2008 Chrysler Town And Country Electrical Problems

The vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and fuses were checked as well as the starter and are all in working condition I was told it is a faulty win module and cam BUS network line crash. There are previous recalls associated with these issues and I need it repaired please help.

NHTSA ID

11751690

Incident

Jul 19, 2026

dash lights do not come on, the turn signals do not operate the horn does not sound. There's no display for speedometer or tachometer or odometer no reading for anything.

NHTSA ID

11736801

Incident

May 9, 2026

I was driving from getting my daughter from school and felt heat and saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. I immediately pulled over and pulled my daughter out of the car the dashboard became engulfed in flames. I was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. There are known problems with this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims against the make model of vehicle regarding fire issues do to manufacturers issues.

NHTSA ID

11713823

Incident

Jun 24, 2025

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11549825

Incident

Oct 13, 2023

Engine shut down while driving. Will restart if put back into park and restart. Has happened two times in the past.

NHTSA ID

11538110

Incident

Aug 11, 2023

Suv stalls while driving. I have tried 2 dealers to honor the recall and neither would accept performing the rework required. I called a local dealer here Quirk and they said they do not perform recall work. I called the dealer we purchased the vehicle from and they said it was against their policy to work on cars greater than 10 years old! How can I get this problem fixed?

NHTSA ID

11508686

Incident

Feb 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that within the past year the vehicle had stalled several times. The contact stated the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and was informed that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle back to an independent mechanic and was informed the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle back for a third time to an independent mechanic and was informed that the wireless ignition node (WIN) module had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bag) was completed by the previous owner of the vehicle. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

NHTSA ID

11507239

Incident

Feb 14, 2022

Mileage

90,000 mi

Multiple times the van will intermittently stall while driving down the road or stopped in traffic. First the dash lights flicker, speedometer and rpm gages go to 0, and warning lights such as esp, traction, abs, airbag, battery etc flicker on and off and occasionally hear almost a spark through radio speakers, then everything shuts off, both electrical and mechanically. When that happens I lose power steering and cannot get my hazards or brake lights to work. One time I could barely press the brake pedal, or steer and it was at night which means the vehicle was completely dark with no kinds of lights at an intersection with my 2 children and myself inside. So very scary! It gives me the worst anxiety to drive it and I'm too scared to sell it as I feel I would be knowingly selling a very unsafe vehicle. Occasionally the sliding side doors do not operate properly. First time the other night while the van was parked I hit the automatic shut button for the sliding door and lost all power to the vehicle and then it popped back in and operated fine. I have had multiple mechanics look at it and nobody can figure it out. Bought the van used in March or April of 2020 and had issues starting just 2 weeks after purchase. The van is now at around 108000 miles. I am out of money, a vehicle and options. Please help from a very scared and desperate mother who otherwise loves her minivan!

NHTSA ID

11500048

Incident

May 1, 2020

Rear end has a bar inside of axle( bar broke ) took to dealership service guy asked me to explain I did he said ohhh we hear this a lot you need new rear end !!! DO WHAT my car has 94,000 miles and needs new rear end never never any accidents so why new rear end also elec isuess u turn car off and u hear electronic buzzing also breaks are horrible and replaced whole rear end like everything posssiblr and you still hear stuff sounding like whole car gonna fall apart not safe and we bough this car for our kids to be safe and this car is a accident waiting to happen LEMON also the recall with freedom isn’t there fault is Chrysler my van never been there but my rear end broke ??? Also I kept the old rear end if anyone would like to check it out!!!

NHTSA ID

11498869

Incident

Dec 26, 2020

ABS/TCS/EBP/ESP warning lights all illuminate during system check at 8mph. Diagnostic code C2200 - Internal Module Fault. Ongoing issue. Appears to be ambient temperature related. Internet+forum searchs find this exact condition very common on 2008 model Chrysler minivan. Requires ABS controller replacement with has been discontinued by Mopar. 2008 was the only model year to utilize this particular part number. 68030939AA. Superseded by 68030939AB.

NHTSA ID

11486879

Incident

Sep 28, 2022

while recall being done they caused malfunction and have not fixed problem recall not completed and they have reported it was completed.

NHTSA ID

11480725

Incident

Aug 23, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated, without warning. The contact was forced to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the engine was revving abnormally. The contact stated that with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle continued to accelerate with white smoke coming from the passenger’s side front end of the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic failed to duplicate the failure. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11476872

Incident

Jan 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that he had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they were able to replace the air bag but not the emblem. The contact then moved to Iowa where he had the emblem replaced at Kriegers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3205 US-61, Muscatine, IA 52761) under the same recall. After the emblem was replaced, the air bag warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would engage independently with the ABS and traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cause of the failure was a result of a faulty air bag replacement. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was given an appointment for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11471424

Incident

Apr 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town And Country. The vehicle had previously been serviced by the dealer under the Manufacturer's Campaign Numbers: R03 (Wireless Ignition Node Module) and W09 (Driver Air Bag Emblem). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the anti-theft alarm system, windshield wipers, and door locks were inadvertently activated. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to correct the failure. The failure caused two minor collisions with no injuries sustained, and no police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to Napleton Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (1460 E Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744) and diagnosed with clockspring failure. The contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.

