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2009 Chrysler Town and Country Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 7% of all 707 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest suspension complaint count among 14 Town and Country model years. Median mileage at failure: 62,526 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
48
7% of 707
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
62,526 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2009 Chrysler Town and Country suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2011, latest Oct 11, 2024.

2009 Chrysler Town and Country suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month4Aug 2011Feb 2012Jan 2013Nov 2013Jan 2015Jun 2016Oct 2018
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2011 to Oct 2024; peak Apr 2013 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country

  1. NHTSA 14V055000Feb 11, 2014Suspension, Wheels & Tires130 vehicles

    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 from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

    Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

    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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Town and Country model year

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

  1. 200552 (6%)
  2. 200620 (5%)
  3. 200712 (5%)
  4. 200877 (4%)
  5. 200948 (7%)
  6. 201047 (3%)
  7. 201113 (2%)
  8. 201215 (2%)
  9. 20134 (1%)
  10. 201420 (3%)
  11. 201512 (3%)
  12. 20166 (1%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 48 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 62,526 miles.
Which Chrysler Town and Country year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country has the most suspension complaints (77), compared with 48 for the 2009.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country concerns the suspension: 14V055000.

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.