Worst 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Airbags
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 49 | — | — | 67,401 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 37 | 1 | 3 | 94,633 mi | |
| Airbags | 36 | 5 | — | 79,156 mi | |
| Fuel System | 28 | — | — | 99,646 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 25 | — | 1 | 92,560 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 21 | — | — | 55,244 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 19 | — | 2 | 75,503 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | 1 | — | 96,156 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 15 | 2 | — | 46,992 mi | |
| Body Structure | 9 | 1 | — | 98,111 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 8 | — | — | 57,030 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 7 | — | — | 41,282 mi | |
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 7 | — | — | 47,884 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 53,917 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 29,064 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 68,929 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | 1 | — | 92,820 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 63,304 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | 248,817 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~308,952 vehicles.
DRIVING SPECIALTIES LTD IS RECALLING 2 MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
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 Grand Caravan — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Grand Caravan reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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