80 of the
569 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country are about the
lighting — 14% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
87,500 miles.
C
80
Complaints
1
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Exterior Lighting
6075.0%
Interior Lighting
810.0%
Headlights
45.0%
Turn Signal
45.0%
Switch
22.5%
Switch
11.3%
Tail Lights
11.3%
Lights across every Chrysler Town AND Country year
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 driver’s side door failed to open. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11443245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesGranite Falls, NC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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 THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STEVE WHITE MOTORS (3470 HIGHWAY 70 SE, HICKORY, NC 28603, (828) 414-1499) HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE VEHICLE AND REFUSED TO OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA complaint #11374247 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,000 milesAurora, CO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65MPH. ON THE HIGHWAY. ALL OF A SUDDEN, MY INSTRUMENT PANEL STARTED TO FLICKER( THE LIGHTS) AS WELL AS MY HEADLIGHTS. THEN ALL GAUGES BEGAN TO ABRUPTLY MALFUNCTION. INCLUDING: THE SPEEDOMETER'S NEEDLE STARTED SPINNING 360 DEGREES OVER AND OVER. FORWARDS AND BACKWARDS. THE FUEL GAUGE WENT TO E. THE TEMP. GAUGE WENT TO COOLEST INDICATION. IT CONTINUED EXTREME MALFUNCTION ALL THE WAY TO MY DESTINATION. WHEN I STOPPED, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, THEN RESTARTED, THE GAUGES ( EXCEPT SPEEDOMETER) RETURNED TO NORMAL FUNCTION. I PERFORMED MINI DIAGNOSTIC UTILIZING THE (RESET) MILEAGE TAB. IT FAILED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING MY SPEED GOING ON 6 MONTHS NOW. VERY NERVE RACKING, AND DANGEROUS.
NHTSA complaint #11197074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 131,166 milesSpringfield, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY OR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, WATER WOULD ENTER INTO THE BRAKE LIGHT CASINGS AND CAUSE THE CIRCUIT SYSTEM TO SHORT OUT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS WERE REPLACED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER (JEFF WYLER SPRINGFIELD CHEVROLET IN SPRINGFIELD, OHIO) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,166.
NHTSA complaint #11084930 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 147,000 milesSaginaw, MI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THIS CAR HAS EXPERIENCED MANY ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS OVER THE YEARS SOME OF WHICH I'VE BEEN ABLE TO DEAL WITH. THE LATEST ONES IN THE PAST YEAR HAVE TO DO WITH THE LIGHTS AND IT'S GETTING TO BE A SAFETY PROBLEM. WITHIN A FEW YEARS OF PURCHASING THIS AUTO, THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK ON THE SLIDER STOPPED WORKING. ABOUT SEVEN YEARS AGO, THE AUTOMATIC WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER SIDE STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE DEALT WITH THOSE PROBLEMS. OVER THE YEARS THERE HAVE BEEN MANY LIGHT BULBS THAT HAVE 'BURNED' OUT INCLUDING TAILLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, LOW AND HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. I'VE FOUND TEN RECEIPTS FOR REPAIRS ON THOSE, BUT THE MOST OF THEM HAVE BEEN IN THE PAST TWO YEARS. I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN THE DARK YESTERDAY AND TRIED TO SWITCH FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM LIGHTS AND THEY ARE 'BURNED' OUT AGAIN! BOTH LIGHTS WERE REPLACED 10/4/17. I'M AFRAID THAT I MIGHT FIND MY LIGHTS NOT WORKING AT ALL BECAUSE THERE'S AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT NO ONE SEEMS TO KNOW HOW TO REPAIR. THIS IS NOT SAFE!!
