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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 affecting visibility, seat belts, and air bags, so recall status should be checked by VIN. Owner reports also show frequent electrical and transmission-related problems, making overall reliability below average.

Open Recalls (3)

Visibility

The front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break, which can cause the windshield wipers to stop functioning.

Campaign: 06V132000 | Reported: 2006-03-08

Seat Belts

On some minivans, the right front seat belt retractor assembly may have been improperly assembled and may not lock properly in a crash.

Campaign: 06V197000 | Reported: 2006-05-11

Air Bags

The front crash sensors may crack under certain environmental conditions, allowing water intrusion and potentially causing the air bag warning light to illuminate and disabling the air bag system.

Campaign: 07V192000 | Reported: 2007-05-10

Known Issues

Electrical faults / warning lights

Typical mileage: 50,000-120,000

high

$150 - $1,200

Transmission slipping or harsh shifting

Typical mileage: 70,000-140,000

high

$800 - $3,500

Power sliding door problems

Typical mileage: 60,000-130,000

medium

$200 - $1,500

Engine stalling or hard starting

Typical mileage: 80,000-150,000

medium

$100 - $900

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