Picked up our van last night from the Chrysler dealership after them having it for almost two weeks... they said at first it was the power train computer module and the part was back ordered. They tried a used one while they were waiting for the certified part (we have a certified warranty that came with the van when we bought it), and it didn't solve the issue. They called and told us it was the TIPM, so we just shelled out $600 for the TIPM. Van is still starting hard today!!!! ughhhhhhhhh!!! So over Chrysler not fixing this issue! All the problems I've read with this van all have this issue! SO incredibly frustrated!!!

We have been doing research on this and it seems to be an issue with this vehicle. Here is the what is happening:

I turn the key nothing happens for about 3 seconds. Then it will try to turn over but it will not start. Eventually it does start. I fear my started is going to go bad next with how many times we have to try to start the vehicle. My husband has replaced the Neutral Safety Switch, and the Fuel Pump Relay. These were things we found online that seemed to cause the same exact symptom I am having with this van. He also replaced the battery and battery cables. Now he is wondering if it has something to do with either the key or the ignition as, it seems, that if he presses down on the key, it starts. Not sure, as I purchased Used and was only given one key. None of this has fixed the problem. We are at a loss and neither have the money to go further or the ability to keep going with out the use of the van. So, it is a definite hardship.

When we went to turn the van on, it wouldn't turn over. Fuel pump came on, we could hear the relay, lights came on, radio was on. It just wouldn't start. We thought it was the starter, checked it out and it was working fine. Checked the battery and it was fully charged. Checked the fuses and they were all working fine. Called it a day. The next morning it turned on for about 30 seconds then turned off. We checked everything again to no success. ETC light came on as well as the battery light and a red circle (I think the anti-theft). Found other forums online with the same issues stating it was the TIPM. The 3rd day it turned on for about 2 minutes and then turned off again. Called a Chrysler dealership and had it towed. 3 days later they confirmed it was the TIPM. Hopefully, no more issues.

This time will not the start with out priming the engine. Took it Pep Boys. After test they determine that it was the TIPM. $1,430 to fix, so today it is still parked in my garage.

Update from Apr 11, 2019: I pay $1,300 to replace the TIPM IT WORK TWO DAY AND WENT BACK TO DOING the SAME thing and add one more thing to the list of problem know some time it want start at all for weeks .

Update from Jun 14, 2019: Still today (14 june 2019) the Chrysler deal the repair shop can not get it to up crank more den a day of two. I believe that this van is a lemon I have been pay on this van for 2yr 2 mo. I not yet been able to drive it for 5 month

straight because of this problem.

Chrysler IS AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AS IT WAS PART OF A PREVIOUS RECALL THAT Chrysler REVISED AND OMITTED Chrysler AUTO'S AND ONLY SERVICE DODGE AUTOS.

BUYER BEWARE- No crank - no start

I am 80 years old and Chrysler has placed myself and my family in serious danger. Just last Wed my wife avoided a serious accident when the car shut off when entering a main highway and the vehicle had to towed for the fourth time !

THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CAR AND THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.

Update from Jun 4, 2018: Car is still not running, going on for 5 months. Three possible solutions. Replace PCM, replace TIPM or lastly replace WIN Module. Estimating cost is 1200- $1500.00 each item, but does not guarantee to fix the problem.

The car had starting issues last year around this time already. Brought it to the dealer, they could not find the problem as it was occurring randomly and it disappeared fully afterwards. They should have known as this is so common for this car and other Chrysler models.

This year it is much more severe. The fuel pump relay in the TIPM did not open after turning off the car. The result was a dead battery in the morning as the fuel pump was running the whole night. My wife had a stall of the motor in front of the Kindergarden also, not funny to loose control with all the kids around.

It is a shame, Chrysler is not recalling all those defective TIPM's.

The repair of a relais is usually not a big deal, but because of the, sorry, stupid integration into the TIPM it is a one thousand dollar repair. Awesome fix for a 5$ component. Again, the car dealer was not able to identify the problem, huh?

Dealership also offered, after I asked for, to install a fix from the Dodge Durango or Jeep Grand Cherokee recall for 300$, but they do not guarantee it will fix the problem.

I am also considering the fix from verticalvisions for $200 - with the guarantee to send it back, if it does not work.