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2006 Dodge Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Dodge Caravan, 18% of all 173 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 13 Caravan model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 59,920 miles.

Engine complaints
32
18% of 173
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
59,920 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2007, latest Aug 24, 2023.

2006 Dodge Caravan engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2007Feb 2009Feb 2010Dec 2010Dec 2012Feb 2014Jan 2017
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Aug 2023; peak Jan 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Dodge Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Caravan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200529 (5%)
  2. 200632 (18%)
  3. 200719 (23%)
  4. 200835 (12%)
  5. 200921 (18%)
  6. 201039 (23%)
  7. 201116 (21%)
  8. 201221 (24%)
  9. 20134 (13%)
  10. 20145 (25%)
  11. 20153 (13%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20171 (100%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Caravan have engine problems?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Dodge Caravan, 18% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 59,920 miles.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Dodge Caravan has the most engine complaints (39), compared with 32 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Dodge Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Caravan is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.