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#BS-2008-BRATOW-2C82

2008 Braun Town %26 Country

Based on reports from 117 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
117
Crashes
4
Fires
7
Recalls
3
TSBs
2
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 117 complaints, 4 crashes, 7 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

59 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

64
0–30K
41
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (64 reports) • Median: 24K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (59 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes59 (50%)
Electrical11 (9%)
Other5 (4%)
Wheels & Tires4 (3%)
Engine3 (3%)
Service Brakes, Electric3 (3%)
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems3 (3%)
Suspension:front3 (3%)

2008 Braun Town %26 Country: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country, with 59 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,171 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Wheels & Tires Issues

Wheels & Tires complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

10V148000Jun 2010

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE FUEL FILL PIPE COMES INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS, THE TIRE MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE FUEL FILL PIPE.

10V164000Jun 2010

SUSPENSION:REAR

THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES. IN RAISING THE CHASSIS, THE REAR SPRING HATS COME INTO CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE REAR TIRES. IN ROUGH OR AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SITUATIONS THE TIRES MAY INTERMITTENTLY CONTACT THE REAR SPRING HATS.

10V235000Nov 2010

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER SLIDING DOOR HINGE BRACKET CAN MAKE CONTACT AND WEAR THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 117 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Braun Town %26 Country Model Years

20092008
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2008 Braun Town %26 Country: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country is related to the brakes, with 59 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country reliable?
The 2008 Braun Town %26 Country has 117 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 7 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2008 Braun Town %26 Country problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country have any recalls?
Yes, the 2008 Braun Town %26 Country has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Braun Town %26 Country problems start?
Based on 108 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 24,171 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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