I have a 2008 chrysler town & country minivan that is in mint condition. I brought my van to a dealership for a repair. There was also a recall for the driver side airbag. The issue is 14 people have been injured by the plastic emblem that has become loose and can become a projectile in the event of airbag deployment. The tech said the recall has them remove the emblem on the steering wheel and they don't replace it with anything. Most people decline it because they don't like the way it looks. I told him I did not want this recall performed on my car until chrysler has a better fix. Unfortunately, the tech forgot to take the work order for the recall off in the computer and they removed the emblem anyway. Also scratched the leather on the steering wheel when they were prying the emblem off. You can imagine my horror when I picked my car up and found that a decorative trim piece was ripped off. No replacement of any kind, just an open gape with holes where the emblem used to be on the steering wheel. Very noticeable!! This is unacceptable and I want to put it out there that chrysler lied in their press release on july 14, 2020. This is what they said...chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's air bag cover with a redesigned cover, free of charge.. At this time there is no fix! There is no redesigned cover! Don"t have a recall if you don't have a fix for damage to your customers car! Called chrysler and they still have no fix for this. What! Way to stick it to your customers! They don't have any more lawsuits but leave the car owner with damage to their car. What if I wanted to sell my car? This devalues it! Thanks chrysler!! I want to know if the ceo, mr. Manley, of chrysler would appreciate me going in his car and removing a decorative piece of trim or emblem with no regard for how it makes the car look? You know it would not be ok!
2008 Chrysler Town and Country airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle loss motive speed and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to reedman toll chrysler dodge jeep ram of springfield (770 baltimore pike, springfield township, delaware county, pennsylvania, pa 19064) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The vehicle was diagnosed with a defective win module and the contact was informed that the win module needed to be replaced. The win module was replaced in 2015 however, the failure recurred. The contact experienced the failure multiple times. The vehicle was taken to crystal chrysler dodge jeep of brooksville (14358 cortez blvd, brooksville, fl 34613) and it was confirmed that the win module failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage 134,099.*dt*jb*dt
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked water and coolant, causing the contact to continually top off the fluids. Additionally, the air bags warning light was illuminated. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 10v611000 (equipment) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was taken to garber chrysler dodge jeep ram located at 5330 bay rd, saginaw, mi 48604, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that she was concerned for the safety of her child who was regularly transported using the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 174,923.
The wireless switch wont start/turn over my van and I look up my van and it has a recall on it its a 08 chrysler town and country touring lx.
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.
While in motion, the electrical system and engine will suddenly 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 increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash. This happens with no warning while driving at highway speed on the highway. This has happened multiple times. I have no choice but to drive it this way.
I was involved in a low speed frontal crash on an interstate highway. I was belted in and didn't even touch the airbag, but the airbag shot flames out of the right side hole burning my arm like a blowtorch. I have photos of the injury and it's healing stage. I was advised to go to the hospital for stitches as it split my arm open wide, but I'd been there 5 times in the last 8 months and just dressed it myself. The airbag is supposed to help prevent injury and it was the only thing that caused an injury!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While the vehicle was parked and occupied with passengers, the front passenger and rear side curtain air bags deployed without warning or impact. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and had the vehicle towed to mac haik ford lincoln (7201 s interstate highway 35, georgetown, tx 78626, (512) 930-3673). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000.
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.
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly., wanted to know if my VIN# show if I had this fix recall was 4-1-2014, I don't remember
My airbag warning keeps coming on an you can smell anti freeze. And I have had the air shut down and the engine shut down it starts back up but it is scary. Thank god it has not happened on the freeway.
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 the vehicle was taken to hawk chrysler dodge jeep (7911 w roosevelt rd, forest park, il 60130) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). After the vehicle was repaired, the contact experienced a failure with starting the vehicle. The contact stated that it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed again. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,374. *tt
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
Airbags did not deploy in the crash. Van has been totaled by the insurance. Much front end damage; van flipped end for end braking windshield & both front drivers & passengers windows. Seat belts saved their lives, with injuries to body & heads. Van speed maybe 40 m.p.h. On highway & uphill on a curve. Single vehicle accident, driver blinded by on coming headlights from another vehicle. We never received a recall, but looks like modular/airbag control unit may corrode & fail, recall s07 for some 2008 vans only. The federal safety agency reference #16v047000 & number affected 111,519 vans. My VIN# shows no recalls open for it & shows all others have been done. This recall should have been on my van too. Not one airbag went off & we could have been killed. The van is totaled, most damage to front, even bumper is bent right under, what more damage does it take for the airbags to go off. Please check out why mine was not recalled. ...updated 08/02/17 *bf the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.
Takata airbag was in accident with my chrysler the air bag partially deflated sending the projectiles into my arm causing a very bad burn I was transported to hospital where I was treated, I received numerous injuries to my neck back , knees and ankle because I was thrown around because of air bag not deploying properly.vehicle was in accident on a highway. I have a 6 inch scar on my arm and I have an indention on the top of my arm from the stuff that comes out of the airbag my car was totaled in the accident I do have the police reports and the hospital reports.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (electrical system, air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.
2008 chrysler town & country. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to repair recall notice 14v‑373. *smd updated 09/21/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags and electrical system). The contact stated that the part for the repair was on back order for an extended period of time. The contact stated that the key was difficult to turn over to start the vehicle. At times, the vehicle was unable to start. The dealer was unable to provide the part for longer than two years. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags, electrical system) and stated that the repair wait was excessive. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. The VIN was unavailable.
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