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2006 Dodge Caravan Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 173 total for the year
Median mileage
86,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,250 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I began having trouble with my right front window not rolling down. Then head lights began to flash on and off. I disconnected the battery first negative then positive removed ECM and cleaned all pins on ECM and the socket it plugs into using electronic parts cleaner. I waited for the socket and pins to dry before replacing the ECM and reconnecting the power. Problem resolved itself for a while. Now all problems came back and the battery light came on. Replaced the battery and alternator. The problem went away for a week now all problems came back and vehicle is unable to be driven. …”

NHTSA complaint #10643511, filed 2014-10, 76,996 miles

“I bought a 2006 Dodge Caravan in 2009. It had 20,000 at that time. Shortly after purchase we drove the van approximately 100 miles. It began making roaring noises so I pulled over and stopped. After sitting for about 20 minutes, I started the car again and there was no noise. Every time I traveled for over 45 minutes, this would happen. I took the car to be looked at several times but no one could find a problem. Finally in january of this year the car started making this noise all of the time and my son-in-law, who is a mechanic, said that it needed power steering fluid. …”

NHTSA complaint #10401968, filed 2011-05, 95,000 miles

“Front crankshaft seal pops out of place causing oil leak.chrysler memo says replace engine or install repair kit from chrysler.oil leak lead up to this problem being discovered.”

NHTSA complaint #10379279, filed 2011-01, 86,250 miles

“The vehicle is turning off completely ir dying when driving. This is happening multiple times. I have to coast safely to pull over, can barely steer to get off the road. This happened 3 times on the way to town. This is very dangerous, I was lucky that I was able to pull over. If I was on express way I would have been in a crash.i don't feel safe driving the car with it cutting off intermittently without any warning.”

NHTSA complaint #11540535, filed 2023-08

“The contact owns a safety first advance safety seat that was manufactured on august 3, 2011. The child seat was being utilized in a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH attempting to engaged the brakes, the vehicle started to jerk violently. As a result, the child safety seat harness fractured which caused the child to a sustained a sore shoulder. The child did not require medical attention. The child safety seat was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10641273, filed 2014-10

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015313%
2014210%
2013517%
201289%
201134%
20101810%
200954%
2008124%
200756%
200653%
2005122%
200446%
200342%
200252%
2001135%
2000112%
1999132%
1998213%
1997294%
1996806%
1995143%
1994203%
1993131%
1992111%
199181%
199041%
198921%
198822%

Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Caravan

Electrical system
30 complaints
Air bags
27 complaints
Steering
27 complaints
Exterior lighting
16 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
16 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Caravan

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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