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2008 Chrysler Town And Country

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Town And Country years

Owner complaints for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country are substantially higher than the model-year median of 216.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

1,252 reports with mileage · 687 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Electrical System. Review the 1,242 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 375 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 204 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

29 crash reports17 fire reports29 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

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Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2015
Unknown Or Other

I CALLED TWO DIFFERENT LOCAL DEALERS TO PERFORM REPAIRS FOR RECALL R03 & L25. AFTER 3 MONTHS, THESE REPAIRS HAVE STILL NOT BEEN COMPLETED. WHEN I CALL TO GET AN UPDATE, OR AN ESTIMATED WAIT TIME, I'M TOLD THAT IT WILL GET DONE WHEN IT GETS DONE. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THESE DEALERS HAVE NO INTENTION OF COMPLETING THESE REPAIRS.

NHTSA ODI #10762387

68,900 miles · Sep 1, 2015
Unknown Or Other

THIS IS NOW THE FOURTH TIME THE REAR SHOCKS HAVE FAILED.

NHTSA ODI #10760816

66,636 miles · Aug 21, 2015
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

STARTING IN DEC. 2014 MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, IT JUST CLICKED AND CLICKED BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER SAID THE WIRE HARNESS NEEDED REPLACED BUT THEY ONLY SPLICED THE CABLE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY TERMINALS WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND LATER BOTH CABLES SPLICED MELTED. THE STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED BUT STILL HAD TH…

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STARTING IN DEC. 2014 MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START, IT JUST CLICKED AND CLICKED BUT WOULD NOT START. THE DEALER SAID THE WIRE HARNESS NEEDED REPLACED BUT THEY ONLY SPLICED THE CABLE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY TERMINALS WHICH DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND LATER BOTH CABLES SPLICED MELTED. THE STARTER HAD TO BE REPLACED BUT STILL HAD THE STARTING PROBLEM, START SOMETIMES OR WOULD CLICK,CLICK, CLICK HOWEVER MANY TIMES UNTIL IT STARTED. IT HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER 4 TIMES AND STILL GOING BACK AGAIN AFTER REPLACING THE IGNITION SWITCH AND FINALLY PUTTING IN A NEW HARNESS AUGUST 17, 2015, HAD IT BACK ONE DAY AND 35 CLICKS LATER IT STARTED; WILL BE TAKING BACK TO THE DEALER NEXT WEEK TO CONTINUE SEARCHING FOR WHY IT KEEPS DOING THIS. I FEAR THAT IT WILL JUST TURN OFF AND STOP IN THE STREET AGAIN AS IT DID AUG. 5, 2015, THAT WAS SO SCARY! I HAVE SEEN FORUMS ONLINE THAT HAS PERSON AFTER PERSON COMPLAINING OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THAT IS WHY I DECIDED TO WRITE A COMPLIANT HERE. BEFORE ALL OF THIS AT THE DEALER IT WOULD NOT START SO PUT IN A NEW BATTERY BUT IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS MAKE IT SO HARD TO KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN OR NOT.

NHTSA ODI #10750216

43,000 miles · Aug 12, 2015
Unknown Or Other

THE TIRE VALVES JUST GIVE OUT. THE FIRST TIME I WAS PUTTING AIR IN AND THE VALVE BROKE AND LEFT THE AIR OUT. YESTERDAY I WAS CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND THE VALVE JUST BROKE UPON BEING TOUCHED WITH A BRUSH AND THE AIR GUSHED OUT THE TIRE. I HAVE REPLACED THESE VALVES THREE TO FOUR TIMES. UNDER WARRANTY AT FIRST. THE COST OF $67…

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THE TIRE VALVES JUST GIVE OUT. THE FIRST TIME I WAS PUTTING AIR IN AND THE VALVE BROKE AND LEFT THE AIR OUT. YESTERDAY I WAS CLEANING THE VEHICLE AND THE VALVE JUST BROKE UPON BEING TOUCHED WITH A BRUSH AND THE AIR GUSHED OUT THE TIRE. I HAVE REPLACED THESE VALVES THREE TO FOUR TIMES. UNDER WARRANTY AT FIRST. THE COST OF $67.00 IS ALMOST THE COST OF A TIRE. FOR SAFETY REASONS THEY WILL ONLY PLACE THE VALVES IN THAT ARE MONITORED. I'VE NEVER HAD A VALVE BREAK ON REGULAR VALVES, I CAN IMAGINE IF RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY GRANDCHILDREN AND THIS VALVE WOULD HAVE BEEN HIT BY ANY DEBRIS IT WOULD HAVE CAUSED A BLOW OUT AND ME LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND POSSIBLY WRECKING. JUST TO MONITOR AIR PRESSURE SEEMS MORE IMPORTANT THAN MAINTAINING THE AIR IN THE TIRE, WHAT IS MORE OF A SAFETY FACTOR, KNOWING WHETHER YOUR TIRE NEEDS AIR OR LOSING ALL THE AIR IN THE TIRE WHEN THE VALVE GIVES WAY.

