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2006 Dodge 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 Grand Caravan engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 64 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
Engine not specified
| 52180 mi | Total engine failure, replacement |
| 52700 mi C $200 |
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. |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
207-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 67000 mi US $35 |
New water pump. I replaced it myself. Pump cost 35.00 and took about an hour to change. |
| 162000 mi US $45 |
Water pump went bad. Replaced pump and serpentine belt. |
| 197300 mi US $250 |
loss of power and poor mileage. converter was replaced. |
| 240200 mi US $35 |
Replaced noisy serpentine idler. |
| 272000 mi US $30 |
Replaced both bad electrical radiator cooling fans. |
| 86000 mi US $3200 |
Engine lost oil pressure and started knocking. Shop replaced with a remanuf. assembly |
| 61000 mi | Warranty repair, replace the catalytic converter. |
| 43000 mi US $50 |
Water pump had slight leak, discovered at previous L-O-F. Had it replaced under extended warranty. |
| 140600 mi US $1000 |
Belt tensioner seized. |
| 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. |
| 185000 mi US $35 |
Evaporator purge solenoid. |
| 135000 mi US $150 |
replaced water pump, noise, no leaks or overheating |
| 137000 mi US $1700 |
replacment of all cooling system |
| 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! ;) |
| 148000 mi US $85 |
Water pump, water pump inlet tube, radiator lower hose, serpentine belt |
| 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. |
| 50000 mi US $150 |
Check engine light came on, shop pulled code for EGR valve. Replaced EGR valve and reset CEL. |
| 66000 mi US $200 |
Replaced the radiator - it began leaking where the plastic tank joined the aluminum core. |
| 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. |
| 83000 mi US $246 |
Water Pump leaking coolant. Replaced water pump. |
| 56000 mi US $100 |
egr valve replaced |
| 45000 mi US $250 |
Water Pump was leaking and had to be replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $425 |
Water Pump leaking and was replaced - original purpose of trip was non functioning air conditioner |
| 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. |
| 39680 mi C $560 |
Check engine light came on. EGR Valve was the problem. Replaced. |
| 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. |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan, ext.
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 39000 mi US $315 |
water pump was leaking and was replaced |
| 65000 mi US $70 |
Had to replace the EGR valve |
| 88000 mi US $150 |
EGR valve failed again. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 58580 mi C $90 |
muffler blow a hole in it |
| 64260 mi C $108 |
Idler wheel. Noisy bearing replaced before it seized. |
| 64640 mi C $156 |
muffler and oil filter change |
| 143300 mi US $100 |
Loud squeak when engine was operating. Bad idler pulley. Replaced belt and pulley. |
| 135000 mi US $85 |
Check engine light came on for Code P0404. Replaced EGR valve. After a few drive cycles, MIL went out. |
| 26040 mi | Valve Gasket Manifold gasket replaced. |
| 70680 mi C $300 |
CEL came on - code indicates problem with EGR valve. Light has been intermittent for about 3 weeks. Having valve replaced today. |
| 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. |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
180-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 78207 mi C $560 |
cooling system and water pump |
| 86600 mi C $447 |
Fuel injector and spark plugs |
| 35340 mi | LEAK AT WATER PUMP, WATER PUMP REPLACED. |
| 58900 mi C $350 |
egr valve replaced |
| 82660 mi C $500 |
Cracked radiator needed replacing |
| 84940 mi C $200 |
Muffler |
| 111000 mi US $70 |
EGR valve had to be replaced |
| 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. |
| 41540 mi | 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 |
| 52700 mi C $267 |
Replaced EGR valve |
| 68820 mi C $100 |
rust on fuel tank, replaced cap and cleaned rust - found with engine light coming on |
| 8370 mi C $458 |
muffler replaced |
| 110050 mi C $975 |
exhaust tail pipe repair |
| 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 |
| 68700 mi C $250 |
muffler |
| 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. |
| 75640 mi | EVAP code for gas cap leak. Cleaned gas line lip with emery cloth for better gas cap seal. |
| 91140 mi | Check engine light for minor leak. Reset with OBII scanner. |
| 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. |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan 4dr Minivan
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 85000 mi US $22 |
Oxgen sensor |
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 98000 mi US $40 |
noisy water pump |
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