2005 Chrysler Town AND Country Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 18,786 miles. The words owners use most often: “brake pads” (19% of reports).
- 54service brakes, hydraulic complaints
- 18,786median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $510typical repair cost reported by owners
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Brake pads: mentioned in 10 of 54 complaints (19%)
- Front rotors: mentioned in 7 of 54 complaints (13%)
- Grinding noise: mentioned in 6 of 54 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical service brakes, hydraulic repair on the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country at $510, and half of them between $380 and $570.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2006), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems happen?
Based on 48 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 54 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country service brakes, hydraulic complaints by model year
| Model year | Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 125,002 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 20,000 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 1 | 0% | 30,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 2 | 0% | 42,469 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 5 | 1% | 32,000 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 37 | 2% | 19,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 27 | 4% | 21,788 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 195 | 10% | 20,599 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 15 | 7% | 24,590 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 26 | 6% | 22,045 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 54 | 6% | 18,786 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 6 | 4% | 6,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 12 | 5% | 46,296 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 16 | 4% | 24,000 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 28 | 6% | 21,500 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 29 | 9% | 89,042 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 21 | 6% | 97,364 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 16 | 5% | 131,000 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 42 | 11% | 97,077 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 61 | 7% | 97,643 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 4 | 7% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists service brakes, hydraulic for the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler town and country. While driving various speeds, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the brake calipers needed to be repaired. The vehicle was…
Having trouble with abs light coming on and off. Replaced abs sensor, charging system failed, replaced alternator. Driving at freeway speed when traffic stopped. Brake the vehicle, the anti lock braking failed and the brakes locked up causing a skid and was unable to stop and hit the car in front…
I pushed on brake pedal and it went to the floor. Found that the brake line going to passenger side front caliper was worn thru as if something had been rubbing it. The pressure from me pushing on the pedal caused the brake line to burst at the place that it was rubbed thru. I purchased a new brake…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have service brakes, hydraulic problems?
No. NHTSA has 54 owner complaints about service brakes, hydraulic for the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country (6% of the 857 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country service brakes, hydraulic?
No recall currently lists service brakes, hydraulic for this vehicle.
At what mileage do service brakes, hydraulic problems start?
The median reported mileage is 18,786 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $510 (half paid between $380 and $570), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about service brakes, hydraulic problems on the 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “brake pads”, in 10 of 54 complaints, followed by “front rotors” (7).
Other 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
See all 2005 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or service brakes, hydraulic problems across all Town AND Country years.