Worst 2006 Dodge Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Airbags
Steering Defects
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Dodge Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 25 | — | 2 | 74,003 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 7 | — | 88,248 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 21 | — | — | 70,689 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 15 | — | — | 50,012 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | 1 | 83,167 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | 81,921 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 116,491 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | 1 | — | 33,968 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 40,055 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 77,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | 1 | — | 54,162 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 58,290 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 86,081 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion:Rack | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Dodge Caravan
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~308,950 vehicles.
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 JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.
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2006 Dodge Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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