2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 19%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 19% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Car airbag light came on at about 68,000 miles once and then at 78,000 it came on and stays on all the time. This is my second 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan and that one did the same thing. Had to get rid of it because of rust at 192,000 miles. Whenever I start up and drive, it is constantly on now. Never goes out.”
NHTSA complaint #11088625, filed 2018-04, 76,400 miles“Our air bag light comes on after repeated, exact turns of the steering wheel. Has to do with the steering wheel clock spring. It only illuminates in temps over 70 degrees or so. We live in the desert of arizona and have been excluded in previous recalls. We are afraid the air bags will not work properly in the event of a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10667614, filed 2014-12, 64,155 miles“I went in for my inspection sticker for my 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, it failed due to the airbag light being on. There are known issues with the airbag sensor, but mines not covered under the recall, but its the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11076533, filed 2018-03, 74,000 miles“Back rear window imploded for the second time(first time 2009, second time 2010), nobody seems to have an answer for why this happens other than it was cold and snowy outside so the weather must have caused this to occur, (that is what they say) my family was in the van in the driveway getting ready to leave so I know for a fact that nothing went thru the window just a major defect of Dodge. …”
NHTSA complaint #10376602, filed 2011-01, 5,089 miles“I have a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt, red airbag light on the dash board and the dealer stated it was corroded terminals in connectors, needs right sensor and connector replaced. The vehicle has 38,706 miles on it. I see a new NHTSA action rq09003. The cost of fixing this was $114.34 and I want it back. No old parts are available since I didn't think of it when I got it fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10279831, filed 2009-08, 38,706 milesRelated recalls
- 10V008000Jan 11, 2010Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently…Covers: Dodge Grand Caravan 2005–2006, Chrysler Town And Country 2005–2006, Dodge Caravan 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10033108Apr 1, 2010Dodge/chrysler: supplemental front airbag sensors on about 310,000 certain vehicles may crack under certain conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. These sensors…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 25% |
| 2019 | 13 | 5% |
| 2018 | 13 | 5% |
| 2017 | 21 | 5% |
| 2016 | 22 | 2% |
| 2015 | 24 | 9% |
| 2014 | 48 | 13% |
| 2013 | 35 | 7% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 19 | 4% |
| 2010 | 144 | 17% |
| 2009 | 137 | 25% |
| 2008 | 294 | 23% |
| 2007 | 16 | 9% |
| 2006 | 54 | 19% |
| 2005 | 103 | 10% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 24 | 11% |
| 2002 | 59 | 20% |
| 2001 | 48 | 16% |
| 2000 | 29 | 7% |
| 1999 | 83 | 19% |
| 1998 | 104 | 19% |
| 1997 | 107 | 18% |
| 1996 | 211 | 18% |
| 1995 | 7 | 6% |
| 1994 | 18 | 9% |
| 1993 | 13 | 5% |
| 1992 | 10 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
61 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
22 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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