2008 BRAUN TOWN & COUNTRY
3 recalls — 117 complaints — 4 TSBs
10V235000 Jun 3, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 AND 2009 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 2007 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ROUTED WIRE HARNESS THAT MAY HAVE A CONDITION WHERE THE LOWER... Read more
Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-853-1403.
10V164000 Apr 23, 2010
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN MOBILITY CONVERSIONS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHA... Read more
Consequence
CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE SPRING HAT MAY WEAR A HOLE IN THE TIRE OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
10V148000 Apr 13, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
THE BRAUN CORPORATION IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY AND DODGE CARAVAN COMMERCIAL ENTERVANS WHICH WERE ALTERED BY BRAUN BETWEEN JANUARY 21, 2009 AND MARCH 19, 2010. DURING CONVERSION, THE CHASSIS WAS RAISED AND THE FLOOR WAS LOWERED TO ACCOMMODATE WHEELCHA... Read more
Consequence
CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME. THIS MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IN THE EVENT OF TIRE PRESSURE LOSS, OR A VEHICLE FIRE IN THE EVENT THE FUEL PIPE IS COMPROMISED.
Remedy
BRAUN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-488-0359.
Complaint Statistics
117 total complaints
4 crashes 7 fires 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 58 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| WHEELS | 4 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 3 |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 |
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jun 8, 2011
Incident date: Jun 8, 2011
WAS TOLD TO WAIT 1 MONTH FOR CRITICAL SAFETY RECALL THAT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. FROM RECALL LETTER: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY AND DODGE GRAND CARAVAN VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A WATER LEAK AT THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONER "HVA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 8, 2011
Incident date: Jun 5, 2011
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY, 26,500 MILES. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN I PARKED MY VEHICLE THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR BRAKES. THE BRAKES HAD BEEN STUCK ON FOR AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF MILES. THERE WAS EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE AREA WHICH COULD HAVE L... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 31, 2011
Incident date: May 19, 2011
I DON'T KNOW ANY EVENTS LED TO THE FAILURES. THE VAN IS USED FOR FAMILY TRANSPORTATION BY MY WIFE. ITS USE IS LIMITED TO ROUGHLY 12,000 MILES OF PAVED ROAD DRIVING PER YEAR. SOMETHING ELECTRICAL IS WRONG. ONE DAY IT WON'T START, THE NEXT DAY IT STARTS BUT ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON, THE NEXT DAY THE ... Read more
WHEELS
May 30, 2011
Incident date: Apr 25, 2011
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY WALTER P EDITION NEEDED WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED AT 40,000 MILES. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 19, 2011
Incident date: May 18, 2011
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS 5TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. HORN HONKING CONTINUOUSLY, WIPER AND FLUID GOING OFF EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF, LIGHTS FLASHING ON AND OFF. VERY UNSAFE THE DEALER AND CHRYSLER SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING. I HAD TO REMOVE FUSES SO THE HORN WOULD NOT GO... Read more
WHEELS
May 17, 2011
Incident date: May 16, 2011
I FOUND THE RIGHT-REAR VALVE STEM BROKEN, WHILE TRYING TO ADD AIR. IT APPEARED TO HAVE BEEN WEAKENED BY CORROSION. THE SURROUNDING AREA OF THE WHEEL SHOWED NO SIGNS OF CORROSION. THE VALVE STEMS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE ALSO THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SENSOR (TPMS) SENSORS. UPON INSPECTION, I FOUND TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 14, 2011
Incident date: May 14, 2011
IN JULY 2010 THIS INCIDENT FIRST OCCURRED WHERE DRIVING WITH MY 3 CHILDREN IN THE CAR AT APPX. 5-10MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN THE CAR STALLED. I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWERBRAKES. THE ONLY LIGHT LIT ON THE DASHBOARD IS THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO A STOP AND IT IMMEDI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 2, 2011
Incident date: Apr 30, 2011
