2006 Chrysler Town and Country Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2006 Chrysler Town and Country ranks 11th worst out of 14 model years, with a complaint index of 23 and 431 complaints logged. It carries a Good verdict, though that rating is capped because NHTSA records for 2005-2009 are less complete. Two recalls apply, covering airbag sensors and windshield wiper motors.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 23/100
- #11 of 14 Town and Country years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 431
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 23
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 15
- Injuries
- 32
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 32 / 1
Top 2006 Chrysler Town and Country problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System122 (28%)
- Steering110 (26%)
- Airbags61 (14%)
- Engine43 (10%)
- Fuel System40 (9%)
- Brakes37 (9%)
- Structure & Body30 (7%)
- Visibility & Wipers24 (6%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires20 (5%)
- Other19 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Turn signal wiring can cross-activate, causing the wrong side lamp to blink and confusing drivers behind the vehicle.
- Tail light assemblies have caught fire near the fuel tank area, in one case at only 18,000 miles.
- Front airbags have failed to deploy in head-on collisions, leaving occupants without protection.
- A rear tire went flat suddenly at highway speed with no apparent cause, leading to a loss of control.
- Some vans lack anti-lock brakes as standard equipment, which owners say increased stopping distance and collision risk.
- A steering column pin reportedly failed, allowing the vehicle to shift and move without a key in the ignition.
2006 Chrysler Town and Country recalls
2 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 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
- Relative to other Town and Country model years, 2006 ranks 11th worst of 14 with a complaint index of 23, making it one of the better years. Its verdict is capped at Good rather than higher because NHTSA complaint records for 2005-2009 are considered less complete.
- What are the most common problems on the 2006 Town and Country?
- Electrical System issues lead with 122 complaints (28% of the total), followed by Steering at 110 complaints (26%) and Airbags at 61 complaints (14%).
- Does the 2006 Town and Country have any recalls?
- Yes, two recalls: one for front airbag sensor replacement (campaign 10V008000) and one for a windshield wiper motor armature shaft that may break (campaign 06V067000).
- How does 2006 compare to other Town and Country years?
- 2006 is far better than 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011, which all carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 92, 85, 100, and 77 respectively. Only 2007 ranks lower in complaints among nearby years, with an index of 15.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures in the 2006 Town and Country?
- Across all reported problems, the median mileage at failure is 66,000 miles, though Electrical System failures had a higher median of 85,500 miles.