I have a huge issue with the safety of my vehicle. while i am driving the car will race the RPMs up 6,000 up and down while I am going 65 on the highway, but the car down not speed up. the only way to stop it is to pull over the busy highway and restart the van. it will also sometimes drop down in gears and cause the vehicle to skid and shift the back end to the side. I called the deanship and the…
2014 Chrysler Town and Country powertrain problems
severe 51 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
51
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
Vehicle was built in April 2014 and now has a transmission pump failure. Vehicles built between January and April 2014 were recalled. Subsequently 2015 through 2016 Vehicles were recalled for the same reasons.The Vehicle exhibit the exact symptoms as the recalled Vehicles. I also have obd data if needed for evidence.
THE ACCELERATOR JAMMED AT FULL THROTTLE AS WE WERE MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THERE WAS NOTHING DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR, BUT THE ENGINE WAS RACING AT FULL SPEED. THE LIGHT WAS RED, SO I WAS FORCED TO USED THE BRAKES TO KEEP FROM HITTING THE CAR STOPPED AT THE LIGHT IN FRONT OF US. THE BRAKES WEREN'T GOING TO HOLD THE VEHICLE BACK FOR LONG, SO I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNED OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION PUMP WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT CALLED LAURA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM AT 573-677-1300 (LOCATED AT 7 N SERVICE RD W, SULLIVAN, MO 63080) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. T…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 Chrysler Town and Country?
It's a meaningful issue. 51 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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