2008 Chrysler Town And Country Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,939 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,162miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country, 2% of the 1,939 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,162 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The left side handle with the auto shut pulled out on the back side. So now it hard to open and it will not shut unless I secure the back porting into the handle again. It happened when it froze. I pulled the handle and cracked off the back part.”
NHTSA complaint #10789706, filed 2015-11, 155,000 miles“I arrived at work and was going to park in my dedicated parking spot. I had to turn to the left and turned the steering wheel accordingly, but a car was approaching from the front so I stopped and waited for it to pass. I took my foot off the brake pedal and suddenly without any warning the car shot forward as if the gas pedal had been stepped on very hard. I had about 50 feet to the building and was fortunate to be able to correct the steering wheel from the turned position and straighten the wheels to avoid hitting the building full-on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11344157, filed 2020-08, 112,450 miles“The glass on the van steams up to easily during cooler weather when no heat is turned on or vent. The body of the van collects water in the doors housing the glass in the sliding doors on both passenger and driver's side. No repairs have been made to body and a recent visit to a break shop even replacement breaks the van still makes squeaks at times. A recent bumper accident I shared with a body detailer said the back bumper seems off and needs repair, I have done no repairs on the body and the van is in the original condition from owners that transferred it to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #11045146, filed 2017-11, 150,000 miles“Metal clang from catalytic converter shield since I had vehicle new. Dealer said nothing they can do. Never had this problem in any vehicle. Rattling from slider door, cannot isolate. I have let it go but now it bothering me about the clanging.”
NHTSA complaint #10319464, filed 2010-03, 12,586 miles“On second row swivel and go seat...seatbelt retractor failed, we only had the car 10 days before this happened...we have been having other problems with this seat. Armrest becoming so loose that it falls to the floor, trim problems. The van only had 493 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10237375, filed 2008-08, 492 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 75 | 14% |
| 2015 | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 | 36 | 6% |
| 2013 | 25 | 4% |
| 2012 | 33 | 5% |
| 2011 | 37 | 5% |
| 2010 | 37 | 2% |
| 2009 | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 | 48 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 | 19 | 4% |
| 2005 | 38 | 4% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 15 | 6% |
| 2002 | 19 | 5% |
| 2001 | 21 | 5% |
| 2000 | 22 | 7% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 7 | 2% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 33 | 4% |
| 1995 | 8 | 14% |
| 1994 | 24 | 16% |
| 1993 | 13 | 6% |
| 1992 | 10 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1990 | 3 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
1,242 complaintsAir bags
375 complaintsBrakes
319 complaintsEngine
204 complaintsOther or unknown
96 complaintsSteering
95 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
58 complaintsExterior lighting
53 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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