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2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (35%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 243 repairs.
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 198 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Sep 201199000 miUS $275 | Air conditioning compressor bearings burned out at 98,500 miles. Had not been using air conditioning and had not for weeks. | ||
| Dec 2011107000 miUS $11 | high pressure power steering hose to cooler leaked | ||
| Sep 2012124000 miUS $11 | once again the high pressure power steering hose leaked. | ||
| Jan 2014162000 miUS $45 | Water pump went bad. Replaced pump and serpentine belt. | ||
| May 2015197300 miUS $30 | loss of power and poor mileage. converter was replaced. Bad tie rod. replaced tie rod. | ||
| Jun 2015201000 miUS $297 | No cold air. had lines replaced and recharged. | ||
| Sep 2016239000 miUS $75 | Replaced leaking Hicham pressure line | ||
| Oct 2016240200 miUS $35 | Replaced noisy serpentine idler. | ||
| Oct 2017272000 miUS $30 | Replaced both bad electrical radiator cooling fans. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200986000 miUS $3200 | Engine lost oil pressure and started knocking. Shop replaced with a remanuf. assembly | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Jan 201276000 miUS $50 | Passenger Seat Belt buckle would not engage with male end of buckle. Driver's seat armrest bolt sheared off. | ||
| Apr 201283000 miUS $246 | Water Pump leaking coolant. Replaced water pump. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States Jul 2009 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Sep 200927000 mi | Power steering pump began howling when vehicle is cold, also causing vibration through the steering wheel. Fluid level stayed full (no leaks). Vehicle has only 24k miles but is 3 mos. past the three year warranty limit. A plastic "plug" popped out of the bottom of the driver's side outside mirror, losing parts in the process and rendering the mirror loose (flops back and forth). Inspection of the mirror internals proved them to be corroded. | ||
| Apr 201031000 miUS $6800 | Major engine failure at 34k miles; no warning from gauges/CEL. Engine lost four qts of oil (no apparent leaks) and spun a rod bearing. Mileage under warranty, but vehicle age not, so paid 100% out of pocket. Engine replaced with factory unit. While in the shop for engine replacement, I asked about having the PS pump replaced at the same time. The mechanic noted that the PS pump was OK, rather, the steering rack was bad (leaking oil). Quoted $700 to replace it, but we decided to wait. | ||
| Nov 201147000 miUS $50 | Plastic button on electric mirror switch (switches from left to right mirror) broke and failed to operate. Purchased new switch for about $50 and installed it myself in about 15-20 minutes. | ||
| Dec 201147000 mi | While in for regular oil change/maintenance, the mechanic noted the Rear brake rotors worn beyond minimum thickness. Owner purchased and replaced the rotors and pads. Power locks on passenger-side stopped working. Troubleshooting pointed to failed moto/solenoid. Owner purchased for about $40 and installed replacement part. System now functions normally again. | ||
| Dec 201253000 miUS $150 | Check engine light came on, shop pulled code for EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve and reset CEL. Intermittent starting problem became severe, resulting in vehicle being towed. Battery found to be defective (holding a charge but failing under load). Replaced battery and problem was resolved. 2nd time battery has been replaced in 3 yrs. | ||
| Nov 201466000 miUS $200 | Replaced the radiator - it began leaking where the plastic tank joined the aluminum core. | ||
| Mar 201669000 miUS $50 | Passenger side sliding door would not lock. Found power lock actuator frozen up. Replaced actuator and lock now works again. | ||
| Sep 201670000 mi | Dash lights flashing at random, gauge needles bouncing around. Engine shut down twice but was able to restart. Disassembled & cleaned batt cables, and G300 ground at base of driver's side B pillar (behind front door). Problem has not returned since. | ||
| Apr 201772000 miUS $80 | Severe coolant leak at front passenger side of engine. Found to be leaking gasket between timing cover and engine block. Removed timing cover and replaced gasket. Job included removal of oil pan and numerous engine-driven accessories. Also replaced water pump, oil pan gasket, and other related seals. New oil, filter, and coolant installed. | ||
| Jul 201773000 miUS $50 | Left rear sliding door lock ceased functioning. Replaced electric motor/actuator. | ||
| Sep 201774000 miUS $50 | Replaced cloudy head lights after several attempts to polish them. Very easy job - took about 15 mins total. | ||
