Owners have filed 67 complaints
about the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country LWB with NHTSA between 2006 and 2017.
The largest single group is the steering.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
23.1%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
46.3%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
812.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2031.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
2132.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
69.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
34.7%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Jan 2006peak 7Mar 2017
NHTSA investigations into the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country LWB
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
This defect petition evaluates July 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (MY) 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.The petitioner's vehicle is a Chrysler RS platform minivan.The RS platform includes MY 2003 through 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Town and Country and Chrysler Voyager minivans.NHTSA evaluated the petition by analyzing consumer complaints submitted to the Agency, analyzing field data, reviewing technical information provided in Chrysler's response to an Agency information reques...
EA11010Opened 6 Sep 2011Closed 29 Nov 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Loss of headlight illumination
The subject vehicle (SV) population includes MY 2005-2006 vehicles built between March 2004 and December 2005 manufactured with a TRW supplied headlight switch assembly (HSA).The HSA was the primary focus of the investigation; earlier and later vehicles utilized different HSAs.Consumers complain that the headlights in the subject vehicles do not illuminate when the HSA is turned on, or that the headlights extinguish while on (subject failure).No other driving lights are affected.The front marker, tail, and instrument lamps operate.Also, the high beams can be illuminated by holding the turn sig...
RQ09003Opened 1 Jul 2009Closed 18 Feb 2010AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRAME RAIL-MOUNTED FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSORS IN APPROXIMATELY 312,442 MODEL YEAR (MY) 2005 AND 2006 CHRYSLER MINIVANS (RECALL 10V-008).THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT CRASH SENSORS WITH ULTRADUR BRAND PLASTIC HOUSINGS AND STEEL BUSHINGS AND WERE BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 19, 2005 AND APRIL 5, 2006.THIS ACTION COVERS VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN 27 STATES (ALASKA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NO...
EA06003Opened 8 Mar 2006Closed 22 May 2007AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
DAIMLERCHRYSLER (DCC) WILL REPLACE THE FRAME RAIL-MOUNTED FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSORS IN APPROXIMATELY 270,958 MY 2005 DAIMLERCHRYSLER MINIVANS (NHTSA RECALL NO. 07V-192).THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT CRASH SENSORS WITH BRASS BUSHINGS AND WERE BUILT BETWEEN APRIL 24, 2003 AND FEBRUARY 2, 2005.THIS ACTION COVERS VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED, IN 27 STATES (ALASKA, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVA...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 96,000 milesSeattle, WAFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE MAP LIGHT BULBS MADE INCOMPLETE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. THIS CAUSED ARCHING BETWEEN THE CONTACTS ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MAP LIGHTS. THE PLASTIC THEN MELTED AND RESULTED IN A FIRE INSIDE THE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (OEM WAGONER PART NO. J5-PC579).
NHTSA complaint #10694377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,085 milesPort Orchard, WACrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY A/C UNIT HOWEVER, WHETHER THIS ISSUE HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH WHAT HAPPENED TONIGHT OR NOT, I DON'T KNOW. I HAD GONE TO TURN MY 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY OFF WHILE IT WAS IN PARK & IT JUST STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS! I QUICKLY REACHED FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS IN PARK BUT IT ALREADY WAS! I THEN WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE & IT STILL WOULDN'T STOP! I HAVE TO BELIEVE THIS WAS NOTHING LESS THAN A MAJOR MALFUNCTION OF SOME SORT! THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED ME FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS WAS WHEN MY VAN CRASHED INTO MY FATHER-IN-LAWS TRUCK PARKED SEVERAL FEET BEHIND ME. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY HURT, EVEN KILLED SOMEONE HAD THEY BEEN IN THE WAY OF MY VAN ROLLING BACKWARDS! MY 7 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN MY ARMS AS THIS OCCURRED. I HAD SIMPLY REACHED ACROSS FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WHEN ALL OF THIS HAPPENED. I MANAGED TO JUMP ONE LEG ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE JUST TO FIND OUT IT WASN'T GOING TO STOP THE VAN FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ANYWAYS!
NHTSA complaint #10347388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,085 milesPort Orchard, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY A/C UNIT HOWEVER, WHETHER THIS ISSUE HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH WHAT HAPPENED TONIGHT OR NOT, I DON'T KNOW. I HAD GONE TO TURN MY 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY OFF WHILE IT WAS IN PARK & IT JUST STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS! I QUICKLY REACHED FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS IN PARK BUT IT ALREADY WAS! I THEN WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE & IT STILL WOULDN'T STOP! I HAVE TO BELIEVE THIS WAS NOTHING LESS THAN A MAJOR MALFUNCTION OF SOME SORT! THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED ME FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS WAS WHEN MY VAN CRASHED INTO MY FATHER-IN-LAWS TRUCK PARKED SEVERAL FEET BEHIND ME. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY HURT, EVEN KILLED SOMEONE HAD THEY BEEN IN THE WAY OF MY VAN ROLLING BACKWARDS! MY 7 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN MY ARMS AS THIS OCCURRED. I HAD SIMPLY REACHED ACROSS FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WHEN ALL OF THIS HAPPENED. I MANAGED TO JUMP ONE LEG ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE JUST TO FIND OUT IT WASN'T GOING TO STOP THE VAN FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ANYWAYS!
NHTSA complaint #10347388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 31,000 milesRiverside, CAFire
STEERING
I STARTED EXPERIENCING A LOUD WHINING SOUND COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA ON AN EXTENDED TRIP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE PROBLEM AND SUGGESTED CHANGING AND FLUSHING AND COMPLETE SERVICE ON TRANSMISSION. WHILE THE WHINING SOUND SUBSIDED SOMEWHAT THE SOUND STILL REMAINED. NOW I COME TO FIND OUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS LEAKING FLUID ALL OVER THE EXHAUST WITH A TERRIBLE AND NAUSEATING ODOR COMING INTO THE CABIN AREA. NOT ONLY IS THIS A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD BUT ALSO CAN BE DAMAGING TO THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. THE FAILURE OF THIS SYSTEM IS PREMATURE AT BEST AND EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AT ITS WORST.
NHTSA complaint #10328624 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesRidgeville, SCCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
I HIT A POWER POLE AND A DITCH AT 55MPH. THE CAR WENT AIRBORN, HIT THE POLE, SPUN AROUND AND LANDED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THAT I DID NOT DECELERATE FAST ENOUGH FOR THE AIRBAGS TO GO OFF. I WAS INJURED SLIGHTLY BUT MY SEAT BELT WAS ON. THE KEY WAS JAMMED IN THE IGNITION AND TWISTED AND THE CAR WAS SHUT DOWN. THE IMPACT WAS THAT HARD. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THE AIRBAGS WOULD NOT GO OFF. THE STATE TROOPER, INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE MAN WHO OWNS THE GARAGE WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED ALL SAID IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL OPINION THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE GONE OFF. I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO TURN AT THIS POINT. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING FROM WHAT I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE AIRBAG SENSORS MAY BE BEING RECALLED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. HOWEVER, I DON'T FEEL LIKE THEY ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE AT ALL. I WAS ALONE IN THE VEHICLE AND I WAS ON MY HOME FROM WORK AFTER A 12 1/2 HOUR SHIFT. I DID FALL ASLEEP AND WAS LESS THAN ONE MILE FROM MY HOME.