NHTSA ID

11454709

Incident

Feb 1, 2022

Mileage

167,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that she had experienced multiple electrical failures with her vehicle. The contact stated that the air bag and gas cap warning lights would intermittently illuminate without incident. Additionally, the horn would independently blare both while in use and while stationary. She also mentioned that the internal lights would active overnight which would drain the battery. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a defective TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module). The contact was given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ID

11447366

Incident

Jul 1, 2021

Mileage

130,000 mi

I was driving in Chattanooga Tn when it happened the first time. But the van just shut off so I made it to a parking lot turned the switch off then it started right back up and it happened again on my way home. It has happened multiple times. The the Ecm light came on so I had it replaced now the engine won't do anything at all

NHTSA ID

11440111

Incident

Oct 27, 2021

The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, several unknown warning lights flashed on the instrument panel as the vehicle would shut off. The contact stated that he waited for a while before being able to restart the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) which he linked to the failure. The contact made an appointment with the local dealer. Upon arrival at the dealer, he was informed that the recall was already serviced prior and that he had to pay a diagnostic fee to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

NHTSA ID

11434190

Incident

Jul 1, 2021

Mileage

110,000 mi

My van has a failing TIPM and apparently this is a common thing with these vans. It causes the horn to sound, wipers to start even when the vehicle is parked with no one in it and the engine off. It also causes the vehicle to shut off the fuel pump causing the vehicle to shut off while driving. Chrysler is well aware of this and refuses to issue a recall, even though this is something that happens to many of their 2008 vehicles.

NHTSA ID

11420221

Incident

Jun 1, 2021

WHILE DRIVING, THE IGNITION KEY MOVED FROM "ON" TO "ACCESSORY". THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND I HAD NO POWER BRAKES NOR POWER STEERING TO STOP. VERY BAD. I WAS ON A CITY STREET AT THE TIME. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM, THE RECALL R03 / NHTSA 14V-373 ADDRESSED IN 2015. THE IGNITION MODULE WAS REPLACE AT THAT TIME UNDER THE RECALL. THE REPLACEMENT FAILED. I'M PRESENTLY HAVING THE MODULE REPLACED AGAIN AT A CHRYSLER DEALER. THIS TIME AT MY EXPENSE. NOT SURE WHAT ELSE TO DO.

NHTSA ID

11412854

Incident

Mar 24, 2021

Mileage

134,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS) AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED WITH A NEW IGNITION SWITCH AND KEY FOBS AS PER THE RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE RECALL WAS SERVICED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING STARTER ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE NOT TURNING ON AND REQUIRING JUMP STARTS. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED BY THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS HOWEVER, THE MECHANICS COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE GREENWAY DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (9051 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817) FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER SPECULATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE TIPM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.*DT*DT*JB

NHTSA ID

11407279

Incident

Mar 9, 2021

Mileage

74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUT-OFF WITHOUT WARNING. DESPITE THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED SOUTH OAK JEEP DODGE RAM CHRYSLER (4550 LINCOLN HWY, MATTESON, IL 60443, (708) 747-7950) TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE INSPECTED HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE APPOINTMENT DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS) WHICH SHE LINKED TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 180,000.

NHTSA ID

11405356

Incident

Jan 25, 2021

Mileage

180,000 mi

I HAD A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION KEY FIXED BY CHRYSLER/ DODGE AND WHEN I GOT IT BACK I HAD FUZES POPPING AND THE SLIDING DOORS QUIT WORKING, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FOR 15 DIFFERENT ELECTRICAL CODES INCLUDING ONES FOR THE DVD PLAYER. THEY CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THERE WAS NO SHORT OR ANYTHING IN THE WHOLE VEHICLE AND THERE ISNT. THEY COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE. NOW THE WHOLE VEHICLE HAS AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE AND FUZES KEEP POPPING FOR NO REASON.

NHTSA ID

11403788

Incident

Mar 6, 2020

THE WIRES BECAME LOSE AND UNRAVELED IN MY POWER SLIDING DOORS ON BOTH SIDES. NOW THE DOOR DO NOT WORK/OPEN ON THEIR OWN THE WINDOWS WON'T GO DOWN, HEATED SEATS DO NOT WORK. AND WHEN I TRY TO OPEN THE DOOR AND SHUT THE DOOR, ALL OF MY DASH LIGHTS WILL TURN ON, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL GO ON

NHTSA ID

11396864

Incident

Jan 2, 2021

Mileage

160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER AUTO PLAZA CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FARMINGTON (970 E WOODLAWN DR, FARMINGTON, MO 63640 (573) 431-7800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING THE WIN MODULE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COVERED IF THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 144,316.

NHTSA ID

11389397

Incident

Jan 18, 2021

Mileage

144,316 mi

WIRING RUNNING AT BOTH BACK DOORS GET CAUGHT UP IN DOOR TRACK AND BREAK. THIS CAUSES WINDOWS AND DOORS ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS TO MALFUNCTION. SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING ALONG WITH MILEAGE. THIS KILLS BATTERY REQUIRING YOU TO JUMP VEHICLE OFTEN. THIS HAS OCCURRED IN THE PAST YEAR, LOSING DIFFERENT THINGS AS TIME GOES BY.

NHTSA ID

11385342

Incident

Dec 2, 2019

Mileage

76,000 mi