Worst 2005 Chrysler Town And Country Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 146 | 1 | 9 | 90,781 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 95 | — | — | 99,008 mi | |
| Airbags | 89 | 17 | 2 | 89,582 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 87 | 3 | — | 70,387 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 51 | — | — | 83,890 mi | |
| Fuel System | 47 | — | — | 98,187 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 41 | — | 1 | 130,806 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 39 | — | — | 42,914 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 34 | 12 | — | 90,916 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 33 | — | — | 77,010 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 23 | — | — | 44,022 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 21 | — | — | 60,208 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 21 | 3 | 1 | 35,312 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 20 | 2 | 1 | 68,856 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | 4 | — | 34,895 mi | |
| Body Structure | 16 | 2 | — | 108,741 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 15 | — | — | 16,250 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 15 | — | — | 91,378 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | 1 | — | 27,045 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 14 | — | — | 48,128 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 14 | 1 | — | 148,697 mi | |
| Brakes | 14 | — | — | 106,454 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 14 | — | — | 14,351 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 11 | — | — | 55,100 mi | |
| Visibility | 10 | — | — | 101,537 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 9 | 1 | — | 122,146 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 9 | — | — | 67,411 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 88,220 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | 42,195 mi |
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Recalls for 2005 Chrysler Town And Country
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~308,950 vehicles.
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.
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2005 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
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Does the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Chrysler Town And Country reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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