YearToAvoid

2006 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Dodge Caravan, 16% of all 173 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 13 Caravan model years. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Steering complaints
27
16% of 173
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Caravan steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 31, 2006, latest May 19, 2013.

2006 Dodge Caravan steering complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2006Mar 2008Feb 2009Jul 2009May 2010May 2011Jan 2012
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to May 2013; peak Feb 2008 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Dodge Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Caravan model year

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

  1. 200528 (5%)
  2. 200627 (16%)
  3. 20078 (10%)
  4. 20084 (1%)
  5. 20098 (7%)
  6. 201011 (6%)
  7. 20113 (4%)
  8. 20121 (1%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20152 (9%)
  12. 20160 (0%)
  13. 20170 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Caravan have steering problems?
NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Dodge Caravan, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Dodge Caravan year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Caravan has the most steering complaints (28), compared with 27 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Dodge Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Caravan is classified under steering. 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.