Overview & Reviews

Starting with December 2005 production, the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan benefits from a strengthened roof and side structure and updated side curtain airbags to improve its performance in side-impact crashes.

• Excellent ride and handling characteristics, good low-end pull from 3.8-liter V6, roomy cabin, nifty fold-flat second- and third-row seats.

User Reviews:

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  Driving to Mexico - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Mexico driver - June 4 - 11:46 am

  I bought the car and left Detroit immediately, hoping there would be no issues which needed dealer attention. There were none. I enjoyed the drive to Mexico with it. It is so spacious. It has good pick up when passing. The seats are comfortable. I got excellent gas mileage on the highway, sometimes exceeding 28 mpg on the flat road conditions in Texas and Arizona.

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  Reliable Van - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By Domestic Diva - September 20 - 2:10 am

  Had this van since 35k miles, now has 89k miles. It has been a very reliable van for our family. middle and 3rd row seats arent as comfortable as i would like (I think its b/c they have to fold flat into the floor). Love that they fold flat, makes it a very multipurpose vehicle (can hold lots of "stuff" or people or both). Brakes were replaced but they still squeak, more of a brake manuf. issue than a Dodge issue. Had a Chevrolet Uplander before this van and the Uplander was ALWAYS in the shop for something. Have been really pleased with the Dodge Grand Caravans reliability; plan to keep it for a long time.

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  Bad doors & whine will drive you crazy! - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By PML1950 - May 22 - 2:00 am

  Okay so the whine when Im driving is what drives me the most crazy and it never seems to stop. The fact that every dodge caravan Ive owned after about 80,000 miles the air conditioning stops working. The elec doors where to start, first one of the locks wont work with the key so you have to lock manually, then the other door the button on the inside wont open or close so if you remember which side works which way youre lucky. This is the second Dodge caravan and I wont purchase another. Id rather a Honda or Toyota van, they have better reports from owners.

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  Not Too Pleased - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By JAWPAW - December 28 - 3:56 pm

  Replaced our previous 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 2006 model and have had several problems. Sun Roof had issues after using 3 times, rear sliding door broke at 24K miles, tires are already bald with only 40K miles, rack and pinion went at 36K and now the air conditioning just starting blowing warm air. Dont think I would buy another one. I hardly had any issues at all with my 1996 Caravan and that had over 100K miles on it. Very Disappointed with the quality. Unfortunately this is the first vehicle that I bought and did not buy an extended warranty. It figures.

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  Little Things Started to go at 37k - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By abbye7 - September 22 - 3:16 am

  With 2 little ones, I like the convenience of the van for getting them in and out of their car seats. We were in a BAD accident on the highway and were safe because we were in it. BUT once the warranty expired on it, stupid little things started to go- The wipers got tripped up on each other during a bad storm (mechanic says this is common), EGR valve went, Trip computer blips out intermittently. Feel like i am waiting for something big to go...not sure what van we buy next. ,

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  Gas Mileage Deceptive - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By TexasDodge - July 20 - 3:53 am

  Unfortunately, we bought this vehicle because it was to get 19-25/26 mpg. Despite cross country trips, clean air filter, proper tire pressure, calm driving etc, we cant get over 15 mpg. Do not buy this vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle is fine.

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  Dependable and Practical - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By ronwagn - April 3 - 8:00 am

  The best vehicle we have ever owned. Our third minivan. No problems. Stowaway seats are great unless you need to drive on rock strewn terrible roads. It has lower clearance due to the stow away seats. I would buy one again, but will try to wait for a hybrid, preferably with a gasoline generator to charge it if needed. I would consider other brands, but prefer to buy American. Do not know of any other good American options, aside from the more expensive Chrysler Town Car. That may be all that is available next year though. The SXT is fancy enough for us. Anything else we need can be added on separately. We will drive this until it dies and then look for a hybrid minivan that is cost efficient

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  Stow n Go - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By mel_gibson_ - December 31 - 7:06 pm

  This is my second Dodge Caravan. First was a 1995 Dodge Caravan (SWB - 3.3L V6). I love the Stow n Go, which allows the both the 2nd and 3rd row seats to go into the floor, virtually creating a cargo van in 4 minutes. Great for my side business to carry a bunch of equipment. Also great to haul my friends for trips - whether theyre short or long. The Stow n Go puts the vehicle in a class by itself. Yeah, stuff falls off, but its the standard Dodge build quality - not great, but for the most most, its nothing that prevents the engine from running. BTW, as others have noted, Ive been a bit disappointed by the gas mileage (18 mpg mixed, 23 highway)

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  Not A Days Trouble - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By K.Mac - September 19 - 11:26 am

  I bought my van used from the dealership with 18,000 miles on it, and I now have over 65,000. I have honestly never had a days trouble with this vehicle. I change the oil, and have recently bought new tires- this has been the extent of the servicing done to my van. I commute every day 80 miles roundtrip, and when I set the cruise control on 60 I get around 26 mpg. I live on rural roads that arent always cleared in the snow, and the traction control has come in handy. This vehicle has been a real bargain for me: reliability, luxury options that would have broke me on another van, and the feeling of safety when Im out there on the road with all of the other large vehicles.

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  2006 Dodge Grand Catavan SXT - 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan
  By 1997Montez34 - February 28 - 3:40 am

  We leased a 2005 model and loved it, so when our lease was up we decided to get a new Dodge Grand Caravan. We looked at the 07, but the 06 was the same and we got a great deal on a leftover 06. This is the perfect vehicle for a family with children. The Stow N Go seats are the absolute best! I can go from passenger van to cargo van in a minute.