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2008 Chrysler Town & Country recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 7
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,939
Latest campaign: Jul 7, 2020

Recall summary by component7

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	3	Jul 7, 2020	20V396000 16V047000 11V394000
Electrical system	1	Jun 26, 2014	14V373000
Suspension	1	Feb 11, 2014	14V055000
Equipment	1	Dec 8, 2010	10V611000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Sep 11, 2009	09V351000

Safety recalls7

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 7, 2020Latest campaign


Jul 7, 202020V396000	Air bags: frontal driver side Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V396000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V396000 · Jul 7, 2020
Jan 29, 201616V047000	Air bags: frontal 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V047000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V047000 · Jan 29, 2016
Jun 26, 201414V373000	Electrical system: ignition switch 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… DetailsHide details for campaign 14V373000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V373000 · Jun 26, 2014
Feb 11, 201414V055000	Suspension: rear axle Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V055000 What's wrong 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. Risk 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. Campaign NHTSA 14V055000 · Feb 11, 2014
Aug 3, 201111V394000	Air bags: frontal AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 11V394000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER GRAND VOYAGER, TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 24, 2007, THROUGH JULY 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) CONDENSATE LEAK FROM THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET ONTO THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC) MODULE, WHICH CAN LEAD TO THE ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING. Risk AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED AIR BAG MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 11V394000 · Aug 3, 2011
Dec 8, 201010V611000	Equipment: appliance air conditioner AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V611000 What's wrong CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK At THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) DRAIN GROMMET WHICH CAN LEAD TO ILLUMINATION OF AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND A POTENTIAL INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. Risk AN INADVERTENT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN FRONT OF THE DEPLOYING AIRBAG AND/OR A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC DRAIN GROMMET FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 14, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Campaign NHTSA 10V611000 · Dec 8, 2010

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Chrysler). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,939

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1,939Complaints filed

29Involving a crash

17Involving a fire

38Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Electrical system	1,242	64	9	8	5
Air bags	375	19	11	1	18
Service brakes	318	16	6	6	1
Engine	204	11	6	1	2
Hydraulic	195	10	2	2	0
Steering	95	5	5	0	0
Unknown or other	90	5	0	2	3
Power train	58	3	3	1	1
Exterior lighting	53	3	0	0	0
Visibility/wiper	50	3	0	0	0
Structure	48	2	3	0	10
Engine and engine cooling	44	2	2	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	41	2	1	0	0
Tires	36	2	1	0	1
Vehicle speed control	34	2	2	0	1

18 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“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…”
Filed 07/20/2026 · ODI 11751690
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 05/09/2026 · ODI 11736801
Electrical system
“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.”
Filed 01/28/2026 · ODI 11713823

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country have?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recent, 20V396000 (reported July 7, 2020), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: electrical system (1), suspension (1), equipment (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 1,242 complaints out of 1,939 filed with NHTSA (64%). Across all complaints, owners reported 29 crashs and 17 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Chrysler Town & Country?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Chrysler). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chrysler dealer.

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