2005 Chrysler Town And Country problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (84) · Steering (78) · Electrical System (70)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
706 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Equipment 2010-08-10 · campaign 10E034000 · 6,686 vehicles
Defect: CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.
Risk: IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Fix: CURT MFG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE THE HITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MFG AT 1-715-831-8713.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2010-01-11 · campaign 10V008000 · 308,950 vehicles
Defect: CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRIC
Risk: IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Fix: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service bulletins (99)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Showing the 6 most recent of 99 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-09-10 · Exterior Lighting“headlights: low beams do not work at all but high beams do. second time this vehicle has had the same problem. last time chrysler replaced under a lifetime replacement, just short of a recall yet here i am having the same problem again.…”
2024-07-29 · Engine · 188,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. the contact stated while attempting to make a left turn at a red light at approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled almost causing the contact to crash into another vehicle. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was drivable and was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with a wheel b…”
2022-04-19 · Electrical System:propulsion System:traction Motor · 152,000 mi · 💥 crash · 🔥 fire“the contact owned a 2005 chrysler town & country. while driving on a country road when a truck turned in the front on the contact. the motor came through the firewall crushing his legs and trapping the contact in the vehicle. the neighbor came and pulled the contact out of the vehicle. the contact sustained blood clots in one leg and pinched nerves…”
2022-02-24 · Air Bags · 175,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town & country. the contact stated that the airbag warning light had been illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle's front side impact sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. the contact became aware of nhtsa campaign number: 10v008000 (air bags) which he linked …”
2021-10-18 · Air Bags“after 2 complaints about defective air bag sensors "that got me nowhere", i guess you can forget about it because i put a piece of tape over the airbag light. they put the junk sensors in all the 2005 vans and some 2006 but for some reason not all were recalled.. i don't understand why this hasn't been resolved.. i'll be [xxx] if i'm paying 300-400…”
2021-08-20 · Engine · 314 mi“the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that there was a tracking device placed on the vehicle which caused the vehicle to stall without warning. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 314.…”
2021-07-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 190,000 mi · 🔥 fire“the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, the parking brake warning light had illuminated the instrument panel. after she checked her parking brake and saw that it was not engaged, she continued to drive and noticed an abnormal rubber odor coming from the vehicle. she continued driving and then noti…”
2021-06-09 · Electrical System · 🔥 fire“instrument cluster started spazing out then smelled wires burning. resulted in the body control module catching fire. …”
2021-05-13 · Air Bags · 70,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact's sister-in-law owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that her sister-in-law was stopped at a red light when the vehicle from behind, hauling a trailer, rear-ended the vehicle which resulted in her rear-ending the vehicle in front. the contact's sister-in-law hit the steering wheel four times during the crash and the…”
2021-04-14 · Unknown Or Other · 770,687 mi“my transmission want make my car go in reverse, and when i put it in drive it will go but for a little while then it grows could you guys help me, what should i do.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.