2008 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country.

20072009
Complaints
2,877
Crashes
53
Fires
24
Injuries
49
Fatalities
Recalls
6

Worst 2008 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11,216 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:93,399 mi
Crash-related:9
Fires:8
#2370 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:93,163 mi
Crash-related:10
Fires:1
#3204 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:115,861 mi
Crash-related:6
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country.

Electrical Faults
1,216
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
8
Avg Miles
93,399
Airbags
370
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Avg Miles
93,163
Engine Problems
204
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
115,861
Hydraulic Brakes
186
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
22,817
Brakes
112
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
4
Avg Miles
80,079
Steering Defects
94
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
85,440
Wipers & Visibility
50
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
94,362
Headlight/Taillight Failures
49
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,671
Transmission / Drivetrain
46
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
76,774
Electronic Stability Control
41
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
94,552
Engine & Cooling
32
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
62,439
Unintended Acceleration
30
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
221,899
Wheel Issues
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
72,712
Structure:Body:Door
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,965
Fuel System
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
98,843
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
69,620
Suspension Failures
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,290
Seat-Related Issues
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
131,188
Tire Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
57,000
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,402
Electrical System:Ignition
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,274
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,650
Latches / Locks
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
37,155
Automatic Transmission
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,687
Other Equipment
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,639
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,586
Seat Belt Issues
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
36,699
Service Brakes, Electric
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,587
Structural Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,735

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Recalls for 2008 Chrysler Town And Country

6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,357,140 vehicles.

20V396000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
~925,239 affected

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.

16V047000Air Bags:frontal
~110,482 affected

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.

14V373000Airbags · Electrical System:ignition:switch
~722,705 affected

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.

14V055000Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
~130 affected

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.

11V394000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive · Air Bags:frontal · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
~298,949 affected

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.

10V611000Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
~299,635 affected

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?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2008 Chrysler Town And Country has 2,877 NHTSA complaints, 53 crash-related, and 6 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1,216 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1,216 complaints, avg 93,399 mi); Airbags (370 complaints, avg 93,163 mi); Engine Problems (204 complaints, avg 115,861 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 87,612 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country include 53 crash-related reports, 24 fire reports, 49 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes — 6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,357,140 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2008 Chrysler Town And Country shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

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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