Model year record

2005 Chrysler Town and Country

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,154 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V008000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 308,950
Reported to NHTSA: 2010-01-11
Owners notified: 2010-04-19

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V192000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component: Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 270,958
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-05-03
Owners notified: 2007-07-02

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V067000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 268,800
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-03-08
Owners notified: 2006-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V047000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component: Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 3,200
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-02-03
Owners notified: 2004-02-23

Defect description

AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

Safety risk

AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES AND ANY SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE STAKE WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	146	89,000 mi
Exterior lighting	95	92,414 mi
Air bags	89	70,000 mi
Steering	87	61,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	51	70,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	47	99,000 mi
Engine	41	105,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	39	46,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	34	62,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	33	72,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion	23	45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	21	61,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	21	19,115 mi
Vehicle speed control	20	49,972 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	16	26,997 mi
Structure: body	16	88,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	15	17,710 mi
Tires	15	103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	14	11,700 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	14	50,000 mi
Power train	14	110,000 mi
Service brakes	14	136,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	14	16,000 mi
Structure: body: door	11	38,000 mi
Unknown or other	10	95,000 mi
Visibility	10	70,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	9	127,000 mi
Equipment	9	35,900 mi
Suspension	9	55,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	8	35,000 mi
Structure	8	35,900 mi
Suspension: front	8	35,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	7	53,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	7	8,800 mi
Seat belts	7	80,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	7	42,252 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	6	35,598 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	6	11,700 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack	6	50,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	5	19,115 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	5	16,733 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	5	43,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	4	6,000 mi
Fuel system, other	4	54,000 mi
Seats	4	21,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	3	42,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	39,000 mi
Seat belts: front	3	50 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	3	50,700 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	3	46,912 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	3	26,997 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	3	10,750 mi
Wheels	3	135,375 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert	2	9,500 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator	2	20,951 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	2	4,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	2	34,100 mi
Interior lighting	2	4,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	2	11,390 mi
Parking brake	2	37,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly	2	51,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	2	—
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	59,015 mi
Service brakes, electric	2	30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	80,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2	15,000 mi
Steering: column	2	19,115 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	2	30 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	2	45,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	2	35,000 mi
Suspension: rear	2	26,997 mi
Tires: valve	2	45,733 mi
Traction control system	2	30,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	9,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	160,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor	2	42,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	2	—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	2	30,000 mi
Air bags: on-off switch assembly	1	—
Air bags: side/window	1	55,990 mi
Child seat: latch connector/clip	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	49,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	10 mi
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	1	57,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	4,000 mi
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction motor	1	152,000 mi
Electrical system: software	1	57,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly	1	31,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	35,950 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	—
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	—
Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices	1	34,100 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	1	51,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	45,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	26,997 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	10 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: auxillary tank	1	120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	250 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	1	25,000 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other	1	20,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	127,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp	1	33,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc	1	23,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid	1	9,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	39,310 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	70,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate	1	60,000 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs	1	55,060 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber	1	5,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	1	29,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	1	18,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	70,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	42,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	22,000 mi

The 2004 model has 5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.