Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Chrysler Town And Country has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 857 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E034000 AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V008000 FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V192000 AIR BAG SENSORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V067000 FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V047000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 164 complaints
- Air Bags 153 complaints
- Steering 121 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 116 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 60 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 54 complaints
Of the 857 complaints on file, 47 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 857 complaints, owners report 55 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country has a below-average reliability due to a relatively high number of owner complaints (857) and recall campaigns (7). Notably, issues with the electrical system and airbags have prompted numerous complaints, but specific detailed data on failure rates and costs is limited. Consequently, while persistent issues exist, the absence of more specific data leaves some uncertainties in long-term reliability projections.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| air bags | Unknown | $600–$1,500 | very common |
| steering | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| exterior lighting | 100,000–150,000 miles | $100–$400 | common |
| latches/locks/linkages | 90,000–130,000 miles | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacements
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system flush
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacements
- Battery replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Airbag malfunction indicators
- Steering difficulty
- Inconsistent brake responsiveness
- Power door lock failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.