2006 Dodge Grand Caravan engine problems
28 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan sxt. While attempting to shift the vehicle into park, the vehicle accelerated unexpectedly. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the rear of another parked vehicle. The contact suffered from hip pain. An independent mechanic cleaned the throttle plate. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage and was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 05/18/2015
Rear AC evaporator leaking.. I heard there was a recall on this, estimated cost to replace is between 850-1000, can you give me any information.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
- Steering 61 complaints
- Air bags 55 complaints
- Electrical system 38 complaints
- Body & structure 36 complaints
- Fuel system 31 complaints
- Lighting 29 complaints
- Latches & locks 22 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints