The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a defective air bag module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country: airbag warning light
24 of the 1,939 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 24
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 80,000
- recalls
- 3
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air bag control unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V047000 (Air Bags). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 185,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that he had received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 20V396000 (Air Bags). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they were able to replace the air bag but not the emblem. The contact then moved to Iowa where he had the emblem replaced at Kriegers Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (3205 US-61, Muscatine, IA 52761) under the same recall. After the emblem was replaced, the air bag warning light would intermittently appear on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that while driving at various speeds, the brakes would engage independently with the ABS and traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cause of the failure was a result of a faulty air bag replacement. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was given an appointment for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v047000 (air bags); however, an unknown dealer and the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving at an unknown speed, a bell sound was heard and the air bag indicator illuminated. The indicator turned off momentarily, but then remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver's side air bag clockspring needed to a reset. The technician reset the clockspring, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed and remained lit. The vehicle was unable to pass inspection due to the failure. In addition, the key fob failed to lock and unlock the doors. While the contact was inside the vehicle, if the electric function button was pressed, the contact had to open the doors manually from the inside. A dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
Airbag light stays on meaning system in not functioning. Impact sensors have been replaced after which the light came on intermittently. I believe this vehicle should have the l01 recall based off of the federal safety agency campaign# 16v047.
The airbag warning light is on for about 2.7 years and chrysler won't fix a braun entervan and braun won't fix a chrysler. I have been passed back and forth and spend over $540.00 trying to fix a dangerous problem. I have been in contact with braun and they say too bad.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle was smoking excessively after being re-fueled, the air conditioner failed to function, and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The dealer (wheels of chicago, 6229 n western ave, chicago, il 60659, (773) 262-7500) indicated that the vehicle was not covered by a recall and diagnostic testing was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer had not diagnosed the vehicle. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and stated that it was unsafe to drive, and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer and notify the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on a solution to repair the vehicle. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to an unknown local dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. *tt
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v047000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Coolant must have a slow leak somewhere. Yet there is not a drip circle under my car the airbag light comes on. The air conditioner wouldn't work and now the heater doesn't work. Does the airbag have anything to do with the leaking? It happens intermittently.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2008-2010 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan and 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- Projectiles as a result of driver air bag deployment in the event of a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W09.
Recall number 20V396000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- FCA US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured December 31, 2007, to August 31, 2008, 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured June 18, 2007, to August 31, 2008. In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail.
- 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. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S07.
Recall number 16V047000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
- 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 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.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. The recall began on May 26, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R03. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V‑139.
Recall number 14V373000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
24 of 1,939 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country (1%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
There are 3 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country
Stalling 273Wipers 176Grinding brakes 64Won't start 64Key fob 57Headlights 56Loss of power 48Power steering loss 48Check engine light 41Warning lights 40Fire or smoke 29ABS 28Door locks 23Brake failure 21Engine failure 20Premature wear 19Oil consumption 15Steering lock-up 15Adaptive cruise 13Won't shift 10Battery drain 9Fuel pump 9No deployment 8Hesitation 8Overheating 8Knocking 7Fuel gauge 7Seat belt 7Sudden acceleration 6Shudder 5Whining noise 5
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