Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
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).
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and pulling into a parking lot, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and the ignition key was released. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that she reinserted the key into the ignition switch and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred as she was attempting to pull into a parking space. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the camshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred twice while driving from the independent mechanic to her residence. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic. The contact contacted an unknown dealer who advised that they were not aware of that specific failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The stated the vehicle was previously included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags) and the vehicle was repaired under the recall. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired, while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost motive power and decelerated to approximately 10 MPH. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and the vehicle revved, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start prior to the failure. The contact had to turn the key, release the key, and turn the key again before being able to start the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repair of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V373000 (Electrical System, Air Bags). However, upon driving the vehicle after the repair, she noticed that the speedometer and fuel gauge were no longer operating as needed. The dealer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 131,645.
I was driving down the road and suddenly my van shut down causing me to drive over a curb and now my van does not start it cranks and there is a spark however it does not turnover and start and does not run!
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) gives false warnings of tires losing pressure. The flashing Yellow dashboard warning lights and audible alarm sounds and the dash display switches to show the four tire pressures. One by one the pressure of each of the four tires switches to horizontal lines until all four tire pressures are shown as horizontal lines. Meanwhile after many seconds the Warning Light becomes a steady yellow light. This steady yellow light and false flat tire readings continue for many miles (which can be over 50 miles). Sometimes parking and turning off the ignition resets the system. Sometimes restarting the vehicle just has it continue with the false readings. The false readings happen on smooth expressways and other roads as well. Sometimes they happen several times within a week. Other times weeks go by between false readings. …
Our 2009 chrysler town and country is having major issues. The dashboard lights keep going on and off the speedometer won't work when this is happening also the windshield wipers go on automatically with me putting them on and won't stop. Sometimes while this occurs our automatic door won't operate or radio. We got a new alternator a new battery a new iod fuse and it's still happening i wasn't sure if this was a normal occurrence for chryslers so I did some research my van isn't the only one with the same issues we unfortunately bought it used a few months ago and can't take it back to the lot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V373000 (air bags, electrical system) and 10V235000 (electrical system). While driving off the lot after the vehicle was repaired, the radio failed and the ignition module was burned. In addition, there was smoke coming from under the hood. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor of anti-freeze inside the vehicle. Prior to the repair, the vehicle had not exhibited any failures. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure was awaiting to be determined. The approximate failure mileage was 107,094.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving at 65 MPH, the contact noticed a burning odor coming from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the wiring harness for the sliding door needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.the vehicle previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 10V235000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,870.
Sometime overnight on jan 1/2nd 2019 my vehicle started on fire. The vehicle was not in use, was parked in our driveway, and had not been in use since the morning before. The fire must have went out on its own. But caused damage to both the inside and outside of the vehicle. The inside of the van smells heavily of electrical smoke.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact turned the ignition key and smoke began to pour out from under the hood. The vehicle would not start and had to be towed. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Related recalls
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Chrysler is recalling 6,138 my 2009 town and country and Dodge grand caravan vehicles. Unused electrical connectors for the blind spot detection system May become corroded and could short circuit, which can cause a variety of conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will seal the power circuit at the subject connector and replace the fuse for this circuit if necessary free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2009. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA investigations
Totally Integrated Power Module Failure
In a letter dated August 21, 2014, the Center for Auto Safety (CAS) petitioned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to initiate a defect investigation of alleged failures associated with the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) installed in Chrysler SUV?s, trucks, and vans beginning in the 2007 model year.
Electrical complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 453 complaints about the electrical system of the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 64% of the model year's 707 complaints. The component named most often is ignition › module (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 09V-046 (fuses and circuit breakers, Feb 5, 2009). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2009 Chrysler Town and Country electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles, and 5% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 9 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system 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.