2005 Chrysler Town and Country structure problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When the weather is 55 degrees or colder my back door on my minivan will not stay up and open. After it goes up it comes back down immediately. This van has a handicapped lift for a mobility scooter in it for inside the van. It is necessary for the back door to stay up and open to use the controls…”
filed Jun 4, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. When using the key fob to open the tailgate, it opened but slammed down without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…”
filed Nov 21, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 75 | 14% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 36 | 6% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 25 | 4% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 33 | 5% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 37 | 5% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 37 | 2% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 12 | 2% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 48 | 2% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 17 | 8% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 19 | 4% |
| 2004 Town and Country | 9 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country
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.