NHTSA complaint #10320992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,490 milesYellow Springs, OHCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
IT WAS A CLEAR DAY AND THE PAVEMENT WAS DRY. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 55 MPH ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY HEADING WEST ON DAYTON-YELLOW SPRINGS RD NEAR FAIRBORN OHIO. THE CAR APPEARED TO SPEEDUP ON IT'S OWN, I HIT THE BRAKES AND LET UP TO TRY AND GAIN CONTROL. THE MINI VAN WENT LEFT OF CENTER, SPUN BACK TO THE RIGHT AND FLIP ON IT'S SIDE INTO A DITCH. I HAD BEEN COMPLAINING TO MY HUSBAND THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VAN. HE DROVE IT A COUPLE OF TIMES BECAUSE OF THE HIGH MILEAGE HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON. A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT, A CO-WORK DROVE THE VAN AND SHE SAID SOMETHING DID NOT FEEL RIGHT WITH IT. SHE HAS DRIVE MY VAN NUMEROUS TIMES IN THE PAST.
NHTSA complaint #10241328 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 83,000 milesBrevard, NC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
AFTER FILLING FUEL TANK, ENGINE WOULD STALL WHILE IN MOTION, STOPPED OR AT ANY SPEED ON A ROAD SOON AFTER LEAVING THE FUEL STATION. THE ENGINE STALLING ONLY OCCURRED AFTER A FILL UP AND WAS NOT AFFECTED BY WEATHER CONDITIONS, FUEL VENDOR OR FUEL AMOUNT PUMPED. NO ENGINE LIGHTS OR CODES SHOWED UP AFTER THE INCIDENTS. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD ESPECIALLY WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #10965809 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,258 milesValparaiso, FL
TIRES
FUTURA 2000 LTE P215/65TR16 RM6V XAC 3712 I HAVE A RECEIPT DATED 6-18-2016 FOR 2 TIRES INSTALLED ON THE REAR OF MY 2006 TOWN AND COUNTRY VAN. BOTH TIRES HAVE RECENTLY FAILED, TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE IN MAY WAS A BLOW OUT AT 70MPH ON INTERSTATE 10, THE NEXT TIRE WAS NOT A BLOWOUT. IN ALL MY LIFE I HAVE NEVER HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT AND NEVER HAD TWO OF THE SAME TIRES FAIL SO CLOSE TO EACH OTHER. MILEAGE ON MY VAN AT INSTALLATION WAS 102130 AND MILEAGE AT FAILURE WAS 144258 AND THE NEXT TIRE AT 145258. I WOULD LIKE TO BE CONTACTED BY YOUR QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICE AND I ALSO WANT MORE THAN THE PATHETIC 25 DOLLAR AND 10 DOLLAR OFF ON REPLACEMENT OF THESE TIRES. YES ALL TIRES WERE INSTALLED AT PEPBOYS, IN NICEVILLE, FL #1535 850-678-0887.
NHTSA complaint #10892347 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesMarco Island, FL
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FILLED UP OUR VAN WITH GAS. LEFT THE GAS STATION TO CUT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE LANE WAS CLEAR SO I WENT. AS I ACCELERATED THE VAN SHUDDERED AND CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC!. LOST ALL POWER, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT IN A HEAD ON COLLISION OR WERE T-BONED IN THE SIDE. MY WIFE AND 1 YEAR OLD WERE IN THE CAR AND COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED. IMMEDIATELY I WENT AND STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH ON WHAT HAPPENED. COME TO FIND IT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE GAS SYSTEM OF THESE VANS. I FOUND MULTIPLE PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND YOU CAN SEE THEIR STORIES FOUND HERE: HTTP://EN.ALLEXPERTS.COM/Q/CHRYSLER-REPAIR-807/F/STALLING-REFUELING.HTM ALSO THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED: FOUND HERE : HTTP://RICKSFREEAUTOREPAIRADVICE.COM/ENGINE-STALLS-AFTER-FILLING-TANK-CHRYSLER-MINIVAN/ NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS, I HOPE THERE IS A RECALL ORDER FOR THIS TO BE FIXED. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED DUE TO THIS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW. MAYBE SOMEONE ALREADY HAS BEEN, AND DIDNT LIVE TO TELL THE STORY. ALL I KNOW IS IT DOESN'T GET MUCH WORSE THAN LOSING ALL POWER STEERING, ACCELERATION, AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF. HOPEFULLY SOMEONES DEATH OR AN ACCIDENT WITH SERIOUS INJURING IS NOT WHAT IT TAKES FOR A MAJOR RECALL TO HAPPEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONCERN AND KEEPING US SAFE.
