Vibration in my 2014 Chrysler Town & Country van is finally found. Here's how I fixed it myself.
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- My 2014 Chrysler Town & Country has had a vibration at 65 mph and higher since I bought it. It was driving me crazy.... crazier? I finally tracked it down and fixed it myself. It was a lot easier than I expected, so if you have one, that is driving you nuts too, this may be something to help you. There is Chrysler service bulletin on it, but that did not fix mine as you will see. Thanks for watching and please stay tuned. Thanks.
Dave
Thank you so much, i took my Grand Voyager to countless workshops for a full year and they all couldn't figure this out, I checked my shaft and indeed it is not straight, i replaced it myself, my goodness i don't remember the last time my van drove this smooth. Thank you so much sir.
So glad it worked out for you. Thanks very much. Be safe.
Very, very well done and informative. Impressive details and clarity. I'm sure there are hundreds of DIY jobs around the house that you've done that could help thousands of folks. The feeling of accomplishment is fantastic. And your wallet thanks you too.
It is a great feeling of accomplishment when you finally figure out a problem and are able to solve it yourself. Thanks kindly for your comments. We appreciate that.
Always such a satisfying feeling when you're able to diagnose and fix something like this.
Absolutely. I was going crazy...crazier? Thanks very kindly, John.
@@NightFlyyer Good Job Top. I had this same issue on my Subaru and the dealer even replaced the transmission thinking that was the cause of the vibration. It was just a bent "front drive shaft" as they called it. Good thing it was covered under warranty for me. Keep up the good work!
@@Flex9209 Thanks a lot. Good to hear from you. Stay well and Semper Fi!
Way to go Dave, us 73 year olds are still good at fixing things. There is also that feeling of satisfaction we get when we successfully complete a project.
So true, David. Thank you very much.
Well I'm having the same issue. Great video, guess I know what my course of action is! Appreciate the time you took to make this informative video! I fly RC too!
Right on. Thanks kindly and hope this fixes yours. Fly easy.
Hi Dave,
As soon as I saw the title of the video, the half shaft was the first culprit that came to mind. Glad you were able to identify which shaft. Using video was a slick idea. Stay safe.
Thanks a lot Don. I always thought that was a possibility too but held it off till last you know.
Very good... I was able to use this information and found that the vibration in my 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan with 110,000 km had a worn out CV-Axle (aka front left axle) on the passenger side. I had it replaced and now it's working fine.
I brought my van into one of the local tire shops and their mechanic took a ride with me, as soon as the van started to vibrate at 80-90 kms/hr (50-55 mph), he had NO IDEA of what could have caused it. He guessed at tires out of balance, worn McPherson Strut, warped rotors, worn brakes, worn front/back shocks (are you kidding?), possible internal engine parts, thus a motor job. I went looking for a 2nd opinion. The 2nd mechanic shop said that it could be worn spark plugs OR worn CV-Axles, however he won't be able to check it out for another 3-4 weeks, that's how backlogged they were. Finally I took it to a good mechanic and he jacked my van up and I left my vehicle with him for the day, about 20 minutes later, he confirmed that the passenger side CV-Axle was moving up and down (worn out) and said that he could replace it right away. It took him about an hour and a half and it was done. I can only imagine if the tire shops had replaced all the things they said may be wrong, probably thousands of $$$$...
That is great news. I am happy you got it fixed. Thanks much.
Rounding up the tools is always the longest part of the process...... :)! Nicely done!
For sure. Thanks very much, Dick.
Oorah, Dave, Job well done..! Reminds me of replacing my power steering assembly that was leaking. It looked like a worn out WWII tank part, covered with dirt and oil, and it's a wonder that it even worked at all. And with the rebuilt transmission and new struts, I'm back on the road, at warp speed, and may the force be with you as you as well, as you drive down the road, going like a bat out of hell..!
Lots of laughs. Thanks a lot Bud. Semper Fi.
I noticed you had a UH-1 hat hanging, I did 20 years Navy (74-94) and Worked on the Huey as well as the Ch-46. Thank you for your service Sir.
Thanks for your service as well. I started in the USMC aviation field on rf4b phantoms then ch53’s before retiring after 34 years. The hueys were my favorite because they were all around us in Vietnam. 👍
Mr. Fixit rides again! Great job sir. I am convinced that you can fix just about anything if you put your mind to it. That sense of accomplishment is a great feeling. 👍 Semper Fi.
We Marines have a hard time giving up. Thanks a lot Scott. Semper Fi.
I'm 77 and have carrying groceries from the car is a chore, but my 43 year son loves building/fixing cars. He's a god send. Saves me a ton cause I drive old vans. His 2004 Monticarlo has 260+ and he keeps it running great. H just compleated building a Mudder and a 1 ton diesel flatbed to pull it.
Glad to hear that. Stay safe and well the both of you.
@@NightFlyyer Keep the videos comming Bro.
Very helpful - now I can do this for my dad's van - thanks for the detailed video!
Thanks and good luck.
