Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the frontal air bag warning sensor was defective. The vehicle was inspected by a mechanic that stated there was a recall for the air bags under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 10v008000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module). The contact was advised by an authorized dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 71,259. Updated 01/03/11
2006 Chrysler Town and Country airbags complaints
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2006 chrysler town and country van. Consumer seeks reimbursement for airbag repairs *tgw the consumer stated the air bag light illuminated. He took the vehicle to a local repair shop and was informed the air bag sensor was faulty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. When the vehicle was turned on, the air bag light illuminated and stayed lit. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the contact was informed that the front air bag sensor had failed. The dealer and the manufacturer both informed the contact about recall 10v008000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module) but stated that his vehicle was not included although he was experiencing the same failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The current mileage was approximately 100,000.
Airbag light...the computer said the right front airbag sensor is bad....there is already a recall for the make, model and year of the vehicle but chrysler says not for my VIN.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town & country. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership to have defective parts replaced and the dealer informed the contact that a recall was open on the vehicle: recall 10v008000 (air bags: frontal: sensor/control module). The dealer stated that the manufacturer only supplied the dealerships with one air bag sensor every fourteen days. The contact was concerned that the part was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
Airbag warning light on.
The airbag light came on this winter during snowy sloppy weather conditions, indicating an air bag safety failure on our 2006 town and country mini van. It has remained on all winter. We talked to the dealer and they stated they would fix it but we would have to pay for it. Our concern is why chrysler is waiting so long to issue a recall. This could be a life or death situation since the airbag will not deploy when that light is on.
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) clock spring contact defective 2006 chrysler town&country airbag light on dash flickers, chrysler rep says not aware of vans with this problem 2005 vans had a recall should extend to all chrysler products last 8 digits of VIN# are: [xxx].
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country van. The driver stated that when he got into his vehicle and started it, the air bag light came on for 5 to 10 minutes after he began driving. The driver also stated that it would not shut off until the vehicle was turned off. The driver contacted the dealer. The failure mileage was 35,000. The current mileage was 35,200.
My wife was in an accident on the 28th of october going south on sudley manor dr. In manassas, va at 35 MPH when a ford f-350 made a left turn in front of her. She hit the truck in the rear quarter panel head on smashing the front end of the 2006 chrysler town & country. Surprisingly, the drivers air bag did not deploy on an accident at 35 MPH. My wife sustained injuries requiring her to receive a month of therapy.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving 5 MPH the front brakes started to grind whenever the brakes were applied. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer four times in the past two years to have the front brakes replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the braking system was too small for the vehicle which caused the front brakes to wear faster. The dealer also replaced the clock spring in the air bag since the air bag light stayed on continuously. The contact is concerned about the risk safety risk. The failure mileage was 36,100. Jo
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town & country. The airbag warning light intermittently illuminates on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician concluded that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The failure and current mileages were 32184. Updated 10/23/09 *cn updated 10/27/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the passenger and driver's side impact sensors were corroded. The sensor flashes on the instrument panel, which indicates that the air bags will not deploy. The contact discovered a recall on the internet, but the vehicle was not included. If the vehicle was involved in a crash, the air bags would not deploy. The occupants in the vehicle could be seriously injured. The current mileage was 53,500 and failure mileage was 52,500.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air bag indicator remains illuminated and will not dim. As soon as the vehicle is started, the indicator illuminates. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The failure mileage was 27,700.
Vehicles air bag comes on every time you drive down the road, and stays on. I do also know there was a recall on the 2005 minivans for their front sensors. I do not believe I should have to pay for this repair, seeing as their was a previous recall on the 2005 vans, and my van is currently under the 36,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a head on crash. The air bags failed to deploy and the contact was injured. A police report was filed. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 36,000.
Faulty deployment of lower airbag in 2006 chrysler town and country minivan.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminates intermittently. The sensor was replaced 5 times, but the light continues to illuminate. The dealer has not identified the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was 250 and current mileage is 31,000. Updated 5/13/08 *cn updated 05/13/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving 5-70 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. There is a recall for the air bags: frontal: sensor/control module (the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v192000) for the 2005 chrysler town and country. The contact felt that his vehicle should be included. The failure mileage was 12,000 and current mileage was 17,248. Updated 03/13/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving 15 MPH, another vehicle driving 40 MPH crashed head on with the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. Smoke rose from the engine and all five passengers were injured. The front seat passenger suffered bruises to her legs, chest, and waist along with a sprained left ankle. The driver sustained neck and knee injuries. The three passengers seated in the rear sustained bruises to their chests from the seat belts. The vehicle was destroyed. The mechanic stated that the air bag sensors were not tripped and were still in tact. The power train was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 18,000.
After starting my car, the light indicating the passenger air bag was turned off stayed on for the entire trip. An hour later I stopped, turned my car back on and the light turned off.
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