NHTSA complaint #10743802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesMarco Island, FL
ENGINE
FILLED UP OUR VAN WITH GAS. LEFT THE GAS STATION TO CUT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE LANE WAS CLEAR SO I WENT. AS I ACCELERATED THE VAN SHUDDERED AND CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC!. LOST ALL POWER, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT IN A HEAD ON COLLISION OR WERE T-BONED IN THE SIDE. MY WIFE AND 1 YEAR OLD WERE IN THE CAR AND COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED. IMMEDIATELY I WENT AND STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH ON WHAT HAPPENED. COME TO FIND IT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE GAS SYSTEM OF THESE VANS. I FOUND MULTIPLE PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND YOU CAN SEE THEIR STORIES FOUND HERE: HTTP://EN.ALLEXPERTS.COM/Q/CHRYSLER-REPAIR-807/F/STALLING-REFUELING.HTM ALSO THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED: FOUND HERE : HTTP://RICKSFREEAUTOREPAIRADVICE.COM/ENGINE-STALLS-AFTER-FILLING-TANK-CHRYSLER-MINIVAN/ NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS, I HOPE THERE IS A RECALL ORDER FOR THIS TO BE FIXED. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED DUE TO THIS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW. MAYBE SOMEONE ALREADY HAS BEEN, AND DIDNT LIVE TO TELL THE STORY. ALL I KNOW IS IT DOESN'T GET MUCH WORSE THAN LOSING ALL POWER STEERING, ACCELERATION, AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF. HOPEFULLY SOMEONES DEATH OR AN ACCIDENT WITH SERIOUS INJURING IS NOT WHAT IT TAKES FOR A MAJOR RECALL TO HAPPEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONCERN AND KEEPING US SAFE.
NHTSA complaint #10743802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesMarco Island, FL
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FILLED UP OUR VAN WITH GAS. LEFT THE GAS STATION TO CUT ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE LANE WAS CLEAR SO I WENT. AS I ACCELERATED THE VAN SHUDDERED AND CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC!. LOST ALL POWER, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND THE ENGINE CUT OFF. LUCKILY WE WERE NOT IN A HEAD ON COLLISION OR WERE T-BONED IN THE SIDE. MY WIFE AND 1 YEAR OLD WERE IN THE CAR AND COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN KILLED. IMMEDIATELY I WENT AND STARTED DOING SOME RESEARCH ON WHAT HAPPENED. COME TO FIND IT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH THESE VANS. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE GAS SYSTEM OF THESE VANS. I FOUND MULTIPLE PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING. TO DATE THERE HAVE BEEN NO RECALLS ON THIS ISSUE. MULTIPLE PEOPLE ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS AND YOU CAN SEE THEIR STORIES FOUND HERE: HTTP://EN.ALLEXPERTS.COM/Q/CHRYSLER-REPAIR-807/F/STALLING-REFUELING.HTM ALSO THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DOCUMENTED: FOUND HERE : HTTP://RICKSFREEAUTOREPAIRADVICE.COM/ENGINE-STALLS-AFTER-FILLING-TANK-CHRYSLER-MINIVAN/ NOW THAT YOU HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS, I HOPE THERE IS A RECALL ORDER FOR THIS TO BE FIXED. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED DUE TO THIS DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FLAW. MAYBE SOMEONE ALREADY HAS BEEN, AND DIDNT LIVE TO TELL THE STORY. ALL I KNOW IS IT DOESN'T GET MUCH WORSE THAN LOSING ALL POWER STEERING, ACCELERATION, AND THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF. HOPEFULLY SOMEONES DEATH OR AN ACCIDENT WITH SERIOUS INJURING IS NOT WHAT IT TAKES FOR A MAJOR RECALL TO HAPPEN. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONCERN AND KEEPING US SAFE.
