2008 Chrysler Town And Country brakes problems
328 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 328 11% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 25,000 miles 299 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 6 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When brakes problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 98 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 99 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 27 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 23 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 16 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 10 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 299 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 25,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 crashes, 6 fires, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the brakes began to sequel abnormally. The noise would cease once the brakes were depressed. In addition, there was a burning odor coming from the vehicle. The failure continued to recur intermittently. The dealer discovered that the rear brake pads and rotors were destroyed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. Approximately 4 months later, the failure recurred.
The cars alarm goes off and winshieild wipers and sqirts windsheild washer fluid when car is off and only way to make it stop is disconnecting the battery. Also when we were on tge expressway the windsheild wipers went off and the minivans brakes went on by themselves.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Chrysler Town And Country
- Electrical system 1,250 complaints
- Air bags 376 complaints
- Engine 245 complaints
- Steering 95 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 64 complaints
- Lighting 53 complaints
- Body & structure 51 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints