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Love my Van
4Hands, 09/26/2009
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 110K miles on my 2005 van...I love my van..it is very reliable, I have never broken down and the only repair I have had to make is the left rear door mechanism broke, so they needed to replace it. I do oil changes every 5k-8k miles, and have the fluids checked at the same time. Besides regular wear and tear (which u have on every vehicle) I have not had to put a dime into this vehicle. My favorite feature is the stow and go, the dvd player has been a life saver. This is my 2nd Chrylser van, and I will drive it till the wheels fall off...EXCELLENT VEHICLE
Chrysler bad mechanical engineers
J, 05/21/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
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Mark, 12/16/2004
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The vehicle is versatile and fun to drive. Its Stow-n-Go system is an excellent factor in choice.
turn and run...fast
rcguy, 07/23/2006
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We bought the minivan thinking Chrysler had been around long enough that the bugs would have been worked out by now. We were wrong. In two years of ownership this van was in the shop 12 times for defects that should not have existed. Locks failed, windows failed, transmission shifted improperly, electric sliding doors bounced back open, rack and pinion was defective as well as the power steering pump failed. The cruise control failed and the hitch was not installed correctly, and this is just to name a few problems we had. And some items were never fixed when we decided to UNLOAD it. Oh and Chrysler was NO help in resolving our issues, nor was the dealer!
JNJs
jeff, 12/16/2004
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Town and Country is a pleasure to own and drive. Its smooth ride and carlike feel help make driving a fun experience again. The vans interior is huge, but remains warm and comfortable. I cant say enough about the "stow and go" seating, just fabulous! Overall, I am very pleased with this vehicles look and ride, a real pleasure to drive.
Great Van
Steve, 04/12/2016
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is been a great van I expected as all of my caravans and Town & Country's to get close to 300,000 miles by using fully synthetic oil from day one
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Problems with my Town & Country
Brenda, 09/05/2007
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Often in the Shop / Does Not Hold Up
Ed, 09/07/2007
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Large surprise from luxury car owner
Frank, 12/29/2006
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this minivan just because I liked the looks, and it was easy to get in and out of. The more I use it the more I have found it to be one of the most useful vehicles I have ever known. My kids give me a hard time about being a minivan owner, but that is when they aren't coming over to tuck all the seats into the floor and haul something. It is truly a functional vehicle for everything you want to do.
Will NEVER buy Chrysler again
wzrd1477, 06/04/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Very Happy so far...
Dennis Baker, 04/09/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very quiet. Better that expected handling. Practical yet comfortable interior layout. Seems more solidly built than my old one, a 1992. Seems a good value for $20K. Initial gas mileage a bit of a dissapointment: 16mpg city. Haven't taken a trip yet.
Automatic Doors Shocking
Dave N Tulsa, 10/23/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At 40k miles the driver's side automatic sliding door started to not close completely, it would re-bound and just sorta loop into an open-close cycle until you pushed the door shut manually. A month later it started sparking when opened not small sparks but nice 2-3 inch blue sparks jumping from door to frame, i pulled the fuse on the automatic doors so my children would not get shocked, pulled the door panel and checked all the wires for a break but could not find any. It's out of warranty and really do not intend to pay the cost of taking it to the dealer, just curious if anyone else has had such issues? Other than that we have actually had little to no problems with the vehicle.
Chrysler Town & County Touring
rickd, 08/08/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent minivan! We had a Ford Winstar for about five years before we purchased this Chrysler Town and Country Touring minivan -- the difference between the vans was like night and day.
Spare Tire Issue
John, 03/18/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, a pretty nice mini-van. easy to drive and get in and out of. We had little problem with the vehicle except changing a flat tire which is a nightmare. The engineers that came up with the spare tire placement need to have their heads examined. It's a dangerous experience if you have a flet on the front and you have stow and go seating.
Update to 8-22-2005 Review
Joe Wedge, 11/19/2009
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have over 90,000 miles. Since used as a cargo van removing the 2nd and 3rd row seats averaging 700 a week for about 2 yrs. Doors were opened and shut over 20 times a day and shut down and started several times daily -- no malfunctions. Under heavy load, the van performed flawlessly -- no power loss. The overhead rack was a godsend for carrying bulky items. Have taken other trips including Yellowstone for camping expedition. Performed regular maintaince. Had to replace the right front tie rod, the EGR valve, and the differential cover. The original tires was rated for 50,000 but replaced them at 85,000 which was a real surprise. Upholstery has held up extremely well.
Luxury Car/Van
Doug - St. Louis, 05/03/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My wife was reluctant to give up her '02 Jeep GC Limited to get a kid car, but with 3 children (5, 3, 1), the time has come. When she got home from the dealer, first thing she said was that she should have made the switch sooner, couldn't believe what a nice car it was. She still misses the GC, but nearly every luxury option was available on the van too, and the first time you use the DVD on a long trip you know you made the right choice. My girls love the van too, so much space. Our 5 y.o. calls the map pockets in back her "library". Dual power sliding doors and lift gate are a God-send.
my new 2005 T&C
mcd316, 10/19/2004
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The new 2005 T&C is a beautifully stylish minivan loaded with comfort in mind. There is plenty of leg room and head room. There's tons of storage space if needed, and the Stow N Go Seating is the best car feature I have ever seen. I did not get the automatic doors, but if I had the budget I would have. It would be so much easier to open the side and rear doors with the click of a button.
Town & Country review after 30,000 miles
J Strydom, 08/22/2006
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Exceeds Expectations
njvan, 05/18/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Excellent steering and handling. Has very good power with a smooth 3.8 Litre V-6. Get's around 16 MPG in town and 24 MPG on the road in mixed terrain. My wife is small, so the Sto-N-Go second and third row seats are the easiest we found to configure in any minivan. We have the Limited with very comfortable leather seats. The auto headlights feature, DVD player, and backup warning are excellent features. Good visibility and excellent sound system make driving this vehicle a pleasure. Braking is also excellent. The engineers have done an excellent job on this model. No problems so far on this model. It's worth driving to compare with Honda and Toyota vans. Got more for the money.
Cost Reductions are Noticeable...
Rob C, 12/13/2004
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In general - the 2005 is very similar to our 1998 Grand Voyager. More power, better fuel economy, and the Stow-n-Go seats are a back saver (and create huge storage bins for kids stuff when not in use). However, the new model lacks in a couple of nice features of other vans on the market and (for those who've owned previous Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth vans) has been cost reduced everywhere! Lousy Cost Reductions: 1) No front windshield electric defrosters to keep the snow and ice from building up on the wipers... 2) No covers on the 3rd seat storage bins 3) only 1 lift gate light 4) sliding door feel cheap 5) speakers (6 speaker option) are even worse then the 1998 -->poor snd.
Really enjoy this third Chrysler Minivan
louis b., 10/26/2009
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Rock Solid Performer
Mark Smith, 02/15/2010
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ours has 123,000 KM and that's Canadian driving consisting of hot summers, and pot hole ridden cold winter climes. I have had ZERO transmission problems. Van works like a charm. One brake job, a battery, and front stabilizer bushings. It's been across Canada once and between Halifax, Nova Scotia and Daytona Beach, Florida five times. I've loaded it to the gunnels, pulled trailers, have three kids, a german shepherd ... nothing breaks ... nothing. I'm really wondering about some of the posts, I mean "paint coming off radio buttons" - they're black plastic !!! Chrysler has sold 12 million minivans - more than everyone else combined. There's a reason ....
Never Again
blackhawkqt, 10/12/2010
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
We bought this van new in 2005. We have had nothing but problems with it. It was in the shop 52 times just in the first 2 years. The dealer would not take it back and Chrysler customer service actually hung up on me when I called to find out what they would do about it! It did not fall under the lemon law because the same thing did not brake 4+ times or the vehicle was not completely disabled for 30+ days. The electric system dies without warning, electric doors work sometimes (only one key entry on driver door), a/c has to be fixed every summer, drivetrain nothing but issues since warranty was up, goes through brakes every year because of faulty design. Do NOT buy this vehicle!
