MYRModel Year Report

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

● Typical for this model
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
284
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1990 1991: 129 complaints 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 284 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints 2020
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 24 complaints 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1994: 199 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 2000: 442 complaints 2000 2001: 298 complaints 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 284 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2012: 584 complaints 2012 2013: 471 complaints 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2018: 265 complaints 2018 2019: 238 complaints 2020: 17 complaints
1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 0 complaints 1987: 2 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 24 complaints 1989 1990: 55 complaints 1991: 129 complaints 1991 1992: 256 complaints 1993: 289 complaints 1993 1994: 199 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 1,157 complaints 1997: 583 complaints 1997 1998: 559 complaints 1999: 432 complaints 1999 2000: 442 complaints 2001: 298 complaints 2001 2002: 290 complaints 2003: 219 complaints 2003 2004: 116 complaints 2005: 995 complaints 2006: 284 complaints 2006 284 2007: 182 complaints 2008: 1,292 complaints 2009: 544 complaints 2009 2010: 869 complaints 2011: 530 complaints 2011 2012: 584 complaints 2013: 471 complaints 2013 2014: 358 complaints 2015: 281 complaints 2015 2016: 966 complaints 2017: 404 complaints 2017 2018: 265 complaints 2019: 238 complaints 2019 2020: 17 complaints

2006: 284 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19851
19860
19872
198810
198924
199055
1991129
1992256
1993289
1994199
1995108
19961,157
1997583
1998559
1999432
2000442
2001298
2002290
2003219
2004116
2005995
2006284
2007182
20081,292
2009544
2010869
2011530
2012584
2013471
2014358
2015281
2016966
2017404
2018265
2019238
202017

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

21% · 61 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and rack.

INJURY

Air bags

19% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2018-05-08

Also filed under Electrical system and electronic stability control (esc)

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, 2006-12-14

During a recent accident in my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, the deployment of the knee airbag caused substantial bruising and abrasions to my shins, and I expect to be permanently scarred as a result.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-06-08

Electrical system

13% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2014-02-03

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, 2014-01-17

Also filed under Structure

Structure

13% · 36 reports

Most commonly citing door and body.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Dt*: the contact stated the while pulling the lift gate down manually, the contact's husband pushed the button that automatically brings the lift gate down unaware that his wife was pulling the lift gate down manually.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-03

Exterior lighting

10% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing turn signal and switch.

FIRE

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2006-03-08Engineering analysisClosed 2007-05-22 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  2. R
    2006-06-19Visibility06V067000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. R
    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 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…

    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…

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  4. I
    2009-07-01Recall queryClosed 2010-02-18 Front air bag crash sensor failure
  5. R
    2010-04-19Air bags10V008000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  6. R
    2010-07-28Seats10V338000 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…

    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.

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  7. I
    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
  8. I
    2011-09-06Engineering analysisClosed 2012-11-29 Loss of headlight illumination
  9. I
    2014-09-05Defect petitionClosed 2015-04-06 Engine Stall After Refueling

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 61 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 55 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V067000 · Visibility
  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
  • Recall 10V008000 · Air bags
  • Recall 10V338000 · Seats
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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 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.