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2005 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country, 13% of all 857 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest engine complaint count among 14 Town and Country model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 64,850 miles.

Engine complaints
113
13% of 857
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
64,850 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 22, 2004, latest Jul 29, 2024.

2005 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter92004 Q32006 Q32008 Q12010 Q12011 Q42014 Q12015 Q32018 Q2
113 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2004 Q3 to 2024 Q3; peak 2014 Q4 (9).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Town and Country model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005113 (13%)
  2. 200643 (10%)
  3. 200751 (23%)
  4. 2008273 (14%)
  5. 2009117 (17%)
  6. 2010351 (23%)
  7. 2011126 (16%)
  8. 2012112 (18%)
  9. 2013125 (18%)
  10. 2014165 (26%)
  11. 201578 (20%)
  12. 201681 (15%)
  13. 20170 (0%)
  14. 20180 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country have engine problems?
NHTSA has 113 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 64,850 miles.
Which Chrysler Town and Country year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Chrysler Town and Country has the most engine complaints (351), compared with 113 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.