Used 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan Consumer Reviews
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This van is the bomb!
gail39, 04/07/2014
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
37 of 37 people found this review helpful
We've purchased this van brand new in 2006. It has over 117,000 miles in it! Other than the interior cosmetic issues such as flimsy cup holders and shortage on the automatic windows and lights in the front- in terms of its reliability, it's great as it has never left us stranded anywhere we've been! My kids grew up riding in it and we have all loved it! No transmission or engine issues so far! We're hoping to another 100,000 miles in it!
Convenient, Practical & Comfortable for 10+ years
Peg W, 06/16/2016
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
This is our third Dodge/Chrysler minivan (over a 23 year span) and this one will always be my favorite. It's a shame they don't make 'em like this anymore. The seats are super comfortable. The Stow & Go seating is amazing. The sound system is high quality and better than some of the newer vehicles. We've moved our oldest kids in and out of college hauling everything in the minivan (without ever having to rent a uhaul). We've traveled ( 5 people) all across the country comfortably with plenty of room for luggage, water skis - you name it. We've hauled washers & dryers, furniture, etc. One of the few issues we've had is with the automatic doors - we've had to have them repaired twice when the lock buttons were stuck (had the actuators were replaced). Other than the replacing the actuators, the maintenance & repairs costs were lower than average. It will be sad day when it's time to part with my van.
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Best van on the road.
Rick, 05/24/2008
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
We traded in our 2002 Grand Caravan for the 2006 Grand Caravan. We were very pleased with the '02 but this van with its Stow n Go seating is far superior. The seats work easily. If you do not have Stow n Go you will be amazed how frequently you use them. We use them every day. easy to use and can fold all seats within a minute. Have not had any major problems with the van at all. The van has made three trips to Florida and South Carolina (from NJ) and it is very comfortable. The storage wells for the middle row seats make a great storage area for snacks and things. There really is a lot of room in this van. Rides like a Cadillac on the highway. Easy to drive with great visibility.
Lucky draw continues ~
GWA1225, 12/01/2017
updated 12/09/2022
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I grew up on MoPar station wagons of the ‘50s & ‘60s and bought of the very first Grand Voyagers in ‘87; put 100k on that one and got a ‘91 and put over 100k on it. Had some tranny work under warranty on both but loved ‘em. I bought this well-kept 2006 EXT in July 2015 with 110k on it after I’d put 250k on a Chevy Venture and am now approaching 150k. I’ve had the following Annoyances: both sliding door locks failed within a week of each other. I replaced them myself for $35 each by watching YouTube videos. Rear lift gate struts weak when cold; cheap to replace and easy install. Front sway bar bushings worn out; $15 Moogs which I’ll install someday. Very noisy power steering pump after running at speed for more than 15 minutes; I’ve expected it to fail for the last 15-20k but it just keeps whining along. The a/c compressor is also getting noisy. Each will be shop-replaced when it finally fails. For a US-built minivan, I don’t consider this abnormal; all my other vehicles are Toyotas so I know the tradeoffs. The underlying design and performance of the MoPar minivans is as good or better than Honda’s and Toyota’s versions and of course these MoPars depreciate much faster, making them much cheaper to buy used. I’m an educated consumer who helped a used car dealer evaluate and buy hundreds of cars at wholesale after I retired from practicing law. The reputation of MoPar minivans among used car dealer professionals isn’t bad, though they do build some bad ones. I treat mine as my covered pickup truck and jack of all trades and likely will run it another 100k. A friend who does not keep her cars very well has one of these with 260k on its original powertrain and counting. Oddly enough given all the hooha over these trannies, most all of the dozens and dozens I drove in my used car days were like butttaah. Honda’s minivan trannies were viewed as worrisome by the wholesale buyers once over about 120k, FWIW. 6/2019 update: now at 175k. Had alternator replaced as it got very noisy. Changed the radiator myself. Dipstick broke so I changed that. Annoyingly, changed front struts, then sway bar links (one of them twice) and sway bar bushings and front suspension still “clunks” over bumps. Just had a shop do a full tranny flush/service/BG for me. They also fixed the wiring to the left front SRS impact system that had thrown the SRS code. I also impressed myself by changing all the plugs, plug wires and coil packs, which cleared a misfire code. Currently I occasionally get a self-clearing “less than peak efficiency” that illuminates under light loads. I run Walmart High-Mileage 10W-30 full synthetic oil and Fram ToughGard 16 filters changed at the factory 6k, and add LiquiMoly molybdenum additive at each change; about every 4th change I also add their Ceratec ceramic additive to reduce internal wear etc. Can’t hurt, might help. Oh, and the power steering pump still protests during/after sustained high-speed runs, but the Lucas fluid keeps it truckin’. In short, I love this van and expect another 100k out of it, easy. 12/19 update: my van now lives in Chicago vs VA as we spend half our time there helping care for a granddaughter. The suspension clunking proved to be just the upper strut retaining nuts. I decided to bite the bullet and had the cat converter replaced to get rid of the recurring CHECK ENGINE codes, since I plan to run this van til it drops. Added an aftermarket remote start system for VA summers and it sure is nice. The power-steering pump is generally quiet now. I’m tending to the first signs of rocker-panel and tailgate rust, as one sees a lot of Mopar vans with serious body rot. Nice to have a versatile, reliable carryall that is done depreciating. 6/2020 update: Now at 186.1k. COVID complications caused the termination of this van’s ChiTown life when we vacated our apartment there on 4/30/20 and headed home to Williamsburg VA full-time. My wife drove the van behind the moving truck I was driving. The power steering pump no longer protests long, hard runs; I think the refills with Lucas over time had a cumulative favorable effect. The General Altimax 43 tires are wearing well, ride smoothly and provide very secure handling in heavy rain. The replacement cat converter mentioned above wasn’t hung properly and vibrates against the rear underbody at certain rpms and especially when the ban is nose-high. I need to get it back over there now that it’s home. Other than that maintenance issue, Zorba the Van motors on. I’d drive it anywhere, any time. It’s one of the “good ones.” 12/2020 update: 194k and still going strong. Just had some Gabriel Hijackers installed so I can carry a heavy Thule hitch rack for two heavy e-bikes; raising the rear about 3” also keeps the rear muffler from vibrating against the rear underbody. In a couple weeks, Zorba will get towed behind our RV for 3-4 months in St Pete. Next oil change@ 200k. June 2022 update: Zorba the Van rolled 200k on 3/31/21 and now has 228.5k. Paid $550 to have the front pads and rotors changed in St Petersburg rather than doing it myself because they did it in under an hour and it woulda taken me