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2008 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

NHTSA has 273 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, 14% of all 1,939 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 14 Town and Country model years. These complaints report 8 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 83,000 miles.

Engine complaints
273
14% of 1,939
Crashes reported
8
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
83,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 17, 2008, latest Aug 12, 2023.

2008 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter232008 Q22010 Q32012 Q32014 Q32016 Q22018 Q12019 Q42022 Q4
273 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2008 Q2 to 2023 Q3; peak 2015 Q1 (23).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Town and Country model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005113 (13%)
  2. 200643 (10%)
  3. 200751 (23%)
  4. 2008273 (14%)
  5. 2009117 (17%)
  6. 2010351 (23%)
  7. 2011126 (16%)
  8. 2012112 (18%)
  9. 2013125 (18%)
  10. 2014165 (26%)
  11. 201578 (20%)
  12. 201681 (15%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country have engine problems?
NHTSA has 273 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 8 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,000 miles.
Which Chrysler Town and Country year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country has the most engine complaints (351), compared with 273 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.