2006 Dodge Caravan Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Caravan years
- About as many complaints as other years 12th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Caravan. That ranks 12th out of 23 Caravan model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (30 complaints, 17%), typically at around 74,000 miles. Complaints mention 12 crashes, 2 fires, 18 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 5 defect investigations involving it.
- 173owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 5NHTSA investigations
- 12complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Dodge Caravan problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 30 | 17% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 27 | 16% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 27 | 16% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 16 | 9% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 9% | 46,400 | — | — |
| Engine | 14 | 8% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 8% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 8% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 5% | 57,611 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 57,920 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 3% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 86,250 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 2% | 131,634 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 49,499 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 47,340 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Dodge Caravan recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: 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.
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 enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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 chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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 contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine Stall After Refueling (DP14002) — opened Sep 5, 2014, closed Apr 6, 2015.
- Loss of headlight illumination (EA11010) — opened Sep 6, 2011, closed Nov 29, 2012.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015.
- Front air bag crash sensor failure (RQ09003) — opened Jul 1, 2009, closed Feb 18, 2010, led to recall 10V008000.
- Front air bag crash sensor failure (EA06003) — opened Mar 8, 2006, closed May 22, 2007, led to recall 07V192000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the related undisclosed recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to…
The vehicle is turning off completely ir dying when driving. This is happening multiple times. I have to coast safely to pull over, can barely steer to get off the road. This happened 3 times on the way to town. This is very dangerous, I was lucky that I was able to pull over. If I was on express…
Twice upon driving tonight, I pressed the pedal to accelerate when the light turned green, and the driver seat unlocked and pulled me backwards. If I wasn't holding on to the steering wheel I would have lost control of the car and been involved in an accident. I was able to press the break with the…
When gas tank is full leaks from the top of tank by fuel pump. Faulty pump cracked at seam and leaks.
Passenger side air bag exploded. Luckily no injury. Vehicle was not moving. I didn't even know it could do that! I'd like this fixed. Also, two leaks in engine. Oil leak/transmission leak. Is this normal? Leaks are ongoing. Another thing: noticing headlights getting slightly dimmer, then brighter…
Other Dodge Caravan years
← 2005 Caravan · 2007 Caravan →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Caravan | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Caravan | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Caravan | 23 | 0 |
| 2014 Caravan | 20 | 0 |
| 2013 Caravan | 30 | 0 |
| 2012 Caravan | 87 | 0 |
| 2011 Caravan | 78 | 0 |
| 2010 Caravan | 172 | 2 |
| 2009 Caravan | 118 | 2 |
| 2008 Caravan | 302 | 2 |
| 2007 Caravan | 81 | 0 |
| 2006 | 173 | 2 |
| 2005 Caravan | 537 | 4 |
| 2004 Caravan | 65 | 1 |
| 2003 Caravan | 195 | 3 |
| 2002 Caravan | 245 | 4 |
| 2001 Caravan | 257 | 3 |
| 2000 Caravan | 470 | 4 |
| 1999 Caravan | 555 | 5 |
| 1998 Caravan | 629 | 5 |
| 1997 Caravan | 714 | 7 |
| 1996 Caravan | 1,403 | 9 |
| 1995 Caravan | 489 | 1 |
See all Dodge Caravan problems by year, every Dodge model, or the Dodge VIN decoder.
Similar Dodge models
Embed this 2006 Dodge Caravan badge on your site
Copy this code into your blog or forum post. It shows live complaint and recall counts and links back here.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Caravan?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 30 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Caravan?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Dodge Caravan a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Caravan model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.