2008 Braun Town & Country recalls and problems

The 2008 Braun Town & Country has 3 safety recalls and 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Braun dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
97
Crashes / fires
3 / 3
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Braun Town & Country vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Braun Town & Country recalls

Recall 10V-235: Electrical System

Reported Jun 3, 2010 · 284,655 vehicles affected · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 dodge grand caravan and chrysler town & country passenger vehicles manufactured from february 2007 through september 2009. Some of the vehicles may have been built with an improperly routed wire harness that may have a condition where the lower sliding door hinge bracket can make contact and wear through the wire insulation.

Risk: A short circuit could occur inside the sliding door, overheating the latch, possibly resulting in a fire.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler toll-free at 1-800-853-1403.

Recall 10V-164: Suspension

Reported Apr 23, 2010 · 834 vehicles affected · BRAUN CORPORATION

Problem: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the rear spring hats come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats.

Risk: Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.

Recall 10V-148: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Apr 13, 2010 · 843 vehicles affected · BRAUN CORPORATION

Problem: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. During conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. In raising the chassis, the fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. In rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.

Risk: Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.

Fix: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.

2008 Braun Town & Country problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic60
Electrical System14
Equipment8
Wheels4
Engine and Engine Cooling4
Suspension4
Tires4
Service Brakes, Electric3
Power Train3
Structure3
Air Bags2
Seat Belts2

Most reported parts

  • Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 3
  • Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 3
  • Suspension › Front — 3
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 2
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 2
  • Structure › Body › Door — 2
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
  • Electrical System › Ignition — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 25,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Braun Town & Country complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 26,500 miles · reported Jun 8, 2011
2008 chrysler town & country, 26,500 miles. I was driving down the highway and when I parked my vehicle there was smoke coming from the drivers side rear brakes. The brakes had been stuck on for an unknown amount of miles. There was excessive heat and smoke coming from the area which could have LED to a possible fire. I took it to the dealer and they told me there was no warranty or recall for this problem.
Equipment · reported Jun 8, 2011
Was told to wait 1 month for critical safety recall that can cause serious injury or death. From recall letter: chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008 chrysler town and country and dodge grand caravan vehicles. These vehicles may experience a water leak at the heating and air conditioner "HVAC" drain grommet which can lead to illumination of airbag warning light and a potential inadvertent airbag deployment. I was told after taking my vehicle in that the part is on back order and I'd have to wait about a month to get this done. My concern is that I do hear hissing under the dash and…
Electrical System · at 61,957 miles · reported May 31, 2011
I don't know any events LED to the failures. The van is used for family transportation by my wife. Its use is limited to roughly 12,000 miles of paved road driving per year. Something electrical is wrong. One day it won't start, the next day it starts but all the lights are on, the next day the airbag light is on, the next day the speedometer/tachometer/clock/temperature/fuel gauges don't work. There is no rhyme or reason to what works and when something will fail. It is in a chrysler dealership now for service. They are uncertain, but say it is "most likely" the integrated power module. They…
Electrical System · at 33,654 miles · reported May 19, 2011
2008 chrysler town and country electrical problems 5th time this has happened. Horn honking continuously, wiper and fluid going off even when turned off, lights flashing on and off. Very unsafe the dealer and chrysler said they could not do anything. I had to remove fuses so the horn would not go off which cleared the codes but I can't drive around the car? This is a big safety issue. The dealer actually said to try and come in with the horn honking like that!!! Crazy
Wheels · at 30,100 miles · reported May 17, 2011
I found the right-rear valve stem broken, while trying to add air. It appeared to have been weakened by corrosion. The surrounding area of the wheel showed no signs of corrosion. The valve stems on this vehicle are also the tire pressure monitoring sensor (Tpms) sensors. Upon inspection, I found the other valve stems/sensors in poor condition. After the spare tire was installed, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair, under warranty. I asked that they replace the other three sensors, since failure appears imminent. The service writer explained that, while this is a common failure, they…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Braun Town & Country have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Braun Town & Country: 10V-235 (electrical system), 10V-164 (suspension), 10V-148 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Braun Town & Country?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (60 reports), followed by electrical system (14). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 25,000 miles.

Are Braun recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Braun dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.