Three problems related to engine cooling system have been reported for the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Chrysler Town & Country based on all problems reported for the 2012 Town & Country.
The contact owns a 2012 town and country Chrysler. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph that the a/c was blowing out hot air. The contact stated that smoke began emanating from the engine compartment and the vehicle started smoking and it caught fire. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road where the hood was opened and the fire was out out by a passenger. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that engine and engine cooling system the needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but stated that the parts to complete the repair have been discontinued. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Tl the contact owns a 2012 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while attempting to start-up the vehicle, the engine would not turn over. The contact replaced the starter however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to larry h. Miller Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram sandy (10905 auto mall dr, sandy, ut 84070) where it was diagnosed with the engine needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 11v487000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Engine and engine cooling recall engine light is on connecting rod failure which can lead to engine lock or crashing.