2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Complaints

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased in 2010, the vehicle was missing the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle idled roughly, jerked and stalled while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed with power train failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was missing the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve. The contact was provided DTCs: P0403 and P0404. The vehicle was not repaired. In 2019, the vehicle was taken to a tire business and the EGR valve was installed on the vehicle. The failure was progressively worsened, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. Upon further investigation, the contact found information on various auto websites indicating that the vehicle was manufactured in Canada and imported to the United States. The contact was the second owner. The contact found information on other auto websites that stated that the EGR valve was removed from the vehicle, and it was removed in stages. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

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.

My complaint involves more than one incident...it is the braking system on this vehicle. One incident was in Panama City Beach, Florida. My entire braking system locked up and I had numerous items replaced. Another more recent incident happened in Alabama. My left front brake heated up to the point it smelled like the vehicle was on fire. I have had several calipers and rotors replaced, numerous brake pads and not all of these repairs has been done by the same garage. I read complaints from others about the manufacturers brake system is too small for this style vehicle. They have experienced the same problems I have had. I bought this vehicle in 2015 and I have 155,000 miles on it. I have had to replace a water pump and spark plugs and wires, regular oil changes, etc. The only real problem I have had has been the brakes. I have spent almost $3,500 on brakes alone. I would think the braking system could be a very hazardous situation in the traffic of today. Please help me and others who are experiencing this problem with the braking systems on the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravans. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that on several occasions, the air bag warning light illuminated for two minutes and then disappeared. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,032.

The headlights and taillights come on randomly throughout the day and night while the car is parked and off. The warning dings for accidentally leaving your lights on happens every time you open the doors even though the lights are off. This has been going on since we got the vehicle.

LIGHTS GO OUT WHEN THE RAIN GETS UP UNDER THE CAR FROM SPLASHING ON THE ROAD. YOU HAVE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN IT OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON SEVERAL TIMES AND IT STAYS ON FOR A SHORT TIME. PROCEDURE IS REPEATED AGAIN. ONLY IN RAINY WEATHER AND OREGON GETS A LOT OF SPORADIC RAIN. ALSO, THE IGNITION TENDS TO TURN THE AIRBAG LIGHTS ON AND OFF WHENEVER I TURN A CORNER LEFT OR RIGHT OF HIT A BUMP.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE OIL PRESSURE AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ON NOVEMBER 9, 2019, WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS LOSING SPEED, BUT WAS ABLE TO BE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CONTACT CALLED THE POLICE DUE TO HER DISABLED HUSBAND BEING IN THE COLD FOR OVER TWO HOURS. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR MEDICAL ATTENTION NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THEN TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK IN THE ENGINE AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

SLIDING DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR FROZE UP.THIS RENDERSTHE SLIDING DOOR COMPLETELY INOPERABLE.IF THAT DOOR WAS NEEDED FOREGRESS,IT WOULDNT BE AVAILABLE!!

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 AN UNKNOWN RECALL; HOWEVER, NO RECALL WAS FOUND. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

DRIVER SIDE SLIDING DOOR IS LOCKED AND CAN'T BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY OR WITH FOB OR OVERHEAD BUTTON. VERY WORRIED ABOUT PASSENGERS NOT BEING ABLE TO EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY. *DT CONSUMER STATED SHE WILL TAKE IT TO HER LOCAL DODGE DEALER.*JB