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2009 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 17% of all 707 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 14 Town and Country model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 4 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 83,320 miles.

Engine complaints
117
17% of 707
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
83,320 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2011, latest Oct 5, 2022.

2009 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter112011 Q12012 Q22014 Q12015 Q22016 Q32017 Q42019 Q12022 Q4
117 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q1 to 2022 Q4; peak 2014 Q4 (11).

Engine recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Chrysler Town and Country have engine problems?
NHTSA has 117 owner complaints about the engine in the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 83,320 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 117 for the 2009.
Is there a engine recall for the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 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.