Never Again! Don't waste your money
r smith, 08/02/2009
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
True Story: Driving back from winter vacation. Van starts jerking on Interstate. It's February and my wife and 2 kids are with me. Called dealer who could not help me because no message appeared on dash. Told to drive till it breaks down and then call with message that appears on dash! I limped home on the side of I-90 for extra 3 hours. Left it at dealer. They kept for 2 days and could not get it to act up. This happened twice and they still could not tell me what is wrong. Buying new in this case was a huge loss! Total danger to be on the road. Traded in after only 2 + yrs for Toyota.
Piece of crap
TEAMLEADER395, 12/14/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
At 20,000 miles the following problems have surfaced. 1 Rear large vent window drivers side fell out of the van 2 drivers side window motor went out 3 third brakelight fell out of van 4 fuel sending unit went out 5 chrysler front logo fell off 6 front bumper paint peeled, replaced front bumper assembly 7 front sway bar bushing worn out, replaced this vehicle was purchased new, used as a family van. Highly unreliable, not safe for family travel. Chrysler has been less than helpful in this matter, no remorse for producing a piece of junk. Do yourself a favor and buy a foriegn car
Fabulous car
Happy Mom, 02/14/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had a Lexus LX 470 before and I love this car more. The seats are so easy to stow, it makes life so easy that they go right in the floor. My girls love this car more too. For the price and all that you get, this car is designed nicely on the interior and exterior. Much sleeker than the Honda or Sienna.
Best Minivan Yet
C. J. Wolf, 07/19/2006
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We had a 1989 Dodge Caravan that we bought new drove for over 10 years. As soon as we sold it, we missed it. We bought our 2005 Chrysler Town & Country because we got a price we couldn't turn down, and are we glad we did so! It's everything we liked abour our Caravan, and much more. It has enough power, the mileage is more than acceptable, the fit and finish is outstanding, the equipment on the base model includes everything that's important to us, and it's one of the most comfortable cars we've ever had or driven. We're very pleased with it.
DodgeGC SXT
Marine02, 06/09/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This van is solidly built. Not a rattle or air noise. So far, everything has worked perfectly. It has very good a/c and I need it in Arizona's 110 plus summers. The radio works well and has a good sound to it. The side doors work easy no matter if I shut them by hand instead of using the motor.
Needs Improvements
J. Hart, 06/25/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Rear bucket seats are extremely uncomfortable for adults and very hard to get out of. The third row seating is ridiculous! Stow and Go should be an option. Give me back my old second row seats with the option of Stow and go seating. I would much rather have comfortable bucket seats back for the second row for adults as an option.
Worst Vehicle I Have Ever Owned
Let 'Em Go Bankrupt, 11/20/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I owned it for six months and one signal light burned out. Bulb after bulb burned out. It took six visits to cure it by replacing the entire fixture. Later, light after light went out on the dash. Once the entire vehicle completely shut off, lights, radio, engine completely off. Every time I get gas, on leaving the station I get a 1/4 of a mile away, and the oil light comes on, the engine shudders and the thing completely stalls out. When I take it to the dealership I am told they "can't find anything", given am a mystified look as though I am an annoying hysterical woman and charged $108. Absolute junk! No problem. Its Japanese replacement is already in the driveway.
Bad AC, Brakes, & Steering
taki12, 01/21/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Stow & Go is great!. Interior, bluetooth, Homelink, navigation great. Brakes don't last (yes I'm gentle on them) The AC keeps breaking & we only use it 5 months of the year. At 34,000 miles the power steering went bad and now at 36,000 miles its bad again. Lucky I bought the extended warranty! The new owners of Chrysler should check parts suppliers QC. Or they may go the way of Oldsmobile.
