2006 Chrysler Town And Country Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 110about this part
- Share
- 26%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the steering of the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country, 26% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,450 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Grinding humming noise with power steering. Chrysler mechanic told me that Chrysler did not make the hose long enough so it gets clogged and causes problems. Told me also that rack needs to be replaced because it is leaking. This should be a recall. I paid for the new hose so far but don't want to pay $1000 for a new rack when it is their fault.”
NHTSA complaint #10302315, filed 2010-01, 35,000 miles“We bought a brand new 2006 t & c and have maintained it like new inside and out - not abused. Still looks brand new. At 34,000 miles we need to replace rack and pinion! Cost is around $1,000 that we don't have! Chrysler need to be honest and do something about this problem. If there is any help, suggestions, we'd appreciate it.”
NHTSA complaint #10369962, filed 2010-12, 34,567 miles“I had an accident where the vehicle suddenly steered to the left. I did a 360 plus 90. I was going around a bend to the left at the time. There was a light rain at the time but I was not exceeding the speed limit and I have driven this road many times in the past. The front passenger tire was completely torn form the car. After it was towed and I had a chance to see the damage, I noticed a dark black mark about 5/8 of an inch by 1/4 inch on the broken ball joint. …”
NHTSA complaint #10780025, filed 2015-10, 110,000 miles“Was told by 2 different repair shops, the steering rack and pinion system for my van is seeping fluid. It has not failed yet but is a potential catastrophy in waiting. From research I have found thousands of simular complaints/failure of the steering system for this year and make of Chrysler van.”
NHTSA complaint #10413169, filed 2011-07, 74,000 miles“At 50,000 plus miles the van began making a horrible whining noise. The steering rack and pinion had to be replaced - a total of $1,600.00. This is ridiculous for a vehicle with only 50,000 miles. After viewing on line complaints, I see that my vehicle is not the only one. Chrysler needs to step up and recall these vehicles and reimburse the people that have been out thousands of dollars due to their mistake.”
NHTSA complaint #10412589, filed 2011-07, 50,900 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 | 26 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 | 121 | 14% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 52 | 21% |
| 2002 | 76 | 19% |
| 2001 | 52 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 8% |
| 1999 | 25 | 7% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1996 | 74 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country
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 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology