Car Yearsto Avoid

2009 Chrysler Town and Country Airbag Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are airbag problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country?

191 owners have reported airbag problems on the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, 27% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 71,000–116,000 miles. 3 recalls cover this area.

191 complaints 27% of all 2009 complaints 90,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Side / window 2
Sensor / control module 1
Frontal 1
Driver clockspring / spiral cassette 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (44 of 191). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Airbags complaints by the year the problem happened.

Airbags complaints by Town and Country year

2009 Town and Country 191
2011 Town and Country 24
2012 Town and Country 18
2013 Town and Country 50
2014 Town and Country 76
2015 Town and Country 39
2016 Town and Country 16

Related recalls

Loose steering wheel emblem can fly during airbag deployment

Injury risk

The emblem in the center of the steering wheel, or its mounting nuts, can come loose. If the driver's airbag deploys in a crash, these parts can become projectiles and increase the risk of injury.

Fix: A dealer will replace the driver's airbag cover with a redesigned cover free of charge.

Recall 20V396000 · Jul 2020

Frontal

In the affected vehicles, the air bag control units may corrode and fail. If the air bag control unit fails, the air bags may not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of occupant injury. Additionally, the air bags may inadvertently deploy, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control unit, free of charge.

Recall 16V047000 · Jan 2016

Switch

Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch and key FOBs, free of charge. Note: This is an expansion of recall 11V-139.

Recall 14V373000 · Jun 2014
Check your VIN for open recalls

Get an email when your 2009 Chrysler Town and Country gets a new recall

We check NHTSA every month. If a new recall or safety investigation covers the 2009 Chrysler Town and Country, you'll hear about it the same week.

One email per new recall. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Other 2009 Chrysler Town and Country problems

Common questions

What are common 2009 Chrysler Town and Country airbag problems?

Complaints most often name the side / window, sensor / control module and frontal.

At what mileage do 2009 Chrysler Town and Country airbag problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 71,000–116,000 miles. The middle value is about 90,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2009 Chrysler Town and Country airbag problems?

Yes: 20V396000, 16V047000, 14V373000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which Town and Country year has the most airbag complaints?

The 2008 Town and Country, with 375 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.