MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chrysler Town and Country

● Typical for this model
2006 Chrysler Town and Country
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chrysler Town and Country Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 2 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 0 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1990: 13 complaints 1991: 25 complaints 1992: 135 complaints 1992 1993: 214 complaints 1994: 154 complaints 1995: 58 complaints 1996: 938 complaints 1997: 388 complaints 1997 1998: 296 complaints 1999: 362 complaints 2000: 306 complaints 2001: 462 complaints 2002: 404 complaints 2002 2003: 245 complaints 2004: 167 complaints 2005: 857 complaints 2006: 431 complaints 2006 2007: 218 complaints 2007 2008: 1938 complaints 2009: 706 complaints 2010: 1555 complaints 2011: 773 complaints 2012: 631 complaints 2012 2013: 679 complaints 2014: 635 complaints 2015: 379 complaints 2016: 521 complaints 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2018
2006: 431 complaints
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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
2007218
20081938
2009706
20101555
2011773
2012631
2013679
2014635
2015379
2016521
20171
20180

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 24%

24% of complaints: steering — 104 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: electrical system — 68 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHEN PULLING OUT OF A PARKING LOT FLAMES WERE SEEN IN THE SIDE VIEW MIRROR COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT. THE PLASTIC LIGHT ENCASING WAS KICKED OUT AND SNOW THROWN ON THE FLAMES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140103

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 60 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
AIR BAGS 12%

12% of complaints: air bags — 50 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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Was rearended by an 18 wheeler doing 55 mph I was stopped waiting for oncoming traffic to pass so I could turn left. He never braked. The van was pushed 200feet before it began to roll into trees.

NHTSA ODI report, 20211125

I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH I WAS HIT BY A VEHICLE TRAVELING ABOUT 55 MPH AND I WAS STATIONERY SITTING AT AN INTERSECTION ON A FREEWAY SERVICE DRIVE GOING EAST AND THE PERSON HITTING ME WAS GOING SOUTH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200609

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 26 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060619 — visibility

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 MAY

Campaign 06V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080115 — visibility

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 FOREIGN

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 REIM

Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090701 — RQ (closed 20100218)

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

R 20100419 — air bags

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,

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 CHRYS

Campaign 10V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100813 — equipment

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 V

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.

Campaign 10E034000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

I 20110906 — EA (closed 20121129)

Loss of headlight illumination

I 20140905 — DP (closed 20150406)

Engine Stall After Refueling

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Chrysler Town and Country — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (104 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (68 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V067000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10E034000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1995 ▲ 1992 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 2010 ■ 1996

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.