Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Braun TOWN & COUNTRY
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Braun TOWN & COUNTRY has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V235000 SLIDING DOOR WIRE TRACK ASSEMBLY/POSSIBLE FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V164000 REAR SUSPENSION SPRING HAT RETROFIT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V148000 FUEL PIPE PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 12 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
- Tires 2 complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Of the 29 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 2 a fire; across all 29 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Braun Town & Country shows signs of potential reliability issues based on the available data, including 29 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns. Service brakes and the electrical system are notable areas of concern, but the evidence is limited overall, suggesting potential issues but not widespread problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 60,000–90,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| Electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake pad inspection
- Battery health checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual brake noise
- Electrical malfunctions
- Engine overheating
- Dashboard warning lights
- Faulty speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Braun TOWN & COUNTRY at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.