2009 Chrysler Town and Country: Reliability, Recalls, Known Issues & Cost to Own

Data last updated 2026-07-04 · sources listed throughout · based on public NHTSA data

Shares the early gen-5 TIPM/ignition electrical defects (stalling, no-start); lower volume than 2008/2010 but still a cautionary buy, confirm electrical repairs. 3 known issue patterns are documented below, with frequency and the mileage windows where they typically appear. New, the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country ranged from $26,340 to $36,780 depending on trim (base MSRP, before options and destination).

4/10

Mixed track record

Shares the early gen-5 TIPM/ignition electrical defects (stalling, no-start); lower volume than 2008/2010 but still a cautionary buy, confirm electrical repairs.

Sources (4)

api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chrysler&model=Town…
repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/chrysler/town-country
rerev.comhttps://rerev.com/articles/chrysler-town-and-country-years-to-avoid/
fixdapp.comhttps://www.fixdapp.com/car-reviews/best-worst-years-of-chrysler-town-country…

Known issues

Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires.

widespread · 2496 NHTSA complaints · electrical
The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking.

commonly reported · 368 NHTSA complaints · brake
Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed.

occasional · 60 NHTSA complaints · other

Based on public NHTSA complaint data and AI synthesis: patterns, not guarantees.

Sources (5)

api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chrysler&model=Town…
api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chrysler&model=Town…
api.nhtsa.govhttps://api.nhtsa.gov/complaints/complaintsByVehicle?make=chrysler&model=Town…
rerev.comhttps://rerev.com/articles/chrysler-town-and-country-years-to-avoid/
fixdapp.comhttps://www.fixdapp.com/car-reviews/best-worst-years-of-chrysler-town-country…

Recalls & safety

Recall history hasn't been loaded for this model year yet.

Whether a recall is still open on a specific car depends on its VIN. Check it free at NHTSA's VIN lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), or ask the seller for proof the repair was done.

Pros & cons

Pros

Comfortable, quiet highway ride with a roomy cabin well suited to families and road trips.
Stow 'n Go seating folds the second- and third-row seats flat into the floor, a class-exclusive versatility rivals can't match.
Lots of standard family features (power sliding doors/liftgate, rear entertainment) for the money, and very affordable on the used market.

Cons

Mediocre fuel economy and steep depreciation.
Interior materials feel cheap and tend to wear quickly.
Electrical reliability is the weak point, TIPM and ignition faults cause stalling and no-starts.

Trims & original pricing

Trim	Original base MSRP	New today	Engine	MPG
LX	$26,340	discontinued	—	—
Touring	$29,645	discontinued	—	—
Limited	$36,780	discontinued	—	—

Prices are base MSRP for each trim's standard configuration. Options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

Sources (1)

iseecars.comhttps://www.iseecars.com/car/2009-chrysler-town_and_country-price

Cost to own

Repairs (rises with mileage)	≈ $600–650/yr
Expected lifespan	~225k miles

National-average estimates based on public data. Your costs vary by region, driver, and condition.

Sources (3)

repairpal.comhttps://repairpal.com/reliability/chrysler/town-country
fueleconomy.govhttps://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/35461
fueleconomy.govhttps://www.fueleconomy.gov/ws/rest/vehicle/26223

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country have?

Documented issue patterns include: Severe electrical problems: the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN)/ignition switch and TIPM can cause sudden stalling and no-starts, cutting power steering and braking assist; under-dash wiring faults have caused fires; The ABS control module can fail (internal-fault code C2200), illuminating ABS/ESP/traction warning lights and disabling stability control and anti-lock braking; Subject to Takata-era airbag recalls (e.g. NHTSA 14V373000, 20V396000); confirm the airbag inflator recall work was completed. Frequency is based on public NHTSA complaint data: patterns, not guarantees.

Is the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

Shares the early gen-5 TIPM/ignition electrical defects (stalling, no-start); lower volume than 2008/2010 but still a cautionary buy, confirm electrical repairs.

How much did the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country cost new?

Between $26,340 and $36,780 depending on trim. Those are base MSRPs for each trim's standard configuration; options, packages, and destination charges added to what original buyers actually paid.

Is the Chrysler Town and Country expensive to maintain?

Estimated repairs run roughly $600–650/year as mileage climbs.

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Estimates are based on public data: patterns, not guarantees. CarVitals is not affiliated with NHTSA, CarMax, AutoTrader, or Cars.com. Issue frequencies come from public NHTSA complaint data, which has no denominator, so they describe reporting patterns, not failure probabilities. Always have a used car inspected before buying. How we build these reports.