Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Chrysler Town And Country
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Chrysler Town And Country has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 431 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 #06V067000 FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 110 complaints
- Electrical System 74 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 70 complaints
- Air Bags 61 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 26 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country shows below-average reliability based on 431 owner complaints and 4 recalls. Common issues include problems with steering and electrical systems, which account for a significant portion of the complaints. Given some recalls for safety features, potential buyers should be aware of these concerns. Overall, evidence suggests notable reliability issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 60,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| exterior lighting | 70,000–130,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| airbags | 80,000–150,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | occasional |
| brakes | 30,000–80,000 miles | $250–$800 | 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
- Battery inspection
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Inspect and replace belts
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Airbag warning light on
- Unusual brake noise
- Headlight or taillight outage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.