NHTSA ODI #10748102

100,000 miles · Aug 1, 2015
Electrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (esc)Unknown Or Other

THE CAR DIDNT START. I HAVE HAD THE STARTER ABD BATTERY REPLCED WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. EACH HAVE BEEN TESTED MULTIPLE TIME BECAUSE THIS ISNT AND ISOLATED INCIDENT. I GO TO TURN THE CAR ON I HAVE HED THE FOBIK REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THE CAR EVENTUALLY STARTED AFTER AN HOUR.

NHTSA ODI #10745525

46,000 miles · Jul 30, 2015
Unknown Or Other

MY PROBLEM IS INVOLVING A SAFETY RECALL L25/NHTSA 14V-373. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE WELL OVER 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. I MADE REPEATED CALLS TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO I RECEIVED ANOTHER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE RO3/NHTSA 14V-373. AGAIN, NO PARTS AVAILABLE. EVERY TIME …

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MY PROBLEM IS INVOLVING A SAFETY RECALL L25/NHTSA 14V-373. I RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE WELL OVER 1 1/2 YEARS AGO. I MADE REPEATED CALLS TO MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD EVERY TIME THAT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. ABOUT 6 WEEKS AGO I RECEIVED ANOTHER SAFETY RECALL NOTICE RO3/NHTSA 14V-373. AGAIN, NO PARTS AVAILABLE. EVERY TIME I CALL I'M INSTRUCTED TO CALL BACK IN TWO WEEKS. ALTHOUGH I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THE SECOND RECALL REPLACES THE FIRST, THAT RECALL NOTICE STATES THAT THE RECORDS INDICATE THAT YOUR VEHICLE ALSO REQUIRES REPAIR FOR NOTIFICATION L25. I BOUGHT THIS MINI VAN FOR ONLY REASON - TO TRANSPORT MY GRANDCHILDREN. IT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO ME THAT THIS SAFETY RECALL BE COMPLETED.

NHTSA ODI #10744877

84,200 miles · Jul 27, 2015
StructureUnknown Or OtherInjury

THE REAR LIFT GATE ON MY MINI-VAN OPENED FULLY THEN CAME CRASHING DOWN. IT MISSED MY HEAD BUT HIT MY SHOULDER. IT COULD HAVE CAUSED SEVERE INJURY TO AN ADULT OR SMALL CHILD. THE LIFT GATE NOW WILL OPEN FULLY THEN COME CRASHING DOWN BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE PART.

NHTSA ODI #10743796

120,310 miles · Jul 22, 2015
Unknown Or Other

I RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALLS, L25 / NHTSA14V-373 AND R03 / NHTSA 14V-373. I HAVE CALLED BOB BRADY AUTO MALL SEVERAL TIMES, AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE PARTS. FOR SAFETY RECALL R03 / NHTSA 14V-373, I CALLED ON 06/29/2015. THEY SAID THEY MUST ORDER THE PARTS AND WILL CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL T…

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I RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALLS, L25 / NHTSA14V-373 AND R03 / NHTSA 14V-373. I HAVE CALLED BOB BRADY AUTO MALL SEVERAL TIMES, AND I AM STILL WAITING FOR THE PARTS. FOR SAFETY RECALL R03 / NHTSA 14V-373, I CALLED ON 06/29/2015. THEY SAID THEY MUST ORDER THE PARTS AND WILL CALL ME WHEN THE PARTS COME IN. I HAVE CHECKED SEVERAL TIMES TO SEE IF THE PARTS ARE IN. I CHECKED ON 07/22/2015, AND THERE ARE STILL NO PARTS. AS FAR AS L25 / NHTSA 14V-373 IS CONCERNED, I NEVER HEARD BACK FROM BOB BRADY AUTO MALL ON THIS ISSUE.

