2009 Chrysler Town and Country

◆ Worse than typical

2009 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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 PER YEAR

2009: 706 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1982	0
1983	2
1984	1
1985	0
1986	3
1987	0
1988	0
1989	1
1990	13
1991	25
1992	135
1993	214
1994	154
1995	58
1996	938
1997	388
1998	296
1999	362
2000	306
2001	462
2002	404
2003	245
2004	167
2005	857
2006	431
2007	218
2008	1938
2009	706
2010	1555
2011	773
2012	631
2013	679
2014	635
2015	379
2016	521
2017	1
2018	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 63%

63% of complaints: electrical system — 448 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

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I was driving down the road and suddenly my van shut down causing me to drive over a curb and now my van does not start it cranks and there is a spark however it does not turnover and start and does not run!

NHTSA ODI report, 20241108

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED AN ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20110103

AIR BAGS 26%

26% of complaints: air bags — 186 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL BECAME STUCK AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180601

Air conditioning condensation leaking below dashboard and onto carpet, causing electrical shorts in air bag and anti-lock brake (ABS).

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

ENGINE 14%

14% of complaints: engine — 96 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 42 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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NHTSA ODI report, 20180601

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A TREE AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121116

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT RESPOND.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120620

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 36 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2009 — complaint volume: 706

R 20090309 — electrical system

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,138 MY 2009 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE BLIND SPOT DETECTION SYSTEM MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD SHORT CIRCUIT, WH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE POWER CIRCUIT AT THE SUBJECT CONNECTOR AND REPLACE THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-80

Campaign 09V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091013 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 IMPROPER

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, 200

Campaign 09V351000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140401 — suspension

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.

Campaign 14V055000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140616 — RQ (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

I 20140925 — DP (closed 20150724)

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

R 20150526 — air bags, electrical system

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.

Campaign 14V373000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161206 — air bags

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.

Campaign 16V047000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210211 — air bags, steering

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.

Campaign 20V396000 — check if this car was fixed