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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.
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2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (42%)

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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 2011

99000 mi

US $275
Air conditioning compressor bearings burned out at 98,500 miles. Had not been using air conditioning and had not for weeks. 
Dec 2011

107000 mi

US $11
high pressure power steering hose to cooler leaked 
Sep 2012

124000 mi

US $11
once again the high pressure power steering hose leaked. 
Jan 2014

162000 mi

US $45
Water pump went bad. Replaced pump and serpentine belt. 
May 2015

197300 mi

US $30
loss of power and poor mileage. converter was replaced. Bad tie rod. replaced tie rod. 
Jun 2015

201000 mi

US $297
No cold air. had lines replaced and recharged. 
Sep 2016

239000 mi

US $75
Replaced leaking Hicham pressure line 
Oct 2016

240200 mi

US $35
Replaced noisy serpentine idler. 
Oct 2017

272000 mi

US $30
Replaced both bad electrical radiator cooling fans. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2009 - Mar 2010
Oct 2009

86000 mi

US $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 2012

76000 mi

US $50
Passenger Seat Belt buckle would not engage with male end of buckle. Driver's seat armrest bolt sheared off. 
Apr 2012

83000 mi

US $246
Water Pump leaking coolant. Replaced water pump. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in California, United States
Jul 2009 - Dec 2019
Sep 2009

27000 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 2010

31000 mi

US $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 2011

47000 mi

US $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 2011

47000 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 2012

53000 mi

US $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 2014

66000 mi

US $200
Replaced the radiator - it began leaking where the plastic tank joined the aluminum core. 
Mar 2016

69000 mi

US $50
Passenger side sliding door would not lock. Found power lock actuator frozen up. Replaced actuator and lock now works again. 
Sep 2016

70000 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 2017

72000 mi

US $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 2017

73000 mi

US $50
Left rear sliding door lock ceased functioning. Replaced electric motor/actuator. 
Sep 2017

74000 mi

US $50
Replaced cloudy head lights after several attempts to polish them. Very easy job - took about 15 mins total. 
Mar 2018

75000 mi

US $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 2009

39680 mi

C $560
Check engine light came on. EGR Valve was the problem. Replaced. 
Jun 2010

44640 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 2010

45260 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 2009

56000 mi

US $100
egr valve replaced 
May 2010

72000 mi

US $400
rear condensor was leaking 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Nebraska, United States
Jun 2011 - Sep 2011
Aug 2011

75000 mi

US $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 2012

67000 mi

US $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 2015

140600 mi

US $1000
Belt tensioner seized. Drivers side power window switch broken. Sometimes wouldn't work. 
Jun 2017

169000 mi

US $100
Radiator leak. Replaced radiator. Pinging. Replaced EGR valve. Pinging. Dealer wanted $600 to replace spark plugs claiming that was the problem. 
Oct 2017

176000 mi
Thunking noise in front. They couldn't find anything wrong. 
Mar 2018

185000 mi

US $35
Evaporator purge solenoid. 
Jun 2018

189000 mi

US $500
replaced tie rod ends 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2013 - Sep 2017
Mar 2015

148000 mi

US $85
Water pump, water pump inlet tube, radiator lower hose, serpentine belt 
Oct 2015

150000 mi

US $39
EBrake cable rotted at the nub end. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Washington, United States
Aug 2014 - Nov 2014
Nov 2014

174000 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 2014

92000 mi

US $40
Passenger sliding door lock actuator 
Feb 2015

101400 mi

US $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 2011

61000 mi
Warranty repair, replace the catalytic converter. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Michigan, United States
Sep 2014 - Apr 2016
Sep 2014

137000 mi

US $1700
replacment of all cooling system 
Apr 2016

143000 mi

US $1500
Bad rack struts 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States
Jul 2007 - Mar 2010
Jun 2007

4700 mi
Clock Spring replacement 
Apr 2008

15000 mi
Fuel Door repair, Steering rack replacement, waterpump 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States
Oct 2009 - Jun 2012
Sep 2010