| Mar 201875000 miUS $110 | Driver's power seat no longer moved fore/aft. Switch and motor ok. Problem was in cable/gear drive assembly. Removed seat from vehicle and found stripped plastic gear in drive assy. Replaced broken parts with new aftermarket gears and shafts, and reinstalled seat. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Manitoba, Canada Jul 2009 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Dec 200939680 miC $560 | Check engine light came on. EGR Valve was the problem. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 201044640 mi | ABS light lit on dash caused by rear passenger side anti-lock brake sensor malfunction. Driver side power sliding door not working due to faulty wiring harness. Passenger side power sliding door not working due to wiring harness malfunction. | ||
| Sep 201045260 mi | Power sliding doors not working when sold due to faulty wiring harness. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Kansas, United States Jun 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jul 200956000 miUS $100 | egr valve replaced | ||
| May 201072000 miUS $400 | rear condensor was leaking | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Nebraska, United States Jun 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Aug 201175000 miUS $2000 | AC broke, there was a leak and compressor could not hold pressure. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Oregon, United States Nov 2011 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Dec 201267000 miUS $35 | New water pump. I replaced it myself. Pump cost 35.00 and took about an hour to change. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in North Carolina, United States Jun 2013 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 2015140600 miUS $1000 | Belt tensioner seized. Drivers side power window switch broken. Sometimes wouldn't work. | ||
| Jun 2017169000 miUS $100 | Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Pinging. Replaced EGR valve. Pinging. Dealer wanted $600 to replace spark plugs claiming that was the problem. | ||
| Oct 2017176000 mi | Thunking noise in front. They couldn't find anything wrong. | ||
| Mar 2018185000 miUS $35 | Evaporator purge solenoid. | ||
| Jun 2018189000 miUS $500 | replaced tie rod ends | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2013 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Mar 2015148000 miUS $85 | Water pump, water pump inlet tube, radiator lower hose, serpentine belt | ||
| Oct 2015150000 miUS $39 | EBrake cable rotted at the nub end. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Washington, United States Aug 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014174000 mi | Alas... Busted a radiator hose but didn't notice idiot/overhead light come on. Engine cooked. Dramatic ending in interstates. Sold for scap... :(. I did love that van... Would totally recommend again (but now I have a jacked up Audi! ;) | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201492000 miUS $40 | Passenger sliding door lock actuator | ||
| Feb 2015101400 miUS $300 | Towed to the dealer where a battery was recently installed, in case it required a warranty replacement. Alternator was the culprit and was replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Sep 201161000 mi | Warranty repair, replace the catalytic converter. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Sep 2014137000 miUS $1700 | replacment of all cooling system | ||
| Apr 2016143000 miUS $1500 | Bad rack struts | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 20074700 mi | Clock Spring replacement | ||
| Apr 200815000 mi | Fuel Door repair, Steering rack replacement, waterpump | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201043000 miUS $50 | Steering gear found to be leaking while car was in shop for L-O-F. It was replaced under extended warranty w/$50 deductible. Water pump had slight leak, discovered at previous L-O-F. Had it replaced under extended warranty. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New Hampshire, United States May 2008 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jun 200845000 miUS $250 | Water Pump was leaking and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 200963000 miUS $35 | Used dye to find leak in air condition system. Will return in May to fix the problem. | ||
| May 200963000 miUS $1012 | Parts ordered to fix A/C | ||
| Feb 201080000 miUS $500 | Both side automatic opening doors (2nd row) had to have the electrical wiring harness replaced. Missing links or broken links on each side. Both doors had to have the electrical belts under the side passenger doors replaced due to broken links. | ||
| Jan 2011168000 miUS $289 | Replaced front window washer pump and switch. | ||
| Jan 2013101700 miUS $603 | Had to replace the power steering motor due to whinning noise when hot. | ||
| Oct 2013144800 miUS $294 | Replace RF Inner Tie Rod and Wheel alignment because of repair. | ||
| Nov 2014165700 miUS $430 | Had to replace the alternator. | ||