I'm having the same issue. Was considering taking it to a mechanic to do the cv axel. Now that I've watched this I think I'll try it myself
It wasn't that hard. Good luck and be safe doing it. Thanks.
Hi, I have same problem as yours, thank you for sharing, tomorrow will throw wheels of and see what if rods are bent
Right on. It doesn't take much of a bend to vibrate, so look good and good luck. Thanks.
Well, I have replaced my shaky old drive shafts, but the van doesnt cruise smooth yet, I start noticing vibrations on the wheel at 80 kmh and whole body vibrations at 100 kmh. Wheels were balanced, the next thing to check is the tires, the van came with chineese winter tires.
@@andreygeiserman1191 Yikes, that's a tough one. Tires can certainly be out of round and or a torn cord. Hope that works.
Thanks for sharing sir
Thanks much.
You're awesome, Dave! Be sure to retighten those lug nuts after a couple hundred miles! Drive safe.
If course. Good point. Thanks very kindly.
Wow Nice job Mr Dave ....im Always Respect Mr Dave ! ...✌✌🙇♂️🙇♂️👍
Thank you Andy. 🙏
Excellent instructional how to. Great job!
Thanks so very kindly!
great video...very informative...thank you
Right on. Thank you as well.
you are awesome brother!!!!!!
Thank you sir.
Thanks Dave, I have a similar problem with my 2016 minivan, I think my car has the same issue as yours, the dealership has been unable to find what the problem is, but I think you just nailed it down.
I sure hope this works for you. I guess at some time, someone who had this car before me (it was a Hertz Rental) probably hit a curb or something pretty hard to slightly bend the shaft. Good luck and thanks.
Same here. Been through four complete sets of tires, new brakes and rotors, balancing of new tires and new motor mounts. Vibration is now worse. I will be bringing this up to the mechanic. thank you.
@@shawngreen6656 It was the only thing left. Not sure how it got bent, but It now runs smooth as silk. Good luck.
@@NightFlyyer your troubleshooting method was perfect. Wish I had a hoist! New tires, 3 times balancing, still à shimmy. Going to insist on a your steps!
@@jmack619 Good luck with it and I am sure you will have good luck with it. Mine is still going smooth, now 2 years later. Thanks.
Very informative and nice designed many thanks ❤❤❤ may Allah keeps you on the right path.
Thanks so kindly!
Great job Dave and i'm well impressed you could do all that yourself sir,i guess if you have the time and the know how it's just a matter of when to do it,normal i have to when my better half tells me too bless her. 🤔🤣
That reminds me i've got some DIY jobs around the bungalow to do so i'll catch on the next one. 😉
Thanks very kindly. I just winged it and it came out fine. Thanks for the comments and say hello to your wife.
Thanks a lot, I am going to replace it asap😁
Right on. Good luck. Thanks.
Great job and you didn't even have to fly it. Shalom my brother Shalom.
Haha I would if I could! Thanks very kindly James 🙏
Great job
Thank you.
Thank you sir😊
Good work Dave,,, and you saved a "pile" of money with today's cost of repairs... I'd say you'll think of it often when it "doesn't vibrate" whilst going down the road!!! ;o)
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I sure did. It would have cost a pile at a dealer for sure. Chrysler wanted $500 plus for just the half shaft and rotors were high too, not counting labor. I will now enjoy the smooth for sure. Thanks much.
Nicely done Dave 👍😁
Thanks a lot, Dave.
Good job brother! How in the world do these half shafts get bent/warped anyways?
Great video and excellent work, everything very well explained... thanks for your service and here you have a new subscriber from Edinburg TX 🇺🇸Great video and excellent work, everything very well explained... thanks for your service and here you have a new subscriber from Edinburg TX
Just went through this with my subaru. Kept going back to get the tires balanced. Nope! Finally the cv joint starred clicking on turns and clunking when shifting f/r. Changed the the cv joint/shaft and viola! No more clicking or vibration!
I am happy you found your problem. Did you do it yourself too? Anyway, smooth driving and thanks!
@@NightFlyyer yes. I live on dirt roads so car maintenance happens too often here! I'd go broke with a mechanic! Just did the remaining 3 wheel bearings, shocks, struts, sway bar mounts, links and the rear cv also. Hope I'm good for a while!
@@Rusty-Metal Great. Smooth riding.
Good job Dave! You got rid of the vibration! Makes you wonder how it got bent.
It was that way when I bought it and always figured it was tire balance. Since it was right after the fire, I had many other things to dwell on and just let it slide. But, I'm with you. How did it get bent? Thanks Doug!
@@NightFlyyer what about the "motor mounts?..or brake booster ?.
@@drunken-skunk Well, that had nothing do to with it, especially since the half shaft replacement fixed it all of it.
@@NightFlyyer ..o..ok..is there a "Throttle body sensor located around the Throttle body"...because on my problem right now....is when I "start the van up..I've noticed the rpms.jump to almost 3!..and it takes a while to go down...iam thinking iam having a sensor problem
@@drunken-skunk That's a good starting point for sure.
Excellent video as always!
Thanks very kindly, Chad.
