Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2009 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Chrysler aka FCA has recently recalled TPMS sensors of 2022 vehicles but has NOT recalled the 2009 Town and Country TPMS systems. I bought my 2009 Town and Country new and bought the MaxiCare bumper to bumper lifetime no deductible warranty for it. It now has 180,000 miles on it. I've complained to the local dealer on numerous occasions about the TPMS giving false warnings. They have changed components for several years, but the problem has never been resolved. I've given them numerous videos of the false warnings as they happened. They have been unable to resolve the problem even after consulting Chrysler "experts" by setting up STAR Claims with Chrysler Corporation. This is a safety issue. The false audible and dash light warnings take place driving on expressways. The light stays lit for many miles. …
Air conditioning condensation leaking below dashboard and onto carpet, causing electrical shorts in air bag and anti-lock brake (ABS). Chrysler identified this issue and issued a recall (K25) in January 2011, but only for vehicles manufactured through December 3, 2008. In consultation with Chrysler and according to its own internal documentation, my vehicle (manufactured in February 2009) has the same defective parts and is prone to the same safety issues caused by condensation leaking into critical electronic safety components, but they refuse to remedy the safety issue "due to it not being subject to the recall" -- despite Chrysler personnel conceding that my February-2009 was manufactured with the same, identical, flawed parts as those 2008 and earlier 2009 models that are subject to recall K25.
Tl* the contact owned a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving 70 MPH, the cruise control malfunctioned. The contact stated that the cruise control became stuck and the contact could not stop the vehicle by depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle crashed into a divider and rolled over several times. The driver's side air bag did not deploy. Police report number: 18-16077 was filed. The contact's husband sustained a mild concussion, pain in the ribs, contusions on both legs, and chest pain. The contact sustained an injury to the heart, which became enlarged, as well as contusions and severe back pain. Medical attention was required for both occupants. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. Brown's Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram in patchogue, new york was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
I went out and started my van, the wipers turned on automatically so I thought maybe I had turned the handle somehow... So I turned it off and that's when everything went wrong. All the dash lights started flashing and cycling through start up checks and then saying everything is off ABS, airbags etc. The seat was even repositioning itself. I took out my phone and started recording this weird episode that I have never seen before. I bought this van 5 months ago and don't know of its history, but this is not something anyone should have to deal with. 3 days later my wife was driving down the road when this started happening to her, the difference was that she sits closer to steering wheel then I do and the seat was jerking her back and forth while driving and scared her. Thanks [redacted]. …
I have a 09 Chrysler t&c that has had multiple brakes, rotors, calipers and bearings issues. In February 2015 I had to replace the rear brakes, calipers, pads and rotors due to them locking up. I investigate the issue and found out that there were service bulletins that stated there was an issue with them and to replace them. Chrysler did they right thing and reimbursed me for the cost to replace all of that. I now find myself in the same situation with the front ones, so I did some investigation again and found a service bulletin about the fron ones and to replace them. I called Chrysler to let them know and they told me to get it to a certifed dealership to diagnosis and that they could possible help with cost assistance but since the extended warranty (x35) expired in April 2015, they can't guarantee that they will help. …
Our 2009 t&c stalled in city traffic this morning without any warning when slowing down to below 20-30 MPH (with the traction control light briefly illuminating after the stall). It had stalled previously 3 separate times in similar situations when either my wife or son were driving the van. Of course when the engine dies there is no power steering or power brakes which makes handling the vehicle extremely difficult. The van immediately restarts when you turn the ignition key, but the CEL does not light up so there are no codes in the computer to help diagnose the problem. This is a serious problem that lots of people are having. Just read the blogs on the internet. If the van stalls while making a turn and you can't brake or steer, then it's just a matter of time before a potentially serious accident occurs. …
Recently purchased vehicle used (dealership filled with fuel after test drive but before we took it home). On the way home on city streets (while approaching an intersection), the engine stalled causing loss of power brakes & power steering. After putting the car in park, it started up & ran fine. A couple days later, my wife was driving it & while turning right at an intersection it did the same thing. She barely was able to safely complete the turn due to the loss of power steering. After that incident it hasn't happened again (but we haven't filled it with fuel again yet). Research on the net leads me to think it is the common problem with a valve in the fuel tank. We are very nervous driving the car & are dreading our next fill up. This is incredibly unsafe & I hope Chrysler is willing to do something about it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving at various speeds, the power steering and brakes seized and the vehicle decelerated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road, shifted into park, and restarted the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA campaign number: 11V139000 (electrical system), which had been expanded into NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system, air bags). The vehicle was not included in the new expanded recall. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle began to swerve without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (stateline Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, 800 goldhill road fort mill, sc 29716) where it was diagnosed that the calibers and rotors were warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. The contact also stated that the parts needed to be replaced every 12,000 miles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no open investigations were open for the defect. The failure mileage was approximately 42,300.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the brakes would pulsate abnormally and emit burning fumes into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that within a two year period, she had to replace the rotors and brake pads a total of three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 12,000 and the current mileage was 40,214.
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic
Eldorado national is recalling model year 2008-2009 amerivan mobility vehicles built on Chrysler town & country and Dodge grand caravan platforms vehicles. The rear brake lines May have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration.
Remedy: Eldorado national amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on October 13, 2009.
Brake complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 10% of the model year's 707 complaints. The component named most often is antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Chrysler Town and Country brake problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 09V-351 (service brakes, hydraulic, Sep 11, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2009 Chrysler Town and Country brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 34,000 miles, and 40% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 2 fires and 3 injuries to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.