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2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Engine Problems

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of all 284 complaints for this model year. That is #15 highest engine complaint count among 16 Grand Caravan model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 79,500 miles.

Engine complaints
36
13% of 284
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
79,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 17, 2007, latest Nov 28, 2025.

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2007Feb 2010Jan 2011Feb 2012May 2014Oct 2014Apr 2015Nov 2025
36 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2007 to Nov 2025; peak Jan 2011 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 200565 (7%)
  2. 200636 (13%)
  3. 200746 (25%)
  4. 2008166 (13%)
  5. 200958 (11%)
  6. 2010177 (20%)
  7. 2011108 (20%)
  8. 2012140 (24%)
  9. 201382 (17%)
  10. 201489 (25%)
  11. 201545 (16%)
  12. 2016100 (10%)
  13. 201765 (16%)
  14. 201838 (14%)
  15. 201946 (19%)
  16. 20202 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan have engine problems?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,500 miles.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most engine complaints?
The 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most engine complaints (177), compared with 36 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Grand 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.