Worst 2008 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 1,216 | 9 | 8 | 93,399 mi | |
| Airbags | 370 | 10 | 1 | 93,163 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 204 | 6 | 1 | 115,861 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 186 | 2 | 2 | 22,817 mi | |
| Brakes | 112 | 4 | 4 | 80,079 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 94 | 5 | — | 85,440 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 50 | — | — | 94,362 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 49 | — | — | 101,671 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 46 | 3 | 1 | 76,774 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 41 | 1 | — | 94,552 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 32 | 2 | — | 62,439 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 30 | 2 | — | 221,899 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 29 | 1 | — | 72,712 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 21 | — | — | 44,965 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | 2 | 98,843 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 3 | — | 69,620 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 16 | 1 | 1 | 62,290 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 15 | — | — | 131,188 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 57,000 mi | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 12 | — | — | 41,402 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 11 | — | — | 73,274 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 11 | — | — | 78,650 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 11 | 1 | — | 37,155 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 11 | — | — | 44,687 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 10 | — | — | 44,639 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 9 | — | — | 54,586 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | 1 | 36,699 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 9 | — | — | 17,587 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 9 | — | — | 29,735 mi |
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Recalls for 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,357,140 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2008 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
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Does the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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