Dodge Grand Caravan Sxt
2006–2006
Data Availability
Milemark has classified only 3 NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT. This severely limits what we can say about reliability patterns. Low complaint counts don't indicate a reliable vehicle—they may reflect lower production numbers, owners not reporting issues to NHTSA, or gaps in our data collection. What follows is what we can document, not a complete reliability picture.
What We Know From Recalls
One recall campaign exists, related to equipment adaptive/mobility components. This appears focused on wheelchair-accessible conversions or similar mobility equipment rather than core drivetrain or safety systems affecting all Grand Caravans.
Warranty Extensions and Technical Bulletins
No TSBs or warranty extensions are on record in our database. This absence of manufacturer-documented fixes means we lack the usual technical trail that helps identify known defects.
Owner Watch-Outs
The three complaints mention power steering (2 reports around 91,000 miles) and a catalytic converter. We cannot establish patterns from this sample size.
How to Research Further
For this model year, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering the 3.8L V6 engine, transmission, and steering components. Check Dodge minivan forums for real-world experience and run a VIN-specific history report for prior issues.
Trends
Complaint trends by era
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5-year windows, not manufacturer generations — this database doesn't have reliable platform/redesign data to draw real generation boundaries from. Recent model years show fewer complaints mainly because they have been on the road less time, not necessarily because they're more reliable — read this as complaint volume and mix by era, not a reliability trend.
What breaks, and when
Median onset: 91,000 miles.
Typically $270–$2,230 to fix a steering repair, nationally.
Median onset: 80,000 miles.
Typically $180–$4,270 to fix a exhaust_emissions repair, nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see methodology. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
See the full repair-cost breakdown →Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints, recalls, investigations, service bulletins. Methodology. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid this vehicle.