2005 Chrysler Town and Country Consumer Reviews Page 2

Arkansas Cruising

Written by: ArkansasCrusing on 01/03/2009

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought this van used at a Dodge dealer in Fort Smith. It had 22000 miles on it when I got it and it now has 55000. My wife and I take it everywhere, Arizona, Grand canyon, Utah, Colorado Texas, New Mexico. It rides great on the interstate. No problems, all I do is change the oil every 5000 miles. Lots of room with stow-n-go seating. I plan on keeping it for a long time, now planning another trip to Colorado.

Favorite Features

Stow-N-Go seating, smooth ride on highway. Fuel economy not bad, about 22 on the highway.

Suggested Improvements

Beefier brakes needed.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Extended Warranty is Needed

Written by: Paul on 12/30/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I bought the van new and for the first 30K miles it ran trouble-free. The first issue was resurfacing brake rotors at 32K. Next issue was replacement of belts, water pump and stabilizing bar and bushings at 48K. The latest issue was the replacement of the power steering rack at 51K. I want to be brand loyal, but it's getting harder with each issue. The brightside is when I factor the savings from the 0% interest loan and generous rebate at the time of purchase vs the costs, I'm still ahead in total price when compared to Honda and Toyota. I just hope that the van runs trouble free for the remainder of my loan.

Favorite Features

Fold flat 2nd row seating (an amazing feature), driving feel, rear power door, original tires still running, radio controls behind the steering wheel, comfortable drivers seat.

Suggested Improvements

Quality in OEM parts. No car / van built in 2005 should have my issues within 4 years or 50K miles. Gas mileage at 16 mpg in suburban driving.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Huge Disappointment

Written by: Elaine N on 12/19/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Within the first year, the van started having major problems. It died on us four times in the first year, each for different reasons. The quality of the interior is terrible, and we always held our breath when we had to rely on it for a long or special trip. This despite the high price of the model. I have hated the car since I drove it away and would never recommend it to anyone.

Favorite Features

It is a nice looking car from the outside. And Chrysler ruined that with its new design.

Suggested Improvements

Start over.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Worst Vehicle I Have Ever Owned

Written by: Let 'Em Go Bankrupt on 11/19/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I owned it for six months and one signal light burned out. Bulb after bulb burned out. It took six visits to cure it by replacing the entire fixture. Later, light after light went out on the dash. Once the entire vehicle completely shut off, lights, radio, engine completely off. Every time I get gas, on leaving the station I get a 1/4 of a mile away, and the oil light comes on, the engine shudders and the thing completely stalls out. When I take it to the dealership I am told they "can't find anything", given am a mystified look as though I am an annoying hysterical woman and charged $108. Absolute junk! No problem. Its Japanese replacement is already in the driveway.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Automatic Doors Shocking

Written by: Dave N Tulsa on 10/23/2008

Vehicle

2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

At 40k miles the driver's side automatic sliding door started to not close completely, it would re-bound and just sorta loop into an open-close cycle until you pushed the door shut manually. A month later it started sparking when opened not small sparks but nice 2-3 inch blue sparks jumping from door to frame, i pulled the fuse on the automatic doors so my children would not get shocked, pulled the door panel and checked all the wires for a break but could not find any. It's out of warranty and really do not intend to pay the cost of taking it to the dealer, just curious if anyone else has had such issues? Other than that we have actually had little to no problems with the vehicle.

Favorite Features

Stow-n-go, gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Problems With Dealership Service

Written by: Chris on 08/11/2008

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!

Favorite Features

A/C works great. I love the audio system. A good unit for factory install. Power doors, even in the rear. Granted I purchase vehicles cash. No debt makes anything better.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger brake pads to eliminate premature wear for our race inspired brethren. Move the engine foreward a few inches to make spark plug replacement easier. That's about it. Oh yah, most dealerships are a rip off. Don't service any vehicle there.

9 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Interior computer package

Written by: rebecca davis on 07/23/2008

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'

Favorite Features

The computer set up and the sto and go

Suggested Improvements

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Americans still can't make quality

Written by: shuddabotaHonda on 07/18/2008

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!

Favorite Features

Sto n' Go, DVD, comfortable ride.

Suggested Improvements

1. Bring the engine into the 21st century w/ valve timing and overhead cams. 2. Quality, quality, quality.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Many problems

Written by: jim on 07/01/2008

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.

Favorite Features

Sound system and DVD player. 7 year/70,000 drive train warranty. I'm sure it'll be needed for transmission.

Suggested Improvements

Brakes. Electric sliding door works sporadically since new. Always worked a the dealer so no repair. Automatic door locks sporadically chirp, again never at the dealer.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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yet chrysler fails again

Written by: what a joke on 06/11/2008

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.

Favorite Features

dual sliding doors thats it

Suggested Improvements

Make a reliable vehicle for once not rip people off. i will never own another Chrysler for as long as i live and neither will friends and family!!!

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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