Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Chrysler Town and Country owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle started to jerk violently. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the front passenger side brake caliper seized and caused sing smoke to emit from the tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician verified the failure and stated that the caliper, rotors and brake pads needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was mileage was 129,628 and the current mileage was 129,698.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving at an unknown speed, the ABS, and the air bag warning lights illuminated and all of the controls near the steering wheel failed to work. The contact diagnosed that the speed control switch and the cruise control failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
No ABS installed on my van. Chrysler says was optional. Didn't know to ask. Have been in one collision where I believe had I not hit another vehicle I would have ended up in a worse collision with a railroad track. Another incident occured at a stop sign. Thank god nothing was coming in the other directions.
When purchased in 2009 the vehicle had a just under 36000 miles on it and needed the electronic lock/unlock mechanism replaced on the passenger rear door. At ~40000 we had to replace the rotors and brake pads. We bought ceramic brakes with life time warranty. Vehicle returned to the service station 4 times in the next 6 months for squealing/grinding brakes. Each time they had to shave the rotors because they were warped. We were told this was a default with t&cs. We again need new rotors. The awful grinding noise when braking is horrific. Late 2010 the air bag light started randomly going off and on when turning the wheel. Though I am registered at Chrysler.com I never received recall information but have recently found there was a recall for this exact thing. Now, at just turned 64000 miles we need a new engine because of a rod. …
I have encountered a very serious problem with the steering wheel of my 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. After doing some research, I have found that many others have experienced the same issues. As far as I can tell, no one has been able to solve this problem. This is a link to one of the forums that I encountered while doing research. Http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/Dodge-grand-caravan/tc37vjlp6md4pohvj/p2 here is a comment left by one of the many people experiencing difficulties,"this is my second Chrysler/Dodge Mini-van that developed this problem. My first was a 1996 Dodge caravan and no one was ever able to fix the problem. Now my 2002 Chrysler Town & Country has the same problem. We have replaced everything....including the belt tensioner which was horribly expensive but the problem just comes back. I will have the mechanic check the drain hole. …
I purchased a 2006 Chrysler t/c Mini van since I have bought it I have had numerous problems with the brakes they even locked up on the highway once I took it to the dealer and there response was unable to reproduce problem had front brakes replaced,caliper,disc ect .had a cross bar that holds the wheel break off was told by dealer it was a design flaw since I've had this car I keep telling the dealer that I believe it to have problems with the front end including the brakes in jan 2010 I took my car to midas to have the brakes done there I was told that it was the 3 car to be brought in for the same reason when they inspected the car they noticed that the front end or the rack and pinion is leaking and has been for some time .in total since 11/2006 that I took delivery of the car I have paid close to if not over $3000.00 due to front end problems please check into this because as I …
Funny that there's someone out there with same brake problem as us. Car started pulsating so we changed rotors and brakes. Rotors were warped changed brakes too even though there was a ton of brake pads left. About one month later driving down turnpike car started vibrating severely at first we thought it was the road, when we smelled burning we pulled over. Could find nothing wrong, we drove very slowly and as we went down exit brakes went to floor. Pumped brakes came back slowly, parked car for event we went to. After event checked master cylinder and it was fine had vehicle checked and it's fine now. No explanation, but there were 7 of us in car that included 4 of my grandkids, this could've been a disaster and no one would have known why because it corrected itself. Very scary! Kids were very nervous had to put them and our daughter in another car. …
The only events leading up to the failure is cold and wet weather. The failure is that after my van has set for maybe a day or two, and I get into it to drive, the rear wheels are locked up/frozen solid. This has occurred twice: in jan of 07 with 20,000 miles and dec. 09 with 63,000. The first time the wheels froze up the brakes were replaced. I was told there was a gap allowing water to get into the brakes and freezing them up. Luckily the warranty paid for this repair but the gap was not covered. This time the dealership wants us to cover all costs. They said that moisture got into the brake system through the same gap and rusted the brakes out again to cause it to freeze up this time. This is the exact same problem as before, the service department has informed me of this. But they refuse to help because it is now out of warranty.
First time this happened when I was slowing down to come to a stop. The van shut down. No brakes. No steering. Put vehicle in park and it started right up again. It happened a 3-4 more times after that with similar circumstances. No rhyme or reason to when it would happen. On June 12, it happened again. On June 19, I took it to a mechanic who checked it out and said he hooked it up to different computers and couldn't find anything wrong. He drained the power steering fluid and put in new fluid. Today, on 7/29/2014, I was driving to work and slowed down to make a right hand turn and the van shut down. I had no steering or brakes as I was turning and almost hit a car on the opposite lane of traffic. I was able to pull over, put van in park and start it up again. It scared me so much I was shaking. Something needs to be fixed. It is not normal.
Brake complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are brake problems on the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 36 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country, 8% of the model year's 431 complaints. The component named most often is foundation components › disc › pads (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chrysler Town and Country brake problems?
No. NHTSA lists no brakes recall for the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler Town and Country brake problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 36,000 miles, and 47% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 1 fire and 1 injury to brakes problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.