Chrysler Town AND Country Service Brakes Problems
Owners have filed 485 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country across 20 model years. The 2010 model year has the most (127). The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (9% of reports).
- 485service brakes complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 23mention a crash
- 12mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $630typical 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 44 of 485 complaints (9%)
- Steering brakes: mentioned in 42 of 485 complaints (9%)
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 Chrysler Town AND Country at $630, and half of them between $490 and $1,050.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2016), 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 414 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 485 complaints, 23 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 12 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 (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 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. Additionally, the vehicle lost power steering functionality and the vehicle…
The vehicle randomly loses all power, which means no power steering and no brakes. It happens randomly and after searching online it appears others have the same issue faced back to the wireless ignition node being faulty. However the previous recall doesn't cover the vehicle I have which is…
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…
I have a 2012 Chrysler Town and Country van. In 2021 I had brake calipers replaced on the rear end because they were leaking brake fluid. Again this year same problem. What is going on with brake systems on todays cars? I do not think this is normal wear. How often are consumers dealing with brake…
The contact owns a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled, and failed to respond as intended upon depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart for approximately 45 minutes. The contact pulled to…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler Town AND Countrys have service brakes problems?
No. NHTSA has 485 owner complaints about service brakes 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?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list service brakes. 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 problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $630 (half paid between $490 and $1,050), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes problems on the Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 44 of 485 complaints, followed by “steering brakes” (42).
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)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (599)
- Structure problems (559)
See all Chrysler Town AND Country problems.