2008 Chrysler Town AND Country Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 112 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 82,318 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering brakes” (13% of reports).
- 112service brakes complaints
- 82,318median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $580typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%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.
- Steering brakes: mentioned in 14 of 112 complaints (13%)
- Pads rotors: mentioned in 12 of 112 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes repair on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country at $580, and half of them between $550 and $1,050.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2014), 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 problems happen?
Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 112 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country service brakes complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 4 | 1% | 24,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 11 | 3% | 71,000 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 29 | 5% | 38,600 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 39 | 6% | 50,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 20 | 3% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 51 | 7% | 30,400 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 127 | 8% | 70,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 42 | 6% | 47,865 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 112 | 6% | 82,318 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 5 | 2% | 66,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 8 | 2% | 95,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 14 | 2% | 142,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | 145,002 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | 177,000 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 5 | 1% | 105,000 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 320,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 5 | 1% | 111,795 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 5 | 2% | 146,986 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 2 | 1% | 97,530 |
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.
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…
ABS/TCS/EBP/ESP warning lights all illuminate during system check at 8mph. Diagnostic code C2200 - Internal Module Fault. Ongoing issue. Appears to be ambient temperature related. Internet+forum searchs find this exact condition very common on 2008 model Chrysler minivan. Requires ABS controller…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that he had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they were able to replace the air bag but not the emblem. The contact then moved to Iowa where he…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 112 owner complaints about service brakes for the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country (6% 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?
Yes: 1 safety recall list service brakes. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do service brakes problems start?
The median reported mileage is 82,318 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $580 (half paid between $550 and $1,050), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “steering brakes”, in 14 of 112 complaints, followed by “pads rotors” (12).
Other 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (1,242)
- Air Bags problems (375)
- Engine problems (204)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (195)
- 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 problems across all Town AND Country years.