Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
My son hit a 2000 pound cow at 40 MPH. It was standing in the road after a curve. He never had time to hit the break but stopped instantly. It hit head on and then flew up into the windshield. The front end caved in and the radiator was bent into the engine. The van is a total loss. The airbag never deployed. We checked on line and other years around our van had a recall but not ours. I reported it to Chrysler but they said airbags don't go off when you 'drive through an animal'. I've known people who have hit deer with less damage and their airbags did go off.
This is an ongoing issue with the heater control switch. The temperature knob will not change from cool to warm. After I turn it fast back and forth, sometimes it May trigger the change. This has been happening almost a year. All other controls on the unit work fine. I have talked to many mechanics who have said this is a regular issue and one friend said he had replaced so many of these control units on this vehicle that he cannot even begin to count. The danger is when you cant use the defrost. When this first happened, I was picking up 5 children from grade school. Just driving down the road all a sudden the defrost stopped blowing hot air. I live near chicago and the temp was below zero. The windshield fogged and iced up and nothing I could do. Luckily I was a block from home and had enough vision by using hand to clean windshield that I made it home. …
I was driving on the highway in my Mini van when the right side rear panel window exploded. Sounded like a gun shot. The window was gone. I pulled over out shear fear and a truck with two men following behind me witnessed the explosion and pulled over as well to make sure I was OK. They remarked they have never seen anything like it. This was in 2007 with approximately 20,000 miles on vehicle. I went to dealership and had window replaced. Well it happened again yesterday 5/20/2011. Close to 4 years later with about 79,000 miles on the vehicle. My husband was driving the vehicle, I was in front passenger seat, my dad behind me and my child in the far back seat. The same window exploded, again sounded like a gun shot. The window exploded and my child seated in the far back but luckily seated by the left side rear panel covered her head and face from the explosion. …
We have had problems with our Town & Country since we bought it a few months ago. There is a problem with the electric. All of the gauges, radio, dash lights flash on and off erratically. The worst part is that the car completely shut off one time. It went completely dead! I put it in park and tried to restart it but it did nothing. Some people came over and were offering to push me to a safe spot. I was very grateful because I had my two small children in the car with me. I tried to put the car in neutral but it wouldn't even let me shift gears. I just kept trying and trying and trying to start it. It finally started again and I hurried home. Another scary incident happened just two days ago when we had a lot of slushy rain and snow coming down. The flashing started again and then the windshield wipers stopped working. I could not see anything! …
The switch that operates the turn signals, the wiper/washer, and the high/low beams fails as such: when signaling left at times the right indicator comes on, and visa versa. When operating the wiper "on" switch, nothing happens until you signal or use the high/low beam part of the switch. When trying to lower my headlight beams the switch will at times fail to lower them until a separate action happens with the switch. All of these failures are sporadic, and will appear apparently when there is moisture in the air through rain or fog. (when you would not want them to happen at all). These are safety recalls I am asking for because the dealership, even though we have an extended warranty says they cannot do anything unless they see it happen. Most of this happens after hours or when the dealership is not open. I have had the vehicle to the dealership on three separate times. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the windshield wiper failed. The windshield wiper was replaced at least three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised the contact that the windshield wiper motor needed to be replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 06V067000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure who confirmed that the vehicle was not recalled and provided no further assistance. They offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Issue- driver window stopped working then sometimes it closes very slowly then stops. During the winter I opened the window to get gas and window would not close. Seen same make and model with similar issues. Issue 2- air conditioner front condenser gets damage allot with stuff coming off the road especially on highway. Creates a hole and very expensive repair. 3 times are ready this happened. Issue 3 - rust forming next to tail pipe on passenger side of van. Rust spreading now to under carriage of door. To much damaged has occurred before noticing the rust on the side. Expensive repairs.
Left turn signal turns on when right turn signal is selected and right turn signal turns on when left turn is selected. Occasionally the turn signal will not turn on at all. Also wiper blades will not turn on occasion until another action is selected (such as a turn signal) when they do turn on after another action is taken they turn on at highest speed and will not go to the speed I select until another action is taken(such as turn signal).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. The contact stated that the driver and passenger side windows failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed but the repairs that were needed were unknown to the contact. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. Whenever the contact drives the vehicle at night, the interior and exterior lights fade in and out. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on six occasions. The current mileage was 18,310 and failure mileage was 2,475. Updated 02-06-08. The dealer stated performed recall for wiper motor, and passenger front seatbelt clasp has sharp edges. Updated 02/06/08
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft May break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2006, to Dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during July 2006.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Town and Country years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2006 Chrysler Town and Country, 6% of the model year's 431 complaints. The component named most often is glass, side/rear (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Chrysler Town and Country window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-067 (motor, Mar 8, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Chrysler Town and Country window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 75,000 miles, and 26% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to windows, wipers & sunroof 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.