2006 Chrysler Town And Country Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 431 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Chrysler Town And Country, 3% of the 431 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“I was driving at approximately 65mph. On the highway. All of a sudden, my instrument panel started to flicker( the lights) as well as my headlights. Then all gauges began to abruptly malfunction. Including: the speedometer's needle started spinning 360 degrees over and over. Forwards and backwards. The fuel gauge went to e. The temp. Gauge went to coolest indication. It continued extreme malfunction all the way to my destination. When I stopped, turned off the vehicle, then restarted, the gauges ( except speedometer) returned to normal function. …”
NHTSA complaint #11197074, filed 2019-04, 140,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town And Country. While driving 40 MPH, the accelerator pedal was jammed and caused the vehicle to experience unintended acceleration. The contact was able to stop the vehicle by forcing it into the park gear. The contact stated that the engine was still revving and an abnormal burning odor was present. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer nor an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,125.”
NHTSA complaint #10992830, filed 2017-06, 128,125 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town And Country. While driving at an unknown speed, the ABS, and the air bag warning lights illuminated and all of the controls near the steering wheel failed to work. The contact diagnosed that the speed control switch and the cruise control failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10778351, filed 2015-09, 146,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway, the accelerator pedal became stuck. The contact stated that the vehicle accelerated and crashed into a house. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000. Updated 3/12/14”
NHTSA complaint #10561972, filed 2014-01, 91,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town And Country. The contact stated that while trying to move from a parking space, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He mentioned that the accelerator pedal was stuck and in order to release it, he had to engage the brake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that it was probably a dirty air filter. The manufacturer was contacted who advised to go back to a the dealer to get a second diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 40,000 and current mileage was 43,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10379962, filed 2011-02, 40,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 14 | 3% |
| 2015 | 18 | 5% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 15 | 2% |
| 2012 | 12 | 2% |
| 2011 | 16 | 2% |
| 2010 | 32 | 2% |
| 2009 | 19 | 3% |
| 2008 | 34 | 2% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 13 | 3% |
| 2005 | 24 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 13 | 4% |
| 1999 | 16 | 4% |
| 1998 | 12 | 4% |
| 1997 | 38 | 10% |
| 1996 | 66 | 7% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 8% |
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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