2005 Chrysler Town and Country Review
Fuel Economy
18 - 19 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Pleasing to drive and ride in, the T&C has finally come to the table with the all-important fold-flat third seat, allowing families to get the most out of its expansive interior. While it still can't match the rock-solid reliability of import rivals, this otherwise well-qualified van is worth consideration.
Pros
Excellent ride and handling, good low-end pull from 3.8-liter V6, roomy and luxurious interior, innovative fold-flat second- and third-row seats.
Cons
Unimpressive reliability history, major safety features remain optional on lower-level models, no stability control.
What's New for 2005
The Town & Country gets revised styling, a handful of new features, a much lower base price and -- oh yeah, the Stow 'n Go fold-flat second- and third-row seating system.
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Evaluation
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have spent $250 in repairs in the last 40,000 miles. That is darn good reliability. This has been an excellent vehicle. Friends with Honda's and Toyota's have not had better quality or reliability.
Favorite Features
Stow n Go seats
Suggested Improvements
2010 has the improvements that I would recommend for the 2005.
Breaks with every oil change
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This van has been terrible from the start. We had engine problems at 2700 miles (before the first oil change). Replaced the rack and pinion at 30K, the transmission at 37K, repaired locks/sliding mechanism on doors at 15K, 37K, 57K, and 62K, replaced water pump at 62K replaced EGR at 59K, Coil at 62K and coil AGAIN at 65K. Last 3 were once every three months as a result of failure while driving my family around. On the plus side it saved me an extra trip for the oil change...small consolation. All dealer work, NEVER offered a loner. I keep telling myself THIS big repair must be the last one and the van will be fine now...NOT! Time for a different brand.
Favorite Features
Stow and go is great, but not worth the hassle.
Suggested Improvements
Get an engine that works, and fix the doors. If you so much as sneezed it seemed the doors would break.
Really enjoy this third Chrysler Minivan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Have absolutely used this van for everything from many highway trips to and from the mountains to delivering meals on wheels. Terrific vehicle. Comfortable, responsive, very versatile. Best all around vehicle I own, and I own two BMWs and three Chevy/GMC Z-71 pickups.
Favorite Features
power side doors, power lift gate, stow-n-go seating, satellite radio, long tire life (70,000 miles first set) Great highway ride, excellent fuel economy. They are just so useful!
Suggested Improvements
I have had a transmission replacement with each van I've owned, but each has been covered under warranty. So, I would think a more durable transmission would be a good idea.
outstanding value
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought our Town & Country touring edition new because of the price and stow &Go. Best decision I made that year. Have travled the entire USA and packed some heavy loads. Never returned to the dealer as the vehicle has never had a problem in 50,000 miles. Still has original tires and brakes. Only cost is gas and oil changes at 7500 mile intervals. Have never reset the MPG computor and it showes 20.4 MPG for an average of the 50,000 Mi. I intend to replace the front brake pads soon and tires before winter. Hope all my future cars are as pleasing as this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Stow & Go. Serius radio, heated passinger seat.. Load levelers and tow package.
Suggested Improvements
More comfortable seats.
I'm Content
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I just returned from a long haul with my van. I traveled the coastal highway into california, I 40/44, to missouri/arkansas and drove to Dayton Ohio and returned to Lakewood, wa on the northern hiways. (I90). I had to get a new battery, replace my abs sensor, buy two new tires and 3 oil changes. It was a pleasure to drive. It was comfortable for me and my service dog. I plan to keep my van and when completely paid for continue the payments into a savings account to upkeep my van. It is definitely a keeper.
Favorite Features
stow and go seating
Suggested Improvements
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