| Jun 2015174000 miUS $1012 | Condenser needed to be replaced for air conditioning system. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2006 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Dec 20068900 mi | Headlight switch replacement - Warranty | ||
| May 200713500 mi | Wiring for remote starter was undone when headlight switch was repaired. Wiring fell down and tangled in steering linkage preventing right turns and causing wiring to be torn apart. | ||
| Apr 200825500 mi | Right outer tie rod worn out. Right front outer tie rod worn - failed inspection and replaced under warranty. 3rd brake light cracked due to over-tightening during manufacture - replaced under warranty. | ||
| Jul 200830000 mi | Clock spring for airbag was intermittent. Trip 1 to identify problem and order parts, 2nd trip to install part. | ||
| Aug 200830000 mi | Clock spring for airbag was intermittent. Trip 1 to identify problem and order parts, 2nd trip to install part. | ||
| Jun 200940000 miUS $45 | Turn signal would not turn off when indicating left turn - replaced multifunction switch myself. | ||
| Mar 201166000 mi | Air bag light came on for 1 day and reset itself. | ||
| Jun 201169000 mi | Water Pump leaking and was replaced - original purpose of trip was non functioning air conditioner Determined rear AC evaporator had failed due to design flaw. Dealer quoted over $1000 to fix - Contacted Dodge for help Rear air conditioner evaporator replaced and system recharged. | ||
| Jan 201373000 mi | Lower bearings shot - suspect camshaft damaged - metal in oil - happened at 10080 miles. Repair cost over $4500 from independent shop, well over $6000 from dealer - going to get rid of the vehicle. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Missouri, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201040000 miUS $100 | a/c clutch fell apart and took out serpentine belt, dealer replaced under extended warranty | ||
| Apr 201168000 miUS $650 | outer tie rods replaced | ||
| Jul 2013135000 miUS $150 | replaced water pump, noise, no leaks or overheating | ||
| Aug 2013138000 miUS $280 | noise @ idle from alternator, wife nagging, replaced alternator | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada Aug 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 200822630 mi | Rear A.C evaporator replaced under warranty | ||
| Sep 200821700 mi | Rear condenser leaking, a.c quit working. | ||
| Dec 200827280 mi | Door lock actuator not working on right sliding door. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in North Carolina, United States Jun 2008 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Jul 200827000 mi | Squeeky area in the lift gate. Lock strike was rubbing the lift gate metal. Fixed easily and was done well. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Mar 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018109000 miUS $490 | Ac compressor | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in New Hampshire, United States May 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201760000 miUS $182 | Left passenger side door would not open/close from the remote or button inside the car. Had to replace the "actuator" in the door. | ||
| Sep 201772000 miUS $182 | Battery terminal broke and needed a new battery. | ||
| Jun 201881241 miUS $1256 | Had to replace rear air conditioner suppressor and connections to it. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Delaware, United States Apr 2007 - Jul 2008 | |||
| Aug 200711000 mi | Wheel speed sensor went out, causing the ABS light to illuminate. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201754000 miUS $400 | Electric Window Motor replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200840000 mi | Unswitched cigarette lighter/power socket has no power. I bought this used van through a Saturn dealership - where I have 0 deductible repair plan. They state that they can't find info on wiring of socket - I should go to Dodge and maybe pay $100 deduct. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States Mar 2008 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Mar 200945000 miUS $300 | Airbag light came on, at first intermittently then constant. Took in to dodge dealer, told it needed front sensors. Total around $300 including oil change. annoyingly, 05 caravans were recalled for exact same part, exact same problem, but we had to pay. | ||
| May 201170000 miUS $200 | AC did not cool. Husband attempted to recharge but didn't work. Shop evac/recharged and said problem was fixed, but within 5 days problem recurred. It will go back to shop next week After AC failed, went back to shop. Shop discovered leaking o rings in rear AC lines and replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014101000 miUS $1400 | coolant leak, turned out to be intake manifold gasket engine light had been on for a year, decided to have it fixed at same time. replaced EGR valve and spark plugs. car did not start even with jump. replaced starter and battery. | ||
| May 2015111100 miUS $600 | power steering went out, diagnosed as rack. had to replace | ||
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Virginia, United States Apr 2008 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jun 200933000 mi | Tech noticed right rear wheel bearing making noise while he was pulling van around to service bay for oil change. Wheel bearing not in stock, ordered that day. Part arrived three business days later, installed a week after problem initially identified. | ||
| Oct 201048700 miUS $144 | MIL came on during a road trip. Deqler diagnosis was "EGR valve stuck open". I declined the repair, estimated at $550. Paid $85 diagnostic fee. Ordered, DIY installed aftermarket EGR valve in approx. 1/2 hour, cost was $38.52. | ||
| Jul 201263300 miUS $200 | Power lock on passenger sliding door stopped working. Dealer replaced door lock actuator under extended warranty. Second time this specific door has has this problem. ABS light was on. ABS function was inoperative. Dealer replaced right rear wheel speed sensor under extended warranty. | ||
| Jul 201584000 miUS $480 | Car had a coolant leak, the source of which wasn't obvious. Local shop diagnosed as a leaking water pump. Replaced the water pump and flushed the coolant. | ||
| Aug 201585000 miUS $742 | The front left strut broke on the highway. Sheared off right below the top steering bearing. Had the car towed to a loca Pep Boys, which installed loaded struts on both sides and aligned the car. | ||
| Apr 201690300 miUS $420 | Replaced inner tie-rod end, left side, which was finally loose enough it would not pass inspection this year. | ||
| Feb 201798000 miUS $843 | Car developed a sudden crank/no-start symptom. Had it towed to local repair shop. Shop diagnosed the no-start as caused by faulty fuel pump, had the pump replaced. Van runs fine now. | ||
| Jul 201799000 miUS $60 | Van made clunking/popping noises over bumps. Replaced sway bar end links, which had torn open rubber boots on both sides. The repair addressed the sway bar ends' contribution to the noise, but there were still other worn parts making noise. After replacing the sway bar end links and sway bar bushings, the car still made popping noises driving over bumps. Further diagnosis was that the struts were starting to separate from their upper mounts, as well as worn lower ball joints (necessitating replacement of the complete control arms, lower engine mount, and rear shocks, spring bushings and shackle mounts. Van had had a possessed volume knob in the factory stereo for some time. Replaced with a "mechless" aftermarket unit. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Oct 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jan 201359740 miC $463 | Front right strut, inner right tie rod end. | ||
| Oct 201347320 miC $400 | replaced sway bar left side and strut | ||
| Jul 201453320 miC $526 | Bearing in alternator gave out. Also changed belt. | ||
| Apr 201558580 miC $90 | two inner tie rod ends replaced front left wheel bearing muffler blow a hole in it | ||
| Apr 201664260 miC $108 | Idler wheel. Noisy bearing replaced before it seized. | ||
| Jan 201764640 miC $156 | muffler and oil filter change | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Washington, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201345300 miUS $5 | Whining noise from front half of car. I was aware,from reading this website,that this whining may appear at about this mileage. Power steering fluid added. Noise gone, but slowly returning. Suspect power steering failure in near future? | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Nov 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 201170680 mi | CEL came on - code indicates problem with EGR valve. Light has been intermittent for about 3 weeks. Having valve replaced today. Seat back trim plate on front passenger seat has come unhooked at the bottom again...third time I've had to fix this. Irritating! | ||
| May 201172540 miC $100 | Passenger side sliding door power lock actuator died. Got a replacement Mopar part from the dealer and replaced it myself. | ||
| Jun 201173160 miC $50 | Somewhere between washings one of the roof rack trim pieces flew off in traffic (the cap at the leading edge of the roof rack side rail). Replaced with a part from the wrecker for $5 - dealer price on this trim piece was $75! | ||
| Aug 201176220 mi | Uconnect (Bluetooth) and autodimming rear view mirror conked out for no reason. Disonnected the negative battery cable for 5 hours to reset body computer, reconnected cable, and presto - Uconnect and autodimming mirror back to life. | ||
| Sep 201177500 mi | Front passenger seat back came unattached from the seat bottom (again)...fourth time this has happened...removed trim and reattached. | ||
