Hit bump in the road and the pulled to the right of the road were I was final able to stop, the right top strut plate broke, drove very slowly home called the dealer where purchased the van and they took out strut and the strut plate, the strut plate was complete rotted replaced with new strut plate.
2005 Chrysler Town and Country suspension complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. In december of 2007, the contact heard a clicking noise while turning the vehicle at 35 MPH. She took the vehicle to the dealer, but they did not make any repairs. She returned to the dealer in january of 2008, but the dealer still could not find any failure. Most recently, the dealer stated that the power steering rack was leaking. The dealer recommended that she replace the power steering gear at the cost of approximately $800. The current mileage is 62,020 and failure mileage was approximately 55,000. Updated 06/16/08
I bought a 2005 chrysler town & country on june 29 , 2007 with 48,000 miles . I had a loud noise in the front end sounding like the struts were bottoming out on all bumps. The dealership contacted chrysler ref to the problem, the dealership was told to replace the stabilizer bushings,the dealership also stated that alot of 2005 town & country's had the same problem and tat the bushings were redesigned. Chrysler refused to discuss this only stating that they could only discuss my vehicle only. Still refusing to help in any way.
2005 chrysler town & country, touring model. Vehicle has numerous problems with front end suspension system. Front brakes were replaced at 35k. Tires were replaced at 33k because of wear on front tires. Rotors were redone at 26k. Sway bar links and bushings were replaced at 35k. Also, a critical bolt on rear suspension was missing when vehicle was purchased.
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.
Driving through a parking lot and was waiting in a long line at a stop sign before heading out to the road when a horrible grinding, almost dragging sound occurred in the front of the vehicle. Sounded as if something was caught and was being dragged under the front of the vehicle. Drove 4 feet to move out of the traffic lane and the grinding did not stop. Pulled over, stopped, looked under car; nothing. Put vehicle in drive, grinding sound. Had vehicle towed to dealership. The right front cv axle had broken. Vehicle has 52,014 miles. Had young children in car was doing under 10 miles an hour.
We own a 2005 chrysler town & country touring van. At approximately 16000 we had a problem with the rack & pinion and ball joints. It was taken to a dealer that was suppose to have fixed the problem -- we have had problems with items in that area since then. We have enjoyed our vehicle except for this problem -- the latest incident is the tie rod end needs to be replaced and we were told that it would not be covered under the warranty. The vehicle has approximately 51,000 miles on it at this time.
Purchased a 2005 jeep unlimited may 2005. August 2006 noticed a steering vibration at speeds of 53-55 MPH. Dealer said they tightened the stabilizer arm and that the vibration problem was due to tire cupping. They immediately went into rhetoric about proper tire rotation and sent me on my way. I took the jeep to a different mechanic that said the rack and pinion joint was leaking and the tire problem was do to poor alignment. I contacted the dealer service manager and relayed the new information. She said that chrysler recommends front end alignment every 12000 miles. The jeep has 15000 mile currently. The jeep has never been off road and has only been used to as from work.
1.) events: noticed a loud noise when turning sharply at slow speeds, and a different but locally the same noise, when braking hard. 2.) failure: hasn't failed yet because I am having the problem repaired at a cost of $800.00. Vehicle has less then 50,000 miles. 3.)replace both upper and lower control arms,(they are one part so regardless of which fails, both have to be replaced doubling the cost to me). Parts are available. After reviewing many entries on line from other owners of this vehicle, this seems to be a problem that is endemic to the model. Chrysler refuses to assist with the service, stating that the vehicle is out of warranty. According to my repair tech, this is not a problem that should be left un-attended and could cause a serious accident at any speed.
Purchased 2005 town and country short wheel base in march of 2004. In february 2006, with less than 24,000 miles started hearing clunking noise in left front end and on cold start there was a squealing noise from engine. Took to dealer, identified squealing noise as a leaking rack and pinion gear - said leak was inside since I saw no evidence outside - dealer replaced the rack and pinion under warranty - service writer stated they had similar problems on other t&cs. Clunking noise attributed to worn front sway bar cushion - replaced under warranty. Service writer said they had similar problems, and thought it was maybe a design flaw. Will hold on to the paperwork.
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.
Dt: the caller says his vehicle starts to vibrate at 55 MPH. He thinks this has been going on since he purchased the vehicle. Dealer tried to fix it by replacing a tire, but that did nothing. Dealer and manufacturer said this was normal, and there was nothing they could do to help him. Dealer said everything met specifications. Chrysler, town & country.
Dt: contact states while driving approximately 60 MPH vehicle vibrated. Everything in the forward part of the vehicle vibrated; including the steering, seat, and foot boards. The service dealer stated this was in the design of the vehicle.
Failing back shock absorbers on a chrysler t&c 2005 after only 5000 miles - most likely due to low temperatures.
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