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2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage91kSteering, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT has problems

2 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
Steering20
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 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.

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.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other Grand Caravan SXT 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 Grand Caravan SXT median. How we score

'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Grand Caravan SXT owners report

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

2006 GC SXT 3.8 ENGINE, HAD WHINING IN POWER STEERING FROM COLD START DAILY FOR FIRST FEW MINS, THEN QUIET. AT 80,100 HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION, AT 117,500 HAD TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP, HOSE AND RESEVOIR, AT 151,000 HAD TO REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WHAT'S NEXT? NEITHER POWER SLIDER…
Complaint 10361468 · Oct 20, 2010 · 80,000 miles
RACK AND PINION LEAKING ON MY 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN I ALREADY HAD A TIE BAR REPLACED AND NOW THE R&P IS LEAKING WHICH WILL COST $500 TO 1000 TO GET IT FIXED AS PER QUOTES FROM SEVERAL SHOPS. *TR
Complaint 10360275 · Oct 13, 2010 · 102,000 miles

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