Ignition Switch problems of the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country - part 1

When starting the vehicle sometimes the ignition switch becomes engaged and does not release automatically back to the on position. This causes the engine to continually rev and not complete engine start up.

Every time the I remove the key in the ignition after driving the vehicle, it does not either turn off and keeps running or the key can not be removed after placing it in park. I have 2 sets of key fobs, and it happens to both of them. It has gotten to the point where I will not drive it with my family of 6. I have been receiving letters from Chrysler stating that they have no time table for a replacement of the ignition switch. It has been over 2 years of letters with no answer in sight. Starting to get to the point of hiring an attorney if nothing is getting resolved soon.

My Chrysler town and country had performed the recall on the ignition switch however my van still shuts down while driving. At first it started upon morning when first starting out the day, but now it shuts off even after 45 minutes of driving the vehicle causing me to loose control of the steering and having to be cautious so that I wont be rear ended or worse. I have taking it in to be diagnosed but the technicians after having the van hooked up to their diagnostic machine are still unable to see anything wrong. No error codes are showing. Also now, while parked and the engine off with no keys. . . My doors will just open by themselves or automatically lock. It did it yesterday morning however my car was running, the van locked sounding my alarm that sounded as if I had pressed the key to lock. I hope that someone can call or email me to give an explanation what could be the problem as well as how I can resolve this problem,.

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000(electrical system) and the ignition switch was replaced, but the failure still occurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. The windshield wipers activated, the hazard warning indicators illuminated, and a warning chime sounded. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure approximately four times. The contact also mention that the vehicle was repaired per an ignition switch recall in may of 2016. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The recall details were not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

My vehicle shuts off while driving making it very dangerous. The ignition switch clicks and the van shuts down at the same time 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. This is what I found out to be the issue in most cases. There was a recall back on June 2014; they fix that problem in my vehicle on June 2015; now is back again; they say there is no recall on this problem, but it continues resurfacing. This problem happened four ( 4 ) time in the month of November 2016 already during driving time ( vehicle in motion); also some times won't even start right away; back in 2014 it was call: recall campaign id 14v373000 dated June 26, 2014. Could be recall l25 or r03. Not sure which one is the correct, they have told me r03.

Took my town and country in for the ignition switch recall and after they replaced the ignition switch the 2 key self programing does no work any more,, called Chrysler and they said you must take it to the dealer for key programing, I asked them how cane you do a recall and take out something that it says it will do in the manual,, the said I was out of luck,, need to pay the dealer to program and keys I have.

The contact owned a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle had a strong hesitation. The check engine warning light randomly illuminated and the vehicle stalled numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic twice who replaced the egr valve and vacuum line. The dealer also completed a manufacturer recall repair for the ignition switch; however, the vehicle continued to hesitate. While driving less than 15 mph, the vehicle independently surged forward at a high rate of speed and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained a whiplash. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

2008 Chrysler Town & Country. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair ignition switch recall.

2008 Chrysler Town & Country. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair faulty ignition switch recall notices.

I am the operations manager for a livery service on cape cod that uses Dodge and Chrysler minivans for public transportation service. I've been trying to get the parts for the ignition switch recall since June 2015, and my local dealer keeps telling me the parts are not available. Fca keeps sending me notices, and I find it disgusting that anyone should wait over nine months for the parts for this vital recall. Fca should be ashamed of themselves for not making these parts available in a timely manner.

Upon purchase of the vehicle (Feb 2015), we received a safety recall notice on the ignition switch (r03/NHTSA 14v-373). Went to dealership (dick meyers Chrysler/Dodge in harrisonburg va) in may 2015 and was told that we were "on a list" and would be notified. Never heard from them. Did a follow up on Jan 28, 2016 and was told the same thing - "on a list" due to backordered parts. This delay seems ridiculous and obvious to us that Chrysler doesn't want to swallow the cost and hoping people will just give up.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. In addition, while attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition failed to start and the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was repaired under a NHTSA recall related to the ignition switch; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The NHTSA campaign number and VIN were not available.

