2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 284 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 1% of the 284 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,400 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.
“I don't know much about cars- but grand caravans 05 and 06 models are all having rear evaporator's that are breaking down. In fact if you put in rear evaporator into google the first link is about the Grand Caravan problem. That's how bad it is. It's an expensive part and they aren't doing a recall due to bad craftsmanship. I don't think this constitutes a safety recall but american consumers are getting charged for something that is a known defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10409250, filed 2011-06“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the air conditioner became inoperative and had to be replaced. The power steering rack also had to be replaced due to a loud grinding noise that was heard coming from the steering column. In addition, the radiator fans would overheat and were replaced. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure mileage was 4,300 and current mileage was 58,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10269473, filed 2009-05, 4,300 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The vehicle was modified with hand controlled brakes. While driving 65 MPH, the brakes failed when depressed. The driver swerved to avoid a crash, but ended up crashing into a cement barrier. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The vehicle modification company examined the black box and concluded that the brakes did engage. The vehicle was not equipped with air bags. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 4,500.”
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 0% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 17 | 2% |
| 2004 | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 9 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 2% |
| 1996 | 35 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 14 | 5% |
| 1992 | 6 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
61 complaintsAir bags
54 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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