43000 mi

US $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 2008

45000 mi

US $250
Water Pump was leaking and had to be replaced. 
Apr 2009

63000 mi

US $35
Used dye to find leak in air condition system. Will return in May to fix the problem. 
May 2009

63000 mi

US $1012
Parts ordered to fix A/C 
Feb 2010

80000 mi

US $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 2011

168000 mi

US $289
Replaced front window washer pump and switch. 
Jan 2013

101700 mi

US $603
Had to replace the power steering motor due to whinning noise when hot. 
Oct 2013

144800 mi

US $294
Replace RF Inner Tie Rod and Wheel alignment because of repair. 
Nov 2014

165700 mi

US $430
Had to replace the alternator. 
Jun 2015

174000 mi

US $1012
Condenser needed to be replaced for air conditioning system. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Pennsylvania, United States
Apr 2006 - Jan 2013
Dec 2006

8900 mi
Headlight switch replacement - Warranty 
May 2007

13500 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 2008

25500 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 2008

30000 mi
Clock spring for airbag was intermittent. Trip 1 to identify problem and order parts, 2nd trip to install part. 
Aug 2008

30000 mi
Clock spring for airbag was intermittent. Trip 1 to identify problem and order parts, 2nd trip to install part. 
Jun 2009

40000 mi

US $45
Turn signal would not turn off when indicating left turn - replaced multifunction switch myself. 
Mar 2011

66000 mi
Air bag light came on for 1 day and reset itself. 
Jun 2011

69000 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 2013

73000 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 2010

40000 mi

US $100
a/c clutch fell apart and took out serpentine belt, dealer replaced under extended warranty 
Apr 2011

68000 mi

US $650
outer tie rods replaced 
Jul 2013

135000 mi

US $150
replaced water pump, noise, no leaks or overheating 
Aug 2013

138000 mi

US $280
noise @ idle from alternator, wife nagging, replaced alternator 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada
Aug 2008 - Jul 2009
Jul 2008

22630 mi
Rear A.C evaporator replaced under warranty 
Sep 2008

21700 mi
Rear condenser leaking, a.c quit working.  
Dec 2008

27280 mi
Door lock actuator not working on right sliding door. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2008 - Jul 2009
Jul 2008

27000 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 2018

109000 mi

US $490
Ac compressor 
Dodge Grand Caravan in New Hampshire, United States
May 2016 - Jun 2018
Feb 2017

60000 mi

US $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 2017

72000 mi

US $182
Battery terminal broke and needed a new battery. 
Jun 2018

81241 mi

US $1256
Had to replace rear air conditioner suppressor and connections to it. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Delaware, United States
Apr 2007 - Jul 2008
Aug 2007

11000 mi
Wheel speed sensor went out, causing the ABS light to illuminate. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Florida, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2018
Nov 2017

54000 mi

US $400
Electric Window Motor replaced 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Minnesota, United States
Sep 2008 - Mar 2010
Nov 2008

40000 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 2009

45000 mi

US $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 2011

70000 mi

US $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 2014

101000 mi

US $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 2015

111100 mi

US $600
power steering went out, diagnosed as rack. had to replace 

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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 2009

33000 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 2010

48700 mi

US $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 2012

63300 mi

US $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 2015

84000 mi

US $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 2015

85000 mi

US $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 2016

90300 mi

US $420
Replaced inner tie-rod end, left side, which was finally loose enough it would not pass inspection this year. 
Feb 2017

98000 mi

US $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 2017

99000 mi

US $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 2013

59740 mi

C $463
Front right strut, inner right tie rod end. 
Oct 2013

47320 mi

C $400
replaced sway bar left side and strut 
Jul 2014

53320 mi

C $526
Bearing in alternator gave out. Also changed belt. 
Apr 2015

58580 mi

C $90
two inner tie rod ends replaced front left wheel bearing muffler blow a hole in it 
Apr 2016

