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2006 Chrysler Town and Country Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Good

Complaint Index

23/100

#11 most-complained of 14 Town and Country years

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

The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country has 431 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 23 out of 100 — #11 highest of 14 Town and Country model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is electrical system (122 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 23 crashes, 15 fires, 32 injuries, and 1 death.

Complaints
431
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
23 / 15
Injuries / deaths
32 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
18.5
16.5 city / 23.5 hwy

Top 2006 Chrysler Town and Country problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System122 (28%)
  2. Steering110 (26%)
  3. Airbags61 (14%)
  4. Engine43 (10%)
  5. Fuel System40 (9%)
  6. Brakes37 (9%)
  7. Structure & Body30 (7%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers24 (6%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (5%)
  10. Other19 (4%)
2006 Chrysler Town and Country complaints: complaints filed per quarter302006 Q12008 Q12010 Q12012 Q12014 Q12016 Q12018 Q12020 Q4
527 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q1 to 2023 Q4; peak 2014 Q4 (30).

2006 Chrysler Town and Country recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

2006 Chrysler Town and Country fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
23.5 MPG
Combined
18.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,500
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2006 compared with other Town and Country years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005Caution628574—
2006Good23431218.5
2007Good152190—
2008Avoid921,9397—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country ranks #11 of 14 among Town and Country model years (Complaint Index 23/100, verdict: Good). It has 431 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (122 complaints), steering (110 complaints), and airbags (61 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 66,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country, most recently reported 2010, covering airbags and visibility & wipers.
What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country?
EPA rates the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country at 18.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

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.