Model year guide

2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined18–20 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan MPG & running costs

Combined18–20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,467
EPA size classMinivan - 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,333 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 3 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,335
Fuel only$17,335
Per mile$0.23

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Dodge caravan/grand caravan

The first-generation Chrysler minivans are a series of minivans produced and marketed by Chrysler Corporation from the 1984 to the 1990 model years. Introduced as the first minivans from an American manufacturer and popularizing the minivan as a vehicle, the Dodge Caravan and Plymouth Voyager were launched ahead of chief competitors Chevrolet Astro/GMC Safari and Ford Aerostar.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan trims & engines on record

Trims
SXT · Base, C/V
Engines
3.3L 6-cyl · 3.8L 6-cyl

2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan vehicles on record

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2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan get?

The 2006 Dodge caravan/grand caravan has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–20 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (3 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.