Is the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Lwb reliable?

NHTSA records 55 complaints for this model year, with Steering as the top problem area (14 complaints, 25% share). There are no recalls on file for the 2006 model year.

What is the most common problem on the 2006 Town and Country Lwb?

Steering issues top the list with 14 complaints, a 25% share of all reported problems, and a median failure mileage of 39,800. Airbags rank second with 11 complaints (20% share).

Does the 2006 Town and Country Lwb have any recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2006 model year, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.

Are there airbag problems on the 2006 Town and Country Lwb?

Yes. Airbags account for 11 complaints (20% share), including reports of airbags failing to deploy during crashes, with a median failure mileage of 44,670.

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Lwb Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict NHTSA lists 55 complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Lwb, with Steering the top problem area at 14 complaints (25% share) and a median failure mileage of 41,162.5. No recalls are on file for this model year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: —/100
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 55; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 4; reported in complaints
Fires: 2
Injuries: 2
Top issue: Steering
Best nearby year: —; no alternative with data

Top 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Lwb problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

Steering14 (25%)
Airbags11 (20%)
Electrical System6 (11%)
Engine6 (11%)
Structure & Body5 (9%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (9%)
Brakes4 (7%)
Transmission & Powertrain4 (7%)
Fuel System3 (5%)
Other1 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-speed crashes, including one where the vehicle hit a power pole and landed on its side.
Some owners describe sudden unintended acceleration on the highway that ended in loss of control and a rollover into a ditch.
A whining noise from the engine compartment area was linked to steering complaints and, in one case, a fire.
The vehicle reportedly rolled backward after being shifted into park, and the brake pedal did not stop the motion.
A map light assembly arced between contacts and melted, starting a fire inside the light housing.
The transmission got stuck in second gear and downshifted with a banging noise before the vehicle could be restarted.

55 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2006 to Mar 2017; peak Mar 2010 (5).

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Lwb recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 compared with other Town and Country Lwb years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2006	No verdict	—	55	0	—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country Lwb reliable?: NHTSA records 55 complaints for this model year, with Steering as the top problem area (14 complaints, 25% share). There are no recalls on file for the 2006 model year.
What is the most common problem on the 2006 Town and Country Lwb?: Steering issues top the list with 14 complaints, a 25% share of all reported problems, and a median failure mileage of 39,800. Airbags rank second with 11 complaints (20% share).
Does the 2006 Town and Country Lwb have any recalls?: NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2006 model year, including 0 do-not-drive recalls.
Are there airbag problems on the 2006 Town and Country Lwb?: Yes. Airbags account for 11 complaints (20% share), including reports of airbags failing to deploy during crashes, with a median failure mileage of 44,670.