2005 Chrysler Town and Country suspension problems

Filed Nov 27, 2015 · Suspension · 240,000 miles · SC

Car steers by itself and have a high humming sound when it take offs

Filed Jun 13, 2013 · Suspension · 200,100 miles · OH

Vehicle was parked in driveway on 5/22/13. Very loud bang was heard approx 7pm but the source of the bang could not be identified or even confirmed that it was vehicle-related. No abnormal physical appearance of vehicle was detected at that time. Next morning, 5/23/13, drove vehicle out of driveway and noticed a rubbing vibration in front end, then smelled rubber burning. Turned vehicle around and drove it back to driveway and parked the vehicle for a total distance driven of about 1000 feet. As vehicle was parked, clouds of billowing white smoke from right front wheelwell appeared. Inspected outside of tire. No apparent problem. Opened hood. No apparent reason for white smoke. Then boom, and right front tire blew out and tire rested on wheel rim. Called tow truck and when vehicle was lifted on the tow mechanism, the problem was evident. The right front coil spring had broken in half and uncoiled itself. The spring had uncoiled itself into the inside of the tire and was responsible for the rubbing vibration, burning rubber smell and smoke, and the blowout. This failure could have easily have happened while driving which would have resulted in a sudden blowout and likely loss of control of the vehicle. The last 25 miles driven prior to the coil spring failure were freeway miles, and the failure could have happened an hour earlier on 5/22/13 at 60 to 70 MPH with the likely outcome that the vehicle would have become uncontrollable and run off the road and rolled over. Dealer said that in his 30 years, he has not heard of this happening. Failed parts have been retained by owner. Pictures are available if requested.

Filed Aug 20, 2010 · Electrical, Suspension · FL

2005 chrysler town*country. Consumer states fraudulent and inaccurate sale of vehicle *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle had a dead battery, because the alternator needed to be replaced. The air conditioner pulley, compressor, left hub assembly bearing needed to be replaced as well.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Suspension · 82,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town & country. The contact was driving at speeds of 25 MPH when the vehicle began to veer to the right without warning. The contact was unable to control the vehicle and proceeded to crash into three mailboxes. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the mechanic advised that the lower control arm had fractured. There was also other unknown body and suspension failure as a result of the crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 82,000.

Filed Jun 21, 2010 · Suspension · 55,060 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. While driving at 40 MPH over a rail road track, the front drivers side coil spring fractured. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where the coil spring was replaced. The failure mileage was 55,060 and the current mileage is 55,150. The consumer stated she no longer owns the vehicle updated 11/01/10

Filed Apr 18, 2010 · Brakes, Suspension · 55,000 miles · MI

Summary: potential failure of emergency brake cable on 2005 chrysler town and country minivans due to incorrect routing of cable alongside rear suspension link. Detail: I was doing some maintenance on our '05 t&c touring the other day when I noticed that the driver's side emergency brake cable is rubbing on one of the vertical rear suspension links. It has worn through the outer sheath of the cable, and the cable itself has been exposed. That cable is very, very stiff, and it looks like it was routed that way at the factory. I have no idea how I would re-route it to get it away from that suspension link. The problem appears to be a factory defect. Anecdotal evidence in an inquiry at the chrysler minivan fan club website's forums would indicate other owners have encountered the same problem. You can view the thread without joining or becoming a member at http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/showthread.php?t=16879.

Filed Nov 11, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 67,544 miles · CA

Upon hearing a noise while driving, I checked under the car and noticed a lubrication seal was no longer performing its function. My local mechanic inspected the control arm and related ball joints and informed me the control system was good at this time, but the steering rack was leaking and would require replacement soon. Since I only had about 64,000 miles on my 2005 town & country, I was surprised especially since I had not had this type of failure in the 40 plus years of car ownership, exceeding 100,000 miles on each car. Rich in chrysler customer assistance informed me the town & country does not have an historical problem with the power steering rack & pinion; thus a recall to fix the problem is not necessary. All that is required to show the stance chrysler is taking is false is a simple internet search and a search on the federal safety agency website. There are numerous complaints regarding this very serious problem. Chrysler should have recalled all town & country's for the problems with the power steering. They should not be waiting for the 'toyota rug under the accelerator' issues.

Filed Sep 1, 2009 · Suspension · 34,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 35 MPH making left and right turns, he heard a metal rubbing and popping sound coming underneath the vehicle. The failure has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 34000.

Filed Feb 4, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 74,000 miles · FL

We use our 2005 chrysler town & country for 2.5 years. We purchased the van used with roughly 25000 miles on it in july of 2006. We now have 77000 miles on it and now the front end makes a clanking noise while going over bumps and the is a whining grinding like sound underneath the hood close to the dash. It is worse with cold weather and when the stirring wheel is turned completely in either direction. I did an internet search and found a blog forum at townhall-talk.com. Everyone one on this particular blog had t&c vans and had the same problem I have experienced and dealers have said the rack and pinion needing replacement for roughly$850.00 plus. I have not had the problem assessed (will be today). Our warranty is expired and now we are having problems. Sounds typical right? If chrysler t&c vans all seemed to have the same problem with the stirring system. I read about many different dealer saying that they replace many of those racks and the parts are on back order. If the parts are on back order that should be a sign that there is an issue across the board and there should be a recall. In these trying economic times people don't have money to spend on crappy made parts and chrysler cant afford anymore negative publicity either. Something needs to be done!

Filed Dec 14, 2008 · Suspension · 32,463 miles · TN

In november 2006, I began hearing a clunking noise from the front end. The mechanic told me that the tie rod end was broken. This failure was at 32,463 miles and cost me $170. In march 2007, I heard the same clunking noise from the front end. The mechanic told me that the sway bar links, sway bar bushings, and stabilizer control links were broken. This failure occurred at 38,347 miles and cost me $350. I heard the same clunking noise again in march 2008. The mechanic said that the sway bar bushings were broken again. Fortunately, this was under warranty. This failure occurred at 55,214 miles. I heard the same clunking noise again in december 2008. The mechanic said that the sway bar links and stabilizer bar control links were broken again. This failure occurred at 67,579 miles and cost me $200. After this repair was made, I continued to hear the noise. The mechanic said that the sway bar bushings are broken again. My mechanic says that this is a common problem with 2005 town & country vehicles, and he does not understand why chrysler does not recall these parts. This is a continuous problem that is costing me a lot of money. The vehicle only has 68,000 miles on it, and my mechanic says that I can expect these front end problems to continue. He also says it is a safety issue as these failures can cause loss of control of the vehicle. I have a young child with me most of the time, and I am worried about our safety.