By Chris on 08/11/08 12:41 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned several vehicles, all with varying problems,imports and domestic. The problem with most people is that they don't do any maintenance on their own vehicles anymore. My van performs excellently. I get 27.5 mpg on the highway. For such a heavy vehicle, that's not so bad. Many people complain about the brakes wearing out prematurely. If you take it to a dealership, you have a right to complain. Here's the solution, by a book. Thirty to forty-five minutes later you have a complete brake job for under fifty bucks. The problem with your power steering unit in the morning has something to do with temperature. Buy a book. Popping in the front end, a small four dollar bushing!
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By rebecca davis on 07/23/08 08:55 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My husband and I have owned town and country vans for years (1998), and were set to buy an 08 until we noticed the onboard computer is not above the windshield. Putting it in the speedometer section is distracting to the driver, and very unsatisfactory to us. We will need a new van soon, and will not buy the Chrysler sto and go simply because you have move the computer system. Sorry, for one little change, you have lost a very very satisfied customer.The Davis'
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By shuddabotaHonda on 07/18/08 12:45 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I read the reviews that said this is a pretty good value and I feel for it. The parts have planned obsolescence built in that would make any dealer proud. Mine has 56k and here's what's been replaced: 1. tie rod ends (twice) 2. steering rack and pinion 3. sway bar bushings 4. EGR valve 5. Air conditioning lines (twice under recall) 6. Brakes have to be done every 12k. 7. door sensor. In addition, the tranny is slow to shift when it's put into reverse. I can only hope it goes out completely before the 70k powertrain warranty is up. If you buy one of these, make sure you budget for repairs!
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By jim on 07/01/08 09:28 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The dealership where I purchased it was great. I had to drive back there for all warranty work. It was 300 miles away but the dealers around where I live always said nothing was wrong or it wasn't covered under warranty. Kudos to Gurley-Leep. They replaced the handle on the rear hatch, alternator, battery, electric sliding door. At 44,000 miles I had to replace brake pads. After 40,000 miles I lost 2- 3 miles per gallon and it started running rough. Manual recommends 75,000 miles for first tune up but needed one about 40,000 miles. Transmission slips when slowing down and taking off without coming to complete stop.
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By what a joke on 06/11/08 08:03 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This van is worthless I have replaced the EGR valve, air bag sensor, 3 oxygen sensors in 2 weeks, stabilizing bar and bushings, rear wheel cylinder, the drums, brake shoes and intake manifold gaskets. Gave it a tune up and tranny flush runs worse than ever! Now the instrument cluster panel is messing up was told it will possibly be 700 dollars to reprogram it. I have owned this for 14 months and have put 1400 dollars in it without the instrument panel. They also are telling me I have a possible wiring problem and the belt is acting up now! I realize you have to put money into cars but I feel 1400 dollars is really steep when you only owned it 14 months and paid $12,000 for it. Keyless entry died.
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By wzrd1477 on 06/04/08 16:42 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this vehicle brand new in July 2005. Blazer was totaled and I was only given a week to purchase a new car. This one was a big mistake. At 10,000 miles my rotors need to be resurfaced. At 15,000 my front axle literally fell of my car. Now at 21,000 new brake pads needed. The paint is chipping and I have rust spots. Dealership is no help. Blame EVERYTHING on my driving. Yeah right. Never had these problems with my Chevy cars. My husbands head just misses the ceiling and he is 6 foot. I am 5'2" and not comfortable at all driving this. I WILL NEVER BUY CHRYSLER AGAIN.
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By J on 05/21/08 11:04 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought brand new from dealer and developed popping front noise to driver suspension side. Later in a year developed a humming sound in power steering pump only in morning. At 24,000 miles I took it in to be service because now the humming had already turned into a noise with steering ,that would happen only in morning ( that indicates a power steering rack and pinion problem). The power steering pump and rack and pinion was replaced. The popping front suspension noise was gone. One month later the noise began again in the morning. I took it to a different dealer and the power steering pump and rack and pinion were replaced. Next morning same problem, in shop 4X, and still waiting for it.
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By Ron on 04/26/08 18:10 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Had a Plymouth Voyager. Loved It. Bought this Chrysler new. What a pain. I've had to return it to the dealer 15 times in 42,000 miles. Airbag, AC, ABS system, the list goes on. Called Chrysler and received no help. I am very surprised. Thought Chrysler was better. This will be the last one I ever buy. I've never had so much trouble with any vehicle I have ever owned. I hope someone from Chrysler reads this. They need a wake-up call.
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By Lori Skeripski on 03/27/08 19:39 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We have owned our Chrysler Town and Country van for almost 4 years. The space and stow and go seating is wonderful. The multiple problems we have had that require repairs makes us wish that we would have bought a different vehicle. From electrical locks that have gone hay-wire to bad tie rods and at least 2 recalls, it's been in the shop a lot. That's just part of the list of things that have required fixing. We still owe on it and unfortunately did not get an extended warranty. We passed the 36,000 mile mark a while ago so now we just keep hoping and praying nothing more goes wrong.
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By Butterflywoman on 03/16/08 15:25 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I purchased this van. I love it. I drive in town and freeway. The only things i wish were different is the gas mileage, wish there was a console between the seats, and bluetooth. However outside of the mileage i love it.
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