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2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about visibility and wiper problems in the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of all 284 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest visibility and wiper complaint count among 16 Grand Caravan model years. Median mileage at failure: 49,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
15
5% of 284
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
49,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 6, 2006, latest May 14, 2025.

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month1Feb 2006Dec 2009Feb 2010Sep 2011Dec 2013Apr 2014Apr 2015May 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to May 2025; peak Feb 2006 (1).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

  1. NHTSA 06V067000Mar 8, 2006Visibility & Wipers268,800 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

    On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.

    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.

    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.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Grand Caravan model year

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

  1. 200529 (3%)
  2. 200615 (5%)
  3. 20074 (2%)
  4. 200849 (4%)
  5. 20099 (2%)
  6. 20109 (1%)
  7. 201115 (3%)
  8. 201212 (2%)
  9. 20137 (1%)
  10. 201411 (3%)
  11. 20155 (2%)
  12. 20163 (0%)
  13. 20174 (1%)
  14. 20182 (1%)
  15. 20194 (2%)
  16. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan have visibility and wiper problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the visibility and wiper in the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 49,000 miles.
Which Dodge Grand Caravan year has the most visibility and wiper complaints?
The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan has the most visibility and wiper complaints (49), compared with 15 for the 2006.
Is there a visibility and wiper recall for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan concerns the visibility and wiper: 06V067000.

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.