Is the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan a good car?
An honest AI verdict — reliability, common problems, and real cost to own.
If in good mechanical condition, the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT can be a suitable choice for families needing space on a budget. However, be prepared for potential transmission repairs.
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Pros
- Spacious interior
- Versatile seating configurations
- Decent towing capacity for its class
Cons
- Below-average fuel economy
- Known transmission issues
- Some cheap interior materials
Ownership at a glance
Common problems to watch for
- Transmission failures
- Power sliding door malfunctions
- Ventilation fan issues
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Active recalls (4)
The 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan has 4 NHTSA recalls on record. Most recent: Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor (campaign 06V067000). All recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
- Visibility — Glass, Side/Rear — CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BRE…
- Seats — 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 …
- Air Bags — Frontal — Sensor/Control Module-Inactive — 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, INDI…
- Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Motor — ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.…
Recall data: NHTSA. Owner costs & MPG: anonymized aggregates from CarsJudge users who track this vehicle. Updated 2026-07-05.
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