2006 Dodge Caravan steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Dodge Caravan — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The van silently stalls. So far it has only happened at low speeds. When this happens it becomes very hard to steer and brake. The first incident was during a u-turn with my 2yr old child and wife in the car. We ended up having to make use of the wheel chair ramp on the side walk. Mechanics have…”
filed May 19, 2013
“After refueling the engine cut off and lost all power in the van while turning into a parking lot. This happens consistantly after refueling. The van will begin to shake then cut off completely. I am able to restart it again and gain full power. Resently, it cuts off after refueling and in the…”
filed May 14, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Caravan | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 Caravan | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Caravan | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 Caravan | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Caravan | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 Caravan | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 Caravan | 8 | 10% |
| 2005 Caravan | 28 | 5% |
| 2004 Caravan | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 Caravan | 41 | 21% |
| 2002 Caravan | 36 | 15% |
| 2001 Caravan | 32 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.