NHTSA complaint #10743802 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 35,000 milesGeorgetown, MA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STALLS AT STOP AFTER FULL GAS TANK REFUELING, DOESN'T STALL IF NOT COMPLETELY FULL.
NHTSA complaint #10702343 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,000 milesSeattle, WAFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE MAP LIGHT BULBS MADE INCOMPLETE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. THIS CAUSED ARCHING BETWEEN THE CONTACTS ON BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE MAP LIGHTS. THE PLASTIC THEN MELTED AND RESULTED IN A FIRE INSIDE THE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (OEM WAGONER PART NO. J5-PC579).
NHTSA complaint #10694377 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,750 milesCanton, MI
WHEELS
STOPPED TO INFLATE TIRES. AS I STARTED TO REMOVE THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAP IT THE STEM BLEW OUT IN MY HAND. I CHANGED THE TIRE BUT THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT BLEW OUT THE SECOND STEM THIS TIME ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I SHOT INTO THE CURB. BY THE TIME I GOT IT UP ON THE JACK THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE STEM BLEW AND THE RIGHT REAR STARTED TO LOSE AIR. I HAD TO REPLACE 2 SENSORS. THE RIGHT REAR HAD BEEN REPLACED ALREADY.
NHTSA complaint #10640897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,750 milesCanton, MI
TIRES
STOPPED TO INFLATE TIRES. AS I STARTED TO REMOVE THE LEFT REAR TIRE CAP IT THE STEM BLEW OUT IN MY HAND. I CHANGED THE TIRE BUT THE ADDITIONAL WEIGHT BLEW OUT THE SECOND STEM THIS TIME ON THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. I SHOT INTO THE CURB. BY THE TIME I GOT IT UP ON THE JACK THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE STEM BLEW AND THE RIGHT REAR STARTED TO LOSE AIR. I HAD TO REPLACE 2 SENSORS. THE RIGHT REAR HAD BEEN REPLACED ALREADY.
NHTSA complaint #10640897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesBAY Shore, NY
ENGINE
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED SO NYS INSPECTION COULD BE PASSED. IN MAY OF 2014 I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS BAD AGAIN & NEEDS A REPLACEMENT BUT THE SHOP CAN'T GET IT BECAUSE THE REGULATIONS HAVE CHANGED TO USE CA STANDARDS AND THE UNIT US NOT AVAILABLE. THIS US RESULTING IN UNREASONABLE EXPENSE.
NHTSA complaint #10593892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,052 milesFort Meade, MD
STEERING
WHILE CONDUCTED AN OIL CHANGE, I NOTICED THAT BOTH RACK AND PINION BOOTS ARE WET WITH POWER STEERING FLUID. THIS IS A LOW MILEAGE VEHICLE AND AM DISAPPOINTED THAT THE STEERING IS ALREADY LEAKING FLUID. I HAVE NOT HAD THIS CHECKED WITH A MECHANIC AS OF YET BUT I IMAGINE THAT AFTER READING COMPLAINTS HERE AND ON OTHER SITES, I WILL END UP HAVING TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY TO CORRECT THIS LEAK. A SIMPLE BOOT REPLACEMENT WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT AS DIRT AND WATER WILL ALREADY HAVE DAMAGED THE ASSEMBLY. I WOULD RECOMMEND HAVING CHRYSLER CONDUCT A RECALL AND REPLACING THESE WITH QUALITY COMPONENTS AT NO EXPENSE TO THE VEHICLE OWNERS.
