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2008 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 5.8× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
1,938Complaints
7Recalls
29Crashes
17Fires
38Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (62.8% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Electrical System complaints here are 5.8× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

4 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 2 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System1,217 · 62.8%RecalledRecall 14V373000
Air Bags370 · 19.1%RecalledRecall 20V396000 · Recall 16V047000 · Recall 11V394000
Engine204 · 10.5%No official action
Service Brakes, Hydraulic186 · 9.6%RecalledRecall 09V351000
Service Brakes112 · 5.8%RecalledRecall 09V351000
Steering94 · 4.9%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1,217 · 62.8%
AIR BAGS370 · 19.1%
ENGINE204 · 10.5%
SERVICE BRAKES112 · 5.8%
STEERING94 · 4.9%
Unspecified / other90 · 4.6%
VISIBILITY/WIPER50 · 2.6%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING49 · 2.5%
POWER TRAIN46 · 2.4%

Percentages are the share of the 1,938 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 20V396000 · 2020 · reported 07/07/2020

Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 14V055000 · 2014 · reported 02/11/2014

Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 16V047000 · 2016 · reported 01/29/2016

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:ignition:switch

NHTSA campaign 14V373000 · 2014 · reported 06/26/2014

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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 11V394000 · 2011 · reported 08/03/2011

AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

NHTSA campaign 10V611000 · 2010 · reported 12/08/2010

AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 09V351000 · 2009 · reported 09/11/2009

A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. MULTIPLE CAN/BUS ERRORS. ALL DASHBOARD FUNCTIONS GO OUT. ALL DASH LIGHT TROUBLE LIGHTS COME ON. WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON. HEAD LIGHTS FLASH.”NHTSA complaint 10291157 — filed 11/05/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“WE HAVE A 2008 TOWN AND COUNTRY. ON THE FIRST COOL RAINY DAY OF THE FALL, THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE DROVE…”NHTSA complaint 10286067 — filed 10/02/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“MY 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, WHICH I USED TO LOVE, JUST STOPPED WORKING LAST NIGHT. DROVE IT AROUND ALL DAY AND IT WAS FINE…”NHTSA complaint 10281270 — filed 08/20/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 1,217 of 1,938 NHTSA complaints (62.8%), followed by air bags (370), engine (204), service brakes, hydraulic (186). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country have?

1,938 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 29 involved a crash, 17 involved a fire, and 38 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V396000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country's reported problems?

4 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.