KnownCarProblems2006 Dodge Caravan Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 173 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Dodge Caravan, most often about the electrical (17% of complaints, typically around 74,000 miles). It is 7th of 18 Caravan model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2006 Dodge Caravan problems
Electrical
30 complaints · 17%Half of these problems showed up before 74,000 miles. Parts named most often: horn, 12v/24v/48v battery, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the headlights illuminated independently when the engine was off. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 1/7/15…
Driving at night and headlights just randomly turn off!!! Have to keep flicking high beams on to get them to stay on. Not safe when you can't see to pull off side of road.
Steering
27 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: rack and pinion, hydraulic power assist, linkages.
Purchased used 2006 Dodge grand Caravan may 2007, approx 20k miles; after driving an 2-3 hours highway speeds, medium pitch "growling" noise would come from engine area, pitch would go higher with steering; once car stopped for 15-30 minutes no noise heard, but return again after 1 hour of constant highway driving…
The van silently stalls. So far it has only happened at low speeds. When this happens it becomes very hard to steer and brake. The first incident was during a u-turn with my 2yr old child and wife in the car. We ended up having to make use of the wheel chair ramp on the side walk. Mechanics have been unable to…
Air bags
27 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 62,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, knee bolster.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the air bag failure light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer reconnected the wiring for the air bags. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the VIN did not qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign…
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 10v008000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
Engine
27 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
Every time after filling up the gas, the car dies on road after less than .5 mile driving. However, it can be restarted again after several minutes.
The van silently stalls. So far it has only happened at low speeds. When this happens it becomes very hard to steer and brake. The first incident was during a u-turn with my 2yr old child and wife in the car. We ended up having to make use of the wheel chair ramp on the side walk. Mechanics have been unable to…
Lights
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 74,500 miles. Parts named most often: headlights, turn signal.
Driving at night and headlights just randomly turn off!!! Have to keep flicking high beams on to get them to stay on. Not safe when you can't see to pull off side of road.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the headlights illuminated independently when the engine was off. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 1/7/15…
Doors and locks
16 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 46,500 miles. Parts named most often: doors.
2006 Dodge Caravan door locks stop working. There are dozens maybe hundreds of complaints about this. Dodge has not provided any permanent fix. Door locks are a safety feature. Http://autoforum.classifieds1000.com/Dodge-grand_caravan/power_locks_will_not_lock_or_unlock…
On my 2006 Dodge Caravan, the side power door locks do not work. I have spoken to other owners and they have had the same problem. The problem happens after the warranty period expires. The locks operate occasionally..sometimes they would work, and sometimes not. I realized it wasn't working when my child tried to…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 98,500 miles.
Every time I fill the gas tank, it will only take a few gallons before clicking the pump off. After filling tank, while driving, the engine cuts off, thereby cutting power steering and brakes. Check engine light comes on and when checked it says evap system.
Van idles roughly and stalls immediately following refueling. We do not "top off" the tank but the van stalls within a minute of leaving the gas station. Stalling seems to occur less in colder temperatures but the rough idle is consistant. This seems like the same problem that was covered for 2004-2005 model years by…
Visibility and wipers
13 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 41,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer, defroster/defogger/hvac system, power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the power windows on both side of the vehicle would not close. The driver side window remained open at all times. The dealer was notified and stated that the window regulator needed to be replaced. There were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle. The…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. While the vehicle was parked, the contact turned on the air conditioner and noticed a gurgling and humming noise. The contact stated that she was told that it was supposed to make that sound when she purchased it used. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Dodge Caravan recalls
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: motor
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.
Full defect summary
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Engine stall after refueling
Summary
This defect petition evaluates july 7, 2014 allegations from an owner of a model year (my) 2007 dodge grand caravan minivan that engine stall occurs in these vehicles without warning after refueling.the petitioner's vehicle is a chrysler rs platform minivan.the rs platform includes my 2003 through 2007 dodge grand caravan, dodge caravan, chrysler town and country and chrysler voyager minivans.NHTSA evaluated the petition by analyzing consumer complaints submitted to the agency, analyzing field data, reviewing technical information provided in chrysler's response to an agency information request and testing an rs minivan identified by its owner as experiencing post-refuel engine stalls.after
Loss of headlight illumination
Summary
The subject vehicle (sv) population includes my 2005-2006 vehicles built between march 2004 and december 2005 manufactured with a trw supplied headlight switch assembly (hsa).the hsa was the primary focus of the investigation; earlier and later vehicles utilized different hsas.consumers complain that the headlights in the subject vehicles do not illuminate when the hsa is turned on, or that the headlights extinguish while on (subject failure).no other driving lights are affected.the front marker, tail, and instrument lamps operate.also, the high beams can be illuminated by holding the turn signal stalk in the up position.as reported by consumers, turning the hsa off and on typically corrects
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit
Summary
On november 18, 2010, NHTSA's recall management division (rmd) opened an audit query (aq10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.it was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.rmd queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (ford, chrysler, and general motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.the rental
Front air bag crash sensor failure
Summary
Chrysler will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 312,442 model year (my) 2005 and 2006 chrysler minivans (recall 10v-008).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with ultradur brand plastic housings and steel bushings and were built between january 19, 2005 and april 5, 2006.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia and wiscons
Front air bag crash sensor failure
Summary
Daimlerchrysler (dcc) will replace the frame rail-mounted front air bag crash sensors in approximately 270,958 my 2005 daimlerchrysler minivans (NHTSA recall no. 07v-192).these vehicles are equipped with front crash sensors with brass bushings and were built between april 24, 2003 and february 2, 2005.this action covers vehicles originally sold, or currently registered, in 27 states (alaska, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kansas, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, west virginia and wisconsin) and the district of col
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Caravan
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Caravan?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (30 complaints, typically around 74,000 miles); steering (27 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); air bags (27 complaints, typically around 62,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Caravan have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 11, 2010 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Dodge Caravan?
- It is 7th of 18 Caravan model years by number of complaints, with 173 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.