| Jan 201283700 mi | Uconnect stopped working again. Had to disconnect the battery, leave it overnight, and reconnect the battery in the morning to reset the system. No cost but irritating - second time in 13 months of ownership that I've had to do this. | ||
| Aug 201292560 mi | Passenger seat back trim popped off AGAIN. This time I drilled a few holes and secured it with zip ties so the bottom claws can't slip loose again. The plastic is too weak and flexible for this design to work - stupid! Middle row passenger seat cup holder spontaneously broke (Stow'n'Go) seats. $130 for part from dealer - $55 from wrecker. | ||
| Sep 201293620 mi | Had to reset Uconnect AGAIN by leaving the battery disconnected overnight...love the Stow'n'Go, absolutely hate the flaky minor systems on this van. This happens so often that I'm considering just always keeping a battery wrench in the van. | ||
| Oct 201294860 mi | Uconnect stopped working again...disconnected battery, left overnight, reconnected - works again. Irritating. I'm thinking about just leaving a battery terminal wrench in the van for when this happens again because it's frequent & regular. | ||
| Jun 2013102920 mi | Had to disconnect battery to reset Uconnect TWICE this month. Irritating - the battery has to stay disconnected all day to reset the system...a couple hours isn't long enough for it to "forget" and reset itself. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2013 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201384320 miC $114 | left cv-axle to be replaced | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Missouri, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201028000 miUS $150 | The suspension was not properly aligned at the factory and could not be corrected with a standard alignment causing uneven tire wear. A special shim kit had to be ordered from Dodge to correct the angle of the rear tires. | ||
| Apr 201239000 miUS $315 | water pump was leaking and was replaced | ||
| Dec 201242000 miUS $150 | Vehicle creaked/groaned loudly when going over even mild bumps (like entering a driveway). | ||
| Feb 201344300 miUS $250 | The suspension made a loud scratcing noise when going over even small bumps. The shop said it was either the struts or a cheaper part and we tried the cheaper part first. This seemed to help the noise quite a bit. | ||
| Jun 201565000 miUS $70 | Had to replace the EGR valve | ||
| Feb 201888000 miUS $150 | EGR valve failed again. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States May 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jan 2016US $100 | Loud squeak when engine was operating. Bad idler pulley. Replaced belt and pulley. Squeal from power steering pump. Clogged screen in power steering fluid reservoir caused the problem. Cleaned the screen and noise went away. | ||
| Jun 2016135000 miUS $85 | Check engine light came on for Code P0404. Replaced EGR valve. After a few drive cycles, MIL went out. | ||
| Dec 2017162000 miUS $250 | Replaced power steering pump as the pulley was failing. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada May 2010 - Jul 2010 | |||
| Jun 201026040 mi | Valve Gasket Oil pan plug was cross-threaded at Canadian Tire. Could not be removed and had to replace entire oil pan. Rack and pinion assembly replacement. Manifold gasket replaced. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 2011151000 miUS $240 | The water pump had to be replaced again after 2 years. The serpentine belt was also replaced since it was the original belt after 150,000 miles. | ||
| Dodge Grand Caravan in British Columbia, Canada Mar 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 201563960 miC $400 | Heating system failed | ||
| Jan 201664480 miC $150 | Rpm needle stopped, easy fix | ||
2006 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Nov 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017110980 miC $280 | Window motor | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Illinois, United States Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201593000 miUS $85 | Driver side window stuck in up position. Window regulator motor failed. Replaced motor / regulator assembly. | ||
| Feb 201697400 miUS $450 | Replaced tie-rod end due to recommendation when wear noticed when tires replaced. | ||
| May 201699000 miUS $430 | Caliper stuck causing pad to rub | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jun 2013 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Jan 201372582 miC $859 | Front brake pads and rotors New fluid Brake fluid replaced | ||
| Oct 201378207 miC $560 | cooling system and water pump | ||
| Jun 201481077 miC $327 | Front calipers | ||
| Apr 201586600 miC $447 | Fuel injector and spark plugs | ||
| May 2017111600 miC $169 | Replaced battery | ||
| Jun 2017110360 miC $100 | Tie rod end was broken. Part was replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Sep 2012 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Oct 2014110560 miC $400 | radiator leaking, driver side, just in front of the front bumper. leak was only when parked after driving replaced whole radiator + coolant flush | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Texas, United States Apr 2010 - May 2010 | |||
