2009 Chrysler Town And Country Owner Complaints

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact became aware that the steering wheel air bag and the front passenger's side air bags had deployed unexpectedly. The contact stated that the windshield was fractured from the air bags deployment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

NHTSA ID

11752235

Incident

Jul 22, 2026

Mileage

240,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11671959

Incident

Jul 19, 2020

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 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 10 MPH. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle revved, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start prior to the failure. The contact had to turn the key, release the key, and turn the key again before being able to start the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID

11671958

Incident

Jul 7, 2025

Mileage

150,000 mi

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!

NHTSA ID

11624211

Incident

Oct 17, 2024

Lug studs sheared off, launching a tire into a house.

NHTSA ID

11619429

Incident

Oct 4, 2024

Vehicle shuts off while driving

NHTSA ID

11607520

Incident

Aug 9, 2024

Air conditioning condensation leaking below dashboard and onto carpet, causing electrical shorts in air bag and anti-lock brake (ABS). Chrysler identified this issue and issued a recall (K25) in January 2011, but only for vehicles manufactured through December 3, 2008. In consultation with Chrysler and according to its own internal documentation, my vehicle (manufactured in February 2009) has the same defective parts and is prone to the same safety issues caused by condensation leaking into critical electronic safety components, but they refuse to remedy the safety issue "due to it not being subject to the recall" -- despite Chrysler personnel conceding that my February-2009 was manufactured with the same, identical, flawed parts as those 2008 and earlier 2009 models that are subject to recall K25.

NHTSA ID

11543329

Incident

Jun 29, 2023

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). However, upon driving the vehicle after the repair, she noticed that the speedometer and fuel gauge were no longer operating as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,645.

NHTSA ID

11496721

Incident

Jun 9, 2022

Mileage

131,645 mi

Driving the van and it shuts have no power! It has happened several times

NHTSA ID

11487969

Incident

Sep 23, 2022

Chrysler aka FCA has recently recalled TPMS sensors of 2022 vehicles but has NOT recalled the 2009 Town and Country TPMS systems. I bought my 2009 Town and Country new and bought the MaxiCare bumper to bumper lifetime no deductible warranty for it. It now has 180,000 miles on it. I've complained to the local dealer on numerous occasions about the TPMS giving false warnings. They have changed components for several years, but the problem has never been resolved. I've given them numerous videos of the false warnings as they happened. They have been unable to resolve the problem even after consulting Chrysler "experts" by setting up STAR Claims with Chrysler Corporation. This is a safety issue. The false audible and dash light warnings take place driving on expressways. The light stays lit for many miles. Then the system resets and the same thing can happen the same day or days or weeks later. The last date was 8/4/22. Attached photos are frames from the 8/4/22 videos I made showing 264.7 Trip Miles Alarm with two normal and two flat tires, 265.4 Trip Miles all 4 tires flat, 299.2 Trip Miles all 4 tires still flat, 341.8 Trip Miles normal display with normal tire pressures shown in all 4 tires after system reset itself.

NHTSA ID

11478510

Incident

Aug 4, 2022

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated, indicating that both front driver's side tire and the front passenger's side tire were underinflated; however, upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the tire pressure for both tires were correct. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.

NHTSA ID

11458006

Incident

Mar 23, 2021

Mileage

144,000 mi

The van was parked and ignition turned off. Airbags deployed without warning. No collision, no bumpy road conditions, and no warning prior to deployment. Van was inspected at repair shop through insurance where they determined it was a manufacturer issue. When we contacted the manufacturer they stated since there was no recall they could not help us. Police was called and report made. Also have witnesses that van was parked and turned off at the time. Thankfully no one was in vehicle or could have been worse. Front airbags are the only ones that deployed.

NHTSA ID

11448128

Incident

Sep 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and the ignition key was released. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she reinserted the key into the ignition switch and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred as she was attempting to pull into a parking space. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the camshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred twice while driving from the independent mechanic to her residence. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. The contact contacted an unknown dealer who advised that they were not aware of that specific failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 174,000.

NHTSA ID

11446953

Incident

Dec 22, 2021

Mileage

174,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated after parking the vehicle at her residence, shortly after she heard a loud abnormal noise. The contact stated when she approached the vehicle, she saw the front driver’s and passenger’s side airbags had deployed independently, shattering the front windshield and rear passenger’s side windows. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer where it remained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

NHTSA ID

11446512

Incident

Jan 2, 2022

Mileage

140,000 mi

TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) gives false warnings of tires losing pressure. The flashing Yellow dashboard warning lights and audible alarm sounds and the dash display switches to show the four tire pressures. One by one the pressure of each of the four tires switches to horizontal lines until all four tire pressures are shown as horizontal lines. Meanwhile after many seconds the Warning Light becomes a steady yellow light. This steady yellow light and false flat tire readings continue for many miles (which can be over 50 miles). Sometimes parking and turning off the ignition resets the system. Sometimes restarting the vehicle just has it continue with the false readings. The false readings happen on smooth expressways and other roads as well. Sometimes they happen several times within a week. Other times weeks go by between false readings. The false audible and warning light are safety hazards because they are distracting, especially when it happens in a construction zone. This is a one owner vehicle and has been the subject of numerous complaints to the selling dealer about this issue. The dealer has been unable to repair the defect despite changing the module and tire sensors. Their history confirms failed repair efforts to fix the problem for several years at least back to November 3, 2016 despite being shown videos of the problem while the problem takes place.

