2006 Chrysler Town And Country problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (97) · Exterior Lighting (47) · Air Bags (37)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
370 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 (48)
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
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.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-12-29 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“ vehicle hasn't been inspected, issue is still present. my child was able to move gear shift and change gears causing vehicle to roll down driveway into woods, without key in ignition or foot on brake. i have video evidence of occurrence and video of issue without key or foot on brake…”
2022-09-25 · Unknown Or Other“the horn does not work and there was a recall for this.…”
2021-12-09 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the turn signal, and brake light failed to function as needed. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the center third brake light needed to be replaced. the contact state…”
2021-11-25 · Seat Belts · 💥 crash“was rearended by an 18 wheeler doing 55 mph i was stopped waiting for oncoming traffic to pass so i could turn left. he never braked. the van was pushed 200feet before it began to roll into trees. none of the airbags were deployed nor did the seatbelts lock. all 3 people were injured.…”
2021-07-29 · Latches/Locks/Linkages · 99,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that while he was a passenger in the vehicle, the driver’s side rear sliding door failed to open, and the contact had to exit from the trunk of the vehicle. the dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the vin. the dea…”
2020-11-12 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 65,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. the contact stated that when the headlight switch was turned on, the headlights failed to illuminate. additionally, on several occasions, the headlights failed to remain illuminated while driving at night. the contact stated that the headlights returned to normal operation after manipulating th…”
2020-11-11 · Suspension · 109,775 mi“each front coil spring broke about two years apart i was driving about 55 mph on a busy city highway when i suddenly felt what appeared to be a badly balanced tire. i managed to exit and stop in a retail parking lot and inspect the tires. what i found was a broken front driver side coil spring resting on the tire. the tire was hot enough to sm…”
2020-11-03 · Suspension · 113,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. the contact stated the passenger's side rear wheel bar was rusted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the axle was severely rusted. the contact called lucas chrysler jeep dodge ram (1624 nj-38, lumberton, nj 08048, (609) 845-0030) and was inform…”
2020-10-04 · Electrical System“well the drivers rear door will automatically open up andre coles itself time after time my wife is making sure my kids were buckled up real well why was john down the road then the door open completely up my wife was hanging on i told off the road to the grassy area go down about 30 balls an hour's slowing down she fell out the door because it ope…”
2020-07-27 · Unknown Or Other · 160,000 mi“my 2006 chrysler town and country has 160,000 and reverse doesn't work i'm really tired of these car transmission failure so expensive to fix…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.