2009 Chrysler Town and Country Problems

What owners have reported about the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.

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

Is the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country a good year?

It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 707 complaints with NHTSA, the 4th most of 9 Town and Country model years. The most reported problems involve the electrical system, airbags and engine.

707 complaints 6 recalls, 1 fire risk 4th worst of 9 Town and Country years

Which parts fail most

Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.

Electrical 64%

Airbags 27%

Engine 15%

Brakes 10%

Steering 5%

Transmission 5%

Wheels 5%

Unknown or Other 4%

Tires 3%

Stability Control 3%

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (411 of 707). The amber line is the middle value, about 75,000 miles.

0k50k100k150k200k250k

When problems were reported

Complaints by the year the problem happened.

697

2009 Chrysler Town and Country recalls

Steering wheel / handle bar, Inflator module

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

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge.

Recall 20V396000 · Jul 2020

Frontal

In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. 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.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.

Recall 16V047000 · Jan 2016

Switch

Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. 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.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

Recall 14V373000 · Jun 2014

Non-powered axle assembly

Over time and with use, the vehicle's rear axle may develop cracks which could lead to axle failure. Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Freedom Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected axles, free of charge.

Recall 14V055000 · Feb 2014

Brakes

The rear brake lines may have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration. If not routed and secured properly, the brake lines could rub against the vehicle causing a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.

Fix: Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. These minivans have been altered into wheelchair accessible vehicles by eldorado.

Recall 09V351000 · Sep 2009

Fuses and circuit breakers

Fire risk

Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system may become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions. If the fuse for this circuit does not blow, the connectors could overheat and potentially catch fire.

Fix: Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge.

Recall 09V046000 · Feb 2009

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Town and Country years to avoid

Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.

2008 Town and Country 1,939

2010 Town and Country 1,556

2011 Town and Country 773

2009 Town and Country 707

2013 Town and Country 681

2014 Town and Country 636

2012 Town and Country 634

2016 Town and Country 526

2015 Town and Country 383

2009 Chrysler Town and Country problems by system

Electrical (453)Airbags (191)Engine (106)

Common questions

Is the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country a reliable year?

What are the most common 2009 Chrysler Town and Country problems?

Owners most often report problems with the electrical system, airbags, engine and brakes. 453 complaints (64%) name the electrical system, most often the module and ignition.

At what mileage do 2009 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system problems start?

Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 62,000–106,000 miles, with a middle value near 84,000 miles.

How many recalls does the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country have?

6. Steering wheel / handle bar, Inflator module (20V396000); Frontal (16V047000); Switch (14V373000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Should I buy a used 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?

Ask for service records covering the electrical system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2015, 2016 and 2012 models, which have the fewest complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.