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2006 Dodge CaravanProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 173 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge Caravan, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

2006 Dodge Caravan
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CarFlaw IndexSolid year27% below the Caravan median · #18 of 32 years by complaints
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints17325 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage74kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Dodge Caravan has problems

173 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system302
Air bags278
Steering270
Latches/locks/linkages160
Exterior lighting160
Engine141
Power train131
Engine and engine cooling132
Fuel/propulsion system130
15 other systems546

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Dodge Caravan recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Recall 10V-008 · Jan 11, 2010 · 308,950 vehicles

Risk. IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Windshield wiper/washer: motor

Recall 06V-067 · Mar 8, 2006 · 268,800 vehicles

Risk. DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Mileage at failure

When do electrical system problems start?

74kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 27 electrical system complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
5under 30k miles21under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Caravan year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Caravan median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2006 Dodge Caravan safety ratings

2006 Dodge Caravan in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Dodge Caravan, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAQ10001 · closed Dec 28, 2015
    No recall
  2. Engine Stall After RefuelingDP14002 · closed Apr 6, 2015
    No recall
  3. FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILUREEA06003 · closed May 22, 2007
    Led to recall 07V-192
  4. Loss of headlight illuminationEA11010 · closed Nov 29, 2012
    No recall
  5. FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURERQ09003 · closed Feb 18, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-008
In owners' words

What Caravan owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated that the horn was inoperable, and the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the related undisclosed recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to…
Complaint 11724090 · Mar 13, 2026 · 198,000 miles
PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG EXPLODED. LUCKILY NO INJURY. VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING. I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW IT COULD DO THAT! I'D LIKE THIS FIXED. ALSO, TWO LEAKS IN ENGINE. OIL LEAK/TRANSMISSION LEAK. IS THIS NORMAL? LEAKS ARE ONGOING. ANOTHER THING: NOTICING HEADLIGHTS GETTING SLIGHTLY DIMMER, THEN BRIGHTER,…
Complaint 11416715 · May 15, 2021 · 110,000 miles
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.
Complaint 11385591 · Dec 30, 2020 · 180,000 miles

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