Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The interior over head map light shorted out unexpectedly and cause a small burn inside the bezel for the lights and now they do not work. The wiring inside seems to be burned out from electrical surge that caused the overload.
The problem appears to be the power module. My van is psychotic. Problem usually occurs when headlights are on, although sometimes AC will also do it. Headlights and/or wipers will randomly turn off (or on, though the off is what is scary and dangerous.) Entire electrical system is unreliable. Sometimes engine just shuts off, dash lights randomly blink, TPMS light illuminates randomly when pressure is good. Battery stops charging, although alternator and battery test good. I have had both wipers and headlights fail while driving at night in the rain. I will put a date of two years ago, and the problem still persists. Chrysler no longer sells this part. Vehicle has a lifetime power train warranty, but is a death trap to drive.
Overhead dome map light stopped working smelled like burning it was safety issue because when I popped of the clear plastic cover I don't know why the van hadn't caught on fire yet. Half the base of the bulb was black, the plastic part of the socket was scorched ,warped , melted and smelled burn and damaged console sockets. Clearly this was defective parts that should be the reason Chrysler changed the design and part but never notify consumers and issue recall . This is series safety issue fire and electrical damaged May cause serious injuries. I was told that dealer is not responsible and not interested helping and I need to pay $400 to change entire socket for two small light bulbs . When I call Chrysler corporate again I was told they can not help because I have old vehicle . …
My gauges started going crazy. The ABS and brake lights came on. The heater and radio went off while this was happening. At times the van just cut off in traffic but so far I'm able to start it up again. Was told by rick hendricks Chevrolet service dept that I needed to an alternator. Had a new alternator installed by b&b automotive along with a tensioner. Van still doing the same thing. Also, when the gauges start going crazy, they make a tapping/ticking noise. I replaced the battery in October or November of last year because the van at times did not start.. On one occasion when I had trouble getting it to start, the next day I took it to gerald's tires and brakes who told me I needed a battery. This morning when I approached a stop sign and stopped, the van cut off but fortunately I was able to start it up again. This happens when the van is in motion. …
While driving on expressway at 70 MPH, I pulled to the left to avoid a vehicle entering my lane and the car simple stall. No warning, all electrical system warning lights came on and after stopping in the center median, I attempted to restart the vehicle with no results. After having vehicle towed to the nearest facility, I was told that the fuel pump died and had a short. After replacing the fuel pump, the car would run for 9 minutes and would shut down. The mechanic informed me that one of the electrical control modules was faulty causing the alternator to over charge and shut off. I have had issues since we purchased this vehicle in 2007 with the gauges shutting down and the car shutting down. I have asked the dealer on several occasions about this problem and their response has always been that it doesn't happen when they have the vehicle. …
The 2007 Town and Country I helped my disabled sister buy has defective door and rear lift gate issues.we were parked and shopping and I was a passenger in her car when her home health aide hit the button to open the rear hatch for me to something out of the back. The hatch lifted then let go and slammed shut shaking the entire vehicle before I could leave the vehicle. I barely got out of the way that same day when it did again. Come to find out it had happened before and my other sister was injured when the door hit her head. The same day her aide opened the left side door for me and as I extended my leg out the door it suddenly slammed shut, thankfully I was able to move fast enough to move my leg back into the vehicle before it closed. The driver side rear door does not work at all and has a chronic leak and mold in the tracks. This van is extremely unsafe!!!! …
Passenger side headlight does not operate on low beam. Occasionally will come on when driving on rough surfaces but will go out again. Serious safety defect and a know issue with the TIPM (fuse box under hood) being diagnosed as the problem by a reputable mechanic. Headlight bulb has been replaced, headlight assembly has been replaced (they were "foggy" anyway), fuses have been replaced, headlight switch has been tested (swapped with a known good switch) and the headlight is still not working. Blubs used on passenger side were tested on driver side and are working properly. Numerous instances of this issue have been reported, many videos and articles on-line regarding the issue and still no resolution from the manufacturer. Do people have to die before they do a recall and accept responsibility for their design flaw with the circuit board in the TIPM and it is corrected?
Someone is going to get seriously injured if Chrysler does not address the fueling problem in its vehicles. After fueling, my van will either begin sputtering and then stall or stall without warning. I recently fueled at a gas station on an exit off of interstate 70. Upon entering the highway from the on ramp, my van stalled. Fortunately, the tractor trailer approaching me in my lane was able to swerve into the adjacent lane and avoid hitting me. I took my vehicle to the Chrysler dealership service department where I have the vehicle serviced and told them about the problem. They said they are "hearing about this issue more and more" and simply advised me to "not fill up the van with gas all the way". They also mentioned that Chrysler 300 models have the same issue. What is being done about this problem?
Last week, within a minute or two of refueling and restarting the engine, the car stalled completely - eliminating steering control and making braking extremely difficult, causing me to hit the opposite curb and obstruct traffic. This has occurred at least 7 times in the past 2 years. It has happened immediately as I've exited the pumps at the gas station and also after I've exited the station and turned onto a city street or a highway. One time it happened as I turned onto a freeway on-ramp. It has happened after turning and also while driving straight ahead. I have reported this frightening situation to the Chrysler dealership. They couldn't find anything the matter. When it occurred again, I've taken it to two independent mechanics who also couldn't figure out the problem.
Fri., jul 28, while driving at a low speed (5 MPH) to get into a funeral procession my car suddenly stopped midway through a slight turn left. A battery icon lit up as well as "PCM" message. This caused me to block traffic. It was raining and I am very fortunate that I had not yet made it to the highway before the car stopped. Although I had turned the car off the instrument panel flashed and the odometer continuously switched between 0 and 5 mi. Whenever I attempted to open the driver door the alarm went off and the instrument panel indicated that the key fob was disconnected. The key fob has a new battery and it never left the car. It took nearly 30 minutes for the instrument panel to stop flashing.
Electrical complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 43 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country, 20% of the model year's 219 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (3 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Chrysler Town and Country. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 97,000 miles, and 11% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 1 injury to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.