2008 Chrysler Town And Country Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 204about this part
- Share
- 11%of 1,939 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 204 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country, 11% of the 1,939 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This has happened to us three times in the last three weeks. Shortly after starting the car we traveled less than a mile at about 25 MPH and the engine suddenly turned off causing the power steering and breaks to fail. The van restarted one we put it in park and continued to work fine after that. We were driving in a crowded neighborhood where children play at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #11301257, filed 2020-01, 86,000 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“My 2008 town & country burns a lot of oil. There are no leaks or wet spots under the hood or on the ground. I have to add a quart of oil every 100 miles. My research shows that a majority, if not all, of the other owners of this vehicle are experiencing the same issue. Kindly look in to issuing a recall for this problem. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10836809, filed 2016-02, 67,000 miles“The engine shuts down while the vehicle is in motion. This has happened 3 times at less than 15 MPH on my private road and 1 time at ~30 MPH on a public road through town. I have only owned this vehicle a couple of months and the previous owner purchased the vehicle from a dealer in january only owned the vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11001415, filed 2017-06, 109,100 miles“Unexpected engine shutdown while in motion driving resulting in loss of brakes or steering. This has been happening for 5 years with many visits to the dealership and various repairs, none of which has resulted in returning the vehicle to us in a safe state. My wife and I are 79 years of age and have no faith in the vehicle which we purchased new with the extra extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10863632, filed 2016-05, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 69 | 13% |
| 2015 | 63 | 16% |
| 2014 | 151 | 24% |
| 2013 | 108 | 16% |
| 2012 | 100 | 16% |
| 2011 | 107 | 14% |
| 2010 | 302 | 19% |
| 2009 | 96 | 14% |
| 2008 | 204 | 11% |
| 2007 | 27 | 12% |
| 2006 | 16 | 4% |
| 2005 | 41 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 2 | 0% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
1,242 complaintsAir bags
375 complaintsBrakes
319 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.
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