2008 Chrysler Town And Country problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (936) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (169) · Engine (126)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
1,250 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (6)
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2020-07-07 · campaign 20V396000 · 925,239 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Air Bags:frontal 2016-01-29 · campaign 16V047000 · 110,482 vehicles
Defect: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
Air Bags 2014-06-26 · campaign 14V373000 · 722,705 vehicles
Defect: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-Powered Axle Assembly 2014-02-11 · campaign 14V055000 · 130 vehicles
Defect: Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2011-08-03 · campaign 11V394000 · 298,949 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.
Risk: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2010-12-08 · campaign 10V611000 · 299,635 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
Risk: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (98)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes 2025-11-18 · 108463 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Service Brakes 2025-11-17 · 108464 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pad kit - rear disc brake, front disc brake
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Air Bags 2021-11-23 · Y22 Combo Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction notification y22 driver airbag emblem
Air Bags 2021-11-18 · Y22 Combo · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer satisfaction notification y22 driver airbag emblem
Showing the 6 most recent of 98 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-20 · Electrical System“the vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and fuses were checked as well as the starter and are all in working condition i was told it is a faulty wi…”
2026-05-09 · Electrical System“ dash lights do not come on, the turn signals do not operate the horn does not sound. there's no display for speedometer or tachometer or odometer no reading for anything.…”
2026-01-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 🔥 fire“i was driving from getting my daughter from school and felt heat and saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. i immediately pulled over and pulled my daughter out of the car the dashboard became engulfed in flames. i was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. there are known problems with thi…”
2025-10-26 · Unknown Or Other“report of suspicion of remote control and manipulation of vehicle computer by unknown and unauthorized individual(s). vehicle modules and components are being desabled, activated making starting impossible and driving unsafe. battery is being discharged, light being turned on, etc... thank you for assistance…”
2024-05-13 · Service Brakes“i have an abs module for my 2008 chrysler town and country van that has gone bad. all of the warning lights came on for the brake system (abs, brake, esp/bas, traction). i took it to my local garage and they said that it was a bad abs module and only the dealer could replace it because it needed to be re-programed. i took it to the dealer who also…”
2023-12-19 · Air Bags“the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective air bag module. the …”
2023-10-13 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded…”
2023-08-12 · Engine“engine shut down while driving. will restart if put back into park and restart. has happened two times in the past.…”
2023-05-22 · Equipment · 170,160 mi“the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the driver’s and passenger’s side curtain and front air bags suddenly deployed. during the failure there was no collision to cause the air bags to deploy. the cause of the failure was not yet determined. the local dealer and manufacturer w…”
2023-05-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“t & c 2008 van unintended sudden acceleration happened 2x. service dept. of the dealer says no problem found but it happened again. today i am at dealer service again.hope they solve the problem, cause several incident like this occured aluready.04…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.