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Chart based on 94 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Chrysler Town & Country
Engine not specified
40300 mi
passenger side door would not lock with automatic door lock, door now won't unlock
unsucessful repair
Replaced MyGig nav radio due to corrupted hard drive causing loss of pre-sets and other odd behavior.
26000 mi
Power liftgate motor does not smoothly open liftgate but ratchets in two positions upon opening. New motor ordered but on backorder.
27000 mi
Liftgate motor/transmission appeared to have stripped gear in two positions and would ratchet in those positions while opening. Liftgate motor replaced under warranty.
151000 mi
Recharged the air conditioner
158000 mi
US $200
Two hoses to the rear evaporator were replaced and the system was recharged.
170000 mi
US $75
Replaced the front A/C evaporator due to it leaking.
36580 mi
The fan blower motor was noisy. It was replaced under warranty within two hours of bringing the car into the shop.
44640 mi
C $100
The connection on a hose in the AC system failed, resulting in leaked refrigerant. The part was replaced and the system recharged.
47740 mi
Power liftgate motor starting to fail.
92000 mi
US $365
Replace A/C Door Actuator Replace A/C Door Actuator
Loss of radio presets.
Required software update.
34000 mi
Passenger side sliding door would intermittently not close, reversing itself when halfway shut.
50000 mi
US $800
erroneous warning lights. instrument cluster replaced. didn't fix problem
50000 mi
instrument cluster replaced again. not fixed, sold minivan. or the windshield wipers going on their own
16700 mi
Driver's side electric sliding door ceased to function, but OK manually. Electronic Contol Module replaced. New control module for sliding door installed. Working now.
82000 mi
US $400
Starter failure, replaced with rebuilt Mopar product
13000 mi
Mirror turn signal broken (Parts ordered) Water Leak from AC TSB, (Parts ordered) Freezing Nav System (repaired)
13700 mi
Installed mirror turn signal. Fixed AC.
28200 mi
US $305
DVD player for VES ceased to respond. Error message on screen was "Region code not set." Dealer wanted $100 just to look and $600 to replace. I removed myself and sent out for repair for $300.
86000 mi
AC nonfunctioning, no refrigerant. Found bad O-ring at junction block on back firewall of engine compartment. Replaced O-ring and recharged system. Worked briefly and now low again.
86000 mi
US $300
front evaporator core leaking. remove entire dash to replace.
10000 mi
The power sliding door on the driver side needed a new motor already at 10,000 miles. very disappointed in this van.
15000 mi
They had to replace the power sliding door motor again.
18000 mi
I had the rear liftgate motor replaced, this van is so unreliable I'm thinking of getting rid of it real soon.
54000 mi
US $117
Passenger siding door would almost close then open back up. Dealer said this was a common problem and they had an update for the problem. They also said that they could not cause the problem again so they just reflash the computer any way!!
29000 mi
US $180
Loud clicking in dash, would not quit. Started after switching to heater/defrost
2000 mi
Sound cuts out in stereo/nav system. Replaced system once, still trouble. Ordered another new mygig system.
5000 mi
Continued MyGig problems/sound system problems. Automatic door open/close problems. Electrical.
2480 mi
Power 3rd row seats would not fold up or down. Parts have been ordered. While at the dealer fixing another issue, the mechanic damaged or shorted out the NAV system. Auto temperature control now on the passenger side was extremely tight to turn. Parts ordered.
3100 mi
Wrong parts ordered for power 3rd row, must return to install new parts. Brand new MyGig/Nav ordered, but apparently never came in. Must reorder and return in 1 week.
4340 mi
Replacement MyGig was never ordered to repair original defective unit. Dealer finally ordered item and replaced with new one. Successfully repaired.
14260 mi
Key FOB recall parts still did not come in, parts again re-ordered. Need to return to get this recall closed out. Whining sound still apparent even though alternator was replaced with a new one. Key FOB was stuck in the ignition on ACCESSORY and would not release. The vehicle's electrical system was operating at all times and would drain the battery.
15500 mi
Recall for KEY FOB still not completed. Waiting for parts.
3000 mi
Sliding doors would almost close, then reopen as though encountering an obstacle.
20600 mi
The front carpet was getting wet after using the A/C.
47000 mi
US $200
The car occasionally won't start on the first attempt. The starter engages and doesn't crank the engine for long enough to start. It took 10 attempts at it's worst.
1000 mi
Wiring harness for left side automatic sliding door malfunctioning. Dealer installed new wiring harness for left side automatic door. My Gig Radio will not hold station presets. New Radio ordered.
Power sliding passenger doors sometimes did not close automatically and would re-open just before fully closing. Flash of electronics eliinated problem.
17200 mi
US $100
Driver's side map light dim. Entire harness had to be replaced.
One key fob intermittently communicated with the vehicle (9-button key-type: operates 2 doors, tailgate, auto-start). Bought a 3rd on-line, and using the other two FOBs followed the learn procedure in the owner's manual.
10540 mi
Left sliding door window not working, seat heater not working.
15500 mi
Flash HVAC Controller failure causing defrost to stay on when switched to lower level. Order parts. Radio working intermittently. New NAV / MY GIG system needs to be replaced. Back ordered 2 weeks.
17050 mi
Air conditioning not working, replaced ATC control head.
31620 mi
Key FOB defective Wiring recall, sliding door
30000 mi
US $300
a/c was not cooling the air. there were several others at the dealer with the same problem.
19800 mi
Air conditioner went out. Replaced hoses and recharged the system. Air conditioner went out. Replaced hoses and recharged the system.
70000 mi
US $550
no air bags for 2 months now...cant get parts
84000 mi
US $90
AC takes forever to cool the van on a hot sunny day, sometimes.. and sometimes it cools very quickly on a hot sunny day. Took to dealer for warranty repair. Was told the problem was because the van is black and they refused to fix it.
500 mi
flashed power door sensitivity limit.
80000 mi
US $80
Fuse to obd2 diagnostic port replaced
119000 mi
Recall on key Fobs - causing possible engine failure while driving. Both key fobs have failed to work for over a year now - Have scheduled appt. with dealership twice, they cancelled both time saying they didnt have parts.. trying #3
14000 mi
US $20
Air conditioning stopped cooling. Fixed some kind of coolant leak. Still under warranty. Also, oil change, rotation, two service recall fixes and adjusted automatic sliding doors.
60500 mi
Bad taillight bulb caused it to blow and take out fuse. Replaced both bulb and the fuse.
103000 mi
US $550
A/C condenser replacement due to minor road debris
161200 mi
all the recalls will be executed: key fob recall, airco recall, airbag recall
36980 mi
US $149
Blower Motor making a horrible noise. Was replaced under extended warranty. Blower Motor making a horrible noise. Was replaced under extended warranty. Blower Motor making a horrible noise. Was replaced under extended warranty.
40000 mi
Rear vent windows not working, 3 TPM sensors need to be replaced.
83000 mi
US $700
Red battery warning light lit. Alternator died. Van quit in the dealer service lane! We love our van!
23000 mi
Carpet in front on both sides was wet. Took car in last yr.; dealer caulked drain and problem reoccurred this yr. This time, A/C drain was replaced (as per svc. bulletin). Still having a problem and have another appt. scheduled.
27000 mi
Continued to have significant moisture on floor on both driver and front passenger sides.
28000 mi
Both sides of floorboard were wet. Appeared that A/C condensation was not draining properly.
43000 mi
US $100
Power sliding passenger door was bouncing back when trying to close. Flashed PSD module for sensitivity per TSB. Paid $100 deductible on extended warranty coverage.
10000 mi
power sliding doors
12000 mi
In shop several times for rear sliding doors. They would not close properly, came back open. Never went away. During the last year we had the van, it deteriorated very rapidly. The ride became very rough, mileage deteriorated. We came to hate the van.
2000 mi
MyGiG radio was replaced under warranty.
18000 mi
Reflash of the software controlling the power sliding doors.
26000 mi
Right rear power door controller blew out and took most vehicle electrics with it.
26300 mi
Uconnect phone would not operate. DVD player for rear seats would not read disk.
8000 mi
MyGIG navigation system Simulate Trip option "grayed out" (inoperative). Upgrade to latest version of software.
13000 mi
Flash light socket contacts pushed pack and not making contact with the flash light. Socket and flash light was replaced, warranty, no charge. Cause not determined.
