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2005 Chrysler Town and CountryProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,154 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
1,154
Crashes
68
Fires
19
Recalls
7
TSBs
99
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,154 complaints, 68 crashes, 19 fires, and 7 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

146 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 62K miles.

!Inspect the LightsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

188
0–30K
261
30–60K
207
60–90K
141
90–120K
78
120–150K
90
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (261 reports) • Median: 62K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (146 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical146 (13%)
Lights97 (8%)
Airbags89 (8%)
Steering87 (8%)
Fuel System84 (7%)
Engine62 (5%)
Latches & Locks51 (4%)
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module39 (3%)

2005 Chrysler Town and Country: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country, with 146 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 62,483 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 62K-mile mark.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country, with 97 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country, with 89 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country, with 87 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

18
04
68
05
117
06
95
07
134
08
78
09
130
10
112
11
55
12
67
13
98
14
74
15
37
16
23
17
15
18
15
19
6
20
8
21
2
22
2
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

04V047000Feb 2004

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

AFTER PERFORMING THE NCAP TEST, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITHOUT THE AVAILABLE "STOW 'N GO" SEATING OPTION, THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED.

06E022000Mar 2006

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.

06V067000Jun 2006

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

07E104000Jan 2008

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

07V192000Jul 2007

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

CERTAIN MINIVANS ARE BEING RECALLED THAT WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE 27 STATES PLUS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA THAT USE GREATER AMOUNTS OF SALT FOR WINTER ROAD DEICING. THE UP-FRONT (UF) AIR BAG SENSORS THAT CONTAIN BRASS BUSHINGS INSTALLED IN THESE VEHICLES MAY CORRODE AND CRACK ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE SENSOR. THESE SENSORS PROVIDE ENHANCED AIR BAG PERFORMANCE IN CERTAIN TYPES OF FRONTAL CRASHES.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (7)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

AQ10001ClosedOpened Nov 2010 · closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DP14002ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Apr 2015

Engine Stall After Refueling

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

EA06003ClosedOpened Mar 2006 · closed May 2007

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA11010ClosedOpened Sep 2011 · closed Nov 2012

Loss of headlight illumination

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PE05061ClosedOpened Nov 2005 · closed Mar 2006

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

+ 2 more in the full report

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,154 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2005 Chrysler Town and Country: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country is related to the electrical, with 146 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country reliable?
The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country has 1,154 complaints, 68 crash reports, and 19 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2005 Chrysler Town and Country problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country have any recalls?
Yes, the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Chrysler Town and Country problems start?
Based on 965 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 62,483 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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