I have an ABS module for my 2008 Chrysler Town and Country van that has gone bad. All of the warning lights came on for the brake system (ABS, Brake, ESP/BAS, traction). I took it to my local garage and they said that it was a bad ABS module and only the dealer could replace it because it needed to be re-programed. I took it to the dealer who also did a diagnostic and said that it was bad and needed to be replaced. BUT the part has been discontinued and they cannot find the part any where else. No other dealer has them. This sounds like a safety concern to me. The car does not have ABS and cannot be fixed. Can you do anything to force Chrysler to start making this part. It is not safe to drive on slippery roads and will lead to accidents and possibly deaths. Please help. Thank you, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2008 Chrysler Town and Country: ABS light or ABS activating
28 of the 1,939 complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical repair cost reported
- $2,000
- typical mileage
- 78,035
- recalls
- 1
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Multiple times the van will intermittently stall while driving down the road or stopped in traffic. First the dash lights flicker, speedometer and rpm gages go to 0, and warning lights such as esp, traction, abs, airbag, battery etc flicker on and off and occasionally hear almost a spark through radio speakers, then everything shuts off, both electrical and mechanically. When that happens I lose power steering and cannot get my hazards or brake lights to work. One time I could barely press the brake pedal, or steer and it was at night which means the vehicle was completely dark with no kinds of lights at an intersection with my 2 children and myself inside. So very scary! It gives me the worst anxiety to drive it and I'm too scared to sell it as I feel I would be knowingly selling a very unsafe vehicle. Occasionally the sliding side doors do not operate properly. First time the other night while the van was parked I hit the automatic shut button for the sliding door and lost all power to the vehicle and then it popped back in and operated fine. I have had multiple mechanics look at it and nobody can figure it out. Bought the van used in March or April of 2020 and had issues starting just 2 weeks after purchase. The van is now at around 108000 miles. I am out of money, a vehicle and options. Please help from a very scared and desperate mother who otherwise loves her minivan!
ABS/TCS/EBP/ESP warning lights all illuminate during system check at 8mph. Diagnostic code C2200 - Internal Module Fault. Ongoing issue. Appears to be ambient temperature related. Internet+forum searchs find this exact condition very common on 2008 model Chrysler minivan. Requires ABS controller replacement with has been discontinued by Mopar. 2008 was the only model year to utilize this particular part number. 68030939AA. Superseded by 68030939AB.
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.
The ABS control module is defective and the anti-lock system is not operating correctly. I have had to replace brake pads 3 times in the last two years. I took my van in for brake repair and the service tech (who had worked for chrysler previously) detected the issue and found the recall affecting the vehicle (the federal safety agency campaign # 09v351000). Fca has a technical service bulletin out on this issue and this is a recall out for this problem, affecting my make & model year but my VIN number does not apply to the recall. How can this be?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 5 MPH, the ABS indicator illuminated and the brake pedal felt harder to depress. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the turn signals failed to operate intermittently. The contact also stated that the brake, ABS, traction control, and esp/bas warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
My battery light, ABS, traction lights come on and I lose my A/C when it feels like 110 out
My traction sensor is not working which is causing my a safety issue. When I start driving (in motion), the ABS traction starts even when there is no water, ice or poor driving conditions. The dealership replaced the ABS module and its still doing it. They now say they will have to replace the sensor in the steering column (wheel). This is very scary as it stops my acceleration and it affects the anti-lock breaks. I was hoping this was all due to an minor auto collision but the insurance company told me there is absolutely no way this could have been caused because of it. They said its a coincidence and that it just happened on its own at the same time. I would say the fault is unknown.
Clockspring causing electrical malfunction very similar to that in which was a recall on this same vehicles just a few years prior. Seat belt light flashes and dings even when seatbelts are locked while driving. Abs lights come on periodically while driving, vehicle gear shift locks while vehicle is in park running causing vehicle to have to be shut off before it will release. Cruise control malfunctions while driving. Done research to other owners of this vehicle style and others have complained of similar findings, however seems noone has contacted you yet. When these problems started they have been an ongoing issue daily.
When driving at 30 MPH esp/ bas/ABS & brake lights appear on the dash,then steering became difficult .we are so grateful it's not on the highway.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently veered to the left and the eps and ABS warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a faulty tire. The tire was rotated to the rear of the vehicle. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a steering angle module and clock spring malfunction. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on chrysler town & country and dodge grand caravan platforms vehicles. 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.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
- Remedy
- Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on october 13, 2009. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1‑800‑955‑9086. These minivans have been altered into wheelchair accessible vehicles by eldorado. This recall is not being conducted by chrysler group llc and will not be performed at no cost by dodge or chrysler dealers unless they are also an eldorado national dealer.
Recall number 09V351000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
28 of 1,939 owner complaints about the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
How much does it cost to fix ABS light or ABS activating on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $2,000 (median of 5 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country?
There is 1 recall and 2 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 29Airbag light 24Door 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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