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2006 Dodge Caravan Recalls & Known Issues

Check recalls and known issues for the 2006 Dodge Caravan. Safety information and reliability rating.

Reliability Overview

below average

The 2006 Dodge Caravan has multiple NHTSA recalls primarily for airbags, aftermarket headlights, and wiper motors. Owners frequently report severe issues with power doors, transmission, brakes, and AC, contributing to below-average reliability.

Open Recalls (4)

Air Bags

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.

Campaign: 10V008000 | Reported: 2010-01-11

Exterior Lighting: Headlights

Maxzone is recalling 2,520 headlight assemblies, Depo brand, P/Ns. 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.

Campaign: 08E039000 | Reported: 2008-06-03

Exterior Lighting: Headlights

Eagle Eyes is recalling 404,546 headlamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, lacking required amber side reflectors.

Campaign: 06V067000 | Reported: 2006-03-09

Wipers

DaimlerChrysler is recalling certain vehicles including 2006 Dodge Caravan for windshield wiper motor issues.

Campaign: 06V226000 | Reported: 2006-06-19

Known Issues

Power sliding doors or liftgate failure

Typical mileage: 50,000-100,000

high

$800 - $2,500

Transmission problems (rough shifting, slipping)

Typical mileage: 60,000-120,000

high

$1,000 - $4,000

AC system failure (compressor, blower motor)

Typical mileage: 80,000-150,000

medium

$500 - $1,500

Exhaust system issues (muffler, catalytic converter)

Typical mileage: 70,000-130,000

medium

$400 - $2,000

Brake premature wear or failure

Typical mileage: 40,000-80,000

high

$300 - $1,200

Engine cooling system leaks or overheating

Typical mileage: 90,000-150,000

high

$600 - $2,000

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