2006 Dodge Caravan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 173 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,920miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 Dodge Caravan, 3% of the 173 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,920 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving down a crowded interstate and the dash cluster started going crazy then stopped working. Mechanic said it was a kniwn wiring issue with the cluster and anti theft device.”
NHTSA complaint #11385591, filed 2020-12, 180,000 miles“Driving on the interstate when dash board lights started to flicker on and off, the engine stalled for a few second, but did not lose power. What going on, why is this happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10750291, filed 2015-08, 123,474 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that while driving, the accelerator pedal stuck. When she applied a lot of pressure to the pedal, it would unstick and then surge forward. The failure was intermittent and the characteristics continuously changed. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 54,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10335486, filed 2010-06, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. She stated while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle abnormally accelerated to speeds of 40 MPH. The contact forcefully applied the brakes unto the vehicle decreased in speed. The manufacturer filed a claim and advised that someone would contact her to further assess the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor was it repaired. The failure and current mileages were 59,840.”
NHTSA complaint #10336593, filed 2010-06, 59,840 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. While driving approximately 35 MPH the accelerator pedal stuck and as he engaged the pedal the vehicle lunged forward and the rmps rapidly increased. The failure has occurred approximately twenty times; however, he was able to control the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who were unable to diagnose or duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000. Updated 11/11/10 updated 11/18/10”
NHTSA complaint #10302986, filed 2010-01, 56,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2011 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 4 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 33 | 6% |
| 1998 | 33 | 5% |
| 1997 | 45 | 6% |
| 1996 | 115 | 8% |
| 1995 | 14 | 3% |
| 1994 | 14 | 2% |
| 1993 | 20 | 2% |
| 1992 | 16 | 2% |
| 1991 | 5 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 3 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 4 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Caravan
30 complaintsAir bags
27 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsBody 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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