Wiring problems of the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country

2005 & 2006 Chrysler Town & Country: wiring damage by rodents causing multiple electrical systems failure including transmission failure to shift and non starting of vehicle. Material in wire insulation appears to attract them. We own both vehicles above and problems occurred in 2009 & 2010.

Signal light would flash right, when indicator was switched to flash left. Fortunately this only angered several motorists, and accidents were avoided. Checked for bad grounds in accessible places, all wiring appears intact. Replaced signal switch arm and module to successfully correct issue.

Starting when my 2006 Chrysler Town & Country van had 29,0245 miles on the odometer, the passenger side window began to behave erratically. Some days the window would go up and down when the driver's console switch was pushed other times it would respond to the switch on the door. Other days it did nothing when the switch was pushed. After approximately 6,000 miles, but while mileage was still less than 36,000, the window refused to work at all no matter what switch was used. I have asked various dealer service departments if they have successfully repaired similar situations. The answer is always no. I ask if there is a recall out on this problem. They say no. Since this is similar to my problem with my 1997 Dodge caravan where the windshield wiper switch refused to turn on the wipers, even after another, certified correctly operating stalk switch was installed and all wiring checked. The wipers still worked mechanically when the "wash" position was pushed. Finally I had to have a new "body control module" computer installed and all this took three trips to the dealer and cost $741. 19, I did not want to leave my van to be "experimented upon" (with me paying the bill). I believe all this is the result of the installation of a defective computer module (which they call "body control module") during the manufacture of the vehicle. I also think I should not have to pay to have it fixed as the vehicle was basically "programmed to fail" due to the use of defective parts. I authorize the national highway traffic safety administration to utilize my description(s) to discuss this matter with Chrysler corporation.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler town and country. The contact learned that her turn signal failed when she was informed by another driver who almost rear ended her vehicle. She stated that the signals were flashing normally in the passenger compartment. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the inside turn signals should have also failed; therefore, it is a manufacturer defect. The dealer replaced several parts before discovering that a wire located between the front seats caused the failure. The total cost for repair was $1,200. The manufacturer filed report number 18623701, but would not assist with the repair because there was no recall and the vehicle was out of warranty. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 40,600.

Vehcile head lights do not turn on; after starting vehicle we switched on the headlights and nothing happened. Sometimes we turned the vehicle off and started it again and they would magically come on. Sometimes we flipped the headlight switch a dozen times and they magically come on. The condition would not happen when we would take it in for service. The high beams would work if we pulled the lever towards the drivers seat. There were many times we would be out after dark, go to leave and have no headlights and the lights would work when we took it in for service. We were finally able to get it in this past summer when the lights were not working; the headlights began shutting off while we were driving the vehicle so were able to get in when the condition existed. The mechanic said the bottom of the fuse box was corroded (a common problem with this model he told us) and a lot of the wires running into the fuse box were corroded and the box needed to be replaced along with some wiring harness's. After replacing the fuxe box and some of the harness's. The headlights still did not work for the mechanic. He then replaced the switch and headlights began working. The headlight problem is a common problem we are told. We have paid almost $800. 00 for this 'fix' that has plagued this vehicle for years and were able to finally diagnose 'after' the warranty has expired, while risking our lives. The frustration of trying to get somewhere with the lights shutting off, while driving; or going somewhere not to have heaqd lights turn on; having to drive with high beams was/is unsafe to our family and other drivers.

I authorize hnsta to write a letter on my behalf to: daimler Chrysler customer center p. O. Box 218004 auburn hill michigan 48321-8004 on Friday August 3, 2007 was parked on troy Ave between eastern parkway and union st in brooklyn NY while parked on the west bound side of toy Ave. I was talking to some associates when the right passenger side tail light of my 2006 Chevrolet grand caravan burst into flames. The vehicle is currently at the dealer: bayside Chrysler Jeep Dodge 212-19 northern blvd bayside, NY 11361-3193 I would like Chrysler to exchange this vehicle for a safer one. There mechanics has determined there was an electrical defect in this one. I believe this type of circumstance should not fall under the lemon law as a common defect. I am really glad I did no take the trip to north carolina with my family and this occurred on the highway or my wife was driving alone with my two kids. There was a wiring short in the tail lamp. Updated 09/10/07.