2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Complaints and Recall Information
The 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN has 3 complaints and 2 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report the vehicle stalling at low speeds while the engine continues to run. There are also reports of sliding doors failing to close and lock automatically and windows that fail to roll down.
Common Issues- Stalling while driving. Vehicle stalls while moving at 5-10 MPH despite the engine running, requiring coasting to a stop.
- Loss of accelerator response. Engine runs but does not respond when pressing the accelerator pedal, affecting vehicle control.
- Sliding door malfunctions. Sliding doors fail to close and lock automatically and can open unexpectedly while driving.
- Window operation failure. One or more windows fail to roll down as intended.
Two recalls affect the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan with systems related to seating and airbag sensors. The recalls cover potential safety hazards involving seat base welds and frontal crash sensor malfunctions that may reduce airbag effectiveness.
Recalls- Seat base defect. NHTSA recall 10V338000 affects 2 vehicles from 2006 and 2007 with VMI/Ricon 6-way power seat bases. A defective weld may cause the seat base pin to break, risking occupant injury. Repairs are performed free of charge by Driving Specialties, which will notify owners starting July 28, 2010.
- Frontal airbag sensor failure. Recall 10V008000 impacts 308,950 Dodge Caravan, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles from model years 2005 and 2006 originally sold or registered in multiple states. Front crash sensors may crack and allow water intrusion, rendering sensors inoperative and illuminating the airbag warning light. This condition may reduce enhanced airbag protection during certain frontal crashes. Chrysler will replace the sensors for free starting in June 2010.
Owners dealing with repeated stalling, unresponsive controls, safety defects, or unresolved recall repairs may consider reviewing their rights under their state’s lemon law for potential remedies.
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Summary
2006
Model Year
3
Total Complaints
2
Total Recalls
308952
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
2 vehicles affected
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 PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
Risk: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
308950 vehicles affected
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, INDIANA, KANSAS, KENTUCKY, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MARYLAND, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH DAKOTA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VERMONT, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, ALASKA AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND ALLOW WATER TO ENTER INTO THE SENSOR. THIS CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND ILLUMINATE THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT. THESE SENSORS WERE ADDED TO ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IN CERTAIN FRONTAL CRASHES.
Risk: IF THE FRONT CRASH SENSORS BECOME INOPERATIVE, THE DRIVER IS IMMEDIATELY ALERTED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE SHOULD BE PROMPTLY SERVICED. UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS REPAIRED, THE AIRBAGS MAY NOT PROVIDE THE ENHANCED PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Complaints
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
ID: 2091620ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH and pulling out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a gas station. The contact stated that the engine was running, but the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving near the residence. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle responded as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the sliding doors had failed to close and lock automatically and sometimes opened while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that one of the windows failed to roll down. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
ID: 2091619VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH and pulling out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a gas station. The contact stated that the engine was running, but the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving near the residence. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle responded as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the sliding doors had failed to close and lock automatically and sometimes opened while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that one of the windows failed to roll down. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
ID: 2091618POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 5-10 MPH and pulling out of the parking lot, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast into a gas station. The contact stated that the engine was running, but the vehicle failed to respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving near the residence. The contact stated that upon turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle responded as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the sliding doors had failed to close and lock automatically and sometimes opened while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that one of the windows failed to roll down. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.