CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Chrysler Town And Country has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,939 complaints with NHTSA, including 29 crashes, 17 fires, 38 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1,250 reports).
2008 Chrysler Town And Country recalls
Loose Steering Wheel Emblem Can Become Projectile in Airbag Crash
Some steering wheels may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center.
Airbag control unit may corrode and fail, so airbags may not deploy
The air bag control unit in certain vehicles may corrode and fail.
Most common 2008 Chrysler Town And Country problems
Problem areas named in the 1,939 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1,250 |
| Air Bags | 376 |
| Engine | 204 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 200 |
| Service Brakes | 112 |
| Steering | 95 |
| Unknown Or Other | 90 |
| Power Train | 58 |
| Exterior Lighting | 53 |
| Structure | 51 |
What owners report
The vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and fuses were checked as well as the starter and are all in working condition I was told it is a faulty win module and cam BUS network line crash. There are previous recalls associated with these issues and I need it repaired please help.
dash lights do not come on, the turn signals do not operate the horn does not sound. There's no display for speedometer or tachometer or odometer no reading for anything.
I was driving from getting my daughter from school and felt heat and saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. I immediately pulled over and pulled my daughter out of the car the dashboard became engulfed in flames. I was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. There are known problems with this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims against the make model of vehicle regarding fire issues do to manufacturers issues.
REPORT OF SUSPICION OF REMOTE CONTROL AND MANIPULATION OF VEHICLE COMPUTER BY UNKNOWN AND UNAUTHORIZED INDIVIDUAL(S). VEHICLE MODULES AND COMPONENTS ARE BEING DESABLED, ACTIVATED MAKING STARTING IMPOSSIBLE AND DRIVING UNSAFE. BATTERY IS BEING DISCHARGED, LIGHT BEING TURNED ON, ETC... THANK YOU FOR ASSISTANCE
I have an ABS module for my 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van that has gone bad. All of the warning lights came on for the brake system (ABS, Brake, ESP/BAS, traction). I took it to my local garage and they said that it was a bad ABS module and only the dealer could replace it because it needed to be re-programed. I took it to the dealer who also did a diagnostic and said that it was bad and needed to be replaced. BUT the part has been discontinued and they cannot find the part any where else. No other dealer has them. This sounds like a safety concern to me. The car does not have ABS and cannot be fixed. Can you do anything to force Chrysler to start making this part. It is not safe to d
2008 Chrysler Town And Country questions
Does the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country: Loose Steering Wheel Emblem Can Become Projectile in Airbag Crash; Airbag control unit may corrode and fail, so airbags may not deploy; Air Bags; Electrical System:Ignition:Switch; Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Air Bags:Frontal; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country?
Based on 1,939 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1,250), Air Bags (376), Engine (204).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Chrysler Town And Country has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.