NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Chrysler Town And Country Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Chrysler Town And Country has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 431 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Chrysler dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2006 Chrysler Town And Country owner complaints

Owners have filed 431 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country, describing incidents dated January 13, 2006 to December 28, 2023.

Most-cited components

Steering 110 complaints
Electrical System 74 complaints
Exterior Lighting 70 complaints
Air Bags 61 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System 40 complaints
Service Brakes 34 complaints

Of the 431 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 15 a fire; across all 431 complaints, owners report 32 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11562488 · Filed December 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
ODI #11486247 · Filed September 25, 2022
The horn does not work and there was a recall for this.
ODI #11462826 · Filed April 30, 2022
UNKNOWN

Read all 431 complaints

Owner-reported

2006 Chrysler Town And Country mileage at failure

368 of the 431 complaints on file for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country give the vehicle's mileage when the problem happened.

Mileage at failure by component, from owners' complaints to NHTSA
Component	Median	Middle half	Based on
Steering	Median 50,000 miles	Middle half 40,000–75,000 miles	Based on 91 complaints
Electrical System	Median 80,000 miles	Middle half 40,000–120,000 miles	Based on 63 complaints
Exterior Lighting	Median 95,000 miles	Middle half 65,000–130,000 miles	Based on 63 complaints
Air Bags	Median 70,000 miles	Middle half 35,000–110,000 miles	Based on 53 complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System	Median 90,000 miles	Middle half 60,000–115,000 miles	Based on 36 complaints

A component's median is its 50th percentile, and its middle half runs from its 25th to its 75th percentile.

Owners give the mileage themselves, often as a round number, and NHTSA doesn't check it. A complaint that names several components counts under each one, and mileages that can't be right, such as 999,999, or 50 miles on a five-year-old car, are left out.

These figures describe the complaints owners filed. They don't predict when a particular vehicle will have a problem, and vehicles that never had one aren't counted.

Mileage from NHTSA's complaints file of October 31, 2026. How these figures are worked out

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country in 4 investigations. Audit Queries and Equipment Queries are administrative investigations: they look at whether companies complied with federal vehicle safety requirements, such as reporting, recall and certification rules, not at a possible vehicle defect. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Audit Query AQ10-001: Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
Closed December 28, 2015
Defect Petition DP14-002: Engine Stall After Refueling
Closed April 6, 2015
Engineering Analysis EA11-010: Loss of headlight illumination
Closed November 29, 2012
Recall Query RQ09-003: FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE
Closed February 18, 2010
- Recall 10V-008

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH

NHTSA #10E034000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported August 10, 2010 · CURT MFG. INC.

Potentially affected: 6,686 vehicles

Owners notified August 13, 2010

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

NHTSA #10V008000 · Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive · NHTSA notice

Reported January 11, 2010 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

Potentially affected: 308,950 vehicles

Chrysler campaign J38 · Owners notified April 19, 2010 · Vehicles built January 19, 2005 – April 5, 2006 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

CHRYSLER'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS J38. CHRYSLER HAS NOT DECIDED THAT THIS IS A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.HOWEVER, CHRYSLER HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE AT NO COST.

CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS

NHTSA #07E104000 · Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear · NHTSA notice

Reported December 11, 2007 · SAFELITE FULFILLMENT, INC.

Potentially affected: 1,657 vehicles

Owners notified January 15, 2008

Defect description

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Safety consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Manufacturer remedy

SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.

Notes

THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS, LTD. (DOT-430) AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR

NHTSA #06V067000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor · NHTSA notice

Reported March 8, 2006 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

Potentially affected: 268,800 vehicles

Manufacturer campaign F10 · Owners notified June 19, 2006 · Vehicles built September 27, 2005 – December 13, 2005 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. F10.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

431 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11562488

Crash

Incident: December 28, 2023 · Filed: December 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

Unknown or Other

ODI #11486247

Incident: October 1, 2020 · Filed: September 25, 2022

The horn does not work and there was a recall for this.

Vehicle Speed Control; Service Brakes; Engine

ODI #11462826

Incident: April 15, 2022 · Filed: April 30, 2022

UNKNOWN

Exterior Lighting; Latches/Locks/Linkages

ODI #11443245

Incident: December 10, 2018 · Filed: December 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 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.

Air Bags; Seat Belts

ODI #11441679

Crash 3 injuries

Incident: November 21, 2021 · Filed: November 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

ODI #11426944

Incident: December 25, 2020 · Filed: July 29, 2021

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 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.

Exterior Lighting

ODI #11374247

Incident: November 2, 2015 · Filed: November 12, 2020

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.

Suspension

ODI #11374170

Incident: November 7, 2020 · Filed: November 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 IT SHOULD BE REPORTED. I DO FEEL BLESSED THAT AN ACCIDENT DID NOT OCCUR IN EITHER CASE. MODEL YEAR: 2006 MAKE: CHRYSLER MODEL: TOWN & COUNTRY TOURING L MILEAGE: 109775

Suspension; Structure

ODI #11372826

Incident: October 12, 2020 · Filed: November 3, 2020

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 INFORMED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO ROAD SALT. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED FROM A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. *BF*JB

Electrical System

ODI #11362663

Incident: October 3, 2020 · Filed: October 4, 2020

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 OPENED AUTOMATICALLY.*DT*JB*DT*JB*DT*JB

Other Chrysler Town And Country model years

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