2005 Chrysler Town and Country Review
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.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Many problems
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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.
yet chrysler fails again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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!!!
Will NEVER buy Chrysler again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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.
Favorite Features
The gas mileage is decent and it is roomy for children.
Suggested Improvements
Brakes. Customer service from the dealership (esp. The managers). More head room. The list goes on. Way too many to mention.
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Chrysler bad mechanical engineers
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 6 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
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.
Favorite Features
Spacious inside.
Suggested Improvements
Get better mechanical engineers at Chrysler and have better quality control and testing at the manufacture.
Never Again
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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.
Favorite Features
Good gas mileage.
Suggested Improvements
Better quality control. Also, the company should respond by treating its customers better, possible a free extended warranty after so many problems.
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