2006 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country.

20052007
Complaints
569
Crashes
33
Fires
18
Injuries
43
Fatalities
1
Recalls
1

Worst 2006 Chrysler Town And Country Problems

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

#1104 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:58,037 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#268 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:85,042 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:6
#360 complaints

Headlight/Taillight Failures

Avg mileage:105,584 mi
Fires:4
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country.

Steering Defects
104
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
58,037
Electrical Faults
68
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
6
Avg Miles
85,042
Headlight/Taillight Failures
60
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
105,584
Airbags
50
complaints
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,524
Fuel System
26
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,053
Hydraulic Brakes
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
38,490
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
97,813
Gasoline Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
66,783
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
42,129
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
80,208
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,252
Interior Lighting
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
47,405
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
95,048
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,565
Structure:Body:Door
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
56,898
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
105,169
Latches / Locks
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,500
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
103,737
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
77,290
Air Bags:Frontal
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
52,692
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
69,968
Steering:Rack And Pinion
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
87,500
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2006 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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2006 Chrysler Town And Country — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2006 Chrysler Town And Country has 569 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 104 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (104 complaints, avg 58,037 mi); Electrical Faults (68 complaints, avg 85,042 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (60 complaints, avg 105,584 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 2006 Chrysler Town And Country?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,756 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country include 33 crash-related reports, 18 fire reports, 43 injuries, and 1 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 2006 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 2006 Chrysler Town And Country?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

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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