2013 Chrysler Town And Country electrical system problems

Related recalls

• Recall 14V234000May 7, 2014644,757 vehicles
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles manufactured August 25, 2010, through October 31, 2013. The affected vehicles may experience overheating of the vent window switch in the driver's door armrest.

  Risk: An overheated switch may result in a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vent window switch with a newer version, free of charge. The owner notification letter was issued and the remedy campaign launched on on December 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P25.

• Recall 13V283000Jul 2, 2013224,264 vehicles
  AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and RAM C/V Tradesman vehicles manufactured May 10, 2012, through June 7, 2013. A software error may result in the opposite side airbags deploying from the collision point (a left side impact would deploy the right side airbags and vice versa).

  Risk: In the event of a crash, the wrong side airbags could deploy leaving the occupant with no airbag protection at the point of impact, increasing the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will flash the occupant restraint control module, free of charge. The recall began during September 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N44.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 25, 2026MNAirbagsElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   When I started my car I heard a “ding” and saw that my airbag light was on. I called the local dealership to ask about it and they said that in the case of a crash that light usually indicates that there is something wrong with the sensors to the airbags and if I was to get into an accident, they wouldn’t deploy; which could cause loss of life if there is failure to deploy. My vehicle also revs and has more get up and go (when I’m not intentionally accelerating) sometimes…

   NHTSA complaint #11752768 · source
2. Filed Apr 14, 2026214,289 miCOElectrical System

   The vehicle will be started and running and shut off. Driving down the road and all of the electrical shuts off, stops running and no gages work. You have to put the vehicle in N and restart. This is extremely dangerous as you never know when it will happen. driving down the interstate at 80mph or driving when you can't just pull over to get started again. Failure in the ignition is what we think. There is an active recall but not for our VIN 2013 Chrysler Town & Country…

   NHTSA complaint #11731121 · source
3. Filed Jan 28, 2026NYElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving at highway speed, 65mph, the 2013 Town and Country shut down. The dash instruments and all internal lighting shut off, the radio shut off and the blower fan for heat shut off. I lost the ability to steer and brake (power steering went out) but managed to maneuver the vehicle to the right lane. The car would not respond to any acceleration attempt. I tried turning the key while coasting down the highway, the vehicle did not restart. I then put the vehicle into…

   NHTSA complaint #11713826 · source
4. Filed Oct 30, 2025INFireElectrical SystemOther / UnknownSeats & Seat Belts

   The Battery died and would not recharge. I checked the van. No lights were left on; no warning notifications. I replaced the battery. I had the seat behind the driver seat stowed because I had surgery on my left foot and needed to haul my knee cart with me. I no longer needed it so I raised the seat and found it had melted/burnt in several spots on the seat back. I was mortified! My van is a 2013 but is in great shape and only has 46,937 miles on it. It was parked in my…

   NHTSA complaint #11696582 · source
5. Filed Aug 19, 202598,000 miNHAirbagsElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The driver was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was able to restart. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11681653 · source
6. Filed Apr 6, 2025WIElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I experienced a no start situation. The vehicle would crank but not start. I did some research on the internet and found other Dodge/Chrysler vehicles with the same problem. I noticed they all had a similar, if not the same TIPM fusebox. The remedy was the same. You can put a bypass jumper wire on the fuse and the car will start. The problem is a fuel relay failure that is soldered to a circuit board inside the TIPM. There are after- market remedies. I don’t know if these…

   NHTSA complaint #11653035 · source
7. Filed Mar 11, 2025136,000 miMIElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start as intended. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started; however, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was started, and the contact turned the vehicle off. The contact became aware that the fuel pump had continued running. The contact, who was a licensed independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle with TIPM…

   NHTSA complaint #11647579 · source
8. Filed Feb 13, 2025OHElectrical System

   Intergrated power control module is throwing error even after being fixed by Firestone automotive. Car is randomly Turing off while driving down the road. Issues startin.

   NHTSA complaint #11642541 · source
9. Filed Dec 18, 2024KYTowedElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to safely park on the side of the road, where the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was linked to the TIPM. The contact was informed that the TIPM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.…

   NHTSA complaint #11631515 · source
10. Filed Sep 25, 2024144,000 miINElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the "Accessory On" light illuminated, and the starter made an abnormal grinding sound. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times per week and several times during the same day. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not…

    NHTSA complaint #11616345 · source
11. Filed Aug 9, 2024120,000 miOHElectrical System

    The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the WIN Module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11607607 · source
12. Filed Jul 7, 2024VTElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    Today, we experienced, for the FOURTH time, a complete stall while driving. Accelerator would not work at all. Van died while driving approx 25 mph. We just had the entire fuel pump & fuel pump relay completely replaced. We have replaced both of these twice now, in less than 3 years. Same problem keeps happening. Mechanic agrees, that the core problem lies within a failure of the TIPM system. It's an electrical problem causing the fuel pump to fail while driving. This is…

    NHTSA complaint #11599870 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology