2006 Chrysler Town and Country recalls and problems

The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country has 2 safety recalls and 431 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chrysler dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

431

Crashes / fires

23 / 15

Injuries / deaths

32 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Chrysler Town and Country vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Chrysler Town and Country recalls

Recall 10V-008: Air Bags

Reported Jan 11, 2010 · 308,950 vehicles affected · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Problem: 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 district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.

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.

Recall 06V-067: Visibility

Reported Mar 8, 2006 · 268,800 vehicles affected · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Problem: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.

Risk: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2006 Chrysler Town and Country problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Steering	112
Electrical System	74
Exterior Lighting	72
Air Bags	63
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	27
Fuel/Propulsion System	26
Structure	19
Visibility	17
Engine	16
Engine and Engine Cooling	15
Power Train	14
Fuel System, Gasoline	14

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 8
Structure › Body › Door — 8
Structure › Body — 6
Steering › Rack and Pinion — 5
Air Bags › Frontal — 5
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 4
Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear — 4
Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2006 Chrysler Town and Country complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Dec 29, 2023

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

Latches/Locks/Linkages · reported Dec 9, 2021

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 stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact also stated that the rear driverâs side door failed to open. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not…

Air Bags · reported Nov 25, 2021

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.

Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 99,000 miles · reported Jul 29, 2021

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while he was a passenger in the vehicle, the driverâs 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 dealer inspected the vehicle and provided the contact with an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Suspension · at 109,775 miles · reported Nov 11, 2020

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 smoke. The tire was no longer usable. About 2 years ago on the same vehicle the passenger side front coil spring broke, but did not rub on the tire. It seems so odd that two coiled springs broke on the same vehicle. After hearing of other failures I thought…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country: 10V-008 (air bags), 06V-067 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country?

Owners report steering problems most often (112 reports), followed by electrical system (74). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,000 miles.

Are Chrysler recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chrysler dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.