Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 382 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V338000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
DRIVING SPECIALTIES LTD
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2010-07-27
Owners notified
2010-07-28

Defect description

DRIVING SPECIALTIES LTD IS RECALLING 2 MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.

Safety risk

THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.

Manufacturer remedy

DRIVING SPECIALTIES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DRIVING SPECIALTIES AT 1-707-553-1515.

Recall campaignNHTSA 10V008000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected
308,950
Reported to NHTSA
2010-01-11
Owners notified
2010-04-19

Defect description

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 DODGE CARAVAN, GRAND CARAVAN AND CHRYSLER TOWN & COUNTRY VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, IOWA, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.

Safety risk

IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

CHRYSLER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT AIRBAG SENSORS WITH A NEW DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN DURING JUNE 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V067000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
268,800
Reported to NHTSA
2006-03-08
Owners notified
2006-06-19

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Safety risk

DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering4962,000 mi
Electrical system3885,214 mi
Air bags3664,155 mi
Fuel/propulsion system28105,000 mi
Exterior lighting2578,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages2158,500 mi
Structure: body: door1960,043 mi
Engine1695,600 mi
Air bags: frontal1551,000 mi
Structure: body990,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling849,250 mi
Power train: automatic transmission731,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion744,187 mi
Structure750,000 mi
Unknown or other753,000 mi
Power train6104,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic627,803 mi
Visibility/wiper675,000 mi
Service brakes550,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5102,000 mi
Visibility4130,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module344,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine335,000 mi
Suspension384,732 mi
Tires3100,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)2162,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system283,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)2122,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal2105,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline268,500 mi
Seat belts260,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor221,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack237,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear223,450 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor23,851 mi
Wheels21,800 mi
Air bags: knee bolster11,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery155,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly14,300 mi
Equipment1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility14,500 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner14,300 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch160,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch138,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap120,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch13,200 mi
Parking brake118,891 mi
Seat belts: front111,000 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper135,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads121,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system122,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump125,456 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm15,089 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate1400 mi
Suspension: front15,089 mi
Suspension: rear111,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal143,900 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls185,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1111,102 mi

The 2005 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.