Love this van
Jen, 06/29/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had traded in my 2000 Ford Windstar for this T&C. Love this van so much better. Had a lot of little problems with the automatic doors in the Ford and when they didn't work were very heavy to shut. I love that the seats fold away and we actually use this van to go to Home Depot more that we use our truck. I've had the 2005 T&C for over a year and have never had any problems with it yet. I will definatly buy another T&C when we need one. Best yet, we purchased this van for cheaper than the competitors and we love it.
Americans still can't make quality
shuddabotaHonda, 07/18/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I read the reviews that said this is a pretty good value and I feel for it. The parts have planned obsolescence built in that would make any dealer proud. Mine has 56k and here's what's been replaced: 1. tie rod ends (twice) 2. steering rack and pinion 3. sway bar bushings 4. EGR valve 5. Air conditioning lines (twice under recall) 6. Brakes have to be done every 12k. 7. door sensor. In addition, the tranny is slow to shift when it's put into reverse. I can only hope it goes out completely before the 70k powertrain warranty is up. If you buy one of these, make sure you budget for repairs!
Chrysler T & C
teacherdan, 07/25/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought our T&C used, but you could not tell it other than the odometer. Stow n Go is great. A/C stands up under South Carolina summer heat of 95 and humidy of 95%, and the three zone control is wonderful. The keyless entry system works perfectly. It has saved me many awkward moments. Fit and finish are superb...as good as many high-priced foreign models.
Best of last four
MAK, 07/26/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is very quiet, and easy to drive. Mileage is 18 in town, to 26 on the road with A/C on. Panel fit is very good. The pebble leather seats do not help you slide out like the slick seats of older models. It does help hold you in place when driving. The fold down rear seating is really great. Easy to use, and quick to change. If you use a van for many tasks, I recommend the Stow'N/Go feature.
Ergonomics
Hawkeye, 07/27/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought the T&C in 12/04 as husband is 6'7" and the Odyssey and Sienna did not fit him. Have 5000 miles on it. The ergonomics of the front dash, radio, dvd, a/c, etc. are terrible. The knobs/buttons are small and the workings of the radio are not intuitive at all. A/C worked very well during this recent heat wave. Have had the right motor replaced on sliding door and closing mechanism on left sliding door replaced under warranty. Like the room. Can pack a ton of stuff in it. Stow and Go very easy to use. Ride is nice. Could be more quiet, like the Odessey.
Good van for the money
Stan, 09/13/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Lots of power (3.8 engine). Gas mileage 23-25 on highway, 10-13 in town. Front seat comfort very good, second and third row seats are terrible. Can't sit in them with a bad back. Ride quality is better than Honda and Toyota especially on rough roads. Sound system (6 CD in-dash) is wonderful. Much better overall value than the Honda and Toyota. Bought this van for $7000 less than I could have bought a comperable Toyota or Honda. May not quite have the resale value of the other two, but I would rather have the extra $7000 in my pocket.
Good experience
Lennypoli, 07/31/2009
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 2005 T&C now has 67000 miles. I do preventative maintenance... Regular oil changes, air & oil filters etc. I replace tranny and radiator fluid after 50,000 miles and serpentine belt just to be safe. I'm on the first set of replacement brake pads. This vehicle has never failed me except for needing a new battery. However, at 67000 miles I had to have the front struts replaced and the O2 sensor. I hope to keep it for 100,000 miles.
Our 3 Town and Country ....
Mark, 09/22/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is our third T&C; each is better than the last; we traded to get the new seat storage. Very simple to operate with little effort.
town and country review
joe Fernandez, 09/22/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car drives very well on the open highway, I've taken over three long haul vacations using my town and country and I find the ride to be a great experience and the car very reliable on long travelled distances.
Beat Minivan on the Market
KC, 10/27/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We were on vacation this summer and rented a Town and Country. We loved it so much we bought when as soon as we got back. Extremely comfortable and fun to drive. The best touring ride out there. We got the power doors which are a godsend when loading and unloading kids and supplies. Plus the stow and go seating is amazingly easy.
