2006 Chrysler Town AND Country Steering Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country, 26% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 50,450 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (35% of reports).
- 110steering complaints
- 50,450median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%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.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 38 of 110 complaints (35%)
- Steering fluid: mentioned in 18 of 110 complaints (16%)
- Whining noise: mentioned in 17 of 110 complaints (15%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country at $1,300, and half of them between $970 and $1,500.
Based on 26 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2013), 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 steering problems happen?
Based on 92 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Chrysler Town AND Country steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 11 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 13 | 3% | 77,121 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 22 | 3% | 58,400 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 26 | 4% | 74,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 16 | 3% | 53,500 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 21 | 3% | 79,949 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 128 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 36 | 5% | 74,750 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 95 | 5% | 86,868 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 20 | 9% | 58,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 110 | 26% | 50,450 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 121 | 14% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 22 | 13% | 50,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 52 | 21% | 54,625 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 76 | 19% | 49,184 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 52 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 25 | 8% | 95,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 25 | 7% | 109,350 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 30 | 10% | 72,150 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 29 | 7% | 57,199 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 74 | 8% | 112,530 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 4 | 7% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2006 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 2006 chrysler town and country. While driving, the power steering seized and the steering wheel could not be turned. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were…
My vehicle went from 70 miles per hour quickly down to zero, on the highway. The engine completely shut off, while i was going 70. I was able to pull over and turn off the engine. When i restarted the car, it seemed fine. This was frightening and very inopportune. It was about 50 degrees outside at…
Power steering gear assy. Has developed leaks 3 times since new, requiring replacement. Noticed before failure occurred.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about steering for the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country (26% of the 431 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 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 50,450 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $970 and $1,500), from 26 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 38 of 110 complaints, followed by “steering fluid” (18).
Other 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country problems
See all 2006 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or steering problems across all Town AND Country years.