2009 Chrysler Town AND Country Electrical System Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 22, 2026 · 453 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 453 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country, 64% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 83,900 miles. The words owners use most often: “air bags electrical” (41% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Air bags electrical: mentioned in 187 of 453 complaints (41%)

At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?

Based on 205 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles4 · 2%
10k–25k miles7 · 3%
25k–50k miles22 · 11%
50k–75k miles48 · 23%
75k–100k miles57 · 28%
100k–150k miles51 · 25%
150k+ miles16 · 8%

How serious are the reports?

Of 453 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 9 a fire.

Chrysler Town AND Country electrical system complaints by model year

Peak: 2008, with 1,242 complaints
1995: 319951996: 1201997: 7819971998: 621999: 5619992000: 242001: 7320012002: 602003: 4020032004: 232005: 16420052006: 742007: 4320072008: 1,2421,2422009: 45320092010: 9782011: 52320112012: 3952013: 39320132014: 2152015: 6220152016: 107

n = 5,188 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectrical System complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2016 Town AND Country10720%60,500
2015 Town AND Country6216%55,650
2014 Town AND Country21534%57,000
2013 Town AND Country39358%62,252
2012 Town AND Country39562%77,000
2011 Town AND Country52368%73,996
2010 Town AND Country97863%78,747
2009 Town AND Country45364%83,900
2008 Town AND Country1,24264%84,000
2007 Town AND Country4320%96,550
2006 Town AND Country7417%80,000
2005 Town AND Country16419%85,000
2004 Town AND Country2314%92,500
2003 Town AND Country4016%80,000
2002 Town AND Country6015%62,216
2001 Town AND Country7316%74,500
2000 Town AND Country248%116,000
1999 Town AND Country5615%90,000
1998 Town AND Country6221%133,500
1997 Town AND Country7820%145,000
1996 Town AND Country12013%92,250
1995 Town AND Country35%—

When owners reported it

Peak: 2015, with 250 complaints
2009: 1200912010: 222011: 6201162012: 332013: 7201372014: 62622015: 25020152502016: 77772017: 112017112018: 992019: 132019132020: 332021: 4202142022: 222024: 2202422025: 11

n = 453 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (2)

Air bags; electrical system:ignition:switchJun 26, 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V373000 · 722,705 vehicles

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.

Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersFeb 5, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V046000 · 6,138 vehicles

Problem: Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.

Risk: If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.

Fix: Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on march 9, 2009. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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 stated the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, while driving approximately 55…

Received Jul 8, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11671958

I was driving down the road and suddenly my van shut down causing me to drive over a curb and now my van does not start it cranks and there is a spark however it does not turnover and start and does not run!

Received Nov 8, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11624211

Vehicle shuts off while driving

Received Aug 9, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11607520

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2009 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have electrical system problems?

No. NHTSA has 453 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country (64% 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 electrical system?

Yes: 2 safety recalls 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 83,900 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country?

The most frequent phrase is “air bags electrical”, in 187 of 453 complaints.

Other 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country problems

See all 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or electrical system problems across all Town AND Country years.