2005 Chrysler Town and Country Consumer Reviews Page 5

Rust already - seams at top of sliding

Written by: playtime on 12/28/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

T & C u feel connected 2 driving it- rides great-anti-lock feature was a life saver kept us out of a accident- brakes really have solid feel to them and 3.8 L engine has more then enough power-but my T&C has the tow package pulling 1200 pound trailer loaded engine just barely does it for merging in fast traffic with 4 passengers and trailer. Rear self adjusting shocks came trailer package work great self level the van after driving it a bit.Transmission shifts good and downshifts when power is needed- steering has nice feel to it better then a lot of cars-easy to get in&out- front seats comfortable-as are second roll-3rd ok for kids but adults only if needed to use.Headlamps nice & bright when on.

Favorite Features

Paint nice and smooth"bright silver"drivers seat power I have a bad back and can get comfortable in passenger side even it non power-stow and go feature is a nice when needing to haul large items-still very few rattles at 22000 miles-15-29 mpg depending on speed-love power doors&rear hatch nice van.

Suggested Improvements

found cracks in metal joints sealer cracked letting water run down to area where chain closes sliding doors-rust where water had run down to that area "I am bummed at 22,000 miles rust- where else is it-no lights on steering wheel 4 cruise control & power window switches on doors no lights either.

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Did I buy a Lemon???

Written by: Terrel on 12/19/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased this vehicle new in June, 2005. I love the van but I hate all of the problems. I have had problems with the air conditioning (only cooling in the rear). The door locks (wouldn't unlock with remote on key or inside switches & the only 2 key holes in the thing are on the driver side door and in the rear). My transmission went out (Thank God it was still under warranty). The cruise control quit working. After approximately 5 visits to the dealership's service department they told me my best bet was to get rid of the vehicle. This is encouraging!!! I am in the process of getting rid of this van now... I just hope that I can get what I owe when I have to trade it in.

Favorite Features

Love the stow n go!

Suggested Improvements

The vehicle needs a keyhole in both the driver and passenger sides so that when the automatic door locks fail u can get your family in and out a little easier. We as customers pay a lot for these vehicles and it would be nice if Chrysler could make a vehicle that is worth our money!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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van

Written by: carol on 11/29/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

getting 27 miles to gal at highway speeds of 75 with air on. show dogs, is wonderful with the disappearing seats for putting in crates

Favorite Features

the seats that disappear

Suggested Improvements

none I can think of yet

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Good Van

Written by: brickfix on 11/28/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

First van we have owned. Was skeptical from reviews from owners of earlier year models but it has been reliable. It is very nice to drive, handles corners well, is smooth going down the road and has all the room you need. The stow-n-go is great, can't believe it wasn't thought of sooner. The 3.3 is somewhat under powering, 3.8 should be standard on all models. Fuel mileage is around 22 average. Best van for the price.

Favorite Features

Stow-n-go, rear heat & air controls and handling.

Suggested Improvements

Make 3.8 standard engine, Better cup holders for 2nd row, power sliders standard ad find a way to minimize front brake dust.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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53,000 miles of Chrysler T&C

Written by: john weiss on 11/25/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

Put on 53,000 miles in 2.5 years with no problems and reasonable fuel mileage for vehicle of this genre. Generally ran over 22 mpg on highway (75+mph) with van loaded to above window level. Vehicle would do 24 mpg at 70 mph on calm day using 10% ethanol. Car was comfortable and stow-and-go was great on trips. It was not a race car but was comfortable to drive 800 to 900 miles a day on freeways. Rear seat room was more than on Toyota Sienna which means adults could sit way back without have to sit sideways. Know several people who have driven late nineties chrysler vans in excess of 200,000 miles.

Favorite Features

First vehicle I have had where tires ran over 50,000 miles and did not get noisy or bumpy and kept a smooth quiet ride. Tires were Bridgestone. I like the room to carry either people or to carry luggage on our biennial trips from Minnesota to South Texas. The stow and go gives hidden storage.

Suggested Improvements

I hope to never have to change a tire and will use the cell phone to do so...a small price to get the stow and go feature. The low road clearance could be a problem after a heavy snow but snow in excess of about 8 inches is going to be a problem for other vehicles also. A good design overall.

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my mini

Written by: e.graham on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

i find an enjoyable driving experience in this vehicle. this my 4th van that i have owned and find this the best so faf [all were t&c vans due to the stow &go i cannot have a lift installed due to lack of support for lift motor as in prior models that had this ability unless a steel plate is welded to this area i do not want that done

Favorite Features

seat comfort,heated seats and electric doors . gps system, compass and temperature system are a real asset

Suggested Improvements

amber rear turn signals would be a increased safety factor

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Happy but Sad

Written by: kathy on 09/13/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I purchased a 2005 top of the line Limited Model with all the bells and whistles. I am satisfied with the comfort and driving ease but! I have experienced drive train problems, an awful bumping noise when driving and during a vacation to Las Vegas (temp reaching 126 deg.) the passenger front door molding released from the body causing the door to jam every time it is opened. I have experienced problems with the power doors and liftgate when the weather gets over 100 deg. The performance and craftsmanship is lacking for a $38,000.00 automobile.

Favorite Features

fold down seats, power doors and liftgate

Suggested Improvements

dependability and craftmenship

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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T&C Review

Written by: RAB on 09/02/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I leased my 2005 T&C because I wanted more room, a gentle ride, lots of flexibility with the seats, and worry-free driving. I leased it because I want to trade it in in 3 years for the next best one available then. Compared with the Japanese competition there are areas where all three brands do somethings better than others. I would prefer the T&C to have passenger control over the cabin light. Right now the driver controls it. The build quality of some of the plastics around the seats seem a bit cheap, but I am very happy with everything else in this vehicle. T&C will be my next vehicle.

Favorite Features

Ride, handling, storage space (stow/go), not having to remove seats for more room but I just fold them in to the floor, flat. Reliable.

Suggested Improvements

Dome light controls in cabin (not only for driver). Cup holders that fold out are flimsy. The nets must go and replaced with a more well-thought out storage system.

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We like it !!

Written by: Joe Middleton on 08/23/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

My wife and I were looking for something to replace (because of gas milege) a 2001 Dodge Durango. We looked at some other mini vans. WE had never owned a small van and the only other van we had owned was a full sized Voager back in the 80s.We enjoy the room for 7, because of grandkids. The MPG is comparable to the the imports (if you can get their owners to tell the truth). I have traveled on several trips here in Texas and I have got 25 to 26 MPG (once with five adult passengers). We thought that we would never own a "soccer moms car" but we do and we really enjoy it.

Favorite Features

Really like the sto-n-go features. MPG is comparable to any other mini van. The price was cheaper than the imports and so for we have recieved exellent service from our dealer.

Suggested Improvements

Seats could use a little more work as far as comfort. Some sort of deflector on the rear to keep dust from unpaved roads from collecting on rear glass. A little more side leg room for driver and front passenger

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Town & Country review after 30,000 miles

Written by: J Strydom on 08/22/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

I leased my Town & Country in 2005 and it became quickly apparent that Chrysler have not worked very ard on the braking specifications as my minivan has very poor braking performace and break fade is a daily occurrence. The pads were replaced on 9,000 miles, the rotors on 12000 miles (all at my expense) at the Chrysler dealership and I have not seen any improvements. I just went through the 30,000 mile service where all the fluids were replaced according to the maintenance schedule at a cost of $842. The minivan does not compare favourably to other makes and models as far as maintenace costs are concerned.

Favorite Features

Stow 'n Go seats came in handy a number of times.

Suggested Improvements

Brakes, brakes and more brakes.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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