Town & Country (2006)
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Complaints by Engine Code
3.8-V6-Gas
3.8L 6-cylView details
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3.3-V6-Gas
3.3L 6-cylView details
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Chrysler Town & Country Unidentified Engine
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4.0-V6-Gas
4.0L 6-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Chrysler Town & Country, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2006 Chrysler Town & Country
On a used 2006 Chrysler Town & Country, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the steering (124), the electrical system (77) and the exterior lighting (73). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Turn the wheel from lock to lock while parked, then drive straight on a level road with a light grip.Safety. NHTSA has 124 owner complaints on the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country about the steering.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 77 owner complaints on the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country about the electrical system.
- Check every exterior light, the wipers, the washers, the mirrors and the glass.Safety. NHTSA has 73 owner complaints on the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country about the exterior lighting.
- Switch the ignition on and watch the airbag light. On the drive, check the backup camera and any collision or lane warning.Safety. NHTSA has 72 owner complaints on the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country about the airbags and driver-assist systems.
- Let the engine idle for five minutes, walk around the car and smell for fuel.Safety. NHTSA has 43 owner complaints on the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country about the fuel system, all engines combined.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country complaints?
Owners have filed 486 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country. The systems they name most often are the steering, the electrical system and the exterior.
Is the 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 486 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country have?
NHTSA has 486 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006-2006 Chrysler Town & Country.
What should I check before buying a used Chrysler Town & Country?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the steering, the electrical system and the exterior, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Town & Country have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 486 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.