2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 53,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (46% of reports).
- 61steering complaints
- 53,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 6%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 28 of 61 complaints (46%)
- Steering fluid: mentioned in 15 of 61 complaints (25%)
- Whining noise: mentioned in 5 of 61 complaints (8%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan at $1,500, and half of them between $1,300 and $1,650.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2008–2012), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 57 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 1 an injury.
Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% | 83,749 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 4,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 41,120 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 57,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 11 | 1% | 58,350 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 77,800 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 12,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 18 | 4% | 111,500 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 14 | 2% | 108,600 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 15 | 3% | 91,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 64 | 7% | 91,750 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 23 | 4% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 55 | 4% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 14 | 8% | 42,300 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 61 | 21% | 53,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 76 | 8% | 47,970 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 13 | 11% | 39,250 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 45 | 21% | 40,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 53 | 18% | 35,500 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 25 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 30 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 29 | 7% | 105,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 23 | 4% | 64,893 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 35 | 6% | 135,995 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 75 | 6% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the contact heard noises coming from the steering column. The contact drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the vin was included in…
When driving in rainy conditions (note: wet road, not high water), power steering failed and van was uncontrolable. This has happened 2x in the past year. Dealership says this is a common issue with this model, as water can get to the power steering belt. They offered no solution. I nearly ran into…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and caused the contact to crash into a curb without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Dodge Grand Caravans have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about steering for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan (21% of the 284 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 53,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $1,300 and $1,650), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 28 of 61 complaints, followed by “steering fluid” (15).
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