2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
The 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, potentially affecting up to 13 vehicles.
Recall 10V271000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 13 vehicles affected
Defect: ALL IN ONE MOBILITY IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2008 CONVERSION VANS EQUIPPED WITH VMI/RICON 6-WAY POWER SEAT BASES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF A DEFECTIVE WELD AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PIVOTING PLATE AND THE PIVOTING PLATE PIN.
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY BE INJURED IF THE SEAT BASE PIN WERE TO BREAK.
Remedy: ALL IN ONE MOBILITY WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ALL IN ONE MOBILITY AT 1-503-255-5005.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2006 GC SXT 3.8 ENGINE, HAD WHINING IN POWER STEERING FROM COLD START DAILY FOR FIRST FEW MINS, THEN QUIET. AT 80,100 HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION, AT 117,500 HAD TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP, HOSE AND RESEVOIR, AT 151,000 HAD TO REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WHAT'S NEXT? NEITHER POWER SLIDER WORKS, BOTH STOP ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM CLOSING, AND WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. SHOULD I KEEP GOING TIL 200,000 OR GET RID OF IT NOW? *TR
2006 GC SXT 3.8 ENGINE, HAD WHINING IN POWER STEERING FROM COLD START DAILY FOR FIRST FEW MINS, THEN QUIET. AT 80,100 HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION, AT 117,500 HAD TO REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP, HOSE AND RESEVOIR, AT 151,000 HAD TO REPLACE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. WHAT'S NEXT? NEITHER POWER SLIDER WORKS, BOTH STOP ABOUT 6 INCHES FROM CLOSING, AND WILL NOT OPEN AUTOMATICALLY. SHOULD I KEEP GOING TIL 200,000 OR GET RID OF IT NOW? *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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