2008 Chrysler TOWN AND COUNTRY: complaints, problems and recalls

EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE ARE JUST STANDARD DRIVING CONDITIONS IN TRAFFIC OR INTERSTATE. VAN COMPLETELY LOSES POWER MOMENTARILY CAUSING THE TRANSMISSION TO SLAM BACK INTO GEAR AND ABRUPTLY HALT FORWARD MOTION. ALL HEADLIGHTS GO OUT CAUSING ZERO VISION. DEALERS HAS SERVICED 4 TIMES W/ ABSOLUTELY NO RESOLUTION. THIS IS A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SITUATION JUST WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 6,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10212020 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT WAS IN A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS NOT THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RECLINE THE CAPTAIN SEATS ON THE SECOND ROW, THE SEAT BELT STRUCK HIM IN THE TOP OF THE HEAD. HE EXPERIENCED NERVE PROBLEMS IN HIS FACE AND THERE IS ALSO DISCOLORATION IN HIS ARM. HE SUSTAINED A SEVERE INJURY THAT COULD NOT BE PREVENTED DUE TO HOW FAST THE SEATS RECLINED. THE NERVE THAT STRUCK HIM IS CONNECTED WITH HIS MOUTH, HIS EYES AND HE HAS TROUBLE WITH HIS ARMS. HE HAS ALSO HAD SYMPTOMS OF A POSSIBLE STROKE. HE HA…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10214166 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RACKS ON THE LUGGAGE RACK WERE SHARP. HE STATED THAT ONE COULD CUT THEIR FINGER BY GRABBING THE RACK INCORRECTLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO SAW THE RACK DOWN WITH SAND PAPER IN ORDER TO SMOOTH OUT THE ROUGH EDGES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT OFFERED ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000. UPDATED 01/29/08 *BF THE THIRD ROW SEATS DID NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT LEG ROOM, THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS WERE TOO SMALL, THE WINDSHIELD SUN SCREEN IS TOO…

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10214312 at NHTSA ↗

REN MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM (CONTROLS RADIO/ CD / DVD / SATELLITE ECT IS DEFECTIVE & CHRYSLER DOES NOT HAVE ANY REMEDY. I HAVE CALLED MANY DEALERS & THEY ALL HAVE CUSTOMERS WAITING FOR THE SOLUTION. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ALMOST TWO MONTHS & THEY ARE STILL SELLING THESE VEHICLES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10222388 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE TENDS TO PULL TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE STILL OCCURS. UPDATED 06/17/08. *LJ

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10226654 at NHTSA ↗

THE SLIDING DOORS ON MY NEW MINI VAN DON'T CLOSE PROPERLY PLUS THE DOORS CAN BE OPEN AND IT LETS YOU DRIVE AWAY. IT GIVES ONE SOUND AT THE BEGINNING. THE COMPANY DOES NOT RECOGNIZE A PROBLEM WITH ONE SIDE (EVEN THOUGH THE OTHER DOES THE SAME THING AND IT RECOGNIZED IT-HOWEVER EVEN AFTER FIXED IT STILL DOES IT). THEY DO NOT RECOGNIZE THE OPEN DOORS WHILE YOU DRIVE AWAY THING. WHEN DOORS ARE CLOSED, THEY WILL NOT OPEN UNTIL CAR IS IN PARK. THEY SHOULD MAKE IT SO WHEN CARS ARE OPEN, YOU CAN NOT TAKE IT OUT OF PARK. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10227258 at NHTSA ↗

I HAVE A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTY THAT I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DOORS ABOUT A MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT. I HAD JUST PARKED IT WAS CHRISTMAS EVE AND THE SIDE PASSENGER DOOR OPENED BY ITSELF AND MY PUPPY GOT OUT IN A VERY BUSY SHOPPING CENTER. I HAVE GONE OUT TO GO TO WORK IN THE MORNING AND THE DOOR IS OPEN. ON MONDAY, MAY 21 I CAME OUT OF WORK AND THE BACK HATCH WAS OPEN. I HAVE MADE A NUMBER OF TRIPS TO THE DEALER. THEY REALLY ARE NOT MUCH HELP. I WAS TOLD THEY ARE HAVING TO REPROGRAM THE DOORS AND IN SOME CASED EVEN PUT IN NEW…

Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10228669 at NHTSA ↗

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. HE STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DETACHED FROM THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO INSTALL A CHILD SEAT. AS OF JUNE 5, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 300.

Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10230067 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2009-09-11 (September 11, 2009)

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 BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Consequence: A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Remedy: ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.

Reported: 2010-12-08 (December 8, 2010)

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 DEPLOYMENT.

Consequence: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2011-08-03 (August 3, 2011)

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 OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING.

Consequence: AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Reported: 2014-02-11 (February 11, 2014)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2014-06-26 (June 26, 2014)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2016-01-29 (January 29, 2016)

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.

Consequence: 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.

Reported: 2020-07-07 (July 7, 2020)

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.

Consequence: 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.