2008 Chrysler Town AND Country Steering Problems
Owners have filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 86,868 miles. The words owners use most often: “shut off” (20% of reports).
- 95steering complaints
- 86,868median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 16%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.
- Shut off: mentioned in 19 of 95 complaints (20%)
- Steering brakes: mentioned in 15 of 95 complaints (16%)
- Put park: mentioned in 10 of 95 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 95 complaints, 5 mention a crash.
Chrysler Town AND Country steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 11 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 13 | 3% | 77,121 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 22 | 3% | 58,400 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 26 | 4% | 74,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 16 | 3% | 53,500 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 21 | 3% | 79,949 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 128 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 36 | 5% | 74,750 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 95 | 5% | 86,868 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 20 | 9% | 58,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 110 | 26% | 50,450 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 121 | 14% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 22 | 13% | 50,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 52 | 21% | 54,625 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 76 | 19% | 49,184 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 52 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 25 | 8% | 95,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 25 | 7% | 109,350 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 30 | 10% | 72,150 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 29 | 7% | 57,199 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 74 | 8% | 112,530 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 4 | 7% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module; steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.
Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
ESP BAS light on dash
I was leaving my place of residence and was navigating a 90 degree left hand turn while in drive at approximately 10mph. As I began to attempt to straighten the wheel and accelerate out of the turn I realized I had no steering and the car wouldn't accelerate. The engine had stalled and the steering…
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2008 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 95 owner complaints about steering for the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country (5% 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 steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 86,868 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “shut off”, in 19 of 95 complaints, followed by “steering brakes” (15).
Other 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (1,242)
- Air Bags problems (375)
- Engine problems (204)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (195)
- Service Brakes problems (112)
- Power Train problems (58)
- Exterior Lighting problems (53)
- Visibility/wiper problems (50)
See all 2008 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or steering problems across all Town AND Country years.