2009 Chrysler Town And Country Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 707 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 102,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country, 2% of the 707 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Sometime overnight on jan 1/2nd 2019 my vehicle started on fire. The vehicle was not in use, was parked in our driveway, and had not been in use since the morning before. The fire must have went out on its own. But caused damage to both the inside and outside of the vehicle. The inside of the van smells heavily of electrical smoke.”
NHTSA complaint #11164728, filed 2019-01, 150,000 miles“The welding on the left strut that holds open the liftgate failed. When the liftgate is opened, it momentarily stayed in the upright position before smashing down hard. The safety feature usually in place where anything in the way causes it to go back up failed as well. First noticed as my 11 year old son was loading things into the back and I heard him scream asking why I closed the trunk on him??? I had to lift it off of him and use a ladder to hold it open. …”
NHTSA complaint #10904532, filed 2016-09, 118,000 miles“We have a 2009 Chrysler town & country that was idling in park while we were helping a neighbor. After about a minute or two, our car jumped into reverse and accelerated up the driveway smashing into my neighbors garage. There were 8 witness to see this unbelievable event occur. Our neighbor has a long driveway of approximately 30 feet, and our car was parked at the end of the driveway. The car was actually gaining speed while heading towards their garage before slamming into their brick facia on the garage. I contacted our insurance, and then Chrysler who only said sorry this happened. …”
NHTSA complaint #10516262, filed 2013-06, 58,000 miles“The rear air deflector located on the back liftgate flew off while driving down the interstate striking another vehicle. This part of the vehicle is a manufactured part.”
NHTSA complaint #11057070, filed 2017-12, 150,000 miles“While driving on highway at 55mph, drivers side rear power operated sliding door started to open. Infant children in back seats, secured with seat belts in car seats. Pulled over, stopped, and door reclosed electrically on it's own. Started up and drove approximately 1/8 mile and door started to open again. Pulled over, and door closed on it's own. Tried to reopen with outside handle, and seemed to be locked. Then after driving 10-15 miles and exiting vehicle, door would not open electrically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10463349, filed 2012-06, 224,400 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 2009 Chrysler Town And Country
453 complaintsAir bags
191 complaintsEngine
96 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsOther or unknown
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsWheels
33 complaintsTires
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 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 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