What 635 owners told NHTSA about the 2014 Chrysler Town And Country

Rear passenger door is stuck in the locked position and cannot be unlocked manually or with the fob. This is dangerous if children in the rear seats would need to exit the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11590733

When vehicle is exposed to consistent sunlight and heat during the spring/summer months, the driver's side power sliding door will not latch properly, causing the door to repeatedly try to latch itself shut. This occurs when opening/closing the door, and also while the vehicle is in motion. For example, if the door is shut properly, and the vehicle goes over a bump or something disrupts the ride, the door will think it is open, the warning light comes on the dashboard, the interior lights activate and the electric latch motor will repeatedly activate until the van thinks the door is closed. Even when parked, I have returned to the vehicle to find the door trying to close itself

NHTSA ODI 11573500

Drivers rear sliding door is in a locked position and it can not be opened. The dealership said it was a malfunctioned door lock actuator. Its the same part as the 2015 and up actuator that Chrysler extended the warranty on to replace the faulty part. My van falls under the mileage limit, but will not be covered because its a 2014. My opinion is , if the part was found faulty for the 2015 and is the same as the 2014, then the 2014 part is also faulty and should be covered.

NHTSA ODI 11544324

The passenger side sliding door made an awful noise when closing and since then will not lock. It occasionally makes noises like it isn't closing properly but then does close. This happened about 2 weeks ago but we have not had it checked for repair as I feel this is a safety issue that should be addressed by Chrysler since my research has shown it is a very common complaint with Chrysler sliding doors as well as expensive repair. We are worried about the security of not being able to lock our vehicle as we frequently travel and even sleep in it.

NHTSA ODI 11538854

When hot, the drivers side passenger door does not latch. Multiple people have made comments about the same issue (many for the 2014 model) through various forums. No known solution exists. Would like NHSTA to see if/how many other complaints received as this should be a recall. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ODI 11534589

Right passenger sliding door has trouble latching when the weather is hot. For the past three years, every time the weather turns hot the sliding door acts up. It will close but won't completely latch unless you push hard on the back of the door, and even that doesn't last. I'll be driving down the road and randomly it'll unlatch and try to relatch with the door ajar alarm on the dash. I fear that the door will open on its own with my children in the back. But this only happens in the heat of the day. Many times I will hear my car alarm going off when I'm inside my home because it's trying to relatch itself.

NHTSA ODI 11532869

Right side passenger door will not open even when unlocked by push button or by pulling on handle. Can only exit side left side door, the traffic side. This could be dangerous as children or adults may exit out into traffic. The vehicle is available for inspection. Called the dealership and they said only 2016 models were under recall. They said this is a known “actuator problem”. They would not examine vehicle unless I paid a fee. This occurred without warning.

NHTSA ODI 11485241

Driver-side sliding passenger door cinch motor keeps activating when it is hot outside. Usually when above 85 degrees and the direct sun hitting the side of the van. Sometimes runs continually for one to two minutes. Sometimes after locking doors alarm will go off on its own. When driving down the road door ajar light and chime will come on also interior lights will flash. No issue in colder weather. Happens all summer long.

NHTSA ODI 11474498

Right sliding door would not open, electrically or manually. Passengers where trapped inside until another door was opened for them to exit. The problem has been inspected and repaired by an authorized Chrysler dealer. There were no warnings of failure.

NHTSA ODI 11470856

The left side passenger sliding door won't latch thus causing a safety hazard. I have read that hundreds of thousands of these cars suffer the same defect and this is being investigated by the NHTSA. https://www.carcomplaints.com/news/2021/chrysler-dodge-minivan-sliding-door-problems.shtml https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-c24092_ds899542

NHTSA ODI 11470007

The contact's mother owns a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country modified for wheelchair accessibility. The contact stated while driving 55-65 MPH, he smelled an abnormal burning odor. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact opened the windows, drove to his residence, and parked the vehicle. The contact then noticed a trail of fluid on the ground. The contact stated that the fluid was coming from the passenger's side rear shock location. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bracket of the shock fractured and pierced unknown hoses. The independent mechanic repaired the hoses; however, the independent mechanic was unable to repair the passenger's side rear shock bracket. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was due to the vehicle modifier using a thin metal to weld the passenger's side rear shock bracket of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was modified by Eldorado National. The modifier was not notified of the failure. The local authorized dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

NHTSA ODI 11469192

Passenger side sliding door malfunctions when the temperature is above ~80 degrees F. It refuses to latch and cycles open-shut, open-shut, indefinitely, sometimes while the vehicle is in motion. Discovered that by pressing hard on the body panel behind the malfunctioning door, the cycle can be disrupted. Has been an issue for 3+ years. Local Chrysler dealer will fix it for $1000 + and acknowledges that it is a common problem.