NHTSA complaint #10503752 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesWatkins Glen, NY
STEERING
THE VAN WAS PURCHASED USED IN 2007 WITH APPROXIMATELY 4,000 MILES FROM FLEMINGTON CHRYSLER IN NJ. AT APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES, THE RACK WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING AND IT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. SOON AFTER, THE STEERING SEEMED A LITTLE TIGHT BUT WE CHALKED IT UP TO THE NEW COMPONENTS. FAST FORWARD TO 2012, THE VAN NOW HAS 80,000 MILES AND THE STEERING HAS BEGUN TO WHINE, GROAN AND SHUDDER. I HAVE FLUSHED THE FLUID AND NOW REPLACED THE PUMP. THE WHINE AND SHUDDER ARE STILL THERE SO IT LOOKS LIKE THE RACK HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE VAN CAN EASILY BECOME A SAFETY PROBLEM AND CHRYSLER SHOULD BE ASHAMED. DEFINITELY THE LAST CHRYSLER PRODUCT I BUY WHICH IS TOO BAD BECAUSE THEY'VE PUT OUT SOME REALLY UNIQUE, GOOD LOOKING CARS LATELY. MY FAMILY'S SAFETY IS MORE IMPORTANT THANKS.
NHTSA complaint #10451316 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesJackson Heights, NY
WHEELS
DISCOVERED THAT VALVE STEM HAD BROKEN OFF. VALVE STEM IS ATTACHED TO TPMS SENSOR AND REPLACEMENT VALVE STEMS ARE NOT OFFERED. THE BREAKING OF THE VALVE STEMS SEEMS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. VERY DISCONCERTING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL LATER AND LUCKILY, THE TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE RAPIDLY.
NHTSA complaint #10450375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesJackson Heights, NY
TIRES
DISCOVERED THAT VALVE STEM HAD BROKEN OFF. VALVE STEM IS ATTACHED TO TPMS SENSOR AND REPLACEMENT VALVE STEMS ARE NOT OFFERED. THE BREAKING OF THE VALVE STEMS SEEMS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. VERY DISCONCERTING. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING, EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT NOTICE UNTIL LATER AND LUCKILY, THE TIRE DID NOT DEFLATE RAPIDLY.
NHTSA complaint #10450375 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesBrooklyn Park, MN
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
AT 49,000 MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. KNOWING I PROBABLY COULDN'T AFFORD THE REPAIRS AT OUR DEALERSHIP, I DECIDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLE MYSELF. THE CHECK ENGINE CODE READ P0480, A CODE NOTING A PROBLEM WITH THE COOLING FAN SYSTEM. AFTER RESEARCHING THE CODE ONLINE, I REALIZED THAT I WAS NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT TURNS OUT THE TOWN AND COUNTRY, IN WINTER WEATHER, TENDS TO HAVE COOLING FANS FREEZE UP. AS A RESULT, THE COOLING FAN RELAY WILL BLOW OUT. AS I WAITED FOR MY NEW RELAY TO ARRIVE IN THE MAIL ($47 ONLINE, $90 AT YOUR DEALERSHIP) THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNED OFF. THINKING THAT MAYBE THE VEHICLE HAD MADE A CLEAN TRIP, I CHECKED THE COMPUTER AGAIN. P0480 WAS STILL STORED WITHIN. THE NEXT DAY I RECEIVED MY NEW RELAY VIA MAIL, AND WENT TO INSTALL THE PART. UPON CALLING BROOKDALE LUTHER'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO ACQUIRE THE LOCATION OF THE RELAY ON MY VEHICLE, THE SERVICE EMPLOYEE, THOUGH VERY HELPFUL, NOTED THAT CHRYSLER NEW OF THE PROBLEM AND THAT I WOULD NEED AN UPDATE TO MY VEHICLES COMPUTER ($120). IN RESPONSE TO MY QUESTION WHY, I WAS TOLD THAT THE COMPUTER NEEDED TO KNOW WHEN THE FAN MOTOR WAS JAMMED TO TURN THE MOTOR OFF BEFORE BLOWING OUT THE RELAY. SO I COULD KEEP BUYING RELAYS, OR PAY THE $120. MY QUESTION IS THIS. IF CHRYSLER KNOWS OF A PROBLEM THAT COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE TO EVENTUALLY OVERHEAT, WHICH IN SOME CASES COULD CAUSE A FIRE, WHY WOULDN'T THEY ISSUE A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #10374868 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesWayzata, MN
