Dodge Grand Caravan / 2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan problems
Owners have filed 378 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 16.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of air bags at 14.6%.
Complaints378
Crashes18
Fires7
Injuries29
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 16.1% · 61
Air bags 14.6% · 55
Electrical system 10.1% · 38
Structure 9.5% · 36
Exterior lighting 7.7% · 29
Fuel/propulsion system 7.4% · 28
Latches/locks/linkages 5.8% · 22
Engine 4.2% · 16
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 7 describe a fire and 29 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Dodge Grand Caravan in this data, 2006 sits 18th by complaint volume. 2008 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 6 in the last three years against 12 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,155 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. While the vehicle was at a shop for a routine inspection, the mechanic stated that the rack and pinion was defective. The contact notified the dealer and they stated that the parts for the repair were on back order and did not know when they would be available. The manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 45,345. Steering · reported at 45,345 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. After repairing the brakes, the contact turned the steering wheel and heard unusual noises. A week later, he discovered oil on the ground underneath the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the rack and pinion was failing. The dealer stated that the parts for the repair were on backorder. The failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 6/16/08 Steering · reported at 41,000 miles
Power steering on vehicle always makes a whinning noise. My neighbor has the same make and model and he says that the dealer said the power steering fluid reservoir is undersized for this vehicle. Is anyone else having this complaint about the power steering having noise and hard to turn? I bought this car used and it has always made this noise. Steering · reported at 76,081 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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