2009 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country.

20082010
Complaints
1,081
Crashes
15
Fires
18
Injuries
16
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2009 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

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

#1448 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:86,631 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:9
#2186 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:91,466 mi
Crash-related:3
#396 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:86,323 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country.

Electrical Faults
448
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
9
Avg Miles
86,631
Airbags
186
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
91,466
Engine Problems
96
complaints
Crashes
Fires
3
Avg Miles
86,323
Brakes
42
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,513
Steering Defects
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,029
Wheel Issues
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,796
Transmission / Drivetrain
30
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
74,034
Hydraulic Brakes
27
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
26,685
Electronic Stability Control
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,692
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
116,007
Body Structure
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
108,720
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,819
Tires:Valve
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
52,776
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
117,255
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,041
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,159
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
48,570
Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
173,667
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,566
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Traction Control System
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2009 Chrysler Town And Country

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,758,556 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.

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2009 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2009 Chrysler Town And Country has 1,081 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 448 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (448 complaints, avg 86,631 mi); Airbags (186 complaints, avg 91,466 mi); Engine Problems (96 complaints, avg 86,323 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 2009 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,447 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country include 15 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 16 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 2009 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,758,556 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 2009 Chrysler Town And Country?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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