general problems of the 2006 Chrysler Town & Country - part 2

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 warantee 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.

While driving at night, my headlights went out, very scary and glad I wasn't on a curve or bridge. I played with the switch until the lights came back on. This happened about 3 or more times within 10 minutes, luckily I was close to home. I had the headlights checked out at a garage and they couldn't find anything wrong, since the lights do work at times and you can't predict when the failure will happen. I believe the problem is in the switch. I don't want to waste my money fixing something I believe is a defect that Chrysler should take care of. My garage suggested I check to see if there may be a recall. This has been happening for almost 4 months now so I don't drive the van at night. This is dangerous.

We own a 2006 Chrysler town and country. On Wednesday may 25, 2011, my wife was driving the vehicle when it started shuddering and the engine light came on and smoke started coming from under the hood. She immediately pulled over and got out of the vehicle. A passerby told her that he called the fire department. When they showed up they popped the hood and extnguished the fire. We contacted our insurance company to have the vehicle towed to advantage Chrysler, Dodge in mount dora, FL. We had also purchased an extended warranty on the vehicle. We have since been informed that the vehicle is a total loss. I have also filed a complaint with Chrysler concerning the incident.

Headlights on 2006 Chrysler town and country failed while driving.

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.

Passenger door locks just stopped working then door all together stopped working and know will not close even manually.

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the check engine light would sporadically illuminate. The contact stated that all of the warning lights would do the same and and the gauges wiould fluctuate rigorously. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer several times, but was told they could not duplicate the failure. The contact also stated that the passenger side tail light was replaced three times. The failure mileage was 46,674 and the current mileage was 55,683.

Vehicle is driving fine on highway, check engine light comes on, then airbag light, then seatbelt light. Within a few minutes all dashboard lights are on and all dials (speedometer, oil gauge, temp gauge, rpm gauge) are all at zero while vehicle is driving at about 65 mph on highway. Also, periodically the car will start and immediately turn off multiple times. After waiting a day, it will start up fine and then the next time, will start then stop. Vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times and most recently they have had it for 2 weeks with no luck finding any issues. We just keep getting charged for them to look at it without finding anything.

Electrical problems. Driving on vacation in heavy traffic (DC area) signals quick working. The left signal quit and then when I turned on right the left came on. Eventually all signals failed. (July 16, 2010) it continues to happen occasionally. Aug 8 the sliding door lock on driver side will not work except manually. Nothing repaired yet. Can't find the problem. Noted others having same issues.

The front passenger brake failed at 20,000 miles. It suddenly started squealing and then like metal on metal when brakes were applied. On 5/23/10 we put two new brake pads (ceramic $58. 56) on the front. After about 8 weeks the brakes started pulsing when I braked. On 9/3/10 I went to a Chrysler garage and on 9/10/10 they turned both front rotors for $ 125. 00. Sensor light was on for abs, at the same time they replaced both rear brake sensors $478. 20. Also garage had a "silent" recall to replace 2 front airbag sensors wit "improved parts". If I had not gone back to a Chrysler garage I wouldn't have known about the airbag sensor recall. Total $562. 04, for a van that had 21,698 miles at that time. My 36 month warranty was up July 2010 and wouldn't cover brakes anyway. This report is for documentation purposes and because two months earlier I would have still been under warranty for the brake sensors. Not happy.

2006 Chrysler town and country Mini van . When it is rainy or damp outside(foggy) the van is difficult to start and keep running after the weather clears up and dries out the van is o. K. Approximate 40,000 miles and problem free up to this point.

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.

When purchased in 2009 the vehicle had a just under 36000 miles on it and needed the electronic lock/unlock mechanism replaced on the passenger rear door. At ~40000 we had to replace the rotors and brake pads. We bought ceramic brakes with life time warranty. Vehicle returned to the service station 4 times in the next 6 months for squealing/grinding brakes. Each time they had to shave the rotors because they were warped. We were told this was a default with t&cs. We again need new rotors. The awful grinding noise when braking is horrific. Late 2010 the air bag light started randomly going off and on when turning the wheel. Though I am registered at Chrysler. Com I never received recall information but have recently found there was a recall for this exact thing. Now, at just turned 64000 miles we need a new engine because of a rod. Yet again we were told by two different service stations that this was an issue with these vehicles. Frustrating does not even begin to describe what we are going through now. 1 parent out of work for a year and 4 children to support which requires a vehicle to drive to work since the area does not believe in mass public transit outside of riding a minimum of 4 buses to go 20 miles.

The passenger side slider door gets requested to open from the overhead console switch by the driver to let out my 6 year old son for school who has his book bag with him. On multiple occasions this procedure results in that door return back forward toward my son prior to completely opening; it reaches about 75% of full open. Because of cost, timing and hopes that the door would not crush him if he could not hop out quick enough, no repair has been made yet. However just last night while making a left turn through an intersection that same door opened slightly without warning but immediately closed making the common loud actuator noise. Afterward to test the system we tried to drive with the door open and an alarm sounds and the cluster has the door ajar message so I am fairly confident that the door was initially closed during our trip where the slide door opened. I will try to adjust the door height soon because I know it is a little low due to an operable noise from the top track. I doubt this will fix the issue, but that is all I can find for service info through the bulletins and service manual I have access to.

At times, my electrical system goes nuts. All the dash lights flash on and off repeatedly, the rear windshield wiper goes on and off. I'm unable to unlock the doors using the electrical buttons.

Received a safety recall from Chrysler about a safety issue for dashboard light several years back. Made appointment with Chrysler dealer and when I went there, they said they didn't have the part. They sd they would call me back . . . . Never called me back . . . . . Several lights still staying after engine is put into gear . . . . Never sure when to check brakes . . . . Abs system . . . . Even engine check comes on and off occasionally . . . . Was there ever an electrical problem acknowledged by Chrysler Town & Country lg stow and go models???.

When I attempt a left turn,,,left turn signal doesn't work,,when I attempt a right turn, left signal flashes, when I try to activate my windshield wipers,I have to blink my high beams for the wipers to work. And on occasion, when I turn right, both signals flash.

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. . . .

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side windows failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed but the repairs that were needed were unknown to the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available. Kmj.