2006 Chrysler Town and Country body problems

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Body, Suspension · 113,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated the passenger's side rear wheel bar was rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the axle was severely rusted. The contact called lucas chrysler jeep dodge ram (1624 nj-38, lumberton, nj 08048, (609) 845-0030) and was informed to schedule an appointment to have the vehicle repaired. The contact stated the failure was due to road salt. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired from a private mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000. *bf

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Body · 125,000 miles · MA

The whole lower body is rusted with deep holes and I had to repair several times. This vehicle will not pass the next ma state inspection. The rust started appearing three to four years ago. I have replaced the front hood due to large holes. Under the body floor panels holes have appeared. I see all kinds of same model years when I drive hundreds of ones over the years and I see rust all all of them. Some severe some minor but I always see rust. The included pictures are a very small snapshot.

Filed Sep 21, 2016 · Body · 122,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the automatic passenger sliding door on the passenger side did not work properly. The door opened approximately 80% and then closed; however, the driver side automatic passenger door did not open at all. The contact stated that there was a whining noise coming from the door, but there was no motion following that noise. The dealer was notified, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the control arm on the rear passenger side door was bent. The failure mileage was 122,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Body, Engine · 114,422 miles · WI · crash

My son hit a 2000 pound cow at 40 MPH. It was standing in the road after a curve. He never had time to hit the break but stopped instantly. It hit head on and then flew up into the windshield. The front end caved in and the radiator was bent into the engine. The van is a total loss. The airbag never deployed. We checked on line and other years around our van had a recall but not ours. I reported it to chrysler but they said airbags don't go off when you 'drive through an animal'. I've known people who have hit deer with less damage and their airbags did go off.

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Body · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that after opening the rear liftgate, it suddenly closed without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The results of the diagnostic test were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was diagnosed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 11, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 136,000 miles · MD · crash · 5 injuries

I am concerned that the airbags did not deploy, the damage to the vehicle is substantial. My wife and son had both minor injuries.

Filed Jul 22, 2014 · Body, Tires · 159,000 miles · MA

The spare tire carriers do not release the tire. This can be dangerous on the highway when trying to change a tire. The cable releases but the tire stays up. You have to lay on the ground get your legs under the car while it is jacked up and with try to kick the tire loose. Very dangerous! We have a fleet of dodge / chrysler mini vans most have experienced the issue. When we were notified of the toyota campaign I immediately thought why chrysler has not done anything about this potentially dangerous situation.

Filed Apr 25, 2013 · Body, Steering · 60,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the rear driver's side sliding door would not unlock and the rear passenger's side sliding door would not lock. Additionally, the contact stated that the rack and pinion was fractured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Aug 28, 2012 · Body, Tires · 89,522 miles · FL

While driving down a road at 20mph, the spare tire fell out of my chrysler town and country 2006 van. It became lodged under the vehicle. The vehicle had to be jacked up and the tire was then released. The cable is frayed. Further damage was done to pipes that fell with the tire. The car had to be towed to the dealer to be repaired as I felt it would be unsafe to attempt to drive there. I called chrysler to see if there had been a safety recall and was told that this has not been an issue. After researching online, I discovered that it has been and is an issue. I am concerned about mine and others safety regarding these vehicles with spare tires mounted underneath. If I had been driving faster, or on a highway, injuries or fatalities could have resulted. I called chrysler regarding this and was questioned about my driving and whether I hit something, which I assure you I did not. I am concerned that chrysler is not taking this issue seriously.

Filed Feb 14, 2012 · Body · 74,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town & country. The contact stated that both of the sliding doors were not functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the motors on the doors were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 74,000. The VIN was not available.