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN MY 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING VAN IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. IT FIRST BECAME ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM EARLIER THIS YEAR AND IT WOULD THEN GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION. THE AIRBAG LIGHT NOW STAYS ON CONTINUALLY WHENEVER I RUN THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE TO CLEARLY BE DUE TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES CONTAINED WITHIN CHRYSLER'S "SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN J38" AND THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #10V008000/NHTSA ACTION #RQ09003. MY VEHICLE WAS ALSO BUILT WITHIN THE TIME FRAME DESCRIBED WITHIN THIS CAMPAIGN. WHEN I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN WITH NO FURTHER EXPLANATION. I DO NOT SEE HOW THIS CAN BE AND I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY ISSUE WHERE CHRYSLER CLEARLY ADMITS THAT IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS ON THE MAKE AND MODEL FOR THIS 2006 YEAR. ANY ASSISTANCE THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE IN A REMEDY TO THIS SITUATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10373437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 60,000 milesWayzata, MN
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT IN MY 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING VAN IS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. IT FIRST BECAME ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING IN A HEAVY RAINSTORM EARLIER THIS YEAR AND IT WOULD THEN GO OFF AND ON INTERMITTENTLY DURING OPERATION. THE AIRBAG LIGHT NOW STAYS ON CONTINUALLY WHENEVER I RUN THE VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE TO CLEARLY BE DUE TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES CONTAINED WITHIN CHRYSLER'S "SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN J38" AND THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #10V008000/NHTSA ACTION #RQ09003. MY VEHICLE WAS ALSO BUILT WITHIN THE TIME FRAME DESCRIBED WITHIN THIS CAMPAIGN. WHEN I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, THEY INFORMED ME THAT MY VEHICLE WAS NOT A PART OF THIS CAMPAIGN WITH NO FURTHER EXPLANATION. I DO NOT SEE HOW THIS CAN BE AND I DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY TO CORRECT THIS SAFETY ISSUE WHERE CHRYSLER CLEARLY ADMITS THAT IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH ITS FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS ON THE MAKE AND MODEL FOR THIS 2006 YEAR. ANY ASSISTANCE THAT YOU CAN PROVIDE IN A REMEDY TO THIS SITUATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.
NHTSA complaint #10373437 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesBuena Park, CA
STEERING
2006 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY MINI VAN. WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN OR THROUGH STANDING WATER OVER 1 INCH DEEP THE SERPENTINE BELT GETS WET AND YOU LOSE POWER STEERING IMMEDIATELY WITH NO WARNING MAKING IT DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THERE ARE SEVERAL REPORTS ON LINE OF THIS HAPPENING AS WELL AS SERVICE CENTERS SAYING THEY HAVE EVEN SEEN THE VEHICLE THROW THE BELT ONCE IT BEGINS TO SLIP. CHRYSLER DOES NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM NOR DOES THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE SAY THERE IS A RECALL OF ANY SORT.
NHTSA complaint #10372109 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 27,000 milesYork, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TURN SIGNAL DOESN'T WORK, OR ELSE IT WILL BLINK THE OPPOSITE SIDE THAN WHAT IS TURNED ON.
NHTSA complaint #10361442 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,800 milesPlymouth, WI
STEERING
BECAUSE I AM DISABLED I BOUGHT A USED 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY LWB ON AUGUST 2, 2010. ON THE WAY HOME THE STEERING FAILED. BECAUSE THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT, I TOOK IT TO TWO DEALERS FOR ESTIMATES AND WOUND UP HAVING THE RACK AND PINION AND LOOSE TIE RODS REPLACED ON AUGUST 9, 2010.
