2009 Chrysler Town And Country problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country, most often about electrical system. There are 4 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
26
Recalls
4
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Median mileage
140,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 12 of 26 complaints (46%).
  • Airbags (8) and wheels & tires (3) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 140,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries.
  • The 2009 Chrysler Town And Country has 4 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 11th of 12 Chrysler Town And Country model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 67% fewer complaints than the 2008 model year (78).

2009 Chrysler Town And Country problems by category

  • Electrical System · 1 crash
    12 complaints
  • Airbags
    8 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    3 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    3 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    2 complaints
  • Engine
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system10
Air bags8
Unknown or other3
Wheels2
Service brakes2
Steering2
Electronic stability control (esc)1
Engine1

When problems happen (mileage)

Under 10k10k–30k130k–60k260k–100k5100k–150k5150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2009 Chrysler Town And Country complaints that list mileage.

2009 Chrysler Town And Country recalls (4)

  • Recall 20V396000Jul 7, 2020925,239 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. These vehicles may have a loose or missing brand emblem in the center of the steering wheel. The loose emblem or the securing nuts for the emblem within the driver air bag module may become projectiles in the event of a driver air bag deployment.

    Risk: Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.

  • Recall 16V047000Jan 29, 2016110,482 vehicles
    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.

    Risk: If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.

  • Recall 14V373000Jun 26, 2014722,705 vehicles
    AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

    Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

  • Recall 14V055000Feb 11, 2014130 vehicles
    SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

    Freedom Motors Inc., (Freedom Motors) of Savaria Vehicle Group (formerly The Liberty Motor Company) is recalling one model year 2009 Volkswagen Routan and certain model year 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country wheelchair accessible vehicles modified by The Liberty Motor Company from February 2008 through January 2011. Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure.

    Risk: Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2014. Owners can contact Freedom Motors at 1-800-561-9600. Freedom Motors' number for this recall is ENGF0216-3.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • DP14004Opened Sep 25, 2014Closed Jul 24, 2015

    Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

    In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to…

  • RQ14002Opened Jun 16, 2014Closed Mar 2, 2015led to recall 14V373000

    Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

    In March 2011 Chrysler submitted a defect information report for NHTSA Recall No. 11V139 declaring a defect condition that could cause the ignition key to inadvertently move from the RUN to the ACC position on model year (MY) 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town and Country.The report identified engine stalling as the defect consequence and cited customer complaints and warranty claims, as well as two rear-end collisions, as leading to the recall action.Chrysler determined that a defective WIN module, which is effectively the equivalent of the ignition switch, was the cause of …

Recent 2009 Chrysler Town And Country complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Jul 22, 2026240,000 miTNAirbags
    The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact became aware that the steering wheel air bag and the front passenger's side air bags had deployed unexpectedly. The contact stated that the windshield was fractured from the air bags deployment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed.…
    NHTSA complaint #11752235 · source
  2. Filed Jul 8, 2025FLAirbagsSteering
    The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags, Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
    NHTSA complaint #11671959 · source
  3. Filed Jul 8, 2025150,000 miFLTowedElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The stated the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 10 MPH. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle revved, but the vehicle failed to…
    NHTSA complaint #11671958 · source
  4. Filed Nov 8, 2024WACrashElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    I was driving down the road and suddenly my van shut down causing me to drive over a curb and now my van does not start it cranks and there is a spark however it does not turnover and start and does not run!
    NHTSA complaint #11624211 · source
  5. Filed Sep 8, 2023GAAirbagsBrakes
    Air conditioning condensation leaking below dashboard and onto carpet, causing electrical shorts in air bag and anti-lock brake (ABS). Chrysler identified this issue and issued a recall (K25) in January 2011, but only for vehicles manufactured through December 3, 2008. In consultation with Chrysler and according to its own internal documentation, my vehicle (manufactured in February 2009) has the same defective parts and is prone to the same safety issues caused by…
    NHTSA complaint #11543329 · source
  6. Filed Dec 9, 2022131,645 miFLElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). However, upon driving the vehicle after the repair, she noticed that the speedometer and fuel gauge were no longer operating as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided.…
    NHTSA complaint #11496721 · source
  7. Filed Aug 9, 2022MIBrakes
    Chrysler aka FCA has recently recalled TPMS sensors of 2022 vehicles but has NOT recalled the 2009 Town and Country TPMS systems. I bought my 2009 Town and Country new and bought the MaxiCare bumper to bumper lifetime no deductible warranty for it. It now has 180,000 miles on it. I've complained to the local dealer on numerous occasions about the TPMS giving false warnings. They have changed components for several years, but the problem has never been resolved. I've given…
    NHTSA complaint #11478510 · source
  8. Filed Mar 23, 2022144,000 miILWheels & Tires
    The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated, indicating that both front driver's side tire and the front passenger's side tire were underinflated; however, upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the tire pressure for both tires were correct. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure.…
    NHTSA complaint #11458006 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology