2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

● Typical for this model
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Grand Caravan Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 1 complaints 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 255 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2004 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1290 complaints 2009: 543 complaints 2009 2010: 866 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 583 complaints 2013: 470 complaints 2014: 356 complaints 2014 2015: 276 complaints 2016: 961 complaints 2017: 401 complaints 2018: 263 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2019 2020: 16 complaints 2020
2006: 284 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992255
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081290
2009543
2010866
2011530
2012583
2013470
2014356
2015276
2016961
2017401
2018263
2019233
202016

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 49 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%

13% of complaints: electrical system — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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I TURNED INTO A DRIVE WAY AND THE CAR LOST CONTROL. BREAKS LOCKED AND I WOULDN'T STOP

NHTSA ODI report, 20180508

MY SLIDING DOOR QUIT WORKING HALF WAY THRU CYCLE. MY POWER WENT DEAD IN DOORS AND LOCKS I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SAID IT WAS EITHER THE ECM OR THE BCM BUT NOT SURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140203

MY SLIDING DOOR QUIT WORKING HALF WAY THRU CYCLE. MY POWER WENT DEAD IN DOORS AND LOCKS I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM SAID IT WAS EITHER THE ECM OR THE BCM BUT NOT SURE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140117

AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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I TURNED INTO A DRIVE WAY AND THE CAR LOST CONTROL. BREAKS LOCKED AND I WOULDN'T STOP

NHTSA ODI report, 20180508

12-13-06 FRONT CAR COLLUSION WITH NO AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. APPROXIMATE SPEED OF VEHICLE LESS THAN 40 MPH. APPROXIMATELY 24 INCH INTRUSION INTO MIDDLE OF THE FRONT OF THE CAR BY PASSENGER SIDE FENDER AREA OF CAR THAT CAUSED COLLUSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061214

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated for two minutes and then disappeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230921

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 28 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 9%

9% of complaints: exterior lighting — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20060308 — EA (closed 20070522)

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

R 20060619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY

Campaign 06V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080115 — visibility

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIM

Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20090701 — RQ (closed 20100218)

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

R 20100419 — air bags

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,

Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYS

Campaign 10V008000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20100728 — seats

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 PIV

Remedy: DRIVING SPECIALTIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DRIVING SPECIALTIES AT 1-707-553-1515.

Campaign 10V338000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

I 20110906 — EA (closed 20121129)

Loss of headlight illumination

I 20140905 — DP (closed 20150406)

Engine Stall After Refueling

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (37 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V067000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V008000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V338000 (seats) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1990 ▲ 1995 ▲ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2008 ■ 1996 ■ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.