Does the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, the most recent reported on July 27, 2010 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?

Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (61 complaints), followed by air bags (54).

How many 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints mention a crash or fire?

12 of 284 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls and problems

3 recalls and 284 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan.

recalls

284

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan recalls

Seats

NHTSA campaign 10V338000 · reported July 27, 2010 · DRIVING SPECIALTIES LTD · 2 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Driving specialties ltd is recalling 2 model year 2006 and 2007 conversion vans equipped with vmi/ricon 6-way power seat bases. There is a possibility of a defective weld at the joint between the pivoting plate and the pivoting plate pin.
The risk: The seat occupant may be injured if the seat base pin were to break.
The fix: Driving specialties will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 28, 2010. Owners may contact driving specialties at 1-707-553-1515.

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 10V008000 · reported January 11, 2010 · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC · 308,950 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 dodge caravan, grand caravan and chrysler town & country vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, north dakota, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, south dakota, tennessee, utah, vermont, virginia, west virginia, wisconsin, alaska and the district of columbia. The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions and allow water to enter into the sensor. This can cause the sensor to become inoperative and illuminate the airbag warning light. These sensors were added to enhance the performance of the airbag system in certain frontal crashes.
The 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 serviced. Until the vehicle is repaired, the airbags may not provide the enhanced protection in the event of a crash.
The fix: Chrysler will replace the front airbag sensors with a new design. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety improvement campaign will begin during june 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, motor

NHTSA campaign 06V067000 · reported March 8, 2006 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 268,800 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
The 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 crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering61
Air bags54
Electrical system38
Structure36
Exterior lighting28
Fuel/propulsion system28
Latches/locks/linkages22
Engine16
Engine and engine cooling15
Power train12

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 28, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 122,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased in 2010, the vehicle was missing the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator…

May 14, 2025 · Power train · 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH and pulling out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a gas station. The contact stated that the engine was running, but the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The…

Jul 20, 2024 · Service brakes
My complaint involves more than one incident...it is the braking system on this vehicle. One incident was in Panama City Beach, Florida. My entire braking system locked up and I had numerous items replaced. Another more recent incident happened in Alabama. My left front brake heated up to the point it smelled like the…

Sep 21, 2023 · Air bags · 146,032 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated for two minutes and then disappeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,032.

Jun 19, 2021 · Exterior lighting
The headlights and taillights come on randomly throughout the day and night while the car is parked and off. The warning dings for accidentally leaving your lights on happens every time you open the doors even though the lights are off. This has been going on since we got the vehicle.

Grand Caravan model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	2	219	13	5
2004	1	116	4	1
2005	5	995	28	7
2006	3	284	12	3
2007	2	182	14	7
2008	8	1,293	23	17
2009	7	544	11	6

Across all years, the 2008 Grand Caravan has the most complaints (1,293). All Dodge Grand Caravan years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, the most recent reported on July 27, 2010 (Seats). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?: Owners have filed 284 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (61 complaints), followed by air bags (54).
How many 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan complaints mention a crash or fire?: 12 of 284 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 21 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 28, 2025.