2008 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system problems
1,242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country — 64% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Jul 20, 2026
“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.”
filed May 9, 2026
“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…”
filed Jan 28, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006RevA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 19, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 106 | 20% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 62 | 16% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 215 | 34% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 393 | 58% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 395 | 62% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 523 | 68% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 977 | 63% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 453 | 64% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 43 | 20% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 74 | 17% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 164 | 19% |
| 2004 Town and Country | 23 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.