2005 Chrysler Town and Country Consumer Reviews Page 4

Great ride, too much reliability issues

Written by: Andrew on 12/07/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This minivan rides really great, probably the best ride for all minivans. Love the stow n go, already hauled 4 big screen TVs and 1 bunk bed. Feel like owning a truck without a truck gas mileage. However, too many reliability issues here and there: Break pads worn out every 20k miles front and rear, emmission computer failed, ball joints, tie rods and rack & pinion need to be replaced. "Life is like a box of chocolate" with this van, you never know what problem you're gonna get tomorrow.

Favorite Features

Great ride, Stow N Go, Great mileage 24-26mpg on the highway.

Suggested Improvements

Material quality & reliability! If Chrysler wants people to go back to American cars, they have to produce good quality products.

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Poor quality

Written by: cheesehead1 on 11/27/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Chrysler did a great job on the design and features. When new the ride is very good. But, they failed to use parts that meet my durability expectations. I would advise potential customers to look elsewhere. This is my 3rd Chrysler minivan and it will be my last.

Favorite Features

Overall the vehicle is designed well and has improved with each new model. The Sto-n-Go is great.

Suggested Improvements

#1. Use more reliable parts. I have spent thousands of dollars replacing worn out parts. With less than 35000 miles and 38 months old, this is way below expectation. Interior noise is too high. Bigger mirrors to shrink blind spots.

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Wish I Hadn't

Written by: RickS on 10/29/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This car was a disappointment. We bought when we had our second child thinking that Chrysler was the only one who knew Mini-vans. The interior design is fantastic, but the quality of the vehicle was disturbing as well as the quality of service at the dealership. Paint is chipping off the rear fenders, front end has to have parts replaced again, etc.. The list goes on.

Favorite Features

6 DVD Video Player. This rox and no one else seems to have it.

Suggested Improvements

Just about everything else.

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Town & Country Mini-RV

Written by: Spearol on 10/14/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I am embarrassed to drive a mini-van, but not to drive a mini-RV. I can pack this thing completely full for camping, haul around every kid in the neighborhood, get up hills, drive in snow, and open the doors automatically when my hands are full of groceries. Great gas mileage!

Favorite Features

Back up radar, Fold flat seats, heated seats, GPS, auto doors, rear DVD player w/headphones, computer that tells me lights are out, need service & flat tire are greatest features.

Suggested Improvements

More convenient front console esp. when moon roof present. Women need a place for pen & pad, purse & sunglasses. More controls on rear DVD.

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Often in the Shop / Does Not Hold Up

Written by: Ed on 09/07/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Bought new. Have had it for 2 yrs, 45K miles. Regular maintenance performed. Wife/kids wanted stow and go seats & DVD player. This car is in the shop a lot. Repeated problems with steering moaning noise, interior parts falling off, sliding door roller and sliding door electrical failures. The car is currently on it's third set of brake pads. The stow and go feature works well for the 3rd row. The 2nd row uses smallish seats and is more cumbersome to change out. Handling is "boaty" but adequate. Gas mileage averages 18-19 mpg.

Favorite Features

The mini-van design is perfect for kids and large families. The DVD player is a much loved feature, especially since we can put the kids on headphones while using DVD player and adults listen to CD/Radio over speakers. Wife really likes the 3rd row stow and go.

Suggested Improvements

Roll windows down in 2nd row. Build the car better. Use tighter tolerances and better materials. This model line (in my ten year/three mini-van experience) consistently has low reliability and high repair time.

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Problems with my Town & Country

Written by: Brenda on 09/05/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This is the most expensive car I've ever purchased ($38,000 Sticker Price) and all I have is problems. I've had this van in the shop more than any vehicle I've ever owned. Electric door problems constantly. Driver memory buttons for seats and mirrors have been fixed many times. I'm on my third rack and pinion unit. Popping noise in the front end that they can't fix. Currently, electric doors won't open or close with the buttons or remote plus the hatch won't open with button, remote or manually. Would never buy another one! I love the features of the van and the way it drives but I'm tired of always taking it to be fixed.

Favorite Features

Gas and brake pedal that move (I'm under 5 feet tall so this is an awesome feature), Sto and Go seating, Navagation system is great and the kids love the video system!

Suggested Improvements

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Great Van!

Written by: bj on 07/21/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

This van is fabulous! Easy to drive- lots of power- easy to park -- reliable.Double sliding doors make it very convenient to load. The storage space behind the back seats is great for groceries & other items that may roll around while in transit.

Favorite Features

stow & go seats-- double sliding doors

Suggested Improvements

My only complaint is that when it is cold-& you have the heater on- there is a noticable cold spot on your legs on the drivers side-Dealer stated no fix for this

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Another poor product

Written by: jh on 04/29/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

We bought this van with 19,000 on the odometer. After a year and a total of 28,000 miles, we turned it in for servicing for the following items. "V" belt was replaced due to being beyond specs (including the tensioner belt). Throttle body causing the it to idle horribly, and stall. replaced with one that sticks and you have to stand on the gas pedal to accelerate (but not a problem according to Chrysler). Front brakes were gone, replaced and about 5,000 miles later, the rotors were warped and had to be turned again! All in all, I hate this van, wish someone would burn it to the ground! New tires and alignment (within specs) but it pulls to the left, hard. and Firestone can't get it to stop pulling, due to the rear not being adjustable and being out of alignment.

Favorite Features

To be fair, it's comfortable on the inside. Sits 4 adults and 2 kids easily.

Suggested Improvements

Make it mechanically sound! Ran out of room, but the transmission shifts horribly! You can be driving and it will slam into gear with a loud bang.

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Disappointment

Written by: sinjin79 on 04/24/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Love the minivan itself. Love the styling, room, convenience and the ride. However, I can't trust this vehicle with my wife and 9-month old girl. It has been in the shop approaching 2 dozen times! Multiple steering issues. Grinding sound in steering. AC line replacement. Fuel pump went out on busy freeway at 1,000 miles on engine! Transmission went out at 27,000. Nearly stranded wife and children on hwy at night. New trans hesitates between 1st & 2nd gears. Tech mgr. says it's common and shouldn't be a problem. Very comforting! CD player died. Dealer accidently replaced DVD player. Battery keeps dying. Dealer keeps saying it's OK. Dies after 1/2 hour on access. radio.

Favorite Features

Styling for a minivan is good. Stow n go seating is great. Plenty of room and adaptable. Power doors and options are nice.

Suggested Improvements

Focus on reliability. This is a family vehicle. No one wants to ever worry about their family being stranded on a interstate! Remove DVD player from behind front cupholders where remote can work. More secure cupholders in rear.

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Where is the gas mileage?

Written by: modocmalisha on 03/17/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The only problem I see is that it is suppose to get 19 in the city and 26 on the highway. I get 18 on the highway.

Favorite Features

Stow an go

Suggested Improvements

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