Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Chrysler Town and Country

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 569 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 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering10450,900 mi
Electrical system6883,044 mi
Exterior lighting60107,568 mi
Air bags5072,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system26100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1936,100 mi
Engine1697,300 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1468,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1238,100 mi
Unknown or other1179,500 mi
Vehicle speed control1166,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module833,000 mi
Interior lighting839,250 mi
Power train887,000 mi
Service brakes895,000 mi
Structure: body: door845,600 mi
Visibility/wiper7114,422 mi
Latches/locks/linkages655,000 mi
Structure: body6113,000 mi
Wheels658,000 mi
Air bags: frontal551,461 mi
Seat belts581,905 mi
Steering: rack and pinion550,000 mi
Equipment444,236 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner440,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights478,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal450,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads415,125 mi
Suspension4109,775 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear429,500 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls421,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel325,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission330,000 mi
Structure389,522 mi
Suspension: front331,336 mi
Tires310,399 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire389,522 mi
Visibility375,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring215,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine224,120 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch241,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Seats272,551 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack239,006 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate27,400 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems249,500 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2624 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)182,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system144,236 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch18,300 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights115,000 mi
Parking brake157,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional115,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter112,387 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly120,000 mi
Seat belts: front12,475 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper16,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum116,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Suspension: front: control arm124,000 mi
Tires: valve149,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1128,125 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1121,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer: motor12,475 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1120,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor14,700 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 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.