YearToAvoid

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Engine Problems

NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country, 10% of all 431 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest engine complaint count among 14 Town and Country model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 66,000 miles.

Engine complaints
43
10% of 431
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
66,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2007, latest Apr 30, 2022.

2006 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2007Mar 2010Jul 2011Mar 2013Sep 2014Mar 2015Jun 2017
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Apr 2022; peak May 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Chrysler Town and Country have engine problems?
NHTSA has 43 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 66,000 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 43 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 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.