2008 Chrysler Town & Country Chrysler Town & Country 2008

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (8%)

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 22 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 4dr Minivan, ext.

251-horsepower 4.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

129000 mi

US $2400
I found out that what I thought was loud front tires was actually my transmission failing. It went into limp mode and I had it towed to a quality shop for repair. 
1200 mi A/C condenser(850 dollars) covered under warranty Transmission replaced under warranty 
10000 mi

US $500
Had to take my new Town&country in for a new transmission, and 
42000 mi

US $150
Failed CV shaft replaced. O.D. compounder sensor damaged during failure & replaced. Chrysler provided out of warranty assistance covering $650 of $800 total.  
9300 mi The transmission shifter became very stiff to shift in to gear as well as when using the autostick. 
12400 mi Shifter became very stiff again.  

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

197-horsepower 3.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

83300 mi

US $1083
Solenoid Pack failed causing the van to not shift past second or third gear. 
30000 mi transmission was replaced at no charge 
42300 mi Transmission was leaking, and bucking. It is being replaced under warranty. 
33170 mi Rear wheel bearings worn. Parts backordered at least 2 weeks because of number of repairs 
40000 mi

US $35
flash update tranamission shift quality. 
103000 mi

US $600
CV half shafts replaced Oil change Sway bar links replaced Alignment done 
83500 mi Car would not go into gear. Shook all over. Had to have it towed to dealer. Replaced transmission. 
108000 mi

US $250
More problems with van. This time, a driver's CV joint has failed. It made really bad vibrations, and probably was responsible for ruining the wheel bearing. The axle and shaft was covered by the lifetime powertrain warr. Bearing wasn't. 
114300 mi

US $300
Major transmission repair. Replaced torque converter, all seals, some internal pistons and other parts. Replaced the vehicle speed sensor 
13000 mi Transmission made strange noises on initial cold weather starts. Recorded sound on cell phone and took to dealer for repair. Problem was broken part which caused transmission fluid to be low. They ordered parts but car had to sit at dealer. 
46000 mi

US $385
Transmission broke while driving home from work. Had to have the vehicle towed for repair. 
118800 mi

US $2500
overdrive failed 

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

175-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

2700 mi January 2008. Transmission leaking fluid @ 2,200 miles. Add Mopar fluid as recommended by dealer. At 2,721 miles, service dept replaces transmission pump and seal and performs 23 point maintenance. 
3100 mi Transmission stuck in 2nd gear. They told me someone was wrong with the pins? No leaking trans fluid. Engine light appeared on dash display. Repair for free and within two hours! 

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

3000 mi Replaced transmission cable, which had slipped off previously and was reattached. 

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2008 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Problems

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