64260 mi

C $108
Idler wheel. Noisy bearing replaced before it seized. 
Jan 2017

64640 mi

C $156
muffler and oil filter change 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Washington, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2013

45300 mi

US $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 2011

70680 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 2011

72540 mi

C $100
Passenger side sliding door power lock actuator died. Got a replacement Mopar part from the dealer and replaced it myself. 
Jun 2011

73160 mi

C $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 2011

76220 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 2011

77500 mi
Front passenger seat back came unattached from the seat bottom (again)...fourth time this has happened...removed trim and reattached. 
Jan 2012

83700 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 2012

92560 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 2012

93620 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 2012

94860 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 2013

102920 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 2013

84320 mi

C $114
left cv-axle to be replaced 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Missouri, United States
Nov 2008 - Jul 2018
Dec 2010

28000 mi

US $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 2012

39000 mi

US $315
water pump was leaking and was replaced 
Dec 2012

42000 mi

US $150
Vehicle creaked/groaned loudly when going over even mild bumps (like entering a driveway). 
Feb 2013

44300 mi

US $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 2015

65000 mi

US $70
Had to replace the EGR valve 
Feb 2018

88000 mi

US $150
EGR valve failed again. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Illinois, United States
May 2015 - Dec 2017
Jan 2016

US $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 2016

135000 mi

US $85
Check engine light came on for Code P0404. Replaced EGR valve. After a few drive cycles, MIL went out. 
Dec 2017

162000 mi

US $250
Replaced power steering pump as the pulley was failing. 
Dodge Grand Caravan in Quebec, Canada
May 2010 - Jul 2010
Jun 2010

26040 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 2011

151000 mi

US $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 2015

63960 mi

C $400
Heating system failed 
Jan 2016

64480 mi

C $150
Rpm needle stopped, easy fix 

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2006 Dodge Caravan 4dr Minivan

180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Oct 2017

110980 mi

C $280
Window motor 
Dodge Caravan in Illinois, United States
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
Jul 2015

93000 mi

US $85
Driver side window stuck in up position. Window regulator motor failed. Replaced motor / regulator assembly. 
Feb 2016

97400 mi

US $450
Replaced tie-rod end due to recommendation when wear noticed when tires replaced. 
May 2016

99000 mi

US $430
Caliper stuck causing pad to rub 
Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2013 - Feb 2018
Jan 2013

72582 mi

C $859
Front brake pads and rotors New fluid Brake fluid replaced 
Oct 2013

78207 mi

C $560
cooling system and water pump 
Jun 2014

81077 mi

C $327
Front calipers 
Apr 2015

86600 mi

C $447
Fuel injector and spark plugs 
May 2017

111600 mi

C $169
Replaced battery 
Jun 2017

110360 mi

C $100
Tie rod end was broken. Part was replaced. 
Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2012 - Jul 2016
Oct 2014

110560 mi

C $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 2010

15000 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 2014

90820 mi

C $425
Defective starter 
Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Jan 2015 - Apr 2016
Apr 2015

82660 mi

C $500
Cracked radiator needed replacing 
Sep 2015

84940 mi

C $200
Muffler 
Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2011 - May 2015
Jun 2011

43400 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 2013

57440 mi

C $500
Blower motor needed to be replaced. 
May 2015

70060 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 2013

128300 mi

US $350
Alternator failure 
Mar 2015

152000 mi
Failed alternator. 3rd part in 5 years. 
Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Apr 2009 - Jun 2022
May 2009

16740 mi
rear brake light replaced 
Jun 2009

17980 mi

C $20
rear brake light bulb burnt out again 
Jul 2010

32860 mi

C $525
replaced left front stabilization link 
Apr 2012

50840 mi

C $244
Right passenger sliding door no longer locked/unlocked with automatic lock. Replaced lock activator 
Jul 2012

