2009 Chrysler Town And Country engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 105 complaints for the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 105 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 82,000 miles 93 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 17 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 93 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 82,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact noticed smoke rising from the hood of the vehicle and all electrical power failed. The contact stated that flames ignited from the wheel wells and underneath the hood. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,850.
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle would decelerate independently and the engine stalled. The contact mentioned that on the key ring was only the key to the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14v373000 (air bags , electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chrysler Town And Country
- Electrical system 456 complaints
- Air bags 192 complaints
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Steering 36 complaints
- Wheels 33 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Tires 23 complaints
- Cruise control 19 complaints