2008 Chrysler Town AND Country Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 195 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 20,599 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (34% of reports).
- 195service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 20,599median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $760typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%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.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 66 of 195 complaints (34%)
- Brakes rotors: mentioned in 35 of 195 complaints (18%)
- Front rear: mentioned in 14 of 195 complaints (7%)
- Mini van: mentioned in 10 of 195 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country at $760, and half of them between $540 and $940.
Based on 23 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2009–2011), 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 service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 177 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 195 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Chrysler Town AND Country service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 125,002 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 20,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 42,469 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 5 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 37 | 2% | 19,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 27 | 4% | 21,788 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 195 | 10% | 20,599 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 15 | 7% | 24,590 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 26 | 6% | 22,045 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 54 | 6% | 18,786 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 6 | 4% | 6,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 12 | 5% | 46,296 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 16 | 4% | 24,000 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 28 | 6% | 21,500 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 29 | 9% | 89,042 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 21 | 6% | 97,364 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 16 | 5% | 131,000 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 42 | 11% | 97,077 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 61 | 7% | 97,643 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 4 | 7% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: 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.
Risk: A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
Fix: Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on october 13, 2009. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1-800-955-9086. These minivans have been altered into wheelchair accessible vehicles by eldorado. This recall is not being conducted by chrysler group llc and will not be performed at no cost by dodge or chrysler dealers unless they are also an eldorado national dealer.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact heard an abnormal rattling noise when decelerating the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake calipers seized. The local dealer…
I had to install new brakes at 24,000 after taking my vehicle to the dealer because there was supposed to be a recall and the dealer told me it had expired . I just had to replace my brake pads and install new rotors at 53,000 miles. I have my receipts and would like to be reimbursed and…
During the past three months all of a sudden the horn starts blowing erratically, the windshield washers and wipers activate, lights start flashing, the doors lock automatically and the transmission will not shift into high. This has happened five or six times since aug., having occurred four times…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 195 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country (10% 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 service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 20,599 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $760 (half paid between $540 and $940), from 23 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 66 of 195 complaints, followed by “brakes rotors” (35).
Other 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (1,242)
- Air Bags problems (375)
- Engine problems (204)
- Service Brakes problems (112)
- Steering problems (95)
- Power Train problems (58)
- Exterior Lighting problems (53)
- Visibility/wiper problems (50)
See all 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Town AND Country years.