NHTSA complaint #11062041 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 89,000 milesSanta Maria, CA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATED. EACH TIME THE LIGHTS TURNED OFF, THE SWITCH HAD TO BE FLIPPED TO TURN THE HEADLIGHTS ON AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SANTA MARIA CHRYSLER (1918 S BROADWAY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454, PHONE: (805) 925-9545), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED DUE TO THE AGE AND WARRANTY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
NHTSA complaint #11052519 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 123,415 milesTHE Dalles, OR
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY HEADLIGHTS ARE FLICKER OR DO NOT WORK SPORADICALLY. CHANGING THE BULBS DOES NOT HELP. I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THEY WENT OFF AND I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE LIGHTS TO COME BACK ON UNTIL THE NEXT DAY. I ATTEMPTED TO SEE IF MY BRIGHTS WORKED, HOWEVER THEY WOULD NOT STAY ON, THEY WOULD ONLY FLASH. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I AM IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. FROM WHAT I HAVE FOUND IN RESEARCH IT HAS TO DO WITH PLASTIC BREAKING OFF AND PREVENTING A CONNECTION
NHTSA complaint #11042795 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesLoves Park, IL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ON JAN 16, 2017 WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY AND IT WAS DARK AND RAINING VERY HARD. ABOUT 15 MIN. INTO THE DRIVE, MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF!!! NOTHING ELSE IN THE CAR WENT DARK, JUST THE HEADLIGHTS! SO DANGEROUS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY! I FLIPPED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH TO OFF AND THEN BACK ON, AND THE LIGHTS CAME BACK ON AND STAYED FOR ANOTHER 10 MIN. ON THE RETURN TRIP HOME, SAME NIGHT AND CONDITIONS, ABOUT 15 MIN. INTO DRIVE, THEY WENT DARK AGAIN! TOGGLING THE SWITCH DID HELP, AND THEY CAME BACK ON. WENT TO MY MECHANIC TODAY WHO TESTED THE WIRING AND SWITCHES AND COULD NOT COME UP WITH ANYTHING. MENTIONED THE "COMPUTER BOX" FOR LIGHTING IS POSSIBLE, BUT WERE NOT DEFINITIVE. WHAT CAN I DO?
NHTSA complaint #10946226 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesClinton, MA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. AFTER TURNING THE LIGHT SWITCH ON AND OFF THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON ALTHOUGH IT CAN TAKE SEVERAL TRIES. I FOUND YOU CAN PUT HIGH BEAMS ON BY PULLING BACK THE LEVER AND HOLDING IT. THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED SO IT INCREASES THE DANGER BECAUSE SOMETIMES YOU DON'T KNOW THE LIGHTS ARE OUT.
NHTSA complaint #10928723 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 254,000 milesGladwin, MI
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
MY HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF WHEN DRIVING INTERMITTENTLY. TURNING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AND OFF SOMETIMES RESTORES THE LIGHTS, AS DOES TAPPING THE SWITCH. NONE OF THESE ACTIONS KEEP THE LIGHTS ON PERMANENTLY. MINUTES LATER, THE LIGHTS WILL GO OFF AGAIN. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THIS PROBLEM WAS ADDRESSED BY NHTSA ACTION NUMBER:EA11010 FOR TOWN & COUNTRY MODELS BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2004 (MDH 0301XX) AND NOVEMBER 30, 2005 (MDH 1130XX) BUT MY VEHICLE WAS BUILT IN APRIL, 2006 AND IT IS EXHIBITING THE SAME EXACT SYMPTOMS. I BELIEVE THAT THE CHRYSLER HEADLIGHT SWITCH PROBLEM GOES BEYOND THE MODEL BUILD RANGE ADDRESSED IN EA11010 AND THERE ARE MANY MORE VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS THAN HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THE 2012 BULLETIN. I AM GOING TO HAVE MY CAR REPAIRED AT MY OWN EXPENSE, AND I WILL KEEP THE DEFECTIVE PART IN CASE SOMEONE WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM, BUT I THINK THAT CHRYSLER'S RESPONSIBILITY GOES BEYOND THE LIMITED VEHICLE RANGE IN THE PREVIOUS BULLETIN AND IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED.
NHTSA complaint #10919993 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 132,000 milesStrongsville, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HEADLIGHTS WOULD TURN OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WENT BAD AND MY MODEL WAS MADE AFTER NOVEMBER 30, 2005 (SEE TSB 08-052-12 DATED 8/25/12). BIG SAFETY CONCERN. NEITHER CHRYSLER NOR THE DEALER WOULD HONOR THE LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF FIXING THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. COST ME $110 TO FIX.
NHTSA complaint #10893395 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 65,000 milesFort Wright, KY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLAMPS OPERATED INTERMITTENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH HAD TO BE TAMPERED WITH SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL THE HEADLAMPS FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLAMP SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OFF, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.
