Six problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
For the past five years (since 2009), my 2004 Chrysler Town & Country van wants to die soon after every time that is filled with gas (no matter the octane type). The problem most typically resolves itself after 5 minutes or so, but in the interim there have been numerous close calls as the van loses function with the power trying to die. I have ended up learning to drive with the car in neutral and coast while revving the van. Or better yet at a stop light race the engine with the car in neutral (I see nothing bad that can happen with this solution!!). For the most part the car is used only when needed anymore as we are terrified of filling the car up. We are very lucky to be able to drive it part time but some people aren't so fortunate and this is a car that drives many families. It is deplorable to see so many people having this problem and yet no one chooses to acknowledge the design flaw of the vapor/liquid valve. Please take notice of this problem before someone is seriously injured or killed!.
My van completely shut down after I filled the tank with gas. I didn't know what happend but I had no power to steer to the side of the road and had to turn off the engine and try to restart it several times before it started again. I have had this problem every time I fill the tank, from any level of gas. If I can leave the gas station and travel to . 7 miles with constant pressure on the gas pedal, it sometimes won't die. If I have to brake, the engine completely chokes out. I have taken it back to the service department and they said they couldn't fix it because they needed to be able to fill it to see it happen and they weren't going to do that. Finally after a year of this problem and a multitude of others, I called Chrysler USA and all of the sudden, I had a manager at the service department volunteer to ride with me to see it happen. Sure enough it did and they had to replace the entire fuel tank and fuel line. . . . . .
I have a 2004 awd Chrysler pacifica with about 25k miles. I have been able to start it up regularly and consistently since early July 2005. Been to dealership 5x to have problem fixed. First time could not duplicate problem so they tightened negative battery cable. 2nd time no codes found, no problem found. 3rd time duplicated problem, but no solution. 4th time car towed to dealership, sent back with a recorder to record car over the weekend. 5th time replaced powertrain control module. Did not fix the problem car back again.
While driving 30 mph vehicle stalld. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.
Upon starting the vehicle it cut off. Once the vehicle gets going it will run a little, then it will cut off again. Consumer stated that upon approaching a stop light or any kind of stop vehicle will cut off.
Has varying idle and poor gas mileage since 5000 miles. Chrysler denies this is a problem, have talked with other owners who have this same issue. Vehicle willl idle from 500 - 750 rpm in drive with a noticible miss.