2006 Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. While driving various speeds, the contact heard noises coming from the steering column. The contact drove to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The mechanic also stated that the vin was included in…”
filed Aug 21, 2019
“When driving in rainy conditions (note: wet road, not high water), power steering failed and van was uncontrolable. This has happened 2x in the past year. Dealership says this is a common issue with this model, as water can get to the power steering belt. They offered no solution. I nearly ran into…”
filed Oct 13, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 64 | 7% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 22 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Grand 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.