NHTSA complaint #10862738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 68,000 milesMason City, IA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING AND TAKE SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT TOGGLING OFF/ON TO RE-ILLUMINATE. NO OTHER INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR LIGHTS ARE AFFECTED. PROBLEM IS OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES FORCING ME TO PULL OFF THE ROAD UNTIL GETTING THEM TO COME BACK ON.
NHTSA complaint #10820924 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 170,000 milesNacogdoches, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL TURN OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. FLIPPING THE ON OFF SWITCH HELPS TO TURN THEM BACK ON, BUT IT IS GETTING HARDER AND HARDER FOR THEM TO STAY ON. I WAS DRIVING IN THE EARLY, DARK MORNING HOURS DOWN A VERY DARK HIGHWAY THAT IS NOT ILLUMINATED WITH STREET LIGHTS.
NHTSA complaint #10809119 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 286,000 milesAshfield, MA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DRIVING AT NIGHTS WHETHER ON COUNTRY, CITY, OR MAJOR HIGHWAYS, WHETHER DRIVING STRAIGHT OR TURNING WITH THE CURVE OF THE ROAD, WITHOUT WARNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTS OFF (HEADLIGHTS), LEAVING ME IN TOTAL DARKNESS. I DO HAVE DIRECTIONALS. THE SYSTEM RETURNS THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY AFTER A SERIES OF QUICK ON AND OFF TURNING OF THE KNOB FOR THE HEADLIGHTS . NO LOW OR HIGH BEAMS, SIMPLY NO LIGHTS.
NHTSA complaint #10789054 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 124,000 milesGladstone, MO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
JUST BOUGHT A USED 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY MINIVAN AND HAVE NOTICED A PROBLEM THAT HAS STARTED UP. THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WANT TO COME ON WHEN I TURN THE SWITCH. IT MAY TAKE 3-5 TIMES OF TURNING THEM ON, OFF, ON BEFORE THEY STAY ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED BOTH WHEN STARTING THE CAR IN OUR PARKING LOT, AND WHEN STARTING IN A STORE PARKING LOT. WE'VE ALSO NOTED THAT THE LIGHTS TURN THEMSELVES ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES SOMETIMES WITH THE CAR CLOSED AND UNTOUCHED, OFTEN FOR SOME WHILE BEFORE IT HAPPENS.
NHTSA complaint #10782273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 156,000 milesCary, IL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE PASSENGER SIDE SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED; HOWEVER, THE DRIVER SIDE SIGNAL ACTIVATED INSTEAD. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HIGH BEAMS WERE ACTIVATED IN ORDER FOR THE SIDE SIGNALS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TURNING SIGNAL SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
NHTSA complaint #10759741 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 140,300 milesGloucester, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE ALL OF THE GAGES IN THE CLUSTER WENT TO ZERO (MPH, GUEL, ENGINE TEMP) AND I HAD NO DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS OR EMERGENCY FLASHERS....UPDATED 09/28/15 *BF UPDATED 11/30/2017
NHTSA complaint #10735267 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 127,000 milesHenrico, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON FOR A FEW MINUTES, TO OVER AN HOUR, EVERY FEW DAYS OR SO, AND, DUE TO FAULTY AIR BAD SENSORS BEING AN NHTSA ISSUE WITH 06 CHRYSLERS THIS IS CAUSE FOR GREAT CONCERN FOR ME AND MY FAMILY; FOR THE 1 1/2 YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS TOWN & COUNTRY I HAVE CONTINUAL PROBLEMS WITH EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTS, BLINKING ON AND OFF, HEADLIGHTS AND/OR PARKING LIGHTS STAYING ON AFTER I'VE TURNED THE LIGHTS OFF AND THEN TURN THE CAR OFF. I CONTINUE REPLACING RELAY SWITCHES AND PARTS. ON, THE PARKING LIGHTS ARE STAYING ON AFTER I'VE TURNED EVERYTHING OFF, AND; WHILE DRIVING OFF NORMALLY THE TRANSAXLE WHISTLES, SCREECHES AND BOGS DOWN WHEN CHANGING GEARS, EVEN THOUGH TRANSAXLE FLUID IS CHANGED REGULARLY AND FILTER IS CLEAN.