4TH TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT 65MPH WHEN MY 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN BEGAN CAUSING A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR HORN WAS BLASTING CONTINUOUSLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE MOVING BACK AND FORTH AND THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM WAS GOING ON AND OFF. I HAD THE ELECTRONI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
May 2, 2011
Incident date: Nov 22, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THE HOSE THAT CONNECTED THE AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR TO THE FIRE WALL WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSING FREON TO LEAK. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE HOSE BY USING PARTS FROM A LOCAL MECHANIC BUT THE REPAIR DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. THE CON... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2011
Incident date: Apr 28, 2011
IN NORMAL NEIGHBORHOOD DRIVING, ALL DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS LIT UP AT THE SAME TIME, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TURNED ON, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER WENT TO ZERO EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, AND MOST DISTURBINGLY, MY ELECTRIC DRIVERS SIDE SEAT STARTED MOVING FORWARD AND BACKWARD WHILE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 21, 2011
Incident date: Apr 21, 2011
WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE SINCE WE HAVE HAD IT. MOST HAVE BEEN RELATED TO THE SLIDING DOORS NOT COMPLETELY SHUTTING AND REOPENING AS IF THERE WAS SOMETHING IN THE WAY. THE DEALER CAN NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE DOOR SENSORS. THE MOST RECENT ISSUES HAVE BEEN MUC... Read more
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Apr 17, 2011
Incident date: Apr 17, 2011
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY: FAULTY VALVE STEMS. THREE OF THE FOUR VALVE STEMS HAVE BROKEN IN THE PAST 2 MONTHS. THEY WERE THE ORIGINALS. I'M EXPECTING THE FOURTH TO GO ANYTIME NOW. THEY ALL BROKE WHEN I WAS UNSCREWING THE CAP TO CHECK PRESSURE OR ADD AIR. AS SOON AS I STARTED TO TWIST, THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 15, 2011
Incident date: Apr 3, 2011
I WAS DRIVING MY 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE HORN WENT OFF CONTINOUSLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FRONT AND BACK WERE SPRAYING FLUID AND GOING BACK AND FORTH. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS BLINK ON AND OFF. I COULD NOT SEE BECAUSE OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THE INSTRU... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Apr 13, 2011
Incident date: Apr 8, 2011
CHRYSLER 2008 TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN HAS GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT BEARINGS. THERE IS A RECALL K-19 FOR THIS PROBLEM FOR VANS BUILT FROM 12/07-02/08. MY VAN BUILT 01/08 BUT NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL, ALTHOUGH IT HAS THE PROBLEM THE RECALL IS TO REPAIR. CHRYSLER WILL NOT EXPLAIN WHY OUR VAN IS NOT INCLUDE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 31, 2011
Incident date: Feb 16, 2011
ARE THE 1ST OWNER OF 08 CHRYSLER T&C. HAVE HAD A GRINDING WHINING NOISE IN THE FRONT END SINCE MILEAGE WAS AT @20,000 MLS. HAVE HAD THE VAN LOOKED A NUMEROUS TIMES AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT WAS THE TIRES, THEN THE BRAKES, THEN A "NORMAL" SOUND AND TO JUST LIVE WITH IT-HAVE FIXED EACH TIME WHAT THEY SA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 14, 2011
Incident date: Jan 31, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHILD PASSENGER WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR CLOSED INDEPENDENTLY, JAMMING THE CHILD'S HEAD IN THE DOOR. THE CHILD WAS UNINJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND BUT ADVISED THAT THERE... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Mar 9, 2011
Incident date: Feb 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN SHE HEARD AN ABNORMAL RUBBING AND AN UNUSUAL WOBBLE WITHIN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO ADVISED THAT THE WHEEL BEARING WAS DEFECTIVE AND WOULD NEED TO BE R... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 1, 2011
Incident date: Sep 9, 2009
THIS VEHICLE'S BRAKE SYSTEM IS DEFECTIVE AND HAS REQUIRED 3 BRAKE REPAIRS AT UNDER 18,000 MILES. WE CAN NO LONGER RELY ON THE VEHICLE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME AND DO NOT TRUST IT IS A SAFE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT OUR FAMILY IN.
