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2008 Chrysler Town & Country.
The 2008 Chrysler Town & Country is one of the worst years by owner complaints: 356 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 303, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 7 recalls, and it gets 18 to 19 mpg combined. The best Chrysler Town & Country year is 2007.
Lemon alert. 3× the average car's complaints.
Best year 2007
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 1,939 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chrysler Town & Country year. 2008 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
Transmission problems in every Chrysler Town & Country year →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 35K to 100K miles on the car (1,250 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- electrical complaints mostly came at 60K–109K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 65K–129K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 67K–115K miles
Recalls 7
- airbags 2020
These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel.
- airbags 2016
In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- electrical 2014
Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to mo.
Show all 7 recalls
- suspension 2014
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
- airbags 2011
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.
- equipment 2010
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES.
- brakes 2009
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Chrysler told dealers about
Chrysler sent dealers 98 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Chrysler/dodge: radiator cap on about 276,000 grand caravan and town and country vehicles may…
- Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands…
- Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedTotally integrated power module failure2014–2015
- ClosedAir bag non-deployment/engine stall2014–2015
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★★☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $3400–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
Front brakes (pad and rotors) completely worn out by 20,000 miles. Rear brake rotors in need of turning.
2008 Chrysler Town & Country owner · NHTSA complaint 10323899
More owner reports
Chrysler Town & Country minivan - year = 2008, brakes and rotors do not hold up, need replacing after only 15,000 miles, many consumers having same issue.
NHTSA complaint 10296740
Premature brake wear/failure on 2008 Chrysler Town and Country.
NHTSA complaint 10297438
Quick answers
Is the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country reliable?
No, it is one of the worst by government complaints. It drew 3× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 303; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler Town & Country year by this measure since 2010 is 2015.
What are the most common 2008 Chrysler Town & Country problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (53%), electrical (17%) and engine (6%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country have?
7 safety recalls (latest: airbags). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country get?
18 to 19 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler Town & Country problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 35,500 and 100,000 miles. The middle report was at 70,000 miles, from 1,250 complaints.
Does the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country cost in fuel a year?
About $3400 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2008 Chrysler Town & Country have?
3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
What Chrysler Town & Country year is better than the 2008?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2015, 2014 and 2011.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works