While driving at night, headlights would turn off while driving. The headlight switch went bad and my model was made after november 30, 2005 (see tsb 08-052-12 dated 8/25/12). Big safety concern. Neither chrysler nor the dealer would honor the lifetime guarantee of fixing the headlight switch. Cost me $110 to fix.
2006 Chrysler Town and Country lights complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the headlamps operated intermittently. In addition, the headlamp switch had to be tampered with several times until the headlamps functioned correctly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlamp switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. When the vehicle was off, the instrument panel lights operated independently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Headlights turn off intermittently and unexpectedly while driving and take several attempts at toggling off/on to re-illuminate. No other interior or exterior lights are affected. Problem is occurring more frequently. Has happened numerous times forcing me to pull off the road until getting them to come back on.
The head lights will turn off unexpectedly. Flipping the on off switch helps to turn them back on, but it is getting harder and harder for them to stay on. I was driving in the early, dark morning hours down a very dark highway that is not illuminated with street lights.
Driving at nights whether on country, city, or major highways, whether driving straight or turning with the curve of the road, without warning the electrical system shuts off (headlights), leaving me in total darkness. I do have directionals. The system returns the headlights only after a series of quick on and off turning of the knob for the headlights . No low or high beams, simply no lights.
Just bought a used 2006 chrysler town and country minivan and have noticed a problem that has started up. The headlights don't want to come on when I turn the switch. It may take 3-5 times of turning them on, off, on before they stay on. This has happened both when starting the car in our parking lot, and when starting in a store parking lot. We've also noted that the lights turn themselves on and off by themselves sometimes with the car closed and untouched, often for some while before it happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving at any speed, the passenger side signal was activated; however, the driver side signal activated instead. The contact mentioned that the high beams were activated in order for the side signals to function properly. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the turning signal switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 156,000.
While driving on the interstate all of the gages in the cluster went to zero (MPH, guel, engine temp) and I had no directional signals or emergency flashers....updated 09/28/15 *bf updated 11/30/2017
The air bag warning light comes on and stays on for a few minutes, to over an hour, every few days or so, and, due to faulty air bad sensors being an the federal safety agency issue with 06 chryslers this is cause for great concern for me and my family; for the 1 1/2 years I have owned this town & country I have continual problems with exterior and interior lights, blinking on and off, headlights and/or parking lights staying on after I've turned the lights off and then turn the car off. I continue replacing relay switches and parts. On, the parking lights are staying on after I've turned everything off, and; while driving off normally the transaxle whistles, screeches and bogs down when changing gears, even though transaxle fluid is changed regularly and filter is clean.
I have multiple issues with my 2006 chrysler town and country. The first is that it cuts off unexpectedly. This has happened multiple times most luckily while stopped at an intersection or stop light but it has cut off on the interstate recently. It also has a light issue, the lights will cut on and off by themselves, I have woke up during the night to find the headlights shining in the house when they do this there is no way to cut them off, they will eventually cut off by themselves. Another problem I have is the power steering whines when I drive it especially down the highway. I have checked the fluid and it is full.
Passenger reading light started to blink and went out. I removed cover and the light socket assembly had melted.
Driving vehicle on road, slowing down to turn right into driveway, turned on right turn signal - instead of the right turn signal coming on, the left turn signal came on. I turned it back off and tried once more - again with the same results. I made the right and vehicle immediately stalled. I could not turn my wheel, could not control steering, but luckily it was a driveway with no oncoming traffic. I was able to crank the engine and restart the vehicle and made it further into the driveway before the vehicle stalled again. Again lost steering control. Now vehicle will not start, simply turns over and cranks but no engine starting.
Headlights go on and off unexpectedly while driving. Especially when there is moisture in the environment. Very unsafe to be hauling my family in.
When turning on left blinker, the right blinker comes on instead. Sometimes the left blinker does not stay on and I have to turn it on again several times while waiting at a traffic light. When turning on the right blinker, the left blinker comes on instead. I have seen numerous complaints about this same problem on the internet. I have filed a report with chrysler. I have made arrangements to have this problem fixed by replacing the multifunction switch, however I do feel that this should be a recall item due to the fact that many consumers are experiencing the same issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the headlights failed to activate and the high beams had to be used instead. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the manufacturers recall. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Left turn signal turns on when right turn signal is selected and right turn signal turns on when left turn is selected. Occasionally the turn signal will not turn on at all. Also wiper blades will not turn on occasion until another action is selected (such as a turn signal) when they do turn on after another action is taken they turn on at highest speed and will not go to the speed I select until another action is taken(such as turn signal).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off, the daytime running lights remained illuminated. The contact mentioned that after removing the keys from the ignition, the vehicle started to make a loud beeping sound. After making several attemps, the lights finally turned off but moments later the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 200,000 and the current mileage was 204,000.