NHTSA complaint #10348511 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,085 milesPort Orchard, WACrash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY A/C UNIT HOWEVER, WHETHER THIS ISSUE HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH WHAT HAPPENED TONIGHT OR NOT, I DON'T KNOW. I HAD GONE TO TURN MY 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY OFF WHILE IT WAS IN PARK & IT JUST STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS! I QUICKLY REACHED FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS IN PARK BUT IT ALREADY WAS! I THEN WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE & IT STILL WOULDN'T STOP! I HAVE TO BELIEVE THIS WAS NOTHING LESS THAN A MAJOR MALFUNCTION OF SOME SORT! THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED ME FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS WAS WHEN MY VAN CRASHED INTO MY FATHER-IN-LAWS TRUCK PARKED SEVERAL FEET BEHIND ME. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY HURT, EVEN KILLED SOMEONE HAD THEY BEEN IN THE WAY OF MY VAN ROLLING BACKWARDS! MY 7 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN MY ARMS AS THIS OCCURRED. I HAD SIMPLY REACHED ACROSS FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WHEN ALL OF THIS HAPPENED. I MANAGED TO JUMP ONE LEG ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE JUST TO FIND OUT IT WASN'T GOING TO STOP THE VAN FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ANYWAYS!
NHTSA complaint #10347388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,085 milesPort Orchard, WACrash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY A/C UNIT HOWEVER, WHETHER THIS ISSUE HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH WHAT HAPPENED TONIGHT OR NOT, I DON'T KNOW. I HAD GONE TO TURN MY 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY OFF WHILE IT WAS IN PARK & IT JUST STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS! I QUICKLY REACHED FOR THE GEAR SHIFT TO MAKE SURE IT WAS IN PARK BUT IT ALREADY WAS! I THEN WENT TO STEP ON THE BRAKE & IT STILL WOULDN'T STOP! I HAVE TO BELIEVE THIS WAS NOTHING LESS THAN A MAJOR MALFUNCTION OF SOME SORT! THE ONLY THING THAT STOPPED ME FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS WAS WHEN MY VAN CRASHED INTO MY FATHER-IN-LAWS TRUCK PARKED SEVERAL FEET BEHIND ME. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY HURT, EVEN KILLED SOMEONE HAD THEY BEEN IN THE WAY OF MY VAN ROLLING BACKWARDS! MY 7 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER WAS IN MY ARMS AS THIS OCCURRED. I HAD SIMPLY REACHED ACROSS FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE TO SHUT THE ENGINE OFF WHEN ALL OF THIS HAPPENED. I MANAGED TO JUMP ONE LEG ACROSS TO THE DRIVERS SIDE TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE JUST TO FIND OUT IT WASN'T GOING TO STOP THE VAN FROM ROLLING BACKWARDS ANYWAYS!
NHTSA complaint #10347388 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesDurham, NC
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2006 CHRYSLER T&C: PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN WITH REMOTE OR CONSOLE SWITCH. DRIVER DOOR SWITCH WILL SOMETIMES UNLOCK TO ALLOW MANUAL OPENING.
NHTSA complaint #10346886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesDurham, NC
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2006 CHRYSLER T&C: PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR WILL NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN WITH REMOTE OR CONSOLE SWITCH. DRIVER DOOR SWITCH WILL SOMETIMES UNLOCK TO ALLOW MANUAL OPENING.
NHTSA complaint #10346886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,686 milesNewburgh, IN
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
LEFT FRONT DRIVE AXLE SHAFT BROKE WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY IN DESTIN FLORIDA WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED WHILE I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE I CAN IMAGINE SEVERAL TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES. THIS VAN IS GENTLY DRIVEN, WELL-MAINTAINED, AND GAVE NO WARNING OF FAILURE BEFORE-HAND.
NHTSA complaint #10331566 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.