MYRModel Year Report

2005 Chrysler Town and Country

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2005 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
857
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2005 857 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2018
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1998: 296 complaints 1998 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2005 857 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2010: 1,556 complaints 2010 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2016: 525 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints
1983: 2 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 0 complaints 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1991 1992: 135 complaints 1993: 214 complaints 1993 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1995 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 1999 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2001 2002: 404 complaints 2003: 245 complaints 2003 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2005 857 2006: 431 complaints 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 1,939 complaints 2009: 707 complaints 2009 2010: 1,556 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2011 2012: 634 complaints 2013: 680 complaints 2013 2014: 636 complaints 2015: 382 complaints 2015 2016: 525 complaints 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints

2005: 857 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19820
19832
19841
19850
19863
19870
19880
19891
199013
199125
1992135
1993214
1994154
199558
1996938
1997388
1998296
1999362
2000306
2001462
2002404
2003245
2004167
2005857
2006431
2007219
20081,939
2009707
20101,556
2011773
2012634
2013680
2014636
2015382
2016525
20171
20180

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

19% · 167 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and wiring.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the passenger and driver's side tail lights failed. The contact noticed that water had entered the tail lights.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-10

Also filed under Visibility/wiper

Air bags

19% · 164 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact's sister-in-law owns a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-13

Upon blacking out while behind the wheel of the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country travelling 40 MPH the vehicle collided with 2(Two) parked vehicles on the side of the street.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-30

Vehicle was in a severe frontal accident and the airbags did not deploy.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-01

Steering

15% · 126 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.

CRASHINJURY

Exterior lighting

14% · 116 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and switch.

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Headlights: low beams do not work at all but high beams do. Second time this vehicle has had the same problem. Last time Chrysler replaced under a lifetime replacement, just short of a recall yet here I am having the same problem again.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-10

Service brakes

9% · 79 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2004-02-23Seat belts04V047000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2005Complaint volume 857 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    2005-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-03-08 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  4. I
    2006-03-08Engineering analysisClosed 2007-05-22 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  5. R
    2006-03-20Service brakes, hydraulic06E022000 Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain Ford, daimlerchrysler, and Jeep passenger vehicles. These brake cylinders were sold under the…

    Remedy: Affinia (Brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2006. Owners can contact affina group customer service at…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2006-06-19Visibility06V067000 On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  7. R
    2007-07-02Air bags07V192000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., identified as DOT-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and…

    Remedy: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and…

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  9. I
    2009-07-01Recall queryClosed 2010-02-18 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  10. R
    2010-04-19Air bags10V008000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  11. I
    2010-07-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-09-13 Loss of Headlight Illumination
  12. R
    2010-08-13Equipment10E034000 Curt mfg is recalling certain class 3 receiver hitches, p/n 13347, sold as aftermarket equipment for use on 1997-2007 Chrysler Town and Country vans, 1996-2007 Dodge caravans, and 1996-2004 Plymouth…

    Remedy: Curt mfg will notify owners of record and will replace the hitch free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2010. Owners may contact curt mfg at 1-715-831-8713.

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  13. I
    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
  14. I
    2011-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2012-11-29 Loss of headlight illumination
  15. I
    2014-09-05Defect petitionClosed 2015-04-06 Engine Stall After Refueling

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 167 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 164 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 126 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V047000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 06E022000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06V067000 · Visibility
  • Recall 07V192000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10V008000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10E034000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.