2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
2877 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1216 |
| AIR BAGS | 370 |
| ENGINE | 204 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 186 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 112 |
| STEERING | 94 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 90 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 50 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 49 |
| POWER TRAIN | 46 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 41 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 32 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 30 |
| WHEELS | 29 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 21 |
Recalls (7)
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 un
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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 c
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 IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE B
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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 DEPL
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 dr
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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 OCC
Recent Complaints
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. I was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. There are known problems with this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims again
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. I was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. There are known problems with this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims again
T & C 2008 VAN UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION happened 2x. Service dept. Of the dealer says no problem found but it happened again. Today I am at dealer service again.Hope they solve the problem, cause several incident like this occured aluready.04
T & C 2008 VAN UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION happened 2x. Service dept. Of the dealer says no problem found but it happened again. Today I am at dealer service again.Hope they solve the problem, cause several incident like this occured aluready.04
T & C 2008 VAN UNINTENDED SUDDEN ACCELERATION happened 2x. Service dept. Of the dealer says no problem found but it happened again. Today I am at dealer service again.Hope they solve the problem, cause several incident like this occured aluready.04
I was standing beside the parked vehicle with the side door open, driver's side, inspecting the 2nd row swivel seat to see if it is removable. I was bent over the forward facing 2nd row seat when I lifted the release lever that tilts the seat back forward. The seat back flung forward with violent force, the headrest hitting on the right side of my face. It broke my nose, which bled profusely and had to be manually straightened by a nurse.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the Manufacturer's Campaign Numbers: R03 (Wireless Ignition Node Module) and W09 (Driver Air Bag Emblem). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the anti-theft alarm system, windshield wipers, and door locks were inadvertently activated. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to correct the failure. The failure caus
Mileage: 167,000
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the Manufacturer's Campaign Numbers: R03 (Wireless Ignition Node Module) and W09 (Driver Air Bag Emblem). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the anti-theft alarm system, windshield wipers, and door locks were inadvertently activated. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to correct the failure. The failure caus
Mileage: 167,000
The contact owned a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire overnight inside of the garage, while the contact was sleeping. The contact was made aware of the failure when he went inside of the garage and it was filled with smoke. The vehicle was filled with smoke and the dashboard had melted. No police or fire department report was filed. The contact's son was able to pull the vehicle out of the garage with a chain. The vehicle remained parked outside of t
Mileage: 62,000
I ARRIVED AT WORK AND WAS GOING TO PARK IN MY DEDICATED PARKING SPOT. I HAD TO TURN TO THE LEFT AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL ACCORDINGLY, BUT A CAR WAS APPROACHING FROM THE FRONT SO I STOPPED AND WAITED FOR IT TO PASS. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE CAR SHOT FORWARD AS IF THE GAS PEDAL HAD BEEN STEPPED ON VERY HARD. I HAD ABOUT 50 FEET TO THE BUILDING AND WAS FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO CORRECT THE STEERING WHEEL FROM THE TURNED POSITION AND STRAIGHTEN THE
Mileage: 112,450
