2008 Chrysler Town AND Country Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 1,242 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country, 64% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags electrical” (32% of reports).
- 1,242electrical system complaints
- 84,000median miles at failure
- 9mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $880typical repair cost reported by owners
- 31%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bags electrical: mentioned in 394 of 1,242 complaints (32%)
- Ignition switch: mentioned in 77 of 1,242 complaints (6%)
- Stalled without: mentioned in 69 of 1,242 complaints (6%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 68 of 1,242 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical electrical system repair on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country at $880, and half of them between $600 and $1,400.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2018), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 657 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 1,242 complaints, 9 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 107 | 20% | 60,500 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 62 | 16% | 55,650 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 215 | 34% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 393 | 58% | 62,252 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 395 | 62% | 77,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 523 | 68% | 73,996 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 978 | 63% | 78,747 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 453 | 64% | 83,900 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 1,242 | 64% | 84,000 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 43 | 20% | 96,550 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 74 | 17% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 164 | 19% | 85,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 23 | 14% | 92,500 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 40 | 16% | 80,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 60 | 15% | 62,216 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 73 | 16% | 74,500 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 24 | 8% | 116,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 56 | 15% | 90,000 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 62 | 21% | 133,500 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 78 | 20% | 145,000 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 120 | 13% | 92,250 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 3 | 5% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 1,242 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country (64% of the 1,939 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix electrical system problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $880 (half paid between $600 and $1,400), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags electrical”, in 394 of 1,242 complaints, followed by “ignition switch” (77).
Other 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
See all 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or electrical system problems across all Town AND Country years.