2008 Chrysler Town and Country Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
92/100
#2 most-complained of 14 Town and Country years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country has 1,939 owner complaints and 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 92 out of 100 — #2 highest of 14 Town and Country model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1,255 complaints, 65% of the total). Complaints report 29 crashes, 17 fires, and 38 injuries.
- Complaints
- 1,939
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 29 / 17
- Injuries / deaths
- 38 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2008 Chrysler Town and Country problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System1,255 (65%)
- Airbags375 (19%)
- Brakes357 (18%)
- Engine273 (14%)
- Other118 (6%)
- Steering95 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires77 (4%)
- Structure & Body76 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers61 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain58 (3%)
2008 Chrysler Town and Country recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V396000Jul 7, 2020Airbags925,239 vehicles
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 driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
- NHTSA 16V047000Jan 29, 2016Airbags110,482 vehicles
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 units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 14V373000Jun 26, 2014Airbags722,705 vehicles
Air bags
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.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.
2008 compared with other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country ranks #2 of 14 among Town and Country model years (Complaint Index 92/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 1,939 complaints and 7 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (1,255 complaints), airbags (375 complaints), and brakes (357 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 70,000 miles.
- Does the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, most recently reported 2020, covering airbags, suspension, wheels & tires, other, and brakes.