2008 Chrysler Town And Country Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1,242about this part
- Share
- 64%of 1,939 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 1,242 complaints about the electrical system of the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country, 64% of the 1,939 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 9 of these say a crash was involved and 8 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was running in the highway. Check engine light goes on an the all panel lights began to flash make like a whisle noise and shut off. After a while it starts again but in about 2,000 meters do the same four times. We need to call a truck crane. I have read a lot of person with this issue, spent a lot of money replacing various pieces and remain with the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11307777, filed 2020-02, 1 miles“The wires became lose and unraveled in my power sliding doors on both sides. Now the door do not work/open on their own the windows won't go down, heated seats do not work. And when I try to open the door and shut the door, all of my dash lights will turn on, windshield wipers will go on”
NHTSA complaint #11396864, filed 2021-02, 160,000 miles“I was driving with the air conditioning on & suddenly stinky smoke started coming out of the vents. I turned the air off & then back on & it felt like it was blowing heat & the hole dash started feeling extremely hot then I could see fire coming up through the air vents. I pulled over called 911 but they arrived to late & my van was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #10992110, filed 2017-05, 98,000 miles“When traveling down the road and coming to a stop the vehicle completely turns off with out warning or indication. We are unable to warn vehicles behind us bc the use of the 4 way hazard lights will not work. The van must be put into park to be restarted. We have had it looked at be mechanics who do not know what the cause is.”
NHTSA complaint #11062590, filed 2018-01, 75,000 miles“This is a complaint concerning safety recall l25 = win module. I have contacted my local Chrysler dealer to make an appointment to fix the recall. The dealership has me on a waiting list. The dealership is waiting on parts to fix the issue. I have been waiting over 9 months for Chrysler to supply the local dealer with the necessary parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10871389, filed 2016-05, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10130081Aug 23, 2016Return: Wiring Assy - Engine You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return stock packaged before 2016/07/31 (31…
- 10129044Aug 17, 20161NT30XDVAC - Inspect and Return: Panel - Instrument Panel You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect…
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- 10129041Aug 12, 2016P/N CBSZR068AA: Inspect & Return: Module Kit - Occupant Restraint You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return part…
- 10218307Apr 30, 2016Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: · A complete…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 107 | 20% |
| 2015 | 62 | 16% |
| 2014 | 215 | 34% |
| 2013 | 393 | 58% |
| 2012 | 395 | 62% |
| 2011 | 523 | 68% |
| 2010 | 978 | 63% |
| 2009 | 453 | 64% |
| 2008 | 1,242 | 64% |
| 2007 | 43 | 20% |
| 2006 | 74 | 17% |
| 2005 | 164 | 19% |
| 2004 | 23 | 14% |
| 2003 | 40 | 16% |
| 2002 | 60 | 15% |
| 2001 | 73 | 16% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8% |
| 1999 | 56 | 15% |
| 1998 | 62 | 21% |
| 1997 | 78 | 20% |
| 1996 | 120 | 13% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 12 | 6% |
| 1992 | 8 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
375 complaintsBrakes
319 complaintsEngine
204 complaintsOther or unknown
96 complaintsSteering
95 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsExterior lighting
53 complaintsBody and structure
48 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsElectronic stability control
41 complaintsTires
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology