repaired · 2022 Q4
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
2009 Chrysler Town AND CountryProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 707 owner complaints about the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-396 the manufacturer reports only 15% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 22, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country has problems
707 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
453Electrical system10 crash/fire/injury
191Air bags5 crash/fire/injury
96Engine3 crash/fire/injury
42Service brakes
36Steering
33Wheels
33Power train
27Service brakes, hydraulic
23Tires
11219 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 453 | 10 |
| Air bags | 191 | 5 |
| Engine | 96 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 42 | 3 |
| Steering | 36 | 0 |
| Wheels | 33 | 0 |
| Power train | 33 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 27 | 1 |
| Tires | 23 | 0 |
| 19 other systems | 112 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2009 Chrysler Town AND 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.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Air bags: frontal
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.
repaired · 2016 Q3
Air bags
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…
repaired · 2015 Q3
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. Failure of the rear axle may increase the risk of a crash.
Show 2 more recalls
no report yet
Service brakes, hydraulic
Risk. A BRAKE FLUID LEAK COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY, POSSIBLY CAUSING A CRASH.
no report yet
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. IF THE FUSE FOR THIS CIRCUIT DOES NOT BLOW, THE CONNECTORS COULD OVERHEAT AND POTENTIALLY CATCH FIRE.
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 Chrysler.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
84kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 204 electrical system complaints. 68% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles138under 100k miles66100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Town AND 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 AND Country median. How we score
'67'74'75'82'83'84'86'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Chrysler Town AND Country, and the recalls they led to.
- Totally Integrated Power Module FailureNo recall
- Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine StallLed to recall 14V-373
In owners' words
What Town AND Country owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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!
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…
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