NHTSA ODI 11464207

Passenger side sliding door makes a loud grinding sound when shut. Often times the door won't shut completely. Other times it will not open (i.e. it's stuck shut). In either case it is not safe for the passengers. They could either fall out because the door isn't shut while the vehicle is in operation. They could also need to exit the vehicle quickly due to an accident, but be stuck because the door won't open. This issue has been occurring for at least 4 years. I've been waiting for the manufacture to issue a recall to fix it because my understanding is it is very expensive to fix but am taking it into the dealership next month to get it looked at.

NHTSA ODI 11441015

When vehicle is exposed to consistent sunlight and heat during the spring/summer months, the driver's side power sliding door will not latch properly, causing the door to repeatedly try to latch itself shut. This occurs when opening/closing the door, and also while the vehicle is in motion. For example, if the door is shut properly, and the vehicle goes over a bump or something disrupts the ride, the door will think it is open, the warning light comes on the dashboard, the interior lights activate and the electric latch motor will repeatedly activate until the van thinks the door is closed. Even when parked, I have returned to the vehicle to find the door trying to close itself.

NHTSA ODI 11430571

The passenger side sliding door will not latch when the weather is hot, over 80 degrees. Now when I drive the alarm bell of the door being open has started going off. Worried the door will open while driving putting my children im danger.

NHTSA ODI 11423509

When attempting to close the rear sliding doors, they attempt to latch and then fail. If it's hot out the motor will randomly go off and randomly operate. The harness and motors have been replaced and yet it continues.

NHTSA ODI 11418933

On warm days, the sliding door on driver's side will not latch when it closes. The door constantly tries to latch shut. After the van has been sitting in a garage, out of the direct sunlight, it is able to latch shut again. This opening and closing occurs while the vehicle is in motion and stopped. Furthermore, there is a seat right next to the door. Thus, this is a safety risk because the unlatched door poses a risk of injury or death during a collision or accident. The Chrysler dealers have not able to solve this issue and there are countless instances online of other van owners reporting the same issue. This is well, documented issue that the manufacturer cannot explain or solve. Please recall the van before someone dies.

NHTSA ODI 11417616

IN WARM WEATHER MY DRIVERS SIDE POWER DOOR WILL NOT LATCH- THE MOTOR KEEPS CYCLING. ALSO, WHEN I HIT A BUMP THE CAR WILL CHIME, INTERIOR LIGHTS COME ON AND THE OPEN DOOR LIGHT WILL ENGAGE AD IF THE DOOR IS OPEN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AND I CANNOT FIND A SOLUTION. IT IS ONLY AN ISSUE A WARM WEATHER (ABOVE 70 DEGREES). CHRYLSER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX THE ISSUE. I CONDUCTED AN INTERNET AEARCH AND IT APPEARS THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY OWNER WITH THIS PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI 11415436

I BOUGHT A 2014 TOWN AND COUNTRY FROM MORAN BUICK DEALERSHIP IN SEPTEMBER 2020 BY FEBRUARY 2021 I HAD TO REPLACE COMPONENTS IN MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW TWICE DUE TO FAILURE AND THE WINDOW FALLING IN MY DOOR. ALSO NOTICED A HUGE OIL SPOT ON DRIVEWAY WENT TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT AND WAS TOILD MY OIL FILTER HOUSING CRACKED AND IT ON BACK ORDER OVER 4 MONTH. LOOKING ONLINE THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE. HOW CAN I FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY FAMILY IN THIS VEHICLE WITH OIL LEAKING OUT CONSTANTLY.

