Model year
2006 Chrysler Town and Country
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 431 complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 55 complaints under TOWN AND COUNTRY LWB. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (104), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (68), EXTERIOR LIGHTING (60). NHTSA lists 4 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2006 431 complaints
- 2009 707 complaints
- 2010 1,556 complaints
- 2011 773 complaints
- 2012 634 complaints
- 2013 681 complaints
- 2014 636 complaints
- 2015 383 complaints
- 2016 527 complaints
Recalls
10V008000 · Jan 11, 2010
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
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, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND,…
06V067000 · Mar 8, 2006
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
Complaints
431 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 23, fire flag on 15, injury field 32, deaths field 1. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TOWN AND COUNTRY LWB | 0 | 55 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ09003 | FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | Jul 1, 2009 | Feb 18, 2010 |
| AQ10001 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit · UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nov 18, 2010 | Dec 28, 2015 |
| EA11010 | Loss of headlight illumination · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | Sep 6, 2011 | Nov 29, 2012 |
| DP14002 | Engine Stall After Refueling · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | Sep 5, 2014 | Apr 6, 2015 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town and Country 2WD · 3.8L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Town and Country 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 2-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Chrysler Town and Country at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.