prndl) are dim. The Dodge dealer stated that the body control module failed and could cause the vehicle to shut off. The repair would cost $4,500. The failure mileage was 125,000.
My complaint is virtually identical to a previous one, numbered 10167790. My car will start, run for a few seconds, then shut off. After a few tries, it won't turn over at all. This happens at random times. It's a gamble as to whether the car will start or not, when I go out. It seems to have something to do with the theft deterrent system, because I believe the last two time this happened, prior to this happening, NY car alarm would set itself off, when opening the door.
When trying to start it will run for a few seconds then cut off, after a few tries it won't even turn over. After about an hour it might start and it might not. I took it to the Chrysler dealership nearby and they wouldn't even look at my car, because it had over 100k miles. But with additional questions, they confessed that they could put a lot of hours and parts into the van, and still not fix the problem.
When trying to start it will run for a few seconds then cut off, after a few tries it won't even turn over. After about an hour it might start and it might not. I have taken it to the Chrysler dealership nearby and spent around $1,400 dollars just to get it home and the next day it does the same thing all over again.
Consumer states that while driving, without warning the power driver side seat started moving backwards and forward,the both power rear view mirror started going up and down. Driver was thrown against steering wheel. Which could off resulted in a accident. Ts.
While driving 20 mph vehicle lost power steering/ power brakes and electrical system without warning. Vehicle was inspected by dealer, and it was determined that fan belt separated from vehicle.