2006 Chrysler Town and Country LWB
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 55
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
- Steering
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 55 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 55 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Steering
25% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and column.
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While conducted an oil change, I noticed that both rack and pinion boots are wet with power steering fluid. This is a low mileage vehicle and am disappointed that the steering is already leaking fluid.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-20
The van was purchased used in 2007 with approximately 4,000 miles from flemington Chrysler in nj. At approximately 10,000 miles, the rack was found to be leaking and it was replaced under warranty.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-12
Air bags
24% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.
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I hit a power pole and a ditch at 55MPH. The car went airborn, hit the pole, spun around and landed on the passenger side. No airbags deployed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-03-19
I was in a car accident on 9-16-06, which was caused by another driver running a stop sign and smashing the front, driver side of my 2006 Chrysler town & country. The estimated damage thus far is over $8,000.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-03
Tires
9% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing sidewall.
Service brakes
7% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Power train
7% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveline.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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2006-03-08Engineering analysisClosed 2007-05-22 Front air bag crash sensor failure
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2009-07-01Recall queryClosed 2010-02-18 Front air bag crash sensor failure
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2011-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2012-11-29 Loss of headlight illumination
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2014-09-05Defect petitionClosed 2015-04-06 Engine Stall After Refueling
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chrysler Town and Country LWB — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country LWB reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country LWB?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country LWB have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.