2005 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country.

20042006
Complaints
1,154
Crashes
68
Fires
19
Injuries
73
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2005 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1146 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:90,781 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:9
#295 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:99,008 mi
#389 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:89,582 mi
Crash-related:17
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country.

Electrical Faults
146
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
9
Avg Miles
90,781
Headlight/Taillight Failures
95
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
99,008
Airbags
89
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
2
Avg Miles
89,582
Steering Defects
87
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
70,387
Latches / Locks
51
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,890
Fuel System
47
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
98,187
Engine Problems
41
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
130,806
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
39
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,914
Air Bags:Frontal
34
complaints
Crashes
12
Fires
Avg Miles
90,916
Gasoline Fuel System
33
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
77,010
Steering:Rack And Pinion
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
44,022
Engine & Cooling
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,208
Hydraulic Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,312
Unintended Acceleration
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,856
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
34,895
Body Structure
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
108,741
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,250
Tire Defects
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,378
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,045
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
48,128
Transmission / Drivetrain
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
148,697
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
106,454
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
14,351
Structure:Body:Door
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,100
Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
101,537
Electronic Stability Control
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
122,146
Other Equipment
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
67,411
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
88,220
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,195

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Recalls for 2005 Chrysler Town And Country

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~308,950 vehicles.

10V008000Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive
~308,950 affected

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?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2005 Chrysler Town And Country has 1,154 NHTSA complaints, 68 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 146 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (146 complaints, avg 90,781 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (95 complaints, avg 99,008 mi); Airbags (89 complaints, avg 89,582 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 81,188 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country include 68 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 73 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Chrysler Town And Country have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 308,950 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2005 Chrysler Town And Country?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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