Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
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 that the TPMS warning light was illuminated, indicating that both front driver's side tire and the front passenger's side tire were underinflated; however, upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the contact was informed that the tire pressure for both tires were correct. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Tire vales corrods/causes wheel corrosion. Need to replace all tire valves including sensories. Once tire valves corrodes air deflates out of tires immediatly which can cause a danger to on the road and can crash. The corrosion is caused from the valves not being made of rubber. This is expensive to replace and will continue to happen. Especially living in certain wheather conditions. I was filling my tires up with air because sensor came on in car saying pressure was low, the valves in the rear back of vehicle one broke off as soon as I went to put air in and the other the cassing exploded off when air was being put in tire. The front driver side wheel is corroded due to valve corrosion. Thankfully I went to my mechanic immediatly to have it looked at that lived down the road from me. I had my daughter in car with me. …
Driving on a state route at midnight, the left front tire just blew. We got the car off to the side of the road. Long story short, an "angel" stopped and changed the tire. This is the second time I was driving the van that a tire blew while driving. I was very lucky. Both times I had to buy a new tire and was told it was the sensor valve on the tire had just cracked. I understand that those have been replaced with rubber so that doesn't happen again on the newer cars. Shouldn't this be recalled or something because now I am afraid that the other 2 tires might do the same. I am 79 years old and I cannot afford another car but I also can't go around worrying every time I drive the car. What can be done, if anything. Thanks for listening to me and I hope you can help me.
While filling the rear driver side tire with air, the aluminum valve stem snapped off causing the tire to completely deflate. Replaced aluminum stem with rubber stem as a temporary fix while searching for replacement parts to the TPMS sensor. Approximately two days later, while attempting to unscrew the valve cap from the rear passenger side tire, the aluminum valve stem broke off in my hand causing the tire to completely deflate. I found after market replacement aluminum valve stems that fit the OEM TPMS sensors and had them all replaced. Unfortunately it is only a matter of time before these fail. Aluminum valve stems on TPMS are clearly a safety issue and warrant a recall. TPMS stems on all newer vehicles are now rubber.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out and was replaced with a spare. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the tire was replaced. The low tire warning light illuminated, and the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was low. The contact attempted to add air to the tire and the valve stem blew off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the valve stem was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the front driver side wheel detached from the vehicle. While driving 70 MPH exiting the highway, the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The vehicle would not accelerate over 50 MPH and slowed down in the middle of the highway. The entire front driver side wheel failed. The contact discovered the body frame, wheel assembly, wheel hub, and wheel bearing were all damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle shook without warning. The contact pulled over and discovered that the rear passenger side tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure monitor sensor retaining nut was split and failed due to erosion, which caused the tire to deflate. As a result, the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,052. Updated 04/22/16
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving 30 MPH, the passenger side tire failed and the valve stem fractured inside the rim. The vehicle was unable to be driven and was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire pressure monitoring system was rusted out and needed to be replaced. After further examination, it was determined that the rear passenger side tire pressure monitoring system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V373000 (electrical system, air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that all four valve stems rusted and fractured. The vehicle had to be towed to a dealer and the valve stems were replaced; however, the sensors were not replaced causing the warning light to remain illuminated. The dealer stated that the sensors should not be replaced because the stems would fracture again. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 79,000. The VIN was not available.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 46 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 7% of the model year's 707 complaints. The component named most often is valve (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2009 Chrysler Town and Country wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, though it has 6 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2009 Chrysler Town and Country wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 65,000 miles, and 9% before 25,000 miles.
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.