Great video
Thanks kindly Raymond!
THANKS👍
Your welcome.
Hmm my front wheel drive is vibrating during acceleration too!
I think I need to do the same thing! Raise front on jacks & watch those components closely!
CV joints or half shaft like u said🤔
Content like this makes utube great! Smart fix my Friend. Thumbs up ~John
Thank you John. I appreciate that.
You the man who can fix it or turn it into a helicopter that would be exciting going shopping with
Haha. Thanks very kindly. I appreciate that. 🙏
Great video!
Thanks very much!
I have a 2013 Chrysler town & country bout 170k miles on it
Driving it bout 50mph & up through turns & hills when I go left it’s ok when I go right I can hear a vibration & feel it comes from the front right whee
all of the engines mounts have been changed already
Low speeds I’ve not noticed it
Tires are new new brakes & caliper on right driver side with new caliper hose
Tires are not rubbing I can’t seem to find it any ideas
Well, That about leaves the half shaft, I guess. Sounds like you already have put a lot of time and money into it, so this may be it. One of the joints in the half shaft sounds bad to me.
Did this vibrate the entire van? Our 2016 T&C vibrates terribly on the interstate. Ive tried balancing and rotating the tires every way I know
Yes. The slightest bend on the half shaft can do it. Make sure you have no bumps or bubbles on the tire. That can do it too. Good luck.
Thanks good job
Thanks very much , David.
Hey Night Flyyer not to go off topic but I just watched the movie Blue Thunder (again) and gotta ask what happened to the Blue Thunder rc helicopters after filming? I'm guessing they are in a museum somewhere if they survived. After watching your 2011 video about the making of blue thunder I know all four f-16 were destroyed while filming and that piqued my interest about the existence of the blue thunder models.
Well I had one surviving f16 that was not completely destroyed until the fire on 911 2016 destroyed all my models and home. John Simone has one. There are 2 at the LA police dept on display and the full size mock up is on display at universal studios. Thanks and stay safe.
I changed both. Still shacking...
Great video thanks! I have a question, Iv got a 2013 T&C but the vibration seems to be coming from the rear. The vibration isn’t as noticeable in the front driver and passenger seats, but is very noticeable in the rear seats. Did you feel the vibration in the front seat and Would this problem possibly be the same issue as your 2014?
My 2014 Chrysler Town & Country has had a vibration at 65 mph and higher since I bought it. It was driving me nuts. I finally tracked it down and fixed it myself. It was a lot easier than I expected, so if you have one, that is driving you nuts too, this may be something to help you. There is Chrysler service bulletin on it, but that did not fix mine as you will see. Thanks for watching and please stay tuned. Thanks.
7:16 time, if I’m missing that spline washer. Will I have shaking on acceleration?
Well, I never ran mine without it, so I don't know, but, it might!
Did you have to get the front end aligned ?
No, the tie rod was not adjusted, so it all stayed in tune.
@@NightFlyyer yes the alignment should stay the same but the camber may be off once the strut bolts are loosened
My 2014 Chrysler T&C has a vibration at about 65 mph that is intermittent. Was yours constant or intermittent?
Well, it would slightly vibrate, stop 5 seconds, then vibrate, then stop and so on. It was subtle, but irritating. You know, you get something in your head, and all of a sudden it takes over. LOL. It always happened around 65. I guess it is hard to describe. But changing the right Half Shaft certainly fixed it, after trying lots of other things. I figure someone must've bashed a curb or something before I bought it and somehow that shaft got tweaked. Good luck.
My 2005 is doing the same thing but i installed new axles😭😭😭😭
WOW. Well the half shaft sure fixed mine and still going strong. Not sure how a bent axle could cause wobble, but glad yours is fixed. Thanks.
Now tell me the Half shaft came BENT right out of the Factory.
I doubt that. The dealer told me this came from a Hertz rental Car company auction. Something must’ve happened there.
@@NightFlyyer it's a know fact that all chysler products have bad tie rod ends and other poor suppension parts. I've hge 4 Chysler dodge vans since 1990. the transmissions are for scheit too. But I keep buying used ones most expensive is my 2010 I bought 4 years ago with 87K for 8 grand. You know what I carry 7 R/C planes all my radios and battries chargers and video gear in it. two planes are over 68" ws and one is 30cc.
So glad i got rid of the Caravan RT we bought a few years ago. Worst car i have ever owned hands down. Will NEVER, EVER buy another Chrysler made vehicle ever again. Utter trash from the moment it left the lot.
I had 3 VW vanagons, 4 ford wind stars and if they hadn’t been discontinued, I would have got another but I also had 3 town and country’s and they all have been good to us. Although made by Chrysler Fiat the caravan is a different line. Sounds like you got a lemon. Caravans are being discontinued, I hear. Glad mine works well. This bent shaft was not a factory defect. I was told it came from Hertz rental car auction so who knows what happens there. Thanks for making me feel good about my choice And fix, but not many American companies make vans 😜
@@NightFlyyer Good job on the fix :) I wish you many many more miles of defect free use.
Thanks very much, Johnny.