2006 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (45) · Air Bags (28) · Fuel/Propulsion System (24)
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254 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Seats 2010-07-27 · campaign 10V338000 · 2 vehicles
Defect: 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 PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Fix: 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.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2010-01-11 · campaign 10V008000 · 308,950 vehicles
Defect: 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 DISTRIC
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.
Service bulletins (25)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 25 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · 122,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased in 2010, the vehicle was missing the egr (exhaust gas recirculation) valve. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. in addition, the vehicle i…”
2025-05-14 · Visibility · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated while driving 5-10 mph and pulling out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled. the contact was able to coast into a gas station. the contact stated that the engine was running, but the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. the vehicle was towed to the resid…”
2024-07-20 · Service Brakes“my complaint involves more than one incident...it is the braking system on this vehicle. one incident was in panama city beach, florida. my entire braking system locked up and i had numerous items replaced. another more recent incident happened in alabama. my left front brake heated up to the point it smelled like the vehicle was on fire. i ha…”
2023-09-21 · Air Bags · 146,032 mi“the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. the contact stated that on several occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated for two minutes and then disappeared. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 146,032.…”
2021-06-19 · Exterior Lighting“the headlights and taillights come on randomly throughout the day and night while the car is parked and off. the warning dings for accidentally leaving your lights on happens every time you open the doors even though the lights are off. this has been going on since we got the vehicle. …”
2020-01-16 · Exterior Lighting · 168,101 mi“lights go out when the rain gets up under the car from splashing on the road. you have to pull over to the side of the road, turn it off and turn it back on several times and it stays on for a short time. procedure is repeated again. only in rainy weather and oregon gets a lot of sporadic rain. also, the ignition tends to turn the airbag lights on …”
2019-11-14 · Engine“tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. while driving 45 mph, the oil pressure and an unknown warning indicator illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. on november 9, 2019, while driving 55 mph, when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the v…”
2019-11-10 · Unknown Or Other“sliding door lock actuator froze up.this rendersthe sliding door completely inoperable.if that door was needed foregress,it wouldnt be available!!…”
2019-08-21 · Steering:rack And Pinion · 80,000 mi“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 an unknown recall; however, no recall was found. the…”
2019-06-27 · Unknown Or Other · 45,188 mi“driver side sliding door is locked and can't be unlocked manually or with fob or overhead button. very worried about passengers not being able to exit during an emergency. *dt consumer stated she will take it to her local dodge dealer.*jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.