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2005 Chrysler Town and Country electrical system problems

164 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country19% of all complaints for this model year.

164
Electrical System complaints
19%
share of all complaints
85,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
2 / 12
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The contact owned a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country. While driving on a country road when a truck turned in the front on the contact. The motor came through the firewall crushing his legs and trapping the contact in the vehicle. The neighbor came and pulled the contact out of the vehicle. The contact…

    filed Apr 19, 2022

  • The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the parking brake warning light had illuminated the instrument panel. After she checked her parking brake and saw that it was not engaged, she continued to drive and noticed an abnormal rubber odor coming…

    filed Jul 27, 2021

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…

    9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
  • KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…

    9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
  • Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…

    08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
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Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.