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2008 Chrysler Town And Country Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Chrysler Town And Country has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,939 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chrysler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2008 Chrysler Town And Country owner complaints

Owners have filed 1,939 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country, describing incidents dated October 9, 2007 to July 19, 2026.

Most-cited components

Electrical System 1,242 complaints
Air Bags 375 complaints
Service Brakes 318 complaints
Engine 248 complaints
Steering 95 complaints
Unknown or Other 90 complaints

Of the 1,939 complaints on file, 29 report a crash and 17 a fire; across all 1,939 complaints, owners report 38 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11751690 · Filed July 20, 2026
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…
ODI #11736801 · Filed May 9, 2026
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.
ODI #11713823 · Filed January 28, 2026
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…

Read all 1,939 complaints

Owner-reported

2008 Chrysler Town And Country mileage at failure

1,239 of the 1,939 complaints on file for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Electrical System	Median 85,000 miles	Middle half 60,000–110,000 miles	Based on 648 complaints
Air Bags	Median 90,000 miles	Middle half 65,000–120,000 miles	Based on 72 complaints
Service Brakes	Median 25,000 miles	Middle half 17,000–60,000 miles	Based on 289 complaints
Engine	Median 85,000 miles	Middle half 60,000–110,000 miles	Based on 211 complaints
Steering	Median 85,000 miles	Middle half 55,000–115,000 miles	Based on 80 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Most complaints NHTSA received since May 17, 2021 give no mileage. So that they aren't undercounted, each one received since then that gives a mileage also stands in for those that gave none, which can put a component's median above most of the mileages it is based on.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country in 2 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Defect Petition DP14-004: Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
Closed July 24, 2015
Recall Query RQ14-002: Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
Closed March 2, 2015
- Recall 14V-373

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles

NHTSA #20V396000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Driver Side — Inflator Module · NHTSA notice

Reported July 7, 2020 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 925,239 vehicles

Repair completion: 27.66% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Chrysler campaign W09 · Owners notified February 11, 2021

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion

NHTSA #16V047000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported January 29, 2016 · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

Potentially affected: 110,482 vehicles

Repair completion: 28.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Chrysler campaign S07 · Owners notified December 6, 2016 · Vehicles built June 18, 2007 – August 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Ignition Switch may Turn Off

NHTSA #14V373000 · Electrical System — Ignition — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported June 26, 2014 · Chrysler Group LLC

Potentially affected: 722,705 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.46% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Chrysler campaign R03 (formerly L25) · Owners notified May 26, 2015 · Vehicles built January 26, 2007 – June 17, 2010 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Axle may Fracture

NHTSA #14V055000 · Suspension — Rear — Axle — Non-Powered Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported February 11, 2014 · Freedom Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 130 vehicles

Repair completion: 31.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign ENGF0216-3 · Owners notified April 1, 2014 · Vehicles built February 1, 2008 – January 31, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

NHTSA #11V394000 · Air Bags — Frontal · NHTSA notice

Reported August 3, 2011 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Potentially affected: 298,949 vehicles

Chrysler campaign L01 · Owners notified October 21, 2011 · Vehicles built June 24, 2007 – July 30, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CHRYSLER SAFETY RECALL NO. L01.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

HVAC DRAIN GROMMET

NHTSA #10V611000 · Equipment — Appliance — Air Conditioner · NHTSA notice

Reported December 8, 2010 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Potentially affected: 299,635 vehicles

Chrysler campaign K25 · Owners notified January 14, 2011 · Vehicles built February 1, 2007 – August 31, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CHRYSLER SAFETY DEFECT REPORT K25. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

REAR BRAKE LINES

NHTSA #09V351000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported September 11, 2009 · ELDORADO NATIONAL

Potentially affected: 82 vehicles

Owners notified October 13, 2009 · Vehicles built January 31, 2008 – May 31, 2009 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Safety consequence

A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1,939 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country.

Electrical System

ODI #11751690

Incident: July 19, 2026 · Filed: July 20, 2026

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 win module and cam BUS network line crash. There are previous recalls associated with these issues and I need it repaired please help.

Electrical System

ODI #11736801

Incident: May 9, 2026 · Filed: May 9, 2026

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.

Electrical System; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11713823

Fire

Incident: June 24, 2025 · Filed: January 28, 2026

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 this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims against the make model of vehicle regarding fire issues do to manufacturers issues.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11695703

Incident: October 26, 2025 · Filed: October 26, 2025

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

Service Brakes

ODI #11588589

Incident: May 10, 2024 · Filed: May 13, 2024

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 did a diagnostic and said that it was bad and needed to be replaced. BUT the part has been discontinued and they cannot find the part any where else. No other dealer has them. This sounds like a safety concern to me. The car does not have ABS and cannot be fixed. Can you do anything to force Chrysler to start making this part. It is not safe to drive on slippery roads and will lead to accidents and possibly deaths. Please help. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Air Bags

ODI #11560956

Incident: March 1, 2023 · Filed: December 19, 2023

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 vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Electrical System; Air Bags

ODI #11549825

Incident: October 13, 2023 · Filed: October 13, 2023

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 a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Electrical System; Engine

ODI #11538110

Incident: August 11, 2023 · Filed: August 12, 2023

Engine shut down while driving. Will restart if put back into park and restart. Has happened two times in the past.

Air Bags; Equipment

ODI #11523264

Incident: April 12, 2023 · Filed: May 22, 2023

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 were not notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V394000 (Air Bags, Equipment). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced that failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 170,160.

Power Train; Vehicle Speed Control; Engine

ODI #11520369

Crash

Incident: May 2, 2023 · Filed: May 4, 2023

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

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