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2008 Braun Town & CountryProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 97 owner complaints about the 2008 Braun Town & Country, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints977 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage20kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 8, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Braun Town & Country has problems

97 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic594
Electrical system141
Equipment81
Engine and engine cooling41
Wheels40
Tires40
Suspension40
Structure31
Power train31
9 other systems132

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2008 Braun Town & Country recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Electrical system: wiring

Recall 10V-235 · Jun 3, 2010 · 284,655 vehicles

Risk. A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR INSIDE THE SLIDING DOOR, OVERHEATING THE LATCH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

Recall 10V-148 · Apr 13, 2010 · 843 vehicles

Risk. CONTACT BETWEEN THE TIRE AND FUEL FILL PIPE MAY WEAR A HOLE IN ONE OR THE OTHER COMPONENTS OVER TIME.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Braun.

Mileage at failure

When do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?

20kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 55 service brakes, hydraulic complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
45under 30k miles55under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other Town & Country year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Town & Country median. How we score

'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Town & Country owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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 LED…
Complaint 10405550 · Jun 8, 2011 · 26,500 miles
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.
Complaint 10387208 · Mar 1, 2011 · 4,492 miles
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…
Complaint 10378578 · Jan 25, 2011 · 22,800 miles

Own a 2008 Town & Country?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.