The vehicle turned off while in drive the dash went dead and the key fob will not turn the engine back on while in the middle of traffic with kids in the car no warning lights came on before hand my radio would randomly shut off so my battery and fuses were checked as well as the starter and are all in working condition I was told it is a faulty win module and cam BUS network line crash. There are previous recalls associated with these issues and I need it repaired please help.
2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems
1,242 complaints (64% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 84,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 1,242
- of this car's complaints
- 64%
- typical mileage
- 84,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch11
- Ignition11
- Instrument cluster/panel4
- Starter assembly2
- Horn2
- Wiring1
- Ignition: module1
At what mileage
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Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the federal safety agency to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year. The petitioner alleges that TIPM defects may result in engine stall, airbag non-deployment, failure of fuel pump shutoff resulting in unintended acceleration, fire, and other symptoms. On September 25, 2014, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened DP14-004 to evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. ODI analyzed complaint data provided by CAS as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers. In total, there were 296 complaints submitted by the petitioner in the original petition and five supplements, including 271 complaints related to the subject vehicles equipped with TIPM-7. Approximately 3 percent of CAS complaints are related to vehicles equipped with TIPM-6 and ODI?s review of these complaints did not identify any safety defect trends. ODI conducted a detailed review of complaints narratives submitted by CAS and consumers including careful analysis of vehicle repair histories, warranty claims obtained from the manufacturer and any available Customer Assistance Inquiry reports (CAIR). Analysis of the field data indicated that MY2011-2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles exhibited significantly higher complaint rates related to fuel pump relay (FPR) failures than other subject vehicles. In a September 3, 2014 letter to the federal safety agency, Chrysler submitted a Defect Information Report (DIR) identifying a defect in the FPR within the TIPM-7 which can result in a no start or stall condition in approximately 188,723 model year (MY) 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK) and Dodge Durango (WD) vehicles manufactured from January 5, 2010 through July 20, 2011 (14V‑530).In a February 24, 2015 letter, Chrysler submitted a second DIR expanding the scope of the FPR defect condition to include an additional 338,216 MY 2012 through 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured from September 17, 2010 through August 19, 2013 and MY 2012 through 2013 Dodge Durango vehicles manufactured from January 18, 2011 through August 19, 2013 (15V‑115).ODI analysis of the CAS allegations of TIPM defects resulting in stall while driving, airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration, fire and other faults identified a single defect condition related to 1 of over 60 different circuits in the TIPM assembly. The most common effect of this defect condition, related to the fuel pump relay, was a no-start concern, but it could also result in stall while driving (76 complaints). No valid evidence was presented in support of claims related to airbag non-deployment, unintended acceleration or fire resulting from TIPM faults and these claims were found to be wholly without merit based on review of the field data and design of the relevant systems and components.Except insofar as the petitioner's contentions relate to the defect condition addressed by the Chrysler recalls, the factual bases of the petitioner's contentions that any further investigation is necessary are unsupported. In our view, additional investigation is unlikely to result in a finding that a defect related to motor vehicle safety exists or a the federal safety agency order for the notification and remedy of a safety-related defect as alleged by the petitioner at the conclusion of the requested investigation. Therefore, in view of the need to allocate and prioritize the federal safety agency's limited resources to best accomplish the agency's safety mission, the petition is den
DP14004
What 2008 Chrysler Town and Country owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
dash lights do not come on, the turn signals do not operate the horn does not sound. There's no display for speedometer or tachometer or odometer no reading for anything.
I was driving from getting my daughter from school and felt heat and saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. I immediately pulled over and pulled my daughter out of the car the dashboard became engulfed in flames. I was told by the fire department that it looked like and electrical and fuel issue under the dash. There are known problems with this vehicle catching fire but my cin number when I looked up recalls did not have any on it. My insurance company also stated they had many claims against the make model of vehicle regarding fire issues do to manufacturers issues.
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) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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.
Engine shut down while driving. Will restart if put back into park and restart. Has happened two times in the past.
Suv stalls while driving. I have tried 2 dealers to honor the recall and neither would accept performing the rework required. I called a local dealer here Quirk and they said they do not perform recall work. I called the dealer we purchased the vehicle from and they said it was against their policy to work on cars greater than 10 years old! How can I get this problem fixed?
The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that within the past year the vehicle had stalled several times. The contact stated the traction control warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and continue driving to his destination. The contact took the vehicle to the independent mechanic and was informed that the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle back to an independent mechanic and was informed the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience failure. The contact took the vehicle back for a third time to an independent mechanic and was informed that the wireless ignition node (WIN) module had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bag) was completed by the previous owner of the vehicle. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
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!
Rear end has a bar inside of axle( bar broke ) took to dealership service guy asked me to explain I did he said ohhh we hear this a lot you need new rear end !!! DO WHAT my car has 94,000 miles and needs new rear end never never any accidents so why new rear end also elec isuess u turn car off and u hear electronic buzzing also breaks are horrible and replaced whole rear end like everything posssiblr and you still hear stuff sounding like whole car gonna fall apart not safe and we bough this car for our kids to be safe and this car is a accident waiting to happen LEMON also the recall with freedom isn’t there fault is Chrysler my van never been there but my rear end broke ??? Also I kept the old rear end if anyone would like to check it out!!!
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.
Questions about the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical
Does the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 1,242 complaints about the electrical of the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, 64% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 84,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Chrysler Town and Country have the most electrical problems?
The Chrysler Town and Country model years with the most electrical complaints are 2008 (1,242 complaints), 2010 (978 complaints) and 2011 (523 complaints).
Other 2008 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Airbags 375Brakes 319Engine 248Steering 95Visibility 63Transmission 58Lights 53Body 48Driver assistance 47Tires 35Acceleration 34Wheels 29Fuel system 25Suspension 25Seats 16Locks 14Seat belts 9
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