NHTSA ODI 11403617

SLIDING DOORS HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING AND CLOSING ON BOTH SIDES. PLASTIC COVERING BREAKS OFF EVERY TIME THE DOORS OPEN/CLOSE, LEAVING EXPOSED WIRES ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI 11364863

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY TOURING VAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF HIS HOME AND VEHICLE SUDDENLY BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FLAMES QUICKLY ENGULFED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. THE CONTACT DID NOT RECEIVE EITHER A POLICE OR FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT. THE INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALED THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AS WELL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY SENT A LETTER DIRECTING THE CONTACT TO WORK WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANY TO SETTLE THE CLAIM . THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE 115,000. *LN*JB

NHTSA ODI 11362744

DRIVER SIDE REAR SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT LATCH ALL THE WAY. KEEPS POPPING IN AND OUT. WHEN DRIVING THE DOOR AJAR LIGHT COMES WHEN WHEN I HIT A BUMP. I HAVE READ ONLINE THIS HAPPENING TO MANY OTHER TOWNS AND COUNTRIES.

NHTSA ODI 11359979

MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN FEBRUARY OF 2016. AT THAT TIME, EVERYTHING WAS FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND WORKING CORRECTLY. IT WASN'T UNTIL THE WEATHER WARMED UP (STARTED APPROXIMATELY IN APRIL OF 2016) THAT WE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE PASSENGER DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE PROPERLY, WHILE STATIONARY NOR WHILE IN MOTION AT TIMES. THIS HAPPENS ANY TIME, BUT IT PARTICULARLY HAPPENS WHEN THE WEATHER IS ABOVE 75 DEGREES. THE DOOR HAS A PROBLEM LATCHING CLOSED COMPLETELY. THE DOOR WITH MAKE A JERKING NOISE AS IF IT'S TRYING TO CLOSE, AND IT DOES NOT STOP UNTIL WE PUSH FORCEFULLY ON THE REAR OF THE DOOR TO CATCH THE LATCH. THE DOOR INDICATOR LIGHT ALSO FLASHES ON AND OFF AS THE DOOR IS ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. THIS ALSO HAPPENS SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. IF THERE IS THE SLIGHTEST BUMP, THE DOOR WILL START TO MAKE THE NOISE AS IF IT'S TRYING TO LATCH. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHEN WE CAN SEE THE DAYLIGHT THROUGH THE DOOR BECAUSE THE DOOR ISN'T CLOSED PROPERLY. THIS STARTED OUT AS A SPORADIC ISSUE BUT IT HAS INCREASINGLY OCCURRED OVER THE YEARS. WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO FIND SOLUTIONS FOR A WHILE NOW. IT HAS BEEN WORSE THIS YEAR AND MORE DANGEROUS WITH BEING ABLE TO SEE THE DAYLIGHT/ROADWAY WHILE DRIVING IF IT'S NOT CLOSED COMPLETELY. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE FOR ANYONE. WE KNOW THAT WE ARE NOT THE ONLY FAMILY WITH THIS VEHICLE THAT ARE HAVING THESE ISSUES. WE JOINED A GROUP THREAD ON CARGURUS.COM WHERE SO MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL. I'VE CONTACTED MOPAR/CHRYSLER AND THE ONLY RESPONSE I RECEIVED IS THAT MY VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND I NEED TO PAY FULL PRICE TO HAVE THIS ISSUE FIXED. THEY DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THE ISSUE IS.

NHTSA ODI 11343029

THE SLIDING DOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL SOMETIMES START OPENING AND CLOSING, AS IF IT IS ATTEMPTING TO RE-LATCH. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHEN THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND HAD TRAVELED OVER A BUMP. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSING BUT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ABLE TO LATCH PROPERLY.

NHTSA ODI 11341516

THE PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR LOCK STOPPED FUNCTIONING TRAPPING MY CHILD INSIDE. WE HAD TO MOVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO WHERE IT WAS PARKED AS WE COULD NOT EXIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE DOOR ACTUATOR JAMMED AND PULLING THE DOOR HANDLE WOULD NOT RELEASE THE LOCK. AFTER FORCING THE LOCK ACTUATOR TO RELEASE THE ACTUATOR STILL ACTS UP AND MAKES A BUZZING SOUND. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE ON THE 2014 THROUGH 2016 TOWN AND COUNTRY AS I'VE ENCOUNTERED HUNDREDS OF OTHER POSTS ABOUT THIS SAME ISSUE. HAD THERE BEEN AN EMERGENCY IT WOULD HAVE BEEN IMPOSSIBLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS.

NHTSA ODI 11306397