Ignition switch switches to "accessory" position from "on" position while driving on side streets, highway, under various conditions. Recall notice received and dealership is unable to provide replacement parts. Has happened multiple times over the past 18 months and has been brought to the dealership's attention multiple times.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, the ignition switch turned to the off position. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fobiks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. After shutting off the vehicle, the driver had difficulty removing the ignition key from the ignition switch. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v3730000 (electrical system) was received in may of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact received notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the parts needed were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to do the recall repair. The dealer was contacted several times but was unable to provide a time frame for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. In addition, the contact mentioned that the key failed to released from the ignition switch intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The contact stated that, intermittently, the key would not release from the ignition switch. The failure mileage was 36,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to go into the off position intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Ss.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch and the ignition started emitting an abnormal sound. The contact mentioned that in order to remove the key out of the ignition, the fuses had to be taken out or turning the vehicle to the on position and turning it back off. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v37300 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags , electrical system). However, the parts needed were not available. The dealer was contacted and was unable to provide a time frame for when the parts would become available. The contact believed that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the delay. In addition, the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch without any warnings. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown. Pm.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. On multiple occasions, the engine started while the driver was outside the vehicle and the key was not inserted into the ignition switch. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. A recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14v3730000(electrical system) was received in June of 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch, which prevented the vehicle from being turned off. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 town and country. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the ignition switch erroneously changed to the accessory position and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact indicated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The recall notice for NHTSA campaign number 14v373000(electrical system) was received in may 2015. After contacting the dealer on multiple occasions the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The failure mileage was 105,000. Jft.

I received a safety recall on the ignition switch around April 2015. We made a booking at the local dealership, dick meyers Dodge in harrisonburg va. I've made repeated inquiries for getting the work done, but every time get the same answer in that Chrysler is slow in getting them the supply of replacement ignition switches. It's coming up on 2 years since making the booking and still no results. This seems ridiculous in that it is taking so long and there's still no anticipated delivery date.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that they received NHTSA recall campaign 14v373 (air bag, electrical system) however the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the windows and air conditioning stopped working. The dealer informed the contact that it was do to the ignition switch, but the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the situation. The vehicle had not been repaired. The vehicle had experienced the failure. Rl.

My wife was driving out of our subdivision and stopped at the stop sign exiting our subdivision. All of the instrument cluster warning lights came on and the engine stopped. She turned the key (fobik) to the off position and then re-started the vehicle and promptly drove home and parked the vehicle and took our other vehicle to complete her errand. I talked to the Chrysler dealership and Chrysler customer service, and they said they have no parts for recall l25 (ignition switch). We received our notification last fall for the l25 ignition switch recall, now it is March of 2015 going into the 8th month after this recall was made official, and we still are waiting for a safe resolution. Now we view the operation of this vehicle as a safety liability.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 55 mph, the ignition switch moved out of the run position to the accessory mode without warning. The contact jiggled the key and the ignition switch returned to the run position. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or diagnosed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 11v139000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer and equipped with a 2010 ignition retainer o ring. After the vehicle was repaired, the key became difficult to remove from the ignition and took several attempts. The failure recurred on several occasions. The failure persisted until the key would not turn in the ignition at all. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town country. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed. As a result, the contact was unable to release the key from the ignition switch. The failure was experienced several times. The dealer advised that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and was waiting for parts to implement the repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to accelerate. After numerous attempts, the vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags , electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The dealer informed the contact that the VIN was included in the NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system) but the part needed was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. . . . . Updated 06/30/15 the consumer only received notification for the ignition switch recall. Updated 9/15/15.

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. While driving 40 mph and slowing down the vehicle, it stalled without warning and the steering wheel seized. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a previous recall on the ignition switch and key fob; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 126,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred that the contact take the vehicle to the authorized dealer for diagnosis and repair. The vehicle was not repaired yet. The contact was not notified nor included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v373000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000. Dyd.