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2008 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are engine problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?

248 owners have reported engine problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, 13% of all complaints for this year and the 4th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 60,000–109,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.

248 complaints 13% of all 2008 complaints 86,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Exhaust system 4
Cooling system 2
Engine 2
Hoses / lines / piping / fittings 1
Gas recirculation valve (EGR VALVE) 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (214 of 248). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.

Engine complaints by Town and Country year

2008 Town and Country 248
2015 Town and Country 63
2016 Town and Country 71

Related recalls

No recall covers engine problems on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. See all 7 recalls for this year.

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Other 2008 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Common questions

What are common 2008 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems?

Complaints most often name the exhaust system, cooling system and engine.

At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 60,000–109,000 miles. The middle value is about 86,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2008 Chrysler Town and Country engine problems?

NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.

Which Town and Country year has the most engine complaints?

The 2010 Town and Country, with 327 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.