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2005 Chrysler Town AND Country Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 1.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
857Complaints
7Recalls
47Crashes
14Fires
55Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (17% of complaints) — was examined in a now-closed NHTSA investigation that did not result in a recall.

Electrical System complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System146 · 17%Investigation closedEA11010 · PE10022
Exterior Lighting95 · 11.1%Investigation closedEA11010 · PE10022
Air Bags89 · 10.4%RecalledRecall 10V008000 · Recall 07V192000
Steering87 · 10.2%No official action
Latches/locks/linkages51 · 6%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System47 · 5.5%Investigation closedDP14002

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS89 · 10.4%
STEERING87 · 10.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM47 · 5.5%
ENGINE41 · 4.8%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE39 · 4.6%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL34 · 4%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE33 · 3.9%

Percentages are the share of the 857 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Visibility:glass, Side/rear

NHTSA campaign 07E104000 · 2007 · reported 12/11/2007

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 10E034000 · 2010 · reported 08/10/2010

IF THE AREA IN QUESTION FRACTURES OR BREAKS, THIS COULD CAUSE AN UNSTABLE DRIVING CONDITION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA campaign 06E022000 · 2006 · reported 03/13/2006

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 10V008000 · 2010 · reported 01/11/2010

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor

NHTSA campaign 06V067000 · 2006 · reported 03/08/2006

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 07V192000 · 2007 · reported 05/03/2007

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seat Belts:front:retractor

NHTSA campaign 04V047000 · 2004 · reported 02/03/2004

AS A RESULT, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED TWICE WITHOUT WARNING WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH. AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED BOTH TIMES. THE…”NHTSA complaint 10155685 — filed 04/19/2006 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“05 CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VAN LIMITED PURCHASED 5/22/05 WITH 25 MILES ON ODOMETER FROM DICK HANNAH CHRYSLER JEEP IN VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON.[XXX]. ON 03/14/06 VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10153180 — filed 03/20/2006 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“ALL LIGHTS, DASH, HEADLIGHTS ETC., WILL CONSTANTLY FLICKER WHEN USING ACCESSORIES, ESPECIALLY WHEN USING SEAT HEATERS. DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM AND EVENTUALLY TOLD ME…”NHTSA complaint 10151460 — filed 02/28/2006 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 146 of 857 NHTSA complaints (17%), followed by exterior lighting (95), air bags (89), steering (87). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country have?

857 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 47 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 55 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07E104000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.