2006 Chrysler Town and Country lights problems

Filed Dec 9, 2021 · Lights, Locks · CA

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the turn signal, and brake light failed to function as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the center third brake light needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The contact also stated that the rear driver’s side door failed to open. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Lights · 65,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that when the headlight switch was turned on, the headlights failed to illuminate. Additionally, on several occasions, the headlights failed to remain illuminated while driving at night. The contact stated that the headlights returned to normal operation after manipulating the headlight switch several times. The vehicle was taken to steve white motors (3470 highway 70 se, hickory, nc 28603, (828) 414-1499) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle and refused to offer further assistance. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 140,000 miles · CO

I was driving at approximately 65mph. On the highway. All of a sudden, my instrument panel started to flicker( the lights) as well as my headlights. Then all gauges began to abruptly malfunction. Including: the speedometer's needle started spinning 360 degrees over and over. Forwards and backwards. The fuel gauge went to e. The temp. Gauge went to coolest indication. It continued extreme malfunction all the way to my destination. When I stopped, turned off the vehicle, then restarted, the gauges ( except speedometer) returned to normal function. I performed mini diagnostic utilizing the (reset) mileage tab. It failed to fix the problem. Have no way of knowing my speed going on 6 months now. Very nerve racking, and dangerous.

Filed Apr 13, 2018 · Lights · 131,166 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While the vehicle was stationary or while driving various speeds, water would enter into the brake light casings and cause the circuit system to short out. The contact stated that the brake lights were replaced twice, but the failure recurred. The dealer (jeff wyler springfield chevrolet in springfield, ohio) was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 131,166.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 147,000 miles · MI

This car has experienced many electrical problems over the years some of which I've been able to deal with. The latest ones in the past year have to do with the lights and it's getting to be a safety problem. Within a few years of purchasing this auto, the automatic door lock on the slider stopped working. About seven years ago, the automatic window on the passenger side stopped working. I have dealt with those problems. Over the years there have been many light bulbs that have 'burned' out including taillights, parking lights, low and high beam lights. I've found ten receipts for repairs on those, but the most of them have been in the past two years. I was driving on a highway in the dark yesterday and tried to switch from low beam to high beam lights and they are 'burned' out again! Both lights were replaced 10/4/17. I'm afraid that I might find my lights not working at all because there's an ongoing problem that no one seems to know how to repair. This is not safe!!

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Lights · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights intermittently illuminated. Each time the lights turned off, the switch had to be flipped to turn the headlights on again. The vehicle was taken to santa maria chrysler (1918 s broadway, santa maria, ca 93454, phone: (805) 925-9545), but was not diagnosed or repaired because it was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle could not be repaired due to the age and warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2017 · Lights · 123,415 miles · OR

My headlights are flicker or do not work sporadically. Changing the bulbs does not help. I was driving at night and they went off and I was unable to get the lights to come back on until the next day. I attempted to see if my brights worked, however they would not stay on, they would only flash. This happens when I am in motion or stationary. From what I have found in research it has to do with plastic breaking off and preventing a connection

Filed Jan 18, 2017 · Lights · 121,000 miles · IL

On jan 16, 2017 was driving about 60 MPH on a highway and it was dark and raining very hard. About 15 min. Into the drive, my headlights went off!!! Nothing else in the car went dark, just the headlights! So dangerous on a busy highway! I flipped the headlight switch to off and then back on, and the lights came back on and stayed for another 10 min. On the return trip home, same night and conditions, about 15 min. Into drive, they went dark again! Toggling the switch did help, and they came back on. Went to my mechanic today who tested the wiring and switches and could not come up with anything. Mentioned the "computer box" for lighting is possible, but were not definitive. What can I do?

Filed Nov 30, 2016 · Lights · 115,000 miles · MA

While driving headlights shut off. After turning the light switch on and off the lights will come back on although it can take several tries. I found you can put high beams on by pulling back the lever and holding it. The dashboard lights are not affected so it increases the danger because sometimes you don't know the lights are out.

Filed Oct 29, 2016 · Lights · 254,000 miles · MI

My headlights turn off when driving intermittently. Turning the headlight switch on and off sometimes restores the lights, as does tapping the switch. None of these actions keep the lights on permanently. Minutes later, the lights will go off again. This is a huge safety issue driving at night. This problem was addressed by the federal safety agency action number:ea11010 for town & country models built between march 1, 2004 (mdh 0301xx) and november 30, 2005 (mdh 1130xx) but my vehicle was built in april, 2006 and it is exhibiting the same exact symptoms. I believe that the chrysler headlight switch problem goes beyond the model build range addressed in ea11010 and there are many more vehicles affected by this than have been identified in the 2012 bulletin. I am going to have my car repaired at my own expense, and I will keep the defective part in case someone wants to investigate this problem, but I think that chrysler's responsibility goes beyond the limited vehicle range in the previous bulletin and it is a serious safety hazard that should be investigated.