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2009 Chrysler Town & Country.
The 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is worse than average by owner complaints: 86 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 119, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about brakes, it has 6 recalls, and it gets 18 to 20 mpg combined. The best Chrysler Town & Country year is 2007.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 707 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Chrysler Town & Country year. 2009 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 45K to 101K miles on the car (412 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–106K miles
- airbags complaints mostly came at 66K–122K miles
- engine complaints mostly came at 60K–112K miles
Recalls 6
- 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 6 recalls
- suspension 2014
Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.
- brakes 2009
ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES.
- electrical 2009
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 6,138 MY 2009 TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 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 83 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Inspect and Return: Solenoid Module - Transmission You have been identified as either having…
- P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as…
- Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in…
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 $3200–3550 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl, 4.0L 6-cyl.
In owners' words
This car has had its brakes replaced three times and does not have 50,000 miles on it. We are very concerned about the safety of this vehicle.
2009 Chrysler Town & Country owner · NHTSA complaint 10455989
More owner reports
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the brakes were replaced three times within one year. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.
NHTSA complaint 10458040
Quick answers
Is the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country reliable?
No, it is worse than average by government complaints. It drew 1.2× the average car's complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 119; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Chrysler Town & Country year by this measure since 2010 is 2015.
What are the most common 2009 Chrysler Town & Country problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are brakes (31%), electrical (14%) and wheels (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country have?
6 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 2009 Chrysler Town & Country get?
18 to 20 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2009 Chrysler Town & Country problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 45,000 and 101,300 miles. The middle report was at 75,000 miles, from 412 complaints.
Does the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country cost in fuel a year?
About $3200 to $3550 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2009 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 2009?
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