2009 Chrysler Town AND Country Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 191 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country, 27% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 89,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags electrical” (73% of reports).
- 191air bags complaints
- 89,500median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 24%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 139 of 191 complaints (73%)
- Updated consumer: mentioned in 11 of 191 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 44 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 191 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 16 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 39 | 10% | 68,000 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 76 | 12% | 65,150 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 50 | 7% | 42,543 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 18 | 3% | 79,500 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 24 | 3% | 83,000 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 269 | 17% | 80,100 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 191 | 27% | 89,500 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 375 | 19% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 15 | 7% | 79,250 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 61 | 14% | 70,000 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 153 | 18% | 60,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 14 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 25 | 10% | 90,500 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 67 | 17% | 53,224 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 72 | 16% | 74,700 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 30 | 10% | 90,250 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 59 | 16% | 69,215 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 45 | 15% | 85,525 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 84 | 22% | 109,000 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 124 | 13% | 88,000 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 5 | 9% | 144,200 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
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 contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact became aware that the steering wheel air bag and the front passenger's side air bags had deployed unexpectedly. The contact stated that the windshield was fractured…
The contact owns a 2009 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…
Air conditioning condensation leaking below dashboard and onto carpet, causing electrical shorts in air bag and anti-lock brake (ABS). Chrysler identified this issue and issued a recall (K25) in January 2011, but only for vehicles manufactured through December 3, 2008. In consultation with Chrysler…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2009 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 191 owner complaints about air bags for the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country (27% of the 707 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 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country air bags?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do air bags problems start?
The median reported mileage is 89,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “air bags electrical”, in 139 of 191 complaints, followed by “updated consumer” (11).
Other 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (453)
- Engine problems (96)
See all 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or air bags problems across all Town AND Country years.