2005 Chrysler Town and Country Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country has a complaint index of 62, ranking 6th worst out of 14 model years and earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 857 complaints, 4 recalls, and 47 crashes tied to this year, led by electrical system and airbag issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 62/100
- #6 of 14 Town and Country years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 857
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 47
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 14
- Injuries
- 55
- Top issue
- Electrical System
Top 2005 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System251 (29%)
- Airbags153 (18%)
- Steering121 (14%)
- Engine113 (13%)
- Structure & Body98 (11%)
- Fuel System95 (11%)
- Brakes78 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires52 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain34 (4%)
- Other30 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report airbags failing to deploy in moderate- to high-speed frontal and side-impact crashes, including impacts at 45 mph and 55 mph.
- Some describe electrical system failures linked to under-hood fires, including one report of a fire starting in the air filter/air conditioner area shortly after purchase.
- Several owners report sudden unintended acceleration at low speeds while parking or maneuvering, resulting in the vehicle striking curbs, posts, or embankments.
- Seat belt retractors reportedly failed to release after a crash or failed to restrain occupants properly during impact, in some cases requiring the belt to be cut.
- One owner reported a steering overcorrection leading to brake lock-up and a rollover crash on a highway.
2005 Chrysler Town and Country recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V008000Jan 11, 2010Airbags308,950 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
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.
Risk: If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 07V192000May 3, 2007Airbags270,958 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings installed in these vehicles may corrode and crack allowing water to enter the sensor. These sensors provide enhanced air bag performance in certain types of frontal crashes.
Risk: In one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not benefit from the enhanced air bag protection that these sensors would provide.
Remedy: For vehicles registered in the recall states, dealers will replace the original uf air bag sensors with ones with greater corrosion resistance. Vehicles registered in other states will obtain a lifetime free replacement of any uf sensor that fails. The campaign began on july 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- NHTSA 06V067000Mar 8, 2006Visibility & Wipers268,800 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Risk: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
2005 compared with other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- Compared with other Town and Country model years, 2005 ranks 6th worst out of 14 with a complaint index of 62, giving it a Caution verdict. It has fewer reported problems than the worst years like 2008 and 2010 but more than years like 2006, 2007, or 2013.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country?
- Electrical System complaints lead, making up 29% of complaints (251 of 857), with a median mileage at failure of 85,329 miles.
- Does the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country have airbag recalls?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two airbag-related recalls, campaigns 10V008000 and 07V192000, both involving front airbag sensor replacement due to corrosion concerns in states with heavy road salt use.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country have?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Town and Country, covering airbags, windshield wipers, and seat belts, with none classified as do-not-drive recalls.
- Should I avoid the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country?
- It carries a Caution verdict, not an Avoid verdict, ranking 6th worst of 14 years with a complaint index of 62. Years like 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 rank worse, with complaint indexes of 92, 85, 100, and 77 respectively.