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Feb 18, 2011
Incident date: Feb 15, 2008
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY, TPS TIRE SENSOR FAILED AND BROKE CAUSING A FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT. VEHICLE THEN WENT INTO THE DITCH. *LN
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2011
Incident date: Jan 26, 2011
I HAVE A 2008 CHRYSLER COUNTRY AND TOWN CAR AND FROM THE FIRST DAY I HAVE HAD ALL OF THE FOLLOWING FAILURE DUE TO THE FUSE BOX POPPING UP THE FUSES AND LEAVING MY CAR WITHOUTPOWER FOR THE FOLLOWING NO TURN SIGNAL, NO WINDOW CONTROL ,NO HEAT, OR AIR CONDITION NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS,ETC AND IT NEVER RE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jan 25, 2011
Incident date: Jan 21, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, HE COULD SMELL A BURNING ODOR. HE STATED THAT THE RIM OF THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WA... Read more
Fire
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Jan 19, 2011
Incident date: Jan 19, 2011
WHILE PARKED IN OUR HEATED GARAGE, VALVE STEM SNAPPED OFF ALLOWING THE TIRE TO COMPLETELY DEFLATE AS I WASHED THE TIRES OF MY 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THANKFULLY I WAS NOT DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT THE TIME OF THE VALVE STEM FAILURE. THIS SHOULD NEVER HAPPEN AND CERTAINLY NOT AT 34,000. WE... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 7, 2011
Incident date: Jan 7, 2011
TODAY MY 2008 TOWN & COUNTRY DRIVER SEAT BELT AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTORS STOP WORKING. THE SEAT BELT DO NOT RETURN TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION .ALL THE BELT IS OUT FROM THE DEVICE AND DO NOT RETRACT BACK. THE SEAT BELT IS INOPERATIVE. I BUCKLE UP BECAUSE I DON'T WANT BE STOP BY A POLICE,BUT IN CASE O... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jan 4, 2011
Incident date: Dec 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SECOND ROW SEATBELT WAS NOT LOCKED AND CAUSED THE CHILD IN THE BOOSTER SEAT TO BE FLIPPED UPSIDE DOWN. THERE WERE MINOR INJURI... Read more
Crash
2 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 3, 2011
Incident date: Jan 2, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN SPORADICALLY ILLUMINATING AND SHUTTING OFF. EVERY WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED. THE CONTAC WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BUT THE INSTRUMENT PANE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 24, 2010
Incident date: Dec 24, 2010
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY TOURING REAR BRAKES PADS AND ROTORS NEED REPLACING AT 26,000 MILES. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 14, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND APPLIED THE BRAKES AS THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OF THE FAILURE WHERE THE FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS WERE REPLACED. THE FRO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 6, 2010
Incident date: Nov 16, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ORC MODULAR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE ORC MODULAR WAS REMOVED AND A NEW ONE WAS ORDERED. THE V... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Nov 10, 2010
Incident date: Nov 6, 2010
BRAKES ARE WEARING EXTREMELY BAD, CALLED THEM THE DEALERSHIP FIRST TIME I NOTICED THIS HAPPENED. THEY TOLD ME IT IS NOT THERE CONCERN IF IT IS OVER 12,000 MILES. I BOUGHT THIS USED WITH 18,000 MILES AND WHEN IT GOT TO 20,000 I HAD TROUBLE. SO I REPLACED THE BRAKES MYSELF SINCE I HAVE BEEN A MECHANIC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Jul 25, 2010
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. AROUND 17,000 MILES THE VAN STARTED MAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TOOK IT IN AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, THEN LESS THAN 300 MILES LATER IT WAS SCREECHING AND THE BRAKE PADS & ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. I FILED A COMPLAINT THEN ODI ID NUMBER : 103... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Oct 26, 2010
Incident date: Jul 25, 2010
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. AROUND 17,000 MILES THE VAN STARTED MAKING NOISE WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES TOOK IT IN AND THE BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED, THEN LESS THAN 300 MILES LATER IT WAS SCREECHING AND THE BRAKE PADS & ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. I FILED A COMPLAINT THEN ODI ID NUMBER : 103... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 19, 2010
Incident date: Sep 30, 2010
I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON JUNE 16TH TO DIAGNOSE A "HOWLING" NOISE, WHICH BEGAN A FEW MONTHS BEFORE AS AN OCCASIONAL NOISE, AND WAS NOW OCCURRING ALMOST CONTINUOUSLY. I SAID I THOUGHT IT WAS COMING FROM THE REAR BRAKES. THE NOISE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING, NOT WHILE BRAKIN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 11, 2010
Incident date: Sep 30, 2010
I OWN A 2008 TOWN & COUNTRY MINIVAN. HAD RECEIVED A NOTICE THAT THE FRONT BRAKES MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT NOT ONLY WERE THE FRONT BRAKES PADS & CALIPERS WERE BAD BUT THE REAR BRAKE PADS & CALIPERS WERE BAD AS WELL AND HAD TO BE REPLACED AS A COS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2010
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DOING A FEW CYCLES OCCASIONALLY WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. WE COULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY OR START FROM A STOP SIGN. IT PROGRESSED UNTIL MANY SYSTEMS:SPEEDOMETER, AND OTHER GAUGES SHUT DOWN AND COME BACK ON, THE WARNING CHIME SOUNDS. THE DEALER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 11, 2010
Incident date: Jul 16, 2008
