Chrysler Town AND Country Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 599 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 21 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (195). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (19% of reports).
- 599service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 40mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $560typical 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.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 116 of 599 complaints (19%)
- Rear brakes: mentioned in 62 of 599 complaints (10%)
- Front rotors: mentioned in 38 of 599 complaints (6%)
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 Chrysler Town AND Country at $560, and half of them between $440 and $770.
Based on 41 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2000–2011), 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 401 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 599 complaints, 40 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 10 an injury.
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 (2)
Service brakes, hydraulic
Model years: 2008, 2009
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Model years: 1997
Problem: The master cylinder rear seal, between the hydraulic fluid and the vacuum reservoir, may not seal adequately allowing hydraulic fluid to be drawn into the power assist vacuum reservoir.
Risk: As the hydraulic fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases, the level sensor will detect the loss of fluid and illuminate the instrument panel brake warning lamp. Continued operation of the vehicle with the warning lamp illuminated can result in extended stopping distances.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder on all affected vehicles. Addendum (4-14-97): vehicles inspected per chrysler recall no. 707 and found to be outside the listed suspect master cylinder date code range, must now have the master cylinder primary piston replaced (chrysler recall no. 714).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the vehicle stalled, and the power steering became inoperable. Additionally, the failure recurred while making right or left turns at various speeds. The contact depressed the brake…
The contact owns a 2011 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the ABS module and Service Brake warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator also failed to operate as needed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the brake warning light and traction control warning light suddenly illuminated, and the instrument panel gauges became inoperable before the vehicle momentarily shut off and restarted…
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler town and country. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. During the failure, the anti-lock brake warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dan hatfield chrysler jeep dodge (245 lafayette st, london…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 599 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the Chrysler Town AND Country. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler Town AND Country service brakes, hydraulic?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes, hydraulic. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $560 (half paid between $440 and $770), from 41 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 116 of 599 complaints, followed by “rear brakes” (62).
Other Chrysler Town AND Country problems
- Electrical System problems (5,188)
- Air Bags problems (1,812)
- Engine problems (1,334)
- Power Train problems (1,165)
- Steering problems (1,008)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (637)
- Structure problems (559)
- Exterior Lighting problems (549)
See all Chrysler Town AND Country problems.