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2009 Chrysler Town AND Country
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 707
- Received Mar 2009 to Jul 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Ignition key sticks or will not turn42 complaints · 5.9% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Engine suddenly shuts off while driving39 complaints · 5.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Unintended acceleration despite braking24 complaints · 3.4% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #20V396000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #16V047000FCA 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 11 crashes, 12 fires, 12 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- TPMS valve stems break or leak
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 96 |
| 2015 | 288 |
| 2016 | 108 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 1 |
| Total | 707 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 42 | 5.9% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 39 | 5.5% | – | NHTSA recall #14V373000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 24 | 3.4% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 24 | 3.4% | – | |
| TPMS valve stems break or leak | 23 | 3.3% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 16 | 2.3% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 13 | 1.8% | – | NHTSA recall #16V047000 |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 11 | 1.6% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 10 | 1.4% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 7 | 1.0% | – | NHTSA recall #14V373000 |
| Engine won't start or cranks intermittently | 6 | 0.9% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 5 | 0.7% | – | NHTSA recall #16V047000 |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Engine stalls and loses power while driving | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Automatic emergency braking applies without reason | 5 | 0.7% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #20V396000July 7, 2020925,239 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module; steering: steering wheel/handle bar
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.
Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #16V047000January 29, 2016110,482 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #14V373000June 26, 2014722,705 vehicles affected
air bags; electrical system: ignition: switch
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #14V055000February 11, 2014130 vehicles affected
suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.
NHTSA recall #09V351000September 11, 200982 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic
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.
A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #09V046000February 5, 20096,138 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
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.
If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat And potentially catch fire.
Remedy
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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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