2005 Chrysler Touring Mini Van
Phyllis Jones, 08/09/2006
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a very good vehicle so far. We have had no problems except that the air conditioner is very slow to cool and does not get cold. We are hoping that this can be corrected. Easy to drive and moderately confortable in front seat. Back seats need to be made more comfortable, (softer)! Fuel economy needs improvement.
Huge Disappointment
Elaine N, 12/19/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Within the first year, the van started having major problems. It died on us four times in the first year, each for different reasons. The quality of the interior is terrible, and we always held our breath when we had to rely on it for a long or special trip. This despite the high price of the model. I have hated the car since I drove it away and would never recommend it to anyone.
Satisfied!!
Lily, 07/29/2009
2005 Chrysler Town and Country LX 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my van now for a couple of years and have had many road trips inside of Florida and one to Tennessee. I have had great reliability on the highway and in the city so far. Very satisfied with the drive and comfort. Only have a slight hesitation that we can't seem to find a reason for, even though all maintenance has been performed on time. Hesitation is only when driving around 40 miles per hour.
Noisy
Ravis, 11/05/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this van new. After 2 weeks, constant chirping noise from engine compartment. Been to dealer 4 times with no resolution to the problem. Leave overnight and we will fix it. Not good for Chrysler's image. I will be looking at the Honda on Saturday.
Brakes and Batteries
ksimpson, 09/27/2010
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have loved my 2005 T&C. I refer to it as the "mother ship" and it has been used extensively for hauling my child and friends everywhere. My van has 97,000 miles and has had mainly normal maintenance. My biggest complaints are the brakes (reworked at least 3 times with 7 sets of brake pads..and needs it again) and my battery. I have now replaced the battery 3 times. My husband blames it on the power drain because of the doors. Also, I have had some issues with shocks/struts and now have a grinding/clicking sound when I turn steering wheel sharply. Love the room and stow n go. Would love a better vehicle with this kind of space and will be in the market in another year.
Not Reliable
ShanaWoody, 12/13/2005
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this van as a program vehicle so it came with miles already on it. I've had it for less than a year and already there is rattling in the dashboard, the rear stow-n-go has broken, the bushings and sway bar need to be replaced and the last straw was when a few nights ago it died on me and wouldn't restart. I had to have it towed to a repair shop and am still waiting to hear on what has cause this van to die on me. We've preformed all the recomended oil changes and taken care of it, so I'm not sure what to think. It's no longer in it's warranty, so I'm having to fight with the extended warranty company to get everything fixed. Wouldn't recommend to anyone.
Extended Warranty is Needed
Paul, 12/30/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Touring 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the van new and for the first 30K miles it ran trouble-free. The first issue was resurfacing brake rotors at 32K. Next issue was replacement of belts, water pump and stabilizing bar and bushings at 48K. The latest issue was the replacement of the power steering rack at 51K. I want to be brand loyal, but it's getting harder with each issue. The brightside is when I factor the savings from the 0% interest loan and generous rebate at the time of purchase vs the costs, I'm still ahead in total price when compared to Honda and Toyota. I just hope that the van runs trouble free for the remainder of my loan.
does not hold on slope
sanjay, 01/03/2006
2005 Chrysler Town and Country 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Gas mileage: 13 on city: 21 on freeway Like the cruise control, it works well on uphill and downhill. only problem, if you stop on a signal and even if there slight downward slope. the moment you release brake, it goes backwards. you would have to switch very quickly on form brake to gas. I had to practice not to press gas too hard in panic. I have 95 fold explorer which holds the round pretty well on even bigger slopes.
Interior computer package
rebecca davis, 07/23/2008
2005 Chrysler Town and Country Limited 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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My husband and I have owned town and country vans for years (1998), and were set to buy an 08 until we noticed the onboard computer is not above the windshield. Putting it in the speedometer section is distracting to the driver, and very unsatisfactory to us. We will need a new van soon, and will not buy the Chrysler sto and go simply because you have move the computer system. Sorry, for one little change, you have lost a very very satisfied customer.The Davis'