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2008 Chrysler Town and CountryProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 2,879 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated October 4, 2026 ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints

2,879

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 2,879 complaints, 53 crashes, 24 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

1218 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 75K miles.

!Inspect the AirbagsMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

348

0–30K

322

30–60K

489

60–90K

354

90–120K

196

120–150K

111

150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (489 reports) • Median: 75K 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: Electrical (1218 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical1218 (42%)

Airbags370 (13%)

Brakes305 (11%)

Engine236 (8%)

Other100 (3%)

Steering94 (3%)

Visibility59 (2%)

Lights49 (2%)

2008 Chrysler Town and Country: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 42% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, with 1218 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 75K-mile mark.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, with 370 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, with 305 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, with 236 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.

Complaint trend by year

155

142

158

110

391

1020

374

110

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

09V351000Oct 2009

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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.

10V611000Jan 2011

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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.

11V394000Oct 2011

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

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.

14V055000Apr 2014

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.

14V373000May 2015

AIR BAGS

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.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (2)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP14004ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RQ14002ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

AIR BAGS

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2,879 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated October 4, 2026 (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2008 Chrysler Town and Country: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country is related to the electrical, with 1218 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

The 2008 Chrysler Town and Country has 2,879 complaints, 53 crash reports, and 24 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 Chrysler Town and 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 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?

Yes, the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Chrysler Town and Country problems start?

Based on 1820 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 75,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

When was the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country data last updated?

BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.

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.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

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