Four problems related to accelerator stuck have been reported for the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Gas pedal is sticking. It seems like you have to push down harder on the pedal to get it unstuck.
2005 Chrysler Town & Country with 30000 miles has had to have the throttle body cleaned 3 times, at 13. 5k, 23. 8k and 30. 1k. Each time accelerator pedal began to stick upon slow acceleration. Service says carbon buildup is to blame. I use name brand gas, mostly city driving. My 3rd Chrysler van, never had this problem. Dealer now considers this 'routine' maintenance - after initial two cleanings were done under warranty, had to argue to get third time covered.
: the contact stated while the vehicle was stopped and the gas pedal was applied, nothing occurred, then rapid acceleration occurred suddenly without warning. The contact had to slam on the brakes to avoid an accident. This happened on a permanent to worsening basis. The dealer was contacted, and determined the vehicle was not included in any recall due to the VIN. The vehicle had not been examined. Updated 1/29/2007 - the vehicle did not accelerate immediately when the accelerator pedal was pressed. As a result the consumer continued to apply pressure at which time the vehicle finally accelerated suddenly. The accelerator pedal only becomes stuck when accelerating from a complete stop.
The consumer complained about acceleration problems. While traveling 5 mph, and turning to get into a parking spot. Consumer turned to straighten out the car and accelerator stuck, hitting cement curve, it knocked down a cement parking post and headed down an embankment. The vehicle went 30 feet downwards. However, was restrained by underbrush. Vehicle ended up 200 feet from where it initially went over the curb in a ravine. This was the second time that an accident occurred. Consumer did not have vehicle checked for any acceleration problems. There were no injuries. Consumer went to the dealership; they suggested that consumer call NHTSA. Also, dealership suggested that consumer should call the salesperson who sold the car.