RECEIVED A HEAD INJURY FROM A PARKED VEHICLES OVERHEAD CONSOLE. THE HEAD INJURY REQUIRED THE RESPONSE OF AN AMBULANCE DUE TO BLOOD LOSS. ALSO REQUIRED USE OF SURGICAL GLUE UNDER TO CAR OF A DR TO CLOSE THE WOUND. *JS CENTER CONSOLE OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT IS VERY SHARP ON ITS EDGE AND CAN INFLECT SUBSTANTIAL INJURE. IN MY CASE THE SLIDING DOOR WAS OPEN AND WHEN I LEANED IN TO THE VEHICLE SLIGHTLY AND THE TOP OF MY HEAD CAME INTO CONTACT WITH THE OPEN DOOR OF THE OVERHEAD COMPARTMENT. THE EDGE OF
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. DAUGHTER WENT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED, THEN CAME TO TELL ME THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM MY REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. WENT OUTSIDE AND HEARD NOISE THAT DOOR WAS TRYING TO OPEN. USED KEY FOB TO TRY TO UNLOCK DOOR. TRIED TO MANUALLY OPEN DOOR. DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN AND SMOKE CONTINUED. DIDN'T KNOW IF FIRE WAS INSIDE DOOR AND WAS PARKED BY GARAGE SO CALLED 911 TO PU
Mileage: 99,000
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. DAUGHTER WENT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED, THEN CAME TO TELL ME THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM MY REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR. WENT OUTSIDE AND HEARD NOISE THAT DOOR WAS TRYING TO OPEN. USED KEY FOB TO TRY TO UNLOCK DOOR. TRIED TO MANUALLY OPEN DOOR. DOOR WOULDN'T OPEN AND SMOKE CONTINUED. DIDN'T KNOW IF FIRE WAS INSIDE DOOR AND WAS PARKED BY GARAGE SO CALLED 911 TO PU
Mileage: 99,000
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. I HAVE PHOTOS OF THE INJURY AND IT'S HEALING STAGE. I WAS ADVISED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL FOR STITCHES AS IT SPLIT MY ARM OPEN WIDE, BUT I'D BEEN THERE 5 TIMES IN THE LAST 8 MONTHS AND JUST DRESSED IT MYSELF. THE AIRBAG IS SUPPOSED TO HELP PREVENT INJURY AND IT WAS THE ONLY THING THAT CAUSED AN
Mileage: 79,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL APPROXIMATELY EVERY TEN MINUTES AS THE FUEL GAUGE CONTINUED TO DISPLAY EMPTY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILURE IN INJECTOR NUMBER FOUR THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE
Mileage: 117,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE WITH FUEL APPROXIMATELY EVERY TEN MINUTES AS THE FUEL GAUGE CONTINUED TO DISPLAY EMPTY. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILURE IN INJECTOR NUMBER FOUR THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKE
Mileage: 117,000
MY TRACTION SENSOR IS NOT WORKING WHICH IS CAUSING MY A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I START DRIVING (IN MOTION), THE ABS TRACTION STARTS EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO WATER, ICE OR POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND ITS STILL DOING IT. THEY NOW SAY THEY WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN (WHEEL). THIS IS VERY SCARY AS IT STOPS MY ACCELERATION AND IT AFFECTS THE ANTI-LOCK BREAKS. I WAS HOPING THIS WAS ALL DUE TO AN MINOR AUTO COLLISION BUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY
MY TRACTION SENSOR IS NOT WORKING WHICH IS CAUSING MY A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I START DRIVING (IN MOTION), THE ABS TRACTION STARTS EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO WATER, ICE OR POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND ITS STILL DOING IT. THEY NOW SAY THEY WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN (WHEEL). THIS IS VERY SCARY AS IT STOPS MY ACCELERATION AND IT AFFECTS THE ANTI-LOCK BREAKS. I WAS HOPING THIS WAS ALL DUE TO AN MINOR AUTO COLLISION BUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY
MY TRACTION SENSOR IS NOT WORKING WHICH IS CAUSING MY A SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN I START DRIVING (IN MOTION), THE ABS TRACTION STARTS EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO WATER, ICE OR POOR DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ABS MODULE AND ITS STILL DOING IT. THEY NOW SAY THEY WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE SENSOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN (WHEEL). THIS IS VERY SCARY AS IT STOPS MY ACCELERATION AND IT AFFECTS THE ANTI-LOCK BREAKS. I WAS HOPING THIS WAS ALL DUE TO AN MINOR AUTO COLLISION BUT THE INSURANCE COMPANY
AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN THE CRASH. VAN HAS BEEN TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE. MUCH FRONT END DAMAGE; VAN FLIPPED END FOR END BRAKING WINDSHIELD & BOTH FRONT DRIVERS & PASSENGERS WINDOWS. SEAT BELTS SAVED THEIR LIVES, WITH INJURIES TO BODY & HEADS. VAN SPEED MAYBE 40 M.P.H. ON HIGHWAY & UPHILL ON A CURVE. SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT, DRIVER BLINDED BY ON COMING HEADLIGHTS FROM ANOTHER VEHICLE. WE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL, BUT LOOKS LIKE MODULAR/AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT MAY CORRODE & FAIL, RECALL S07 FOR S
Mileage: 70,000