MYRModel Year Report

2008 Chrysler Town and Country

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2008 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1,939
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2008

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

64% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2008 1,939 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2004 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2008 1,939 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 1999 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2005 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2008 1,939 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2011 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2015 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints

2008: 1,939 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19832
19841
19850
19863
19870
19880
19891
199013
199125
1992135
1993214
1994154
199558
1996938
1997388
1998296
1999362
2000306
2001462
2002404
2003245
2004167
2005857
2006431
2007219
20081,939
2009707
20101,556
2011773
2012634
2013680
2014636
2015382
2016525
20171
20180

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

64% · 1,250 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I was driving from getting my daughter from school and felt heat and saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. I immediately pulled over and pulled my daughter out of the car the dashboard became engulfed in flames.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-28

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Vehicle was stationary and parked for hours in the driveway. For no reason the alarm went off on my car. Found key fob to shut off alarm.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-27

The vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20

Air bags

19% · 376 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and side/window.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I was involved in a low speed frontal crash on an interstate highway. I was belted in and didn't even touch the airbag, but the airbag shot flames out of the right side hole burning my arm like a blowtorch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-27

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact was traveling 70 MPH when he abruptly applied the brakes and crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-03

Service brakes

17% · 324 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Engine

11% · 204 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY

Steering

5% · 95 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

The engine just stalled with no warning. Had no power steering or brakes. Just pulled out of a parking lot where the car was sitting for a few hours. This is the third time this has done it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-11

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2008Complaint volume 1,939 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2009-10-13Service brakes, hydraulic09V351000 Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on Chrysler town & country and Dodge grand caravan platforms vehicles. The rear brake lines may have been…

    Remedy: Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on October 13…

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    2011-01-14Equipment10V611000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the HVAC drain grommet free of charge. The safety recall began on January 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2011-10-21Air bags, equipment11V394000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. The safety recall began on October 14, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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    2014-04-01Suspension14V055000 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...

    Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

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    2014-06-16Recall queryClosed 2015-03-02 Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall
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    2014-09-25Defect petitionClosed 2015-07-24 Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
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    2015-05-26Air bags, electrical system14V373000 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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03.

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    2016-12-06Air bags16V047000 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,...

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.

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    2021-02-11Air bags, steering20V396000 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.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 1,250 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 376 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 324 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V351000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 10V611000 · Equipment
  • Recall 11V394000 · Air bags, equipment
  • Recall 14V055000 · Suspension
  • Recall 14V373000 · Air bags, electrical system
  • Recall 16V047000 · Air bags
  • Recall 20V396000 · Air bags, steering
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FAQ

Is the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.