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2006 Dodge CaravanProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 231 owners and 6 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
231
Crashes
13
Fires
4
Recalls
6
TSBs
42
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 231 complaints, 13 crashes, 4 fires, and 6 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

brakes wearing out prematurely

9 complaints • Severity 7.6/10

$X,XXX
2

crankshaft pops out of crankshaft seal

8 complaints • Severity 9.8/10

$X,XXX
3

power steering whines

8 complaints • Severity 7.8/10

$X,XXX
4

sliding doors not working properly

7 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
5

engine stalls shuts down while driving

7 complaints • Severity 8.9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

25 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 60K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

32
0–30K
59
30–60K
55
60–90K
22
90–120K
14
120–150K
15
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (59 reports) • Median: 60K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (25 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical25 (11%)
Engine22 (10%)
Airbags21 (9%)
Steering21 (9%)
Latches & Locks15 (6%)
Fuel System15 (6%)
Lights14 (6%)
Brakes12 (5%)

2006 Dodge Caravan: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2006 Dodge Caravan, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 60K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Dodge Caravan, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Dodge Caravan, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2006 Dodge Caravan, with 21 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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06
17
07
15
08
29
09
36
10
30
11
15
12
14
13
20
14
9
15
8
16
6
17
7
18
5
19
3
20
4
21
4
23
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Dodge Caravan. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (6 recalls)

06V067000Jun 2006

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

07E104000Jan 2008

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

08E039000Jun 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

MAXZONE IS RECALLING 2,520 HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 3341103L-AS AND 334-1103R-AS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR 2001-2007 DODGE CARAVAN PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

08E048000Sep 2008

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EAGLE EYES IS RECALLING 11,534 HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. CS090-B001L AND CS090-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE LOWER BEAM PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

10E034000Aug 2010

EQUIPMENT

CURT MFG IS RECALLING CERTAIN CLASS 3 RECEIVER HITCHES, P/N 13347, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON 1997-2007 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY VANS, 1996-2007 DODGE CARAVANS, AND 1996-2004 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER VANS. WHEN THE HITCH IS LOADED TO THE MAXIMUM RATING, THE HITCH MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK AT THE BEND LOCATION WHERE THE MAIN BODY OF THE HITCH MEETS THE HITCH MUFFLER STRAP.

+ 1 more recall in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (5)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

AQ10001ClosedOpened Nov 2010 · closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

DP14002ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Apr 2015

Engine Stall After Refueling

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

EA06003ClosedOpened Mar 2006 · closed May 2007

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

EA11010ClosedOpened Sep 2011 · closed Nov 2012

Loss of headlight illumination

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

RQ09003ClosedOpened Jul 2009 · closed Feb 2010

FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

The worst model year for the Dodge Caravan is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 231 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 6 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2006 Dodge Caravan: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Dodge Caravan?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Dodge Caravan is related to the electrical, with 25 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Dodge Caravan reliable?
The 2006 Dodge Caravan has 231 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Dodge Caravan problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Dodge Caravan have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Dodge Caravan has 6 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Caravan problems start?
Based on 197 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 60,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2006 Dodge Caravan data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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