Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 2008 Chrysler Town And Country has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,939 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V396000 Brand Emblem and Securing Nuts May be Projectiles NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V047000 Air Bag Control Unit Power Supply Corrosion NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V373000 Ignition Switch may Turn Off NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V055000 Rear Axle may Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V394000 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V611000 HVAC DRAIN GROMMET NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V351000 REAR BRAKE LINES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1,242 complaints
- Air Bags 375 complaints
- Engine 204 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 195 complaints
- Service Brakes 112 complaints
- Steering 95 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country shows significant issues with the electrical system, air bags, engine, and brakes, supported by 1,939 complaints and several recalls. The high number of electrical complaints suggests recurring problems. Recalls related to air bags and brakes highlight safety concerns. Overall, data indicates below-average reliability, though limited direct mileage and cost information requires cautious interpretation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Engine | Unknown | $700–$3,000 | common |
| Service brakes | Unknown | $200–$800 | common |
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 inspection and service
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Battery check and replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Frequent electrical faults
- Airbag warning lights
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake warning lights
- Loss of steering control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.