6000 mi
Dealer replaced sensors and attempted to realign the vehicle. During replacement of the cross member, the circuits for the high beam and low beam headlights were switched on the driver side. Also, one of the bulbs was blown -- this all took over 1/2 day to resolve since dealer did not have the part in stock.
168000 mi
Replaced water pump for windshield washer
9400 mi
Hard Drive on Radio did not function. Could not copy music to hard drive. MyGig not copying CDs. Hard drive not functioning. New one installed at dealer.
24000 mi
A/C hose replaced.
67000 mi
US $220
Windshield Washer Pump
37000 mi
Driver's door lock actuator would not operate reliably Passenger side sliding door did not operate with 100 percent reliability. Result was that it would occasionally close almost all the way and then automatically re-open. Led to the car being left with an open door at malls, driveways, etc.
41000 mi
US $120
One day it was fine, the next day, the sytem had lost its whole a/c charge. A rubber hose between compressor and condenser had failed, it appears. I replaced the hose and recharged the a/c myself. This is really dissappointing.
71000 mi
US $800
The instrument cluster freaked out, illuminating all warning lights, gages went dead, and wipers turned on. Replaced TIPM myself, didn't fix problem. Dealer diagnosed as bad wiring harness, est cost $4500. Repaired bad wire myself.
19000 mi
a/c hose broke
13000 mi
2 weeks after AC hose was replaced, was not blowing cold air. Diagnosis was failed blower motor. Part was ordered
14000 mi
Blower motor installed. 2 weeks later returned to have clogged hose cleared. All works correctly now
4000 mi
HVAC in auto mode does not wait for the engine to warm before firing up the fans. Very annoying!
11000 mi
faulty sensor in the seatbelt cause the airbag light to remain on
17000 mi
A/C drain hose was clogged/plugged resulting in water draining onto the passenger floor board.
91300 mi
US $1200
radio and camera not work properly
92700 mi
US $600
radio is not working and is replaced.
119000 mi
US $975
the car key cannot be recognized.
43000 mi
recall repair for AC (it was broken) and new radiator cap. both were recall items.
65000 mi
Radio needs replacement but have not replaced it yet. Sound gets very low after 5 minutes. Dealer recommends a new radio costing $450 Radio needs replacement but have not replaced it yet. Sound gets very low after 5 minutes. Dealer recommends a new radio costing $450
400 mi
Intermittent no start problem
3000 mi
Dashboard lost communication with computer. All warning lights on; turnsignals, headlights non-operational; when brought to dealer, they could not replicate (I have video of it doing it).
16000 mi
air conditioner leak
4000 mi
Rear power doors will not close completely. Checked for TSB and took information to dealer. I made appointment and software was downloaded, problem was fixed.
9000 mi
Drivers side power window motor starts making loud noises when rolling window up or down. Made appointment at dealership and part was ordered and replaced when it came in.
16000 mi
Mygig radio stops working, took TSB to dealer to show this is a known issue. Dealer states they must diagnose problem first. Ordered replacement Mygig stereo took over two weeks for it to come in and then be installed.
19000 mi
Air conditioning stopped working, dealer completed diagnostic test, confirmed problem as faulty hose and ordered parts.
19000 mi
Air conditioning was repaired hose was replaced.
35000 mi
US $500
AC stopped working
1000 mi
Has front and rear dvd players. Front did not work.
11555 mi
No AC. Replaced hose and coupling AC Line Under warranty
24000 mi
Left rear turn signal inoperable message was displayed in dash. The turn signal would intermittently fail. The plug for the left rear turn signal had to be replaced.
Center brake light in rear replaced for safety inspection. Expensive LED assembly and took an hour to replace.
57000 mi
US $150
Passenger side sliding door wouldn't lock with buttons or remote.
16000 mi
Air conditioning was blowing warm. Still blowing warm after first trip to repair. AC was fixed and so far it is still working correctly. Also fixed a dent, which could account for the amount of time in the shop.
23500 mi
radio touch screen window bounces up and down
20000 mi
The air conditioner blew warm air and during the winter the windows did not defrost.
28200 mi
Loss of air conditioner function, diagnosed and replaced high pressure return hose under Chrysler recall
195000 mi
US $200
AC not working. Replaced compressor, expansion valve, repair not successful
212000 mi
US $60
J line from compressor frayed at metal to rubber bend
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