When attempting to use right turn signal, the left is activated instead. Original equipment. No modifications have been made.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the dome light failed. Upon inspection, it was found that the socket and surrounding plastic had melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town & country. The contact stated that the map light failed to function and it was found that the sockets had melted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 04/04/14*lj the consumer stated the dealer advised that there were many others with the same problem. The dealer no longer repaired the map lights. They would only replace the entire assembly. Updated 04/14/2014
When pulling out of a parking lot flames were seen in the side view mirror coming from the driver's side rear tail light. The plastic light encasing was kicked out and snow thrown on the flames. The blinkers, dash board light, and speedometer no longer work.
My husband went out one evening to leave and turned the headlights on and they wouldn't come on he had to play with the switch. After that we have had nothing but problems. The headlights come on and off while driving down the road. There have been times I have had to pull over until they would come back on which has made me late for work. And now it's to the point that the running lights come on by themselves while the vehicle is parked and off.
I turned on the headlights and they would not come on. I had to toggle the switch back and forth to get it to work. Spoke with several dealerships and they stated that there is no recall on this problem. If I were to hold the lever back, then the high beams would be on. This is a dangerous issue especially after I have been reading up on this problems with other families with the same type of vehicle. I have 7 children and I do not want to get out on the road and all of a sudden we can't see. Please help..
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the head lights would randomly flicker while illuminated. There was a customer satisfaction campaign that could have been related to the failure however, the manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the manufacturer's campaign. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH at night, the headlights suddenly failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The interior lights intermittently go on and off. The headlights fail to turn off even when switch is off, causing a dead battery if not noticed. Headlights suddenly turn off even though switch is on.
While driving after dark the headlights turned off with no warning and would not come back on. The only way that we were able to get any headlights was to pull the turn signal lever back and hold it on high beam flash setting for 5 miles to home. This has happened before in the last month but we were able to get the lights to come back on by turning off the switch and turning it back on quickly a few times. That did not work this time and the headlights would not come back on at all for 3 days other than by pulling and holding the signal lever back. I searched the issue on the internet and found an ap article about this issue for my model year vehicle that stated this is a known issue to chrysler caused by a faulty headlight switch and they would provide a lifetime guarantee on the headlight switch (http://news.yahoo.com/chrysler-guarantees-minivan-headlight-switches-200307486.html), and that they would replace them free of charge to owner after they start having this problem. I contacted my local dealer regarding free replacement and they stated my VIN is not in the system for this guaranteed part replacement. I then contacted chrysler regarding this repair and their response was the same as the local dealer, that there was nothing in their system for my VIN and this repair would not be covered. I am filing this complaint because this is a major safety issue, losing headlights after dark with no notice and I want to make sure that my problem is counted in your database. I am very unhappy with chrysler's refusal to correct this issue and I will end up having to pay for this safety repair even though it has supposedly been resolved by chrysler.
During the past 4 years I have had to replace my turn signal light bulbs coutless times. I just thought that the bulbs burnt out not really questioning the frequency of replacentment. However, after realizing the sockets were being burnt out and replaceing the socket from the remaining ones available and had no more. I deceided to go to the dealership to buy new sockets for the rear lights that controled the turn signals and stop lights. I was told by the don-a-vee chry dealership that the only way to replace was to buy the whole lighting unit. They then informed me that there were numerious conplaints regarding the burning out of light bulbs and the dealership had replaced the units if the van was under warrentiy. I am a single mom and was not that educated on electrical system to think something could be wrong. I was told that the problem went away after installing new back tail lights, I was finally able to afford the two rear units and installed them. I was please to a have all my lights working again. However, to my dismay 2 days after the installation of the units I find that the problem is still there. The vehicle back tail light unit has blown yet another bulb. This is very dangerous as it can cause the safty hazard lights, turn signals and back up lights not to work properly. This in turn can cause a accident and possibly fire in the car electrical system. No where is it possible to just buy the light sockets . I have connacted several dealerships and have looked on line. I have gone to many auto stores to find a replacement light socket but to no avail. I can not afford the replacements of these tail light units over and over again and again. Help....
The turn indicator intermittently activates in the wrong direction while attempting to change lanes. Occasionally, the blinker flashes in the opposite direction from where the blinker was moved. After several attempts of moving the turn indicator to the desired direction, the problem resolves. The driver has to pay close attention to where the blinker is flashing despite placing the lever up for a right turn and down for a left, in order to safely change lanes. This has occurred with several different drivers of this vehicle.
Turn on right blinker and the left one activates. At times the blinkers do work correctly yet it is getting more persistent this issue is occurring. This is a severe safety issue as people cannot tell you are making a turn due to blinker failure.
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