2008 Braun Town & Country Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Town & Country years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Braun Town & Country. That is the most of any Town & Country model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (59 complaints, 61%), typically at around 20,394 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 97owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Braun Town & Country problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 59 | 61% | 20,394 | “brake pads” (39%) | $610 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 14% | 34,327 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 8% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 4% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 4% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 4% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 4% | 32,300 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 3% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 3% | 21,101 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 34,746 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 47,160 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 50,646 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% | 29,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Braun Town & Country recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: 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.
Risk: Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.
Fix: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2008 chrysler town & country, 26,500 miles. I was driving down the highway and when i parked my vehicle there was smoke coming from the drivers side rear brakes. The brakes had been stuck on for an unknown amount of miles. There was excessive heat and smoke coming from the area which could have led…
Was told to wait 1 month for critical safety recall that can cause serious injury or death. From recall letter: 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…
I don't know any events led to the failures. The van is used for family transportation by my wife. Its use is limited to roughly 12,000 miles of paved road driving per year. Something electrical is wrong. One day it won't start, the next day it starts but all the lights are on, the next day the…
2008 chrysler town and country walter p edition needed wheel bearings replaced at 40,000 miles. *tr
2008 chrysler town and country electrical problems 5th time this has happened. Horn honking continuously, wiper and fluid going off even when turned off, lights flashing on and off. Very unsafe the dealer and chrysler said they could not do anything. I had to remove fuses so the horn would not go…
Other Braun Town & Country years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Town & Country | 38 | 2 |
| 2009 Town & Country | 29 | 3 |
| 2008 | 97 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Braun Town & Country?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Braun Town & Country?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Braun Town & Country a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Town & Country model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.