Exhaust
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
What Owners Say
"Rear passenger doors have problem opening."
Anonymous, VA (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE)Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.
Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.
"Rear passenger doors have problem opening."
Anonymous, VA (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE)AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.
"problem to be checked soon. climate control knobs stripped/no longer adjustable, front blower stops when vehicle is idle but rear blower works"
Anonymous, VA (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8-L V6)Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.
"1 door lock make a high whine when locking or unlocking the car door locks. We put up with it. Other door locks have periodically had the same problem--but only one lock at a time."
Anonymous A., GA (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.2-L V6)Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.
"Started out with a few intermittent failures that a second key turn would resolve, then failed completely"
Anonymous, BC (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.2-L V6)Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.
"Was not an old battery (4 years), a Canadian Tire Motomaster, in a vehicle that was rarely driven. Battery should not have failed so soon."
Anonymous, BC (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.2-L V6)Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.
"Head gasket leaks, but engine uses only one quart of oil between oil changes. Yesterday, we replaced the oil pressure sensor"
Anonymous A., GA (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 3.2-L V6)Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.
"Power liftate has failed repeatedly,resulting in dangerous near-misses. The hydraulic lift arms do not always hold the door up, sometimes causing it to fall suddenly. The electrical does not work properly, sometimes causing the door to close powerfully and without warning, which is even more dangerous since the sensor no longer stops the door from closing."
Anonymous, OH (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.2-L V6)Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.
"The side doors both have electrical issues and the power functions no longer work. The power lock also does not work. The doors and rear fenders also rust badly, abs in the same locations as nearly every other Grand Caravan we see."
Anonymous, OH (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.2-L V6)Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.
Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.
Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.
Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.
Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.
Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.
Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.
Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.
Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.
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"Van had rust that caused holes in the muffler and piping. Fixed in reasonable time."
Anonymous, OH (2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8-L V6)