NHTSA ID

11444951

Incident

Nov 3, 2016

The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering) and took the vehicle to the dealer to have the emblem removed. The contact was informed that once the replacement emblem was received, he could bring the vehicle back. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer several times and was informed that the replacement emblem was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that he placed duct tape on the steering to cover the emblem screw holes. The contact stated that he was concerned about the airbag deploying while driving over a bump. The contact attempted to call the manufacturer but was unable to speak to anyone. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11438499

Incident

Aug 18, 2020

The vehicle has began stalling while driving and the power steering and power brakes do not work after the car stalls. This is an extreme safety hazard for my wife and kids who use this vehicle and have found it difficult to steer and stop while driving. The problem could not be replicated by a service center and no solution was found. This problem has been occurring since August 2021 (which is when we bought the vehicle).

NHTSA ID

11435627

Incident

Oct 5, 2021

Our 2009 chrysler town and country is having major issues. The dashboard lights keep going on and off the speedometer won't work when this is happening also the windshield wipers go on automatically with me putting them on and won't stop. Sometimes while this occurs our automatic door won't operate or radio. We got a new alternator a new battery a new iod fuse and it's still happening i wasn't sure if this was a normal occurrence for chryslers so I did some research my van isn't the only one with the same issues we unfortunately bought it used a few months ago and can't take it back to the lot.

NHTSA ID

11425227

Incident

Jul 14, 2021

IT JUST WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING ON FORD RD IN MICHIGAN WHILE TURNING IN THE TURNING LANE.

NHTSA ID

11413813

Incident

Apr 2, 2021

Mileage

254,000 mi

TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SPONTANEOUSLY GIVE FALSE ALARM WITH AUDIBLE WARNING, FLASHING YELLOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING DASH LIGHT, "CHECK TPM SYSTEM" DISPLAY LIGHTS THEN MESSAGE DISPLAY SHOWS THE TIRE PRESSURE IN THE FOUR TIRES. THEN THE TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY ONE AT A TIME DELETES DISPLAY OF TWO DIGIT TIRE PRESSURES AND REPLACES EACH TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY WITH "- -" IN PLACE OF THE ACTUAL PRESSURE UNTIL ALL FOUR TIRE PRESSURES ARE DISPLAYED AS "- -" AND THAT FALSE TIRE PRESSURE DISPLAY CONTINUES FOR MANY MINUTES WHILE THE ELECTRONIC DISPLAY SHOWS PRESENCE OF SYSTEM WARNING. THE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE ON EACH TIRES CAN ORIGINATE WITH ANY OF THE FOUR TIRES AND CONTINUES UNTIL ALL FOUR ARE "- -" READINGS. THE SYSTEM CONTINUES THE FALSE WARNING FOR MANY MINUTES. THE SYSTEM CAN SPONTANEOUS RESET THE FALSE WARNING TO NORMAL OPERATION DURING THE SAME TRAVEL. THE SYSTEM CAN CONTINUE THE FALSE WARNING AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF, THE KEY FOB REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE DOOR OPENED. THE FALSE WARNING CAN ARISE SPONTANEOUSLY UNDER ANY TRAVEL CONDITIONS WHETHER STOPPED OR IN MOTION, ON ROUGH CITY STREETS OR SMOOTH EXPRESSWAY, WHETHER TRAVELING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. THE FALSE WARNING CAN HAPPEN FREQUENTLY OR INTERMITTENTLY WEEKS OR MONTHS BETWEEN EVENTS. MY COMPLAINTS STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD MUCH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES. FOR FIVE YEARS OR SO THE DEALER WHO SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM EVEN AFTER CONSULTING THE CHRYSLER TECH SUPPORT PEOPLE DESPITE MY NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND PROVIDING VIDEO AND STILL PHOTO EVIDENCE OF THE EVENT HAPPENING AND GIVING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER A NO DEDUCTIBLE CHRYSLER BUMPER TO BUMPER LIFETIME WARRANTY FOR WHICH I PAID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. I HAVE VIDEO AND STILL PHOTOS DOCUMENTING THE EVENTS.

NHTSA ID

11399791

Incident

Mar 7, 2021

Mileage

168,000 mi

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS MODEL FOR THE IGNITION KEY SWITCH. I HAD IT REPAIRED THROUGH THE RECALL ON 1-13-2016. IT IS NOW 2021 AND THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. WHEN KEY IS IN THE IGNITION IT TURNS BUT WON'T START THE CAR. I HAVE TO REPEATEDLY TURN IT ON AND OFF. WHILE DRIVING THE DASH LIGHT COME ON INDICATING A SLIPPERY BRAKE LIGHTS WARNING. WHEN I FIRST START IT UP, I CAN'T GET IT OUT OF PARK WITH BRAKE APPLIED. I HAVE TO TURN IT OFF AND REMOVE KEY AND RE-INSERT AND TURN IT ON. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER THEY SAID THERE WAS ONLY A 2 YEAR WARRANTY ON THE RECALLED PART AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A NEW KEY UNIT. THIS IS A REPEAT PROBLEM AND NEEDS ANOTHER RECALL. THE WIN MODULE IS ACTING UP AGAIN. I WENT ONLINE AT REPAIRPAL.COM AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE. I ONLY HAVE 34000 MILES ON THIS 2009 VAN.

NHTSA ID

11398979

Incident

Feb 27, 2021

Mileage

35,000 mi

EMBLELM ON AIRBAG WAS REMOVED BY THE DEALER, THIS IS THERE RESOLUTION TO THE REPAIR, I NOW HAVE A EMPTY EMBLEM HOLE IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG, THEY ADVISED ME THEY DONT KNOW IF THEY ARE COMING UP WITH A REPAIR FOR THE AIRBAG. I HAVE PATIENTLY WAITED OVER 6 MONTHS AND AM LOOSING INCOME WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE SAFTEY RECALL.

NHTSA ID

11373176

Incident

Jun 13, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V373000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ASHEBORO CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1709 E DIXIE DR, ASHEBORO, NC 27203) WHERE SHE HAD THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. UPON RETURN OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START-UP INTERMITTENTLY WITH THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A DEFECTIVE MODULE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ORIGINAL DEALER WOULD REPAIR THE VEHICLE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THE SAME DEALER WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ONCE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED, SHE WAS LATER INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NOT PERFORM A DIAGNOSTIC DUE TO THE VEHICLE STARTING WITH A NEW BATTERY. SHE WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT SINCE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT CORRECTLY DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED AND REMAINED IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.

NHTSA ID

11353775

Incident

Jun 9, 2020

Mileage

98,000 mi

ALL LIGHTS ON DASH ON WINDSHEILD WIPER ON IN THEN STOP WORKING DRAIN BATTERY I HAVE REPLACED BATTERY IN ALTERNATOR IN POWER STERING PUMP HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING AT 25 TO 30 MPH

NHTSA ID

11353544

Incident

Mar 31, 2020

Mileage

109,000 mi

THE SRS (AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT) CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AND THEN STAYED ON CONSTANTLY ON MY WIFE'S 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN IN JULY 2020. I TOOK THE VAN INTO THE LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THEY FOUND THAT THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT MODULE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY PART # 68148358AA (OCCUPANT RESTRAINT MODULE). THE DEALER CHARGED ME $735 FOR THE REPAIR. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS MADE I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THAT CHRYSLER HAD A RECALL FOR FAULTY OCCUPANT RESTRAINT MODULES ON CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED JUNE 18, 2007, TO AUGUST 31, 2008. THE RECALL NUMBER IS S07. I CHECKED THE MANUFACTURING DATE ON OUR CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT IT WAS MANUFACTURED IN SEPTEMBER 2008 (ONE MONTH AFTER THE DATE RANGE FOR RECALL S07). I CALLED CHRYSLER AND ASKED IF OUR VAN SHOULD BE COVERED SINCE IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN RECALL S07. THE RESPONSE WAS THAT THE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AND THAT THE VIN NUMBER RANGE IN THE RECALL WAS SET BY THE NHTSA. IT APPEARS THAT OTHER OWNERS OF 2009 CHRYLSER TOWN & COUNTRY VANS MANUFACTURED AFTER AUGUST 2008 ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES OF THE ORC MODULES. I WOULD LIKE THE NHTSA TO INVESTIGATE TO SEE IF THE SAME ISSUE THAT CAUSED RECALL S07 IS PRESENT ON THE CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS MANUFACTURED AFTER THE AUGUST 2008 MANUFACTURING DATE. WHEN I ASKED THE CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT IF THEY WOULD REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ORC ASSEMBLY THEY SAID NO AND THAT THE ONLY WAY THEY WOULD REIMBURSE ME IS IF THE VIN NUMBER RANGE WAS EXTENDED BY THE NHTSA (CASE NUMBER 76954596). WOULD YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND IF YOU FIND THE ISSUE THAT LEAD TO RECALL S07 EXISTS IN CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS MANUFACTURED AFTER AUGUST 2008, EXTEND THE RECALL TO INCLUDE ALL THE VANS THAT HAVE THIS CONDITION? THANK YOU!

NHTSA ID

11349682

Incident

Jul 31, 2020

Mileage

110,850 mi