2006 Chrysler Town and Country Consumer Reviews

5th T & C and Still Pleased!!

Written by: ajs on 11/03/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have had a lot of Chrysler minivans and while not perfect, I have no major complaints. Can't beat the room, ride, comfort and fuel economy package. 26 mpg highway/21 city. I run full synthetic oil in my vehicles and strongly recommend if you want the best mileage and long-term engine benifits. I strongly recommend the extended warranty. My advice to SUV users who never see dirt roads...This is a great alternative. Have just over 30k now and have "not" needed new brakes. If you are heavy on the gas pedal and heavy on the brakes, you will run through "shoes" as it is a heavy vehicle. It should be considered as a heavy-duty station wagon and "not" and SUV. This is a great family car!!

Favorite Features

Plenty of power with the 3.8 liter V6. Transaxle could be improved, although much better than early 90's. Heated seats and sunroof are great! Looks, drives and handles better than the Japanese competition.

Suggested Improvements

Ditch the "new" box design and go back to the streamline version. Use the Aluminum rim design from the 2008 Sebring Touring...they stay cleaner! Advise owners to have transmission software flashed at reg intervals and include as preventative maint. Make sure power steering fluid is full at factory!

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Disappointed

Written by: Kristine on 09/14/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

My van has about $46,000 miles on it and the A/C quit working. To fix it will cost $1,100 - not something I'm willing to do on a 3 year old van. Also, the sliding automatic door/lock quit working - that was $250 to fix. Just replaced brakes which seems early to me, but find it's pretty common with these vans. I was told that the outer tie rod ends should be replaced soon for about $285. I've owned several cars and have never had to replace tie rod ends in the past. This will be my last Chrysler product and the sooner I get rid of this one, the better. Gee, I wonder why American car manufacturers are going out of business.....

Favorite Features

Electric back hatch

Suggested Improvements

The gas pedal is too far forward. I'm 5'4" and have to have the seat so far up, my knees are almost touching the dash.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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I trust the engine and thats it.

Written by: omughal on 08/15/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Most taxi drivers use this vehicle in Texas and say engine usually goes to 300000+ miles but transmission only good to 120000. I've had a power steering problem within 2 yrs of new which I had to pay $250 to fix - apparently not under warranty. Electric door locks on one side stopped working after 1 yr. I had to replace battery after 3 yrs. Our 3 kids have given the car a battering on the inside but vast majority of trim still good. My next car will be a Honda or Toyota.

Favorite Features

Engine

Suggested Improvements

Electrics need to be more reliable

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Dependable and Comfortable

Written by: stump69 on 07/12/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The 2006 Chrysler Town & Country that we've had for nearly 4 years as of this writing, has been the most dependable of all the cars I've bought in my 40 yrs. of driving. In nearly 70K miles, I've had one tail-light burn out and that's all! It has a classy design, comfortable roomy interior and ours has the popular entertainment package that I really enjoy: AM/FM/Cassette/CD/Sirius/DVD all in one handy head unit. An absolutely brilliant combination. We- re never at a loss for entertainment on my commute of on family trips. It also averages 24.1 MPG combined city/hwy driving. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for style, comfort and dependability.

Favorite Features

Classic design looks much better than the new 2009 ones; A/V package; comfortable seating;

Suggested Improvements

I can't think of any!

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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I like it so far

Written by: Kia on 06/17/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I had my van for about 7 months and my family and I enjoy it, i have not had any problems so far exspecialy not to complian about

Favorite Features

smooth ride, storage, big trunk, and comfy

Suggested Improvements

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Short Wheel Base & Great Family Carrier

Written by: Chris on 06/05/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Chrysler's decision to drop the entry- level, short-wheel-base version of the minivan is a truly stupid decision. It may help standardize manufacturing, but neglects fundamental demand for that solution. We are fortunate to have gotten one of them (a great 2006 Town&Country) new for a very good price (under $14k), and cannot envision to get a newer model to fit in our tandem garage. Now, I also cannot find a single new model for less than $20k, and that includes fire-sales at axed Chrysler dealerships (6/2009). Like ours... We average between 19mpg and 21mpg (purely freeway) with the 3.3L motor, and never had any problems. Just had it in for the 36k inspection. A perfect family carrier

Favorite Features

Bubble design (love it!) Short Wheel Base (tandem garage) Affordability (gone are those days) Easy Handling - even the non-automatic side door (ask our 5-year old) No mechanical issues whatsoever

Suggested Improvements

A short wheel base version of the latest minivan, please!

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Choice

Written by: Don on 06/01/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is one of the most comfortable vehicles I've ever ridden in. The bucket seats in the front and middle row are wonderful...closest thing to sitting in my living room as I've ever gotten. Vehicle is responsive and handles well for a SUV/VAN. Good visibility. Lots of electrical outlets and cup holders. Love the backing-up warning system.

Favorite Features

Stow and Go seating. Affords lots room. With seats up you have under the floor storage and with seats down there's ample room for 8x12 sheets of plywood.

Suggested Improvements

Would be much nicer with better gas mileage. I got 24 mpg on highway drive doing speed limits.

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iffy

Written by: vic on 04/07/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

After a couple of weeks of driving this car the brakes did not feel right,squealing.. I replaced myself and turned rotors my self. Hopefully the brakes I put on last longer. Have a warranty now but it has a two hundred dollar deductible. After reading all the reviews I will buy a better warranty and next time in about five years I will be buying a honda....what is up with the drivers side front seat it just stays in the up position ..

Favorite Features

dvd,leather seats.

Suggested Improvements

better brakes, better reliability...

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great Van!

Written by: Linda DiMichelle on 02/05/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I had a Honda Odyssey before this that went through two transmissions, ate dvd players, rotors and pads were replaced every 5k miles. No problems what-so-ever with the Chrysler. Great Van. I would recommend it to anyone. Great service. Washed my van when I came in for my first oil change. Never go back to Honda

Favorite Features

DVD player and the overall reliability is WAY BETTER THAN HONDAS

Suggested Improvements

More color choices for interior, but thats about it

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Power sliding door problems galore

Written by: Usedtobeloyal on 01/12/2009

Vehicle

2006 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I love the van and the power sliding doors and rear hatch are great for dropping the kids off at school. I do not think that Chrysler chose the best possible design as the rear hatch has been repaired twice and between the 2 sliding doors there have been 6 repairs. Plastic trim pieces on stow-n-go seats as well as driver seat have broken in just normal use. Engine and drive train are working great as a matter of fact if it weren't for all the power door problems I would have given the van a 10 for reliability. Paid for features should last as long as the vehicle.

Favorite Features

Stow-n-go seats and power doors

Suggested Improvements

Total redesign of the power doors. The little micro motors do not hold up and the channel (cat track wire trough) is only good for about three hundred door openings (I've read this estimate elsewhere)! With 190 school days a year that means the doors should fail in 2 years, very accurate estimate.

12 out 12 people found this review helpful

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