Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Dodge Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Dodge Caravan has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 173 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10E034000 AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V008000 FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E048000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E039000 FMVSS 108/LIGHT REFLECTION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E104000 CURVED TEMPERED AUTOMOTIVE REPLACEMENT GLASS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V067000 FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 30 complaints
- Air Bags 27 complaints
- Steering 27 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 16 complaints
- Latches/Locks/Linkages 16 complaints
- Engine 14 complaints
Of the 173 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 173 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Dodge Caravan shows a fair number of recalls related to equipment, airbags, and lighting, reflecting average reliability. Complaints focus on various systems, suggesting moderate ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $250–$700 | occasional |
| air conditioning | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| wiper motor | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Brake pad replacement every 40,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Grinding noises when braking
- Trouble shifting gears
- Unusual suspension noises
- Airbag warning light on
- Windshield wipers not working
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Dodge Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.