| May 201015000 mi | Power steering fluid is always low. Never seen a leak so understand where it goes. Thought we had a serious transmission problem because of the noises when we came to stop/start. Power Steering fluid was low. Problem solved. Only problem | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Oct 201490820 miC $425 | Defective starter | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Jan 2015 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Apr 201582660 miC $500 | Cracked radiator needed replacing | ||
| Sep 201584940 miC $200 | Muffler | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Mar 2011 - May 2015 | |||
| Jun 201143400 mi | Discovered AC wasn't working when the weather got warm enough to use it. The door locks for sliding doors and hatch would not work with the key fob or using the automatic locks on the driver's or passenger side doors. They had to replace the motors on all three doors. | ||
| Apr 201357440 miC $500 | Blower motor needed to be replaced. | ||
| May 201570060 mi | Started lound noises while turning and turned out to be the reservoir. Shortly after a different noise turned out to be the steering rack. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Utah, United States Jul 2013 - Aug 2015 | |||
| Nov 2013128300 miUS $350 | Alternator failure | ||
| Mar 2015152000 mi | Failed alternator. 3rd part in 5 years. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Apr 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 200916740 mi | rear brake light replaced | ||
| Jun 200917980 miC $20 | rear brake light bulb burnt out again | ||
| Jul 201032860 miC $525 | replaced left front stabilization link | ||
| Apr 201250840 miC $244 | Right passenger sliding door no longer locked/unlocked with automatic lock. Replaced lock activator | ||
| Jul 201252700 miC $267 | Replaced EGR valve | ||
| May 201466340 miC $305 | left air bag sensor had to be replaced replaced left front stabilization link | ||
| Sep 201468820 miC $100 | rust on fuel tank, replaced cap and cleaned rust - found with engine light coming on | ||
| Sep 201575020 mi | replaced stabilizing bar bushings battery failed and replaced by auto club | ||
| Dec 201577500 miC $485 | light came on and diagnosed as air bag sensor it took 3 separate trips to the dealer to get it first replaced and then fix corroded wiring | ||
| Feb 201678000 miC $40 | pipe that sends washer fluid to rear window was broken, needed replacing | ||
| Oct 201680600 miC $340 | replaced alternator | ||
| Apr 20178370 miC $458 | muffler replaced left front stabilization replaced | ||
| Oct 201785312 miC $350 | replace front brake rotors, pads, and service calipers | ||
| Apr 201888040 miC $100 | replace both front stabilizer bushings | ||
| Sep 2021110050 miC $975 | replaced failed starter motor exhaust tail pipe repair | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Feb 2009 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Apr 200939680 mi | MIL turned on, brought to dealer, had to replace EGR valve. Ordered part for Trip 1. Used car dealer repaired at no charge. Replaced EGR valve. So far, so good. Next trip may be to check what can be done to check how to minimize fuel consumption. Average = 17 L per 100 km. | ||
| Jul 200941540 mi | Engine shaking, then stopped. Generator pulled down, wires there repaired. Coils Changed PCM changed. Chrysler did not want to honour emissions warranty first, had to get emissions test, then they agreed to change PCM under emissions warranty (8y/130th k 1st wk: Engine shaking, then stopped. Generator pulled down, wires then repaired. 2ndwk:Engine shaking, then stopped.Generator pulled down, wires then repaired. 3rdwk: Coils Changed 4th wk: Apparently, PCM and coil packs had to BE CHANGED AT THE SAME TIME | ||
| Jan 201372560 miC $350 | Heater not working | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Aug 2008 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Apr 200935340 miC $200 | Van was squeaky, replaced both sway bar linkages. | ||
| Jun 200940300 miC $800 | Air Conditioning blew warm air | ||
| Mar 201049600 miC $1000 | replaced steering rack and pinion, replaced both outer tie-rods and sway bar bushing. | ||
| Apr 201162620 miC $110 | Both front swaybar endlinks, were replaced fixing a creaking sound coming from the front. $70. Replaced right sliding door lock motor. $40. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Connecticut, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2008 | |||
| Nov 20088000 mi | Went in for repairs to heater controls; temp regulation was iffy but service dept could not replicate | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Quebec, Canada Apr 2007 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 200716120 mi | paint peeling off tailgate lift cylinders rusted 4 to 6 " in lenght. replaced both cylinders. | ||
| Dec 200722940 mi | vibration from 60 to 80kph slow accelaration | ||
| Mar 200824800 mi | Air bag light came on. Replace bumper sensor corroded. | ||
| Apr 200829140 mi | Noisy front suspension ,replace tie rods. | ||
| Oct 200835340 mi | LEAK AT WATER PUMP, WATER PUMP REPLACED. | ||
| Mar 201058900 miC $350 | egr valve replaced | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Missouri, United States Jan 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201390000 mi | Oil drain plug was apparently installed with an impact wrench, and the bolt head rounded off. Took to a friends shop where he had a Snap-0n tool that has a grip like vice grips on steroids, and was able to get it out. Filed bolt to 12mm. | ||
| Apr 2022127000 miUS $600 | Rear passenger fender was rusted out and had to be replaced with new metal. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada Dec 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 201265720 miC $85 | Changed battery | ||
| Jul 201368700 miC $250 | muffler | ||
| Oct 201370980 miC $300 | I took it to the mechanic because there was a drip down the transfer tube which comes from the water pump. The fluid could have been from either. The mechanic said that I needed a new water pump and tranfer tube. | ||
| Nov 201371300 miC $40 | Repaired hole in rocker panel. | ||
| Jan 201471600 miC $20 | Replaced drivers side headlight | ||
| Aug 201475640 mi | EVAP code for gas cap leak. Cleaned gas line lip with emery cloth for better gas cap seal. | ||
| Dec 201477500 miC $350 | Driver side caliper seized | ||
| May 201688660 miC $180 | Replaced driver side tierod end. | ||
| Sep 201691140 mi | Check engine light for minor leak. Reset with OBII scanner. | ||
| Jun 201798580 miC $20 | Hoses weeping. Added sealant | ||
| Sep 2017104160 miC $30 | Repaired tire. Nail in tire | ||
| Mar 2018114080 miC $200 | When I attempted to stop the leak with Lucas it was not successful. I took the van to a dealer and the high pressure line was successfully replaced. ($200). | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Louisiana, United States Mar 2012 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jun 2012111000 miUS $70 | EGR valve had to be replaced | ||
| Oct 2013136000 miUS $260 | Alternator was making a noise, it was still charging and working properly, but the noise was very annoying and probably would have failed soon. Replaced with alternator from Autozone and all is good (also replaced water pump/idle pulley) | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jun 201265000 mi | They also fixed a rubber seal around the steering column where it is connected to another part, just before it goes thru the floor in the cabin. I noticed it was out of place when looking for source of water leak. | ||
| Aug 201266300 mi | Trim strip on driver's side door came off. Probably just taped on during body repair from previous accident. Trim has tabs to attach a catch, but door panel must come off to fix. Fixed it myself with rubber cement. Hope it holds! | ||
| Sep 201267000 miUS $40 | Trim strip on driver's side door came off. Body shop said the tape holding it on was original from factory. Tape failed, and piece has no other connection to vehicle. Tape replaced, part restored. | ||
| Jan 2015 | Right front wheel bearing replaced. | ||
| Dodge Caravan in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Dec 200939060 miC $743 | racket pinion steering leaking | ||
2006 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Dodge Caravan in Tennessee, United States Apr 2010 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Dec 201485000 miUS $22 | Oxgen sensor | ||
| Dodge Caravan in California, United States Dec 2012 - Feb 2016 | |||
| Oct 201316000 miUS $1490 | Rack & Pinion replaced due to leak. | ||
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
Engine not specified
| Dodge Grand Caravan in Nova Scotia, Canada Jun 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 201052180 mi | Total engine failure, replacement | ||
| Sep 201052700 miC $100 | Dealer had recently repaired connecting rod bearings on warranty. Seems they didnt properly replace clip on gas line on top of engine. It failed close to home, spilling gas on hot manifold. No fire. got it fixed. sticking calipers | ||
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Caravan in Washington, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200828000 miUS $450 | Really bad rattling coming from under dash board. It was some wiring that had come loose under driver side dash. Dealer fixed it, now I feel less annoyed by my car. :) | ||
2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Dodge Caravan in Kentucky, United States Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Apr 200998000 miUS $40 | noisy water pump | ||
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