2006 Chrysler Town and Country: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jun 17, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 120,000 miles · IL

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).

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Visibility · 116,000 miles · MI

I hit a bump and my wind shield wiper cut on and would not cut off even when I turned the van off the windshield wiper kept running I had to remove the fuss. When I put the fuss back in the wiper are not working at all now.

Filed Apr 1, 2013 · Visibility · 120,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would not deactivate when the wiper switch was turned off. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v067000 (visibility) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2013 · Electrical, Transmission · 79,000 miles · IN

We have had problems with our town & country since we bought it a few months ago. There is a problem with the electric. All of the gauges, radio, dash lights flash on and off erratically. The worst part is that the car completely shut off one time. It went completely dead! I put it in park and tried to restart it but it did nothing. Some people came over and were offering to push me to a safe spot. I was very grateful because I had my two small children in the car with me. I tried to put the car in neutral but it wouldn't even let me shift gears. I just kept trying and trying and trying to start it. It finally started again and I hurried home. Another scary incident happened just two days ago when we had a lot of slushy rain and snow coming down. The flashing started again and then the windshield wipers stopped working. I could not see anything! Luckily I made it to a side street before running into anything or anyone! We have spent about $2k trying to get the problem fixed to no avail. I called and emailed chrysler but since it was just over the 80k mile warranty, they weren't interested. They said I could buy a new warranty but it wouldn't cover pre-existing conditions. I have read many other online posts about others having this same problem with their town and country. I hope there is something you can do! Thanks for your time!

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Lights, Steering · 119,593 miles · IL

Several tmes the head lights have went out while going down the road. Can not find any thing loose or corroded. Mostly happens during damp weather. The wipers have quit once also. Power steering pump is going out also.

Filed Jan 11, 2012 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the windshield wiper failed. The windshield wiper was replaced at least three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v067000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the vehicle was not recalled and provided no further assistance. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Fuel system · 55,000 miles · MD

My family stopped and got gas on our way down to north carolina for christmas. As we left the gas station and pulled across traffic our 2006 chrysler town and country began to shutter and stalled. After that day, every time we fill up the same thing occurs. I have looked over many sites on the internet and see that there not only many others that have had this same dangerous issue, but it is not just on this model of chrysler. The only way to repair it is to have chrysler install a brand new gas tank. They quoted us almost $2000.00 to replace it when the real issue is a defective vapor/ liquid valve. Our van has under 60 thousand miles on it. Instead of installing a removable valve at the top of the gas tank, chrysler continued to design vehicles that require new gas tanks when the valve sticks. Not only is this a tremendous safety issue, my family almost was hit by on coming traffic because of this issue. After spending over 2 hours searching the internet and seeing there were windshield wiper recalls and a glass recall, it became apparent that others will have to get injured or die before chrysler fixes this issue at there own expense. I am disappointed in this recall system we have. The internet allows us to now see the many dangerous design issues automakers have performed at our expense and our safety. I urge chrysler owners to search their vehicles concerning the vapor/liquid valves chrysler welds to their gas tanks. True or not, it is reported that some have been in accidents and died from collisions during this stalling after fill ups.

Filed Dec 6, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 53,000 miles · NY

The switch that operates the turn signals, the wiper/washer, and the high/low beams fails as such: when signaling left at times the right indicator comes on, and visa versa. When operating the wiper "on" switch, nothing happens until you signal or use the high/low beam part of the switch. When trying to lower my headlight beams the switch will at times fail to lower them until a separate action happens with the switch. All of these failures are sporadic, and will appear apparently when there is moisture in the air through rain or fog. (when you would not want them to happen at all). These are safety recalls I am asking for because the dealership, even though we have an extended warranty says they cannot do anything unless they see it happen. Most of this happens after hours or when the dealership is not open. I have had the vehicle to the dealership on three separate times. A recall would cause them to be obligated to do the repair. After researching this problem on the web have found many 2006 town and country minivan owners have experienced the same issue. Please issue a recall on these. I am sure other years are affected because that switch is widely used.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Electrical · 38,000 miles · OH

I was not told by procare that my vehicle had been wrecked previously before buying my vehicle...I have had nothing but problems with my 2006 chrysler town and country...I have put over 2,000. For repairs and I am still making payments on this vehicle...I have took it to spitzer in mansfield, ohio (paul) stated there is nothing he could do it was something electrical...I have took it to rex gilbert and he is an electrician...he stated there is nothing he can do...I have took it to 6th street repair...they tried to fix it but vehicle still wont start, wipers wont work, door locks do not work, it is now at a another body shop and he stated there is nothing he can do...I have been without a vehicle now for over 1 month and I am ready to just turn it back in....I would like to either get another vehicle or a rental while we find someone to fix my van...I love my van but it has been such a headache and its frustrating to myself and to these mechanics....I have to catch cabs, buses, use my daughters truck, use my sisters car, and this shouldn't have to be...I am making payments of $336.00 a month on a vehicle that doesn't run....this has been happening for the last 2 winters now. They (mechanics) @ different places have put a new starter, new battery, front control module...and nothing seems to help....please help solve this issue....thanks...

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Electrical, Visibility · 35,000 miles · ME

Starting when my 2006 chrysler town & country van had 29,0245 miles on the odometer, the passenger side window began to behave erratically. Some days the window would go up and down when the driver's console switch was pushed other times it would respond to the switch on the door. Other days it did nothing when the switch was pushed. After approximately 6,000 miles, but while mileage was still less than 36,000, the window refused to work at all no matter what switch was used. I have asked various dealer service departments if they have successfully repaired similar situations. The answer is always no. I ask if there is a recall out on this problem. They say no. Since this is similar to my problem with my 1997 dodge caravan where the windshield wiper switch refused to turn on the wipers, even after another, certified correctly operating stalk switch was installed and all wiring checked. The wipers still worked mechanically when the "wash" position was pushed. Finally I had to have a new "body control module" computer installed and all this took three trips to the dealer and cost $741.19, I did not want to leave my van to be "experimented upon" (with me paying the bill). I believe all this is the result of the installation of a defective computer module (which they call "body control module") during the manufacture of the vehicle. I also think I should not have to pay to have it fixed as the vehicle was basically "programmed to fail" due to the use of defective parts. I authorize the federal safety agency to utilize my description(s) to discuss this matter with chrysler corporation.

Filed Jul 26, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 68,000 miles · OH

I have experienced inconsistent performance of turn signals and windshield wipers. Upon activating the turn signal to indicate a left or right turn the turn signal will at times activate for the opposite direction or not activate at all. It will also activate intermittently - it will activate properly then suddenly turn off or switch directions and then switch back to the proper direction. I have had similar problems with the windshield wipers - they will suddenly turn off and then with out any change in controls resume wiping. I have not been in a situation where this has caused an accident but I could imagine such circumstances.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Lights · 40,360 miles · PA

We are having problems with our multifunction switch wiper high beams. We noticed this a couple of days ago when we turn the turning signal on to go right it was saying we where trying to turn left . This happened on a busy intersection and we almost got hit. Now its been doing it more and more.when my wife was driving the mini van she was turning left on a busy street. She turned the turnsignal on to turn left but it was showing right she almost got hit by another vehicle. It scared my three children and my wife.