2009 Chrysler Town And Country Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 5%of 707 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,750miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country, 5% of the 707 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,750 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We notice the problem of engine stalls oct 11 2014, nov 14 and nov 16, 2014. Was driving on highway suddenly the tire traction light came on, power steering became hard to move and could not accelerate.I turned off the unit and turned on again no problem. I took the van to the Chrysler dealer. They found engine stalls error but are not sure what caused it.”
NHTSA complaint #10658922, filed 2014-11, 10,200 miles“We were driving on a city street when the car lost all power. It was brought to a halt after we were able to steer to the side out of the way of traffic. When we were able to restart the engine it performed without additional problems until we reached home. The car also performed exactly as it did on december 16 ,2013, onjune 15, 20,14.”
NHTSA complaint #10604573, filed 2014-06, 55,000 miles“I was driving down navajo boulevard a main road in holbrook arizona a vehicle coming from a side road pulled in front of me and I had to slam on the brakes to avoid a collision. I then proceeded down navajo boulevard and quickly realized that I had no power no steering, no brakes, nothing although the engine was still running. I was able to proceed down the road and turn onto a side road to the side until it completely quit running and was able to stop on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #11196048, filed 2019-04, 162,450 miles“I am reporting the occurrence of unexpected engine shutoff and loss of power for my 2009 Chrysler town & country minivan. This has occurred 3 times over the past six months with the first occurrence on 30 november 2013; the last occurrence on 11 march 2014; and another time between those occurrences. …”
NHTSA complaint #10569232, filed 2014-03, 80,000 miles“When driving my Chrysler Town And Country it will shut off for no reason . When this happens I lose all steering and power to the engine . It does this on turns , hills, and even highways.”
NHTSA complaint #11096412, filed 2018-05, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10181504Sep 9, 2020Cooler line, Power steering return The clips that hold the line to the core support are not available at this time and will need to be reused. Use care when opening and…
- 10033687Jan 20, 2009Chrysler: power steering return lines. Involves inspecting and if necessary removing and replacing the gear to cooler power steering return hose with a kevlar braided return…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 | 26 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 | 121 | 14% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 52 | 21% |
| 2002 | 76 | 19% |
| 2001 | 52 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 8% |
| 1999 | 25 | 7% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1996 | 74 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country
453 complaintsAir bags
191 complaintsEngine
96 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsWheels
33 complaintsTires
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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