2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Caravan SXT years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. The most reported problem area is steering (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 91,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 100% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT recalls (1)
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Equipment adaptive/mobility
Problem: All in one mobility is recalling certain model year 1997 through 2008 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.
Risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
Fix: All in one mobility will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on june 22, 2010. Owners may contact all in one mobility at 1-503-255-5005.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2006 gc sxt 3.8 engine, had whining in power steering from cold start daily for first few mins, then quiet. At 80,100 had to replace rack and pinion, at 117,500 had to replace power steering pump, hose and resevoir, at 151,000 had to replace catalytic converter. What's next? Neither power slider…
Rack and pinion leaking on my 2006 dodge grand caravan i already had a tie bar replaced and now the r&p is leaking which will cost $500 to 1000 to get it fixed as per quotes from several shops. *tr
Other Dodge Grand Caravan SXT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT?
Owners most often report steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Caravan SXT model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.