NHTSA complaint #10723459 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mineral, VA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
I HAVE MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH MY 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE FIRST IS THAT IT CUTS OFF UNEXPECTEDLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES MOST LUCKILY WHILE STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION OR STOP LIGHT BUT IT HAS CUT OFF ON THE INTERSTATE RECENTLY. IT ALSO HAS A LIGHT ISSUE, THE LIGHTS WILL CUT ON AND OFF BY THEMSELVES, I HAVE WOKE UP DURING THE NIGHT TO FIND THE HEADLIGHTS SHINING IN THE HOUSE WHEN THEY DO THIS THERE IS NO WAY TO CUT THEM OFF, THEY WILL EVENTUALLY CUT OFF BY THEMSELVES. ANOTHER PROBLEM I HAVE IS THE POWER STEERING WHINES WHEN I DRIVE IT ESPECIALLY DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE CHECKED THE FLUID AND IT IS FULL.
NHTSA complaint #10705625 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 141,500 milesBellingham, WA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
PASSENGER READING LIGHT STARTED TO BLINK AND WENT OUT. I REMOVED COVER AND THE LIGHT SOCKET ASSEMBLY HAD MELTED.
NHTSA complaint #10651970 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,800 milesCanfield, OH
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DRIVING VEHICLE ON ROAD, SLOWING DOWN TO TURN RIGHT INTO DRIVEWAY, TURNED ON RIGHT TURN SIGNAL - INSTEAD OF THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL COMING ON, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL CAME ON. I TURNED IT BACK OFF AND TRIED ONCE MORE - AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS. I MADE THE RIGHT AND VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY STALLED. I COULD NOT TURN MY WHEEL, COULD NOT CONTROL STEERING, BUT LUCKILY IT WAS A DRIVEWAY WITH NO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I WAS ABLE TO CRANK THE ENGINE AND RESTART THE VEHICLE AND MADE IT FURTHER INTO THE DRIVEWAY BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN. AGAIN LOST STEERING CONTROL. NOW VEHICLE WILL NOT START, SIMPLY TURNS OVER AND CRANKS BUT NO ENGINE STARTING.
NHTSA complaint #10649293 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesUnion City, IN
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
HEADLIGHTS GO ON AND OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING. ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE IS MOISTURE IN THE ENVIRONMENT. VERY UNSAFE TO BE HAULING MY FAMILY IN.
NHTSA complaint #10644197 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 151,000 milesDade City, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN TURNING ON LEFT BLINKER, THE RIGHT BLINKER COMES ON INSTEAD. SOMETIMES THE LEFT BLINKER DOES NOT STAY ON AND I HAVE TO TURN IT ON AGAIN SEVERAL TIMES WHILE WAITING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. WHEN TURNING ON THE RIGHT BLINKER, THE LEFT BLINKER COMES ON INSTEAD. I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM ON THE INTERNET. I HAVE FILED A REPORT WITH CHRYSLER. I HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED BY REPLACING THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, HOWEVER I DO FEEL THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM DUE TO THE FACT THAT MANY CONSUMERS ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10630344 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesConshohocken, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE USED INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA complaint #10618594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesConshohocken, PA
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE USED INSTEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURERS RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
NHTSA complaint #10618594 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesReynolds, IL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LEFT TURN SIGNAL TURNS ON WHEN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IS SELECTED AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL TURNS ON WHEN LEFT TURN IS SELECTED. OCCASIONALLY THE TURN SIGNAL WILL NOT TURN ON AT ALL. ALSO WIPER BLADES WILL NOT TURN ON OCCASION UNTIL ANOTHER ACTION IS SELECTED (SUCH AS A TURN SIGNAL) WHEN THEY DO TURN ON AFTER ANOTHER ACTION IS TAKEN THEY TURN ON AT HIGHEST SPEED AND WILL NOT GO TO THE SPEED I SELECT UNTIL ANOTHER ACTION IS TAKEN(SUCH AS TURN SIGNAL).
NHTSA complaint #10598921 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesSouth Porthmouth, KY
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT AFTER REMOVING THE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD BEEPING SOUND. AFTER MAKING SEVERAL ATTEMPS, THE LIGHTS FINALLY TURNED OFF BUT MOMENTS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 204,000.
NHTSA complaint #10597365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 134,000 milesST. Louis, MO
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, THE LEFT IS ACTIVATED INSTEAD. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.
NHTSA complaint #10596346 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
South. ST. Paul, MNFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOME LIGHT FAILED. UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE SOCKET AND SURROUNDING PLASTIC HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #10569329 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.