2006 Chrysler Town & Country Chrysler Town & Country 2006

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2006 Chrysler Town & Country repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2006 Chrysler Town & Country suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Chrysler Town & Country

Engine not specified

93000 mi

US $550
Strut tower bushings 

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2006 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

57500 mi

US $510
worn struts tie rod ends 
40000 mi

US $2400
Replaced power steering reservoir 
98400 mi

US $350
Bearing cap of both struts tore through within one week of each other. Both struts replaced with Monroe Quick Struts 
109300 mi

US $2017
Replace Struts, Sway bar bushings, sway bar links, tie rods 
130000 mi

US $250
Replaced rear shocks 
210000 mi

US $250
Replace front struts 
72000 mi

US $24
Replaced worn outer tie rod ends. 
111000 mi

US $230
Shocks were replaced with heavy duty load baring shocks. The standard factory shocks will not be sufficient for hauling. Mine wore out rather quickly, so I replaced them with Monroe heavy spring loaded load bearing shocks. It makes the back end sit maybe an inch higher, but it really makes for more stability on the Town and Country, and easier to drive. I was also able to haul a heavy load all the way from Little Rock to Tampa with ease.  
120000 mi Replaced inner and outer tie rods. 
64000 mi

US $175
Tie rod damaged. 
92800 mi

US $325
Front struts replaced. Planned repair, owner purchased struts on sale and with rebate several months ago, local shop installed them while van was in for water pump replacement. 
85700 mi

US $40
Replaced power steering pump reservior and flushed fluid 
119000 mi

US $450
Replace rack & pinion (leaking seals on drivers side) 
63000 mi

US $1500
Rack & pinion replaced. Noticed loss of power sterring fluid and wet pavement under vehicle. 
85000 mi

US $200
Control arms and bushings in front. Bushings in back. Basically, the suspensions on these vans are low quality. 
68000 mi

US $1300
Replace outer tie rod ends and align. 
31000 mi Steering gear box replaced. 
70200 mi

US $260
Left outer Tie-rod end, Right inner Tie-rod end replacement, and alignment. 
123000 mi

US $2600
Shocks and struts worn 

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2006 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan, ext.

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

14012 mi

€90
Front sway bar bushings, right front sway bar link and right front outer sway bar link changed under warranty. Tires rotated and front wheel alignment done (not under warranty). All mileage in miles not km. 
21390 mi

€175
Front right stabilisator 2 bushings and front brake pads changed. All mileage in miles not km. 
103300 mi

US $632
Rear struts blown. 
165000 mi

US $900
Replaced power steering rack assembly. 
59000 mi

US $50
power steering pump replaced 
62300 mi

US $50
The rack-and-pinion was replaced. I had told a dealer before that I thought it was bad. They said it was ok but needed a new power steering pump that was put in under extended warranty but when it was taken to a different dealer for a... 

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2006 Chrysler Town & Country 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

66000 mi

US $1500
Power steering fluid leak, rack/steering gear assembly replaced. 
80000 mi

US $160
replaced rt side inner and outer tie rod ends 
177000 mi

US $262
replaced right strut mount assembly 
54000 mi

US $300
Inner tie rods worn. Replaced tie rods and aligned front end. 
102000 mi

US $400
both outer tie rod ends replaced 
137000 mi

US $35
Power steering reservoir has a small filter which clogs over time. The power steering pump was noisy after a highway trip, but fine after shutdown, so pump was being starved for fluid at high speed. New resevior and fluid flush solved it 
126000 mi needs sway bars 
66000 mi

US $1000
Power steering leak 

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2006 Chrysler Town & Country Suspension Problems

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