Having purchased a new chrysler, town & country minivan, in less than 3 years of ownership, I've had to make numerous repairs that I've never had to make on previously owned vehicles in the same lifespan of a vehicle. The quality of this van has been extremely disappointing.
2005 Chrysler Town and Country engine complaints
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Started hearing bumping noises from front end. Took to repair shop. They replaced tie rod ends and swing arm bushings. Noise reduced, but stil bumping on acceleration. Returned, had to replace front top engine mount.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the steering wheel locked and an unfamiliar noise was heard while attempting to turn the steering wheel. There were no warning indicator lights. The vehicle was driven to a chrysler dealer and liquid began pouring from the front end of the vehicle. The contact believes that the steering hose was replaced. Recently, the vehicle began to bounce and make a rattling noise. The vehicle was driven to a chrysler dealer and the mechanic replaced the engine mount. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 32,000 and failure mileage was 24,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact heard a rattling sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently, despite whether the vehicle was in motion or idle. The dealer stated that they were unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The current mileage is 32,600 and failure mileage was 100.
Tl*- the contact stated that every time he drove the 2005 chrysler town & country with 15000 failure mileage and accelerated the vehicle pulled to the right. The vehicle had been taken to a dealer, and at first they were unsure of the cause of the failure, and then they thought it might have been a broken motor mount. The current mileage was 46,910.
3/27/2007. 2005 chrysler town and country. Contact states that the vehicle lost power and the gears could not be changed and there was no control over the gas or brakes . *mc
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving theb 2005 chrysler town & country at 55 MPH the oil light indicator came on. After checking the oil level it was one quart low, and he replaced the oil. The contact proceeded to drive, and the vehicle began to make a hammering noise. The contact drove the vehicle to a meineke, and the technician determned that there were only two quarts of oil in the vehicle. The dealer, where the vehicle was purchased, stated that the vehicle was improperly maintained. The current mileage was 31,150 and failure mileage was 31,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the vehicle stalled without warning. The problem occurred on several occasions and each time the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where the problem could not be detected.
Dt*: the contact stated without warning, at various speeds the vehicle stalled. The vehicle restarted and was taken to the dealership. The dealership replaced the fuel injector, ais and aic solenoid, fuel pump, and cleaned the throttle blade, and reflashed the powertrain control module. The problem has not returned since the repair.
I purchased a 2005 chrysler town and country in april of 2005 with only 265 miles on it. The engine shut off in may of 2005 and continues to do so even though the dealer has replaced the PCM. The dealer is saying they are unable to repair the car because they can not duplicate the problem or get code readings from their computers. My vehicle's passenger air bag light keeps coming on also.
Complete failure of vehicle safety systems while vehicle in motion time: about 3:45 pm place: long meadow elementary school in rochester hills, mi 48309 vehicle: 2005 town & country - [xxx] mileage 11,700 1. After arriving in the school parking lot, my wife slowed down to take a turn to park in a spot. 2. The vehicle completely stalled and stopped. 3. She turned off the ignition and then restarted the engine. The engine started. 4. She tried to turn and park at the same spot on left side. The steering did not respond and vehicle kept moving in straight direction. 5. She tried to stop the vehicle by applying the brakes repeatedly with no response. 6. She also tried to steer vehicle towards empty space with no result. 7. She put the transmission in parking; it made some loud noise but did not stop the vehicle. 8. There was a steel gate right in front about 40-50 yards from where she started. The vehicle crashed in the gate and stopped. No one was injured. There was damage to the steel gate and the vehicle. 9. I arrived at the place about 15-20 minutes later. I was able to start the engine but did not try to move/reverse it. 10. School authorities informed the police about the incident. 11. Around 5 p.m. The vehicle was towed to body shop of golling chrysler jeep in bloomfield hills, michigan 12. Next morning (march 10th), ms sheila from golling chrysler body shop called me . As per her, the fuel pump of the vehicle has problems and that explains the problem with braking and steering system. She was not able to explain how the engine restarted after stalling and vehicle moved if the fuel pump was broken. She also indicated the vehicle did not start at dealership. There was roughly about $2,000 dollar of body damage. 13. Chrysler has initiated an internal special investigation. I have received no results of investigation or any help for the hardship being faced. *jb updated 07/16/2012
1-reported vibration in steering wheel between 20-50 MPH [2-possible exhaust leak, I was getting sleepy after 20-30 min drive time, I use recycle mode on A/C due to having asthma [ 3-reported noise from the muffler/exhaust area[4- A/C compressor makes a laboring noise [5-vibration and a growling noise in rear suspension, axle or transmission[6-transmission seems to slip or jerk into and out of gear between 15-45 MPH. Service department could not duplicate any of my concerns but by the same token my mileage out was the same as my mileage in so I'm not sure it was even driven. Three[3] days later I came in and ask for someone to drive with me and the technician was able to hear the noise before we had gone a mile, at that time he thought is was just a loose spare tire but when I came back that afternoon I was told it was the catalytic converter but there was not one in town and as soon as it came in it would be repaired. It was supposedly order on thursday jan 19,2006 and received on jan 26,2006. Catalytic converter was replaced on jan 27,2006 as well as exhaust manifold gasket. [7-on this date I also reported on jan 26,2006, when I was braking to slow down to turn right the car engine surged forward and almost lost control of car-nothing was listed on the service copy as cause or what was tested for the engine surging when braking.[8-rear brakes have crystallized and need to be replaced at my cost. Am getting other prices at this time.
Vibration and in brake petal and/ or steering wheel. When turning sharply to left makes a grinding noise also has a bumping feeling like something is loose. Service department checked and had warped rotors and needed front disk brakes for the vibration, the grinding and the bumping noise was loose suspension sway links front brakes were replaced and rotors were resurfaced- I had to pay for the brake and rotor repair; the suspension loose sway bar links were replace listed was replaced front sway bar link and a link-sway eliminator. Driver seat feels like it has lost its cushion sometimes feels like there is a hard knot of something in the tail bone area of the anatomy. The A/C vents are unable to adjust for cooling the front and side windows. The floor vents do not line up with the openings in the floor console causing any air to be moved toward the front and under the dash. Was told the seat and A/C was all in normal operation.
Minivan stalled while driving, vehicle sputtered and shut off. Vehicle has less than 36,000 miles. Chrysler claims it is a maintenance issue related to its throttle body. Dealer will attempt to clean throttle body. I believe that a vehicle normal use and dealer maintenance should never shut off while in motion and that there is a an issue with chryslers throttle bodies.
I purchased a new, 2005, town & country minivan over the summer. I have just 6000 miles on this vehicle. Less than three weeks ago I had to take it in because the vehicle kept stalling out. The company fixed it at no cost to me, and even provided a rental vehicle. Apparently there was an "in-house" recall for this problem. Meaning that the dealerships knew about it, but not the consumer. Now, three weeks later I start hearing a noise in the steering column. I too had a 2003 town & country minivan which was subject to steering problems. I noticed that there was fluid all over my drive way and took it to the dealer. They told me that it was undriveable. So, now, chrysler refuses to pay for the rental car. I was told by the dealer that the part in question was on back order, and that there were over 180 parts on that back order. Why should I the customer have to pay for a rental car on a new car when this is clearly a manufacturing problem. I am not the only one who has experienced this problem. I have contacted the company, and I only get the same old "I am sorry. Blah, blah, blah" song and dance. Where do I go from here?
Noticed a grinding noise in engine at 4,000 miles. Took in for the oil change and mentioned to the service advisor that there was a noise. After 3 weeks in a rental car, they finally returned the van after replacing the following: cylinder head, valves, cylinder head gasket, intake manifold gasket, 3 pushrods, rocker arm, and an air conditioner belt. Not more than 8 hours later, I returned the car with a new noise. This time they replaced the intake manifold and gasket as they were improperly installed by the mechanic. Finally back in my own car after another 2 days.
My daughter had a size one soccer ball roll under our 2005 chrysler town and country minivan last night (8/11/05). She stuck her leg under the car, under the passenger side sliding door, to kick the ball back out and came into contact with the exhaust pipe that runs directly under the door. I then reached under to get the ball for her and burned my wrist on the same pipe. Our burns were second degree. Mine was small but hers was 4 inches long by 1-1/2 inches wide on her left thigh. We went to the emergency room and are following up today with her pediatrician. I fear for infection in the short term and scaring in the long term. As to correcting the failure, I will be taking the car to our chrysler dealer and asking them to come up with a solution. I consider this a serious design failure, bound to lead to burns on others who reach under their cars. I don't want my children near the car anymore!
While driving 75 MPH the vehicle accelerated suddenly, then all source of power was lost. The consumer was able to coast to the shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer to determine the cause. Please provide additional information. *jb the left front visor was replaced, it was difficult to shift from park to drive. The fuel pump was repalced due the vehicle shutting off while driving on the highway.
2005 chryssler town n country limited 6,100 miles only air conditioner is not cold. Sometimes passenger side is cool but the driver side is not. The 1 st time we had it in for service the dealership informed us that the free-on level needed to be filled more, and that mayby the factory did'nt fill it up all the way. I just brought the vehicle in for the 3 rd time. I'll keep you informed
Rented a chrystler towne & country minivan 2005 and dropped a bottle cap when the passenger door openened. Reached left hand slightly under right side of van and middle of arm touched the pipe (exhaust pipe?) hanging down running down right side of van. The pipe is all the way on the right side of vehicle. There is no warning signs, nor is it covered. I received a very bad burn on my arm. My concern is why is it located so far to the right (low) and running all the way down the vehicle (not up under the van), and there are no warning signs anywhere. I am very concerned if a child retrieved a ball even slightly under the car they could get seriously injured. I am now left with a serious burn and scarring and do not want this to happen to anyone else. There is no reason for the location of this pipe. I advised avis rental car of the injury and showed them my burn and they were going to write a letter (?). I would never expect an exhaust pipe to be on the right hand side by the drivers/passenger door, but I hear it is due to the "stow n go" system and there is no room up underneath the minivan for the exhaust pipe.
While driving at low speed in a residential area (less than 20 MPH) on a very hot day, the engine suddenly stalled out and all power lost while driving, twice within 5 minutes. I was not low on fuel. The first incident occurred while turning left at an intersection on a steep downhill, the second incident occurred within five minutes on a slight 20 degree downhill/straightaway. Each time, I was able to turn the key in the ignition to restart the engine, which restarted promptly. I took the minivan to the dealer within the hour who could not find any error codes on the computer check.
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