52700 mi

C $267
Replaced EGR valve 
May 2014

66340 mi

C $305
left air bag sensor had to be replaced replaced left front stabilization link 
Sep 2014

68820 mi

C $100
rust on fuel tank, replaced cap and cleaned rust - found with engine light coming on 
Sep 2015

75020 mi
replaced stabilizing bar bushings battery failed and replaced by auto club 
Dec 2015

77500 mi

C $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 2016

78000 mi

C $40
pipe that sends washer fluid to rear window was broken, needed replacing 
Oct 2016

80600 mi

C $340
replaced alternator 
Apr 2017

8370 mi

C $458
muffler replaced left front stabilization replaced 
Oct 2017

85312 mi

C $350
replace front brake rotors, pads, and service calipers 
Apr 2018

88040 mi

C $100
replace both front stabilizer bushings 
Sep 2021

110050 mi

C $975
replaced failed starter motor exhaust tail pipe repair 
Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2009 - Jul 2013
Apr 2009

39680 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 2009

41540 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 2013

72560 mi

C $350
Heater not working 
Dodge Caravan in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2008 - Dec 2012
Apr 2009

35340 mi

C $200
Van was squeaky, replaced both sway bar linkages. 
Jun 2009

40300 mi

C $800
Air Conditioning blew warm air 
Mar 2010

49600 mi

C $1000
replaced steering rack and pinion, replaced both outer tie-rods and sway bar bushing. 
Apr 2011

62620 mi

C $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 2008

8000 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 2007

16120 mi
paint peeling off tailgate lift cylinders rusted 4 to 6 " in lenght. replaced both cylinders. 
Dec 2007

22940 mi
vibration from 60 to 80kph slow accelaration 
Mar 2008

24800 mi
Air bag light came on. Replace bumper sensor corroded. 
Apr 2008

29140 mi
Noisy front suspension ,replace tie rods. 
Oct 2008

35340 mi
LEAK AT WATER PUMP, WATER PUMP REPLACED. 
Mar 2010

58900 mi

C $350
egr valve replaced 
Dodge Caravan in Missouri, United States
Jan 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2013

90000 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 2022

127000 mi

US $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 2012

65720 mi

C $85
Changed battery 
Jul 2013

68700 mi

C $250
muffler 
Oct 2013

70980 mi

C $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 2013

71300 mi

C $40
Repaired hole in rocker panel. 
Jan 2014

71600 mi

C $20
Replaced drivers side headlight 
Aug 2014

75640 mi
EVAP code for gas cap leak. Cleaned gas line lip with emery cloth for better gas cap seal. 
Dec 2014

77500 mi

C $350
Driver side caliper seized 
May 2016

88660 mi

C $180
Replaced driver side tierod end. 
Sep 2016

91140 mi
Check engine light for minor leak. Reset with OBII scanner. 
Jun 2017

98580 mi

C $20
Hoses weeping. Added sealant 
Sep 2017

104160 mi

C $30
Repaired tire. Nail in tire 
Mar 2018

114080 mi

C $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 2012

111000 mi

US $70
EGR valve had to be replaced 
Oct 2013

136000 mi

US $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 2012

65000 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 2012

66300 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 2012

67000 mi

US $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 2009

39060 mi

C $743
racket pinion steering leaking 

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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 2014

85000 mi

US $22
Oxgen sensor 
Dodge Caravan in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Feb 2016
Oct 2013

16000 mi

US $1490
Rack & Pinion replaced due to leak. 

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2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan

Engine not specified

Dodge Grand Caravan in Nova Scotia, Canada
Jun 2010 - Jun 2011
Aug 2010

52180 mi
Total engine failure, replacement 
Sep 2010

52700 mi

C $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 

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2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge Caravan in Washington, United States
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
Mar 2008

28000 mi

US $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. :) 

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2006 Dodge Caravan / Grand Caravan

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge Caravan in Kentucky, United States
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010
Apr 2009

98000 mi

US $40
noisy water pump 

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