I PURCHASED A 2008 TOWN AND COUNTRY IN 2008, AND SINCE THEN HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKE PADS 5 TIMES AND ROTORS 2X. ONE MINUTE YOUR DRIVING FINE, NEXT MINUTE THE BRAKES ARE GRINDING AND THE CAR BEGINS TO SHAKE. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER DIRECTLY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND TO THEM HOW I USE THE VAN TO DRIVE MY NIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 7, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST COOLANT FLUID AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER YET THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SECOND DEALER WHERE... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 7, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST COOLANT FLUID AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER YET THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SECOND DEALER WHERE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 7, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE LOST COOLANT FLUID AND THE BRAKES FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER YET THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SECOND DEALER WHERE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, BOTH OF THE SIDE DOOR PANELS OPENED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CLOSED THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DOORS WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 28, 2010
I BOUGHT A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY IN 9/08. I RECEIVED A WARRANTY EXTENSION REGARDING THE FRONT BRAKES. TOOK IN TO A DEALER 8/20/10 WAS TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO FRONT BRAKES AVAILABLE AS THERE IS A NATIONAL BACKORDER FROM CHRYSLER BUT THE REAR BRAKES ARE OKAY. I CALLED 3 TIMES TO INQUIRE ON THE... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, BOTH OF THE SIDE DOOR PANELS OPENED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CLOSED THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DOORS WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, BOTH OF THE SIDE DOOR PANELS OPENED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CLOSED THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DOORS WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, BOTH OF THE SIDE DOOR PANELS OPENED SUDDENLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND CLOSED THE DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE DOORS WERE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 29, 2010
Incident date: Sep 29, 2010
I OWN A 2008 TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN PURCHASED IN MAY OF 2008 . THE VEHICLE HAS 14,317 MILES ON IT AND ALL FOUR BRAKES ,FRONT AND BACK ARE GONE. FRONT DOWN TO 1% AND THE REAR ARE METAL TO METAL. SOMETHING IS WRONG. *TR
TIRES:VALVE
Sep 28, 2010
Incident date: May 15, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VALVE STEM ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL CRACKED IN MAY 2010 WHILE HE WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHICH HE NOTICED BECAUSE IT SEEMED AS THE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN SEPTEMBER 2010 ON THE FRONT... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Sep 9, 2010
Incident date: Aug 20, 2010
SPONTANEOUS DRIVERS AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. *TR
EQUIPMENT
Sep 8, 2010
Incident date: Sep 7, 2010
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY TOURING EDITION MINIVAN, I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT MY BRAKES AND THE GRINDING NOISES AND UNUSUAL STOPPING PATTERNS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. RECENTLY A CHRYSLER WARRANTY EXTENSION WAS ISSUED TO COVER REPLACEMENT OF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Sep 8, 2010
Incident date: Sep 7, 2010
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY TOURING EDITION MINIVAN, I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING ABOUT MY BRAKES AND THE GRINDING NOISES AND UNUSUAL STOPPING PATTERNS I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING SINCE PURCHASING THE VEHICLE. RECENTLY A CHRYSLER WARRANTY EXTENSION WAS ISSUED TO COVER REPLACEMENT OF... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 7, 2010
Incident date: Sep 7, 2010
2008 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY FRONT AND REAR BRAKES WORN OUT AT 30,000 MILES. FRONT ROTORS WORN OUT AT 30000 MILES AND HAD TO PAY $100 DEDUCTIBLE TO HAVE REPLACED. PAID OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE REAR BRAKES REPLACED. ALL OF MY OTHER VEHICLES I HAVE GONE OVER 100,000 MILES ON REAR BRAKES AND 100,000 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 1, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY. WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE EXAMINED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN DOWN TO THE ROTOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 29000.
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 BRAUN TOWN & COUNTRY
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 1 |
CSN-K19
Dec 1, 2010
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
CHRYSLER GROUP SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE FRONT BEARINGS MAY HAVE A GRINDING NOISE. THERE IS A CAMPAIGN TO FIX THIS. *RM
CSN-K19
Dec 1, 2010
200000 WHEELS
CHRYSLER GROUP SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE FRONT BEARINGS MAY HAVE A GRINDING NOISE. THERE IS A CAMPAIGN TO FIX THIS. *RM
SB-08-017-09
Oct 27, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHRYSLER/DODGE: POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE. OVERLY SENSITIVE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION. VERIFYING THERE ARE NO MECHANICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO SLOW DOOR OPERATION, MAKING MECHANICAL CORRECTIONS AS NECESSARY AND FLASH REPROGRAMMING BOTH
SB-08-017-09
Oct 27, 2009
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
CHRYSLER/DODGE: POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE. OVERLY SENSITIVE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION. VERIFYING THERE ARE NO MECHANICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY LEAD TO SLOW DOOR OPERATION, MAKING MECHANICAL CORRECTIONS AS NECESSARY AND FLASH REPROGRAMMING BOTH
BRAUN TOWN & COUNTRY — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the BRAUN TOWN & COUNTRY across all model years (2008–2009).
6
Total Recalls
151
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
5
Reported Crashes
9
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
BRAUN TOWN & COUNTRY — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 34 | View |
| 2008 (current) | 3 | 117 |