Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 284 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #10V338000 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #10V008000 FRONT AIR BAG CRASH SENSOR FAILURE 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
- Steering 61 complaints
- Air Bags 54 complaints
- Electrical System 38 complaints
- Structure 36 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 28 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 28 complaints
Of the 284 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 284 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan has an average reliability rating. With 284 complaints and four recalls, data is moderate. Steering and airbag issues are most common, but the overall complaint distribution is diverse, indicating no single critical flaw. Repair costs and failures can vary, so maintenance is important.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 75,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| airbag system | 80,000–100,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–110,000 miles | $200–$800 | occasional |
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 changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection annually
- Coolant flush every 30,000 miles
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
- Battery check annually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Airbag warning light
- Electrical system glitches
- Engine misfires
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.