NHTSA ODI #10735788

80,888 miles · Jul 5, 2015
Unknown Or Other

RECALL REPAIR. WENT TO THE DEALER WITH A 9:30 APPT, AFTER WAITING 2 1/2 HOURS IN THE LOBBY, I CHECKED ON THE STATUS OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE YET, AND IT WOULD COST ME TO HAVE THE REMOTE STARTER DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO DO THE REPAIR. WHEN I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VAN THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A REMO…

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RECALL REPAIR. WENT TO THE DEALER WITH A 9:30 APPT, AFTER WAITING 2 1/2 HOURS IN THE LOBBY, I CHECKED ON THE STATUS OF MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING HAD BEEN DONE YET, AND IT WOULD COST ME TO HAVE THE REMOTE STARTER DISCONNECTED IN ORDER TO DO THE REPAIR. WHEN I ORIGINALLY PURCHASED THE VAN THERE WAS NO MENTION OF A REMOTE STARTER IN THE DESCRIPTION, NO "FOBS" CAME WITH IT AND I DIDN'T ADD ONE. I AM TOLD THAT OVER 60% OF THE VEHICLES IN THE RECALL HAVE REMOTE STARTERS. AND IF THEY ARE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT AS I AM, THEY WILL HAVE TO FORK OUT CASH TO HAVE A "FREE" RECALL COMPLETED. I BELIEVE CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE, AT THE VERY LEAST, NOTED THE ADDITIONAL CONSUMER COST IN THE THE RECALL LETTER IF THEY WERE NOT GOING TO COVER IT. HOWEVER, I DO NOT SEE HOW THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL COST. OBVIOUSLY I WANT SAFETY FOR MY FAMILY SO I PAID THE COST TO HAVE THIS REPAIR COMPLETED. HOWEVER, AS A SINGLE MOM, AN UNEXPECTED $130 OUT OF MY BUDGET IS A LARGE CHUNK AND I AM NOT HAPPY WITH CHRYSLER FOR CAUSING ME A HARDSHIP FOR THEIR MISTAKE. I AM QUITE SURE I AM NOT THE ONLY CUSTOMER WHO FEELS THIS WAY, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO MAY HAVE TO DECIDE BETWEEN SAFETY AND DAY-TO-DAY LIVING EXPENSES LIKE SHELTER, FOOD, ETC. CONSIDERING THIS IS THE 3RD RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE, AND WITH THE WAY THIS ONE WAS HANDLED, I DON'T FEEL THAT I WANT TO BE A FUTURE CUSTOMER. I WONDER HOW MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS WILL NOT BE RETURNING!

NHTSA ODI #10732016

Mileage unknown · Jun 30, 2015
Electronic Stability Control (esc)SteeringUnknown Or Other

I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL TO BE FIXED. THE DEALER CALLED ME THE NIGHT BEFORE AND SAID THE PART WAS USED FOR ANOTHER CUSTOMER. I MADE THE SECOND APPOINTMENT FOR JUNE 26, 2015. THE DEALER CALLED THE DAY BEFORE AND CONFIRMED. I GOT TO THE DEALER AT 8:10AM. AT 9:15AM A SALES ASSOCIATE CAME OUT AND TOLD ME THAT THE PART…

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I MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL TO BE FIXED. THE DEALER CALLED ME THE NIGHT BEFORE AND SAID THE PART WAS USED FOR ANOTHER CUSTOMER. I MADE THE SECOND APPOINTMENT FOR JUNE 26, 2015. THE DEALER CALLED THE DAY BEFORE AND CONFIRMED. I GOT TO THE DEALER AT 8:10AM. AT 9:15AM A SALES ASSOCIATE CAME OUT AND TOLD ME THAT THE PART WAS NOT THERE. I WASTED MY TIME AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED!! I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING POSITIVE TO SAY ABOUT CHRYSLER. THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THE WORST I HAVE EVER HAD TO DEAL WITH AS A CONSUMER. THIS IS ONE WEEK LATER AND NOT EVEN THE MANAGER HAS CALLED ME. I WILL NEVER EVER PURCHASE WITH CHRYSLER AGAIN!!

NHTSA ODI #10731366

Official recalls

7

20V396000 · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Jul 7, 2020

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

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.

Consequence: 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.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

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.

Consequence: 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.

16V047000 · Air Bags:frontal

Jan 29, 2016

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

14V373000 · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:switch

Jun 26, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Additional source detail variants (2)

Air Bags

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.

Consequence: 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.

Electrical System:ignition:switch

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.

Consequence: 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.

14V055000 · SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED Axle Assembly

Feb 11, 2014

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

11V394000 · Air Bags:frontal; Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE ; Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

Aug 3, 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. 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

Additional source detail variants (3)

Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

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.

Consequence: 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.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control MODULE-INACTIVE

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.

Consequence: 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.

Air Bags:frontal

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.

Consequence: 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.

10V611000 · Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner

Dec 8, 2010

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

09V351000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Sep 11, 2009

ELDORADO NATIONAL IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 AMERIVAN MOBILITY VEHICLES BUILT ON CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN PLATFORMS VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ROUTED AND NOT SECURED PROPERLY DURING THE ALTERATION. IF NOT ROUTED AND SECURED PROPERLY, THE BRAKE LINES COULD RUB AGAINST THE VEHICLE CAUSING A BRAKE FLUID LEAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.

Remedy: ELDORADO NATIONAL AMERIVAN DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND IF THE BRAKE LINES WERE IMPROPERLY ROUTED THEY WILL BE CORRECTLY REINSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-955-9086. THESE MINIVANS HAVE BEEN ALTERED INTO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES BY ELDORADO. THIS RECALL IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED BY CHRYSLER GROUP LLC AND WILL NOT BE PERFORMED AT NO COST BY DODGE OR CHRYSLER DEALERS UNLESS THEY ARE ALSO AN ELDORADO NATIONAL DEALER.

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NHTSA investigations

2

DP14004 · Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

Opened Sep 25, 2014 · Closed Jul 24, 2015

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System

In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to NHTSA, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V-530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V-115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a NHTSA order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize NHTSA's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den

RQ14002 · Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

Opened Jun 16, 2014 · Closed Mar 2, 2015

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags; Electrical System:ignition:module

In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972

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Air Bags

In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972

Electrical System:ignition:module

In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of the inadvertent key rotation, and that a new design WIN module would be installed as a remedy.In Spring 2014 ODI conducted outreach to major light vehicle manufacturers regarding ignition key position and its effect on air bag system availability.The outreach was conducted in connection with NHTSA Recall No. 14V047, a recent recall involving inadvertent ignition key rotation and subsequent air bag disablement in certain GM products.During discussions held in April 2014, Chrysler advised ODI that Chrysler air bag systems of this vintage, including the subject vehicles, revert to energy reserve when the ignition key moves to the ACC or OFF position, and that under energy reserve the air bags would only be available for a short period, approximately two tenths of a second (ODI notes this consequence was not identified in the 11V139 recall report).A review of the ODI consumer database conducted after the April 2014 discussions identified complaints alleging that MY 2008-2009 vehicles may have a similar defect as the MY 2010 vehicles, and that some MY 2010 consumers reported experiencing ignition key position concerns after the 11V139 recall remedy was applied.Accordingly this investigation was opened.In response to ODI?s information request letter, Chrysler reported that MY 2008-2009 subject vehicles used the same design WIN module as the recalled vehicles, and also identified 66 consumer reports and one non-injury crash incident potentially related to inadvertent ignition key rotation.Chrysler?s review of the MY 2010 remedy used in 11V139, which involved installation of a Trim Ring as opposed to replacement of the WIN module, showed the remedy did not adequately address ignition key position concerns, and in some use-cases could cause other systems to operate improperly (radio, instrument panel lighting, HVAC fan motor, etc.).Chrysler subsequently filed multiple defect information reports to 1) add the MY 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country, and the MY 2009 Dodge Journey to the original recall scope, and 2) stating that the complete WIN module would be replaced with a new design component in all recalled vehicles (including those that had the Trim Ring installed during 11V139).Chrysler?s report also advises of constrained remedy parts availability, see NHTSA Recall No. 14V373 for further details.Accordingly, the investigation is closed based on the recall action Chrysler is undertaking.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed online at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the following identification numbers: 10584873, 10583399, 10573295, 10566365, 10546805, 10513060, 10509284, 10503121, 10496599, 10475027, 10456099, 10450629, 10443680, 10422766, 10410447, 10409269, 10402947, 10402751, 10402660, 10396943, 10394957, 10356632, 10315972