Radiator Problems of Chrysler Town & Country

While driving, the vehicle temperature jumped into the red. We pulled over immediately and found oil and coolant sprayed on the engine compartment. Further inspection showed oil in the radiator mixed with the coolant. The oil cooler failed and oil was being pushed into the coolant system, which caused the overheating. We were just getting up to speed when the incident occurred. We had the vehicle towed to a dealership to be repaired. The oil cooler part inquiry showed 40,000 on back order because the failure occurrence is so high.

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Sliding right side door opening by itself (mostly happening overnight), rear lift gate has opened by itself twice (so far), driver's side sliding door has opened by itself once (overnight). I shut the power switch to it off, but it's still happening. So far, that has not happened while the vehicle was on or in motion. I worry about if I'm away and it happens that someone could steal articles from my van. The engine temperature has been running high lately, with a smell of antifreeze. I had the radiator flushed and thermostat replaced, but it's still running hot. It does this mostly when it's idling, even in cold weather.

I have changed my radiator fan and the relay switch twice now. My mechanic is now saying that it must be a computer issue but when a diagnostic is run, nothing comes back. In heavy traffic the temperature gauge slowly climbs and the engine runs hot. The radiator fan kicks in and out, cycling fast short cycles.

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Vehicle overheats to the point where I have to pull over, open the hood, open the radiator cap, let it drain and add more water/antifreeze. I have t do this every day once or twice a day. I drive 7 miles to work. The thermostat has been replaced and the car only has 90k miles. Also, cannot put gas on the tank. It does not take more than 1/5th of a gallon and it stops. . . Have to restart the gas adding situation every couple of minutes. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to fill up the tank.

The vehicle has an ongoing inability to start without any issues being found. The alternator was replaced, the battery was replaced, the radiator was repaired with the thought that was an issue. The doors open on their own, not just unlock but open. The stability control is always going on even after being repaired and repairing any possible causes. The incidents occur in both stationary and in motion the causes are still unknown.

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The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 25 mph, light gray smoke appeared from the hood. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the radiator was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. The VIN was not provided.

My son hit a 2000 pound cow at 40 mph. It was standing in the road after a curve. He never had time to hit the break but stopped instantly. It hit head on and then flew up into the windshield. The front end caved in and the radiator was bent into the engine. The van is a total loss. The airbag never deployed. We checked on line and other years around our van had a recall but not ours. I reported it to Chrysler but they said airbags don't go off when you 'drive through an animal'. I've known people who have hit deer with less damage and their airbags did go off.

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Car started smoking on near drivers side with an awful smell. Was able to drive to a dealer who determined that the radiator needed to be replaced. I paid over $950 dollars. As I drove away from the dealership, the same smell and smoking occurred. I took the vehicle to pep boys where it was determined that the rear heater hose assembly needed to be replace. From what I can determine from researching that Chrysler knows the "y" plastic part is faulty and does not sell just the "y" part of the unit. Consumers are forced into buying a heater hose and line assembly for over $100. The dealership did not take responsibility for this.

The serpentine belt falls off in wet weather on my 1999 Chrysler Town & Country minivan. This has happened 4 times this past year alone and has cost me in terms of towing and service. This can also be a very dangerous situation depending on when and where the belt falls off. When the belt comes off, there is no power steering, the radiator overheats, and the alternator isn't charging. This can ruin the engine. After searching the web, I found that this is a very common experience for both Dodge caravan and Chrysler town and country vans. There should be a recall to fix the problem.

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Brand new Chrysler town and country 2010 with 600 miles on it blew a gasket on the return line to the radiator that sprayed coolant over the engine block. Steam rose from under the hood in large volume nearly blinding me as I drove. When I stopped the truck and lifted the hood the steam cloud burned my face.

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Owner of 2010 Chrysler Town & Country limited with 4. 0l v-6 reports that vehicle stalled at a red light and could not be restarted. Vehicle towed to nearest Chrysler dealer. Dtc p0688 asd/main sensor circuit. Found blown fuse f343 circuit. Repl fuse and started okay, but did wiggle tests on pcm harness and vehicle stalled again. Traced problem to wire in harness shorting out against lower intake manifold by the upper radiator hose. Replaced entire wiring harness with new one, and added extra conduit to harness to prevent wires rubbing against intake manifold and shorting again. Warranty repair. Tested okay; no dtcs; do stalling.

The 1996 Town & Country van lost its heat. . Unknown to me, it was losing anti freeze also. I took it to local mechanic and they said I better fix it then. Or my motor would burn up a hose connects to radiator to heater core. . . Metal. It cost me 60/00 to solve this problem.

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We were driving in the rain on the interstate when all of sudden lights come on. . My husband says that the power steering has gone and the engine lights come on and the engine starts to overheat. It was terrifying. We find as we are pulled to the side of the road that the serpentine belt has come off. It was a brand new belt. I had it replaced prior to going on this trip. My husband and son get it back on and it comes off again. I had the vehicle towed. The overheating did some damage. Had to replace radiator and hoses. Then driving down broad street a week later, the hose comes off again. I don't feel safe in this vehicle. Tensioner has been replaced along with other damaged parts.

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My vehicle has been going haywire. Sometimes the locks goes up and down by itself and you can hear something sort of like a tazer. The odometer blinks while all of this is going on. Also, I took my van to the shop at sears because when I turn the switch for air, it only works on high and not all the time. They told me that seems to be the case with many of the town and country vans that come in there. Also the pipe that runs coolant to the back vents rusted out. Again, after researching with many shops, was told that it appears the same issues are taking place with this model van. Also there is a lot of rust underneath. Not sure as to how it is happening. I have had to replace my radiator twice with the last 6 years as if something is rusting parts underneath. I will be visiting many shops and having the owners sign a petition as to what are the ongoing issues with these vehicles. I have started a blog and I am not the only person with issues with this vehicle.

The front driver side top strut is coming through the chassis. The power steering failed when making a right turn. The driver side gets wet and the driver shoulder harness is getting wet, and molding, and the anchorage is rusting. .

Windshield wiper blades turned on by themselves, and door would not latch at times. Also, transmission/ fue lines/gas tank, and air conditioner went out and were replaced. Aftet warranty expired, thermostat overheated, causing a fire. Owner said vehicle has been a constant problem since purchasing it.

Engine overheating due to radiator fan relay sticking.