Sell your 2005 Chrysler Town and Country for cash

The 2005 Chrysler Town and Country is a minivan that came with a choice of 3.3L 6-cyl and 3.8L 6-cyl engines. At 21 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2005 Chrysler Town and Country at a glance

Body styleMinivan - 2WD
Engines3.3L 6-cyl, 3.8L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy16–17 city / 23–24 highway / 18–19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,550–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂468–494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations
Age21 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 21 years old, most of a 2005 Town and Country's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a minivan, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Town and Country. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 89,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2005 Chrysler Town and Country recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsJan 2010 · NHTSA campaign 10V008000

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and Chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new…

Risk: If the front crash sensors become inoperative, the driver is immediately alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light and the vehicle should be promptly serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhance

Air BagsMay 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V192000

Certain minivans are being recalled that were originally sold in or currently registered in the 27 states plus the district of columbia that use greater amounts of salt for winter road deicing. The up-front (uf) air bag sensors that contain brass bushings installed in these vehicles may corrode and crack allowing water to enter the…

Risk: In one of these crashes, with one or both of the vehicle's uf sensors inoperative, the occupants will not benefit from the enhanced air bag protection that these sensors would provide.

VisibilityMar 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V067000

On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.

Risk: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.

Seat BeltsFeb 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V047000

After performing the ncap test, it was discovered that on certain minivans equipped without the available "stow 'n go" seating option, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled.

Risk: As a result, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant during certain crash conditions, which can increase the risk of injury.

Common 2005 Town and Country problems

Owners have filed 857 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country with NHTSA. 47 reports involved a crash and 14 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 55 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System146
  • Exterior Lighting95
  • Air Bags89
  • Steering87
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages51
  • Fuel/Propulsion System47

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System89,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting93,000 mi
  • Air Bags70,000 mi
  • Steering61,000 mi
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages70,000 mi
  • Fuel/Propulsion System100,000 mi

2005 Chrysler Town and Country service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 99 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Engine and Engine Cooling9
  • Structure9
  • Electrical System8
  • Equipment8
  • Engine and Engine Cooling7
  • Steering7

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275

    KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275

    KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 7 defect investigations covering the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country.

Fuel System, GasolineDP14002 · opened Sep 2014, closed Apr 2015

Engine Stall After Refueling

This defect petition evaluates July 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (MY) 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.The petitioner's vehicle is a Chrysler RS platform minivan.The RS platform includes MY 2003 through 2007 Dodge Grand Cara

Electrical SystemEA11010 · opened Sep 2011, closed Nov 2012

Loss of headlight illumination

The subject vehicle (SV) population includes MY 2005-2006 vehicles built between March 2004 and December 2005 manufactured with a TRW supplied headlight switch assembly (HSA).The HSA was the primary focus of the investigation; earlier and later vehicles utilized different HSAs.Consumers complain that the headlights in

Unknown or OtherAQ10001 · opened Nov 2010, closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-rela

Electrical SystemPE10022 · opened Jul 2010, closed Sep 2011

Loss of Headlight Illumination

To date, ODI has interviewed several complainants who confirmed that the headlights fully extinguish, and remain extinguished, on an intermittent basis.In most cases this occurred while the vehicle was in motion.The occurrences do not show a repeatable pattern, and the problem occurs at a low frequency, typically one o

Air BagsRQ09003 · opened Jul 2009, closed Feb 2010Led to recall 10V008000

Front air bag crash sensor failure

Chrysler will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 312,442 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 Chrysler minivans (recall 10v-008).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with ultradur brand plastic housings and steel bushings and were built between january 19, 2005 and apri

Air BagsEA06003 · opened Mar 2006, closed May 2007Led to recall 07V192000

Front air bag crash sensor failure

Daimlerchrysler (dcc) will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 270,958 my 2005 daimlerchrysler minivans (NHTSA recall no. 07v-192).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with brass bushings and were built between april 24, 2003 and february 2, 2005.this action cover

Air BagsPE05061 · opened Nov 2005, closed Mar 2006

Front air bag crash sensor failure

The model year (my) 2005 daimlerchrysler (dc) minivans have the new advanced frontal air bag systems with two front crash sensors mounted on the frame rails behind the front bumper and a main crash sensor inside the air bag control module mounted in the passenger compartment.according to dc, the front crash sensors are

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Selling a 2005 Town and Country: questions

How much is a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2005 Town and Country that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2005 Town and Countrys that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2005 Town and Country with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2005 Chrysler Town and Country; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2005 Town and Country?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

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Data retrieved October 2026.

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