MYRModel Year Report

2009 Chrysler Town and Country

◆ Worse than typical
2009 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
707
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2009

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 2009: 707 complaints 2009 707 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 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 2009: 707 complaints 2009 707 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 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2009 707 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

2009: 707 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% · 456 reports

Most commonly citing module and ignition.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 2024-11-08

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, 2011-01-03

Air bags

27% · 192 reports

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

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-06-01

Also filed under Service brakes and vehicle speed control

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that a vehicle crashed into the side of his vehicle. The sliding door, the rear left fender and the under carriage were damaged. The curtain air bags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-09

Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving approximately 35 MPH, another vehicle ran a red light and crashed into the front and rear passenger doors of the contact's vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2009-03-30

Engine

14% · 96 reports
FIRE

Service brakes

10% · 70 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2012-11-16

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, 2012-06-20

Steering

5% · 36 reports

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2009Complaint volume 707 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2009-03-09Electrical system09V046000 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…

    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…

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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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    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

2009 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 456 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 192 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 96 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 09V046000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 09V351000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • 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 2009 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 64% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country have?
6 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.