2006 Chrysler Town And Country Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 2%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 63,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country, 2% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 63,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Right rear power door fails to open from rear push button, later in time, door lock failed to open when unlocking doors, also door won't lock on auto., or when driving as the rest of the doors. Very dangerous, my grandchildren ride quite regularly and afraid door may malfunction. Also when turn left at times theirs a grinding noise coming from the front of the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10336291, filed 2010-06, 21,000 miles“The passenger side sliding door lock does not respond to the remote or inside control for locking and unlocking. It only works when controlled manually.”
NHTSA complaint #10380110, filed 2011-02, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while he was a passenger in the vehicle, the driver’s side rear sliding door failed to open, and the contact had to exit from the trunk of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the Vin. The dealer inspected the vehicle and provided the contact with an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11426944, filed 2021-07, 99,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would disengage independently. The contact mentioned that during cold weather the steering wheel made a loud noise when turning.in addition, the contact stated both sliding doors failed to lock. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician referred the contact to take the vehicle to the authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10662918, filed 2014-12, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler town & country. The contact stated that the air conditioner, rear right door baby latch and the climate control have stopped working. The contact stated that the vehicle continued to burn oil and the climate control failed. The vehicle feels that the failure was related to an electrical issue, but the dealer has repeatedly stated that the vehicle does not have any problems. The dealer also stated that the oil was burning normally. The failure mileage was 40000 and the current mileage was 61000.”
NHTSA complaint #10357148, filed 2010-09, 40,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 16 | 3% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2009 | 4 | 1% |
| 2008 | 14 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 60 | 7% |
| 2003 | 14 | 6% |
| 2002 | 23 | 6% |
| 2001 | 19 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 31 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 5% |
| 1994 | 15 | 10% |
| 1993 | 10 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 12% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country
110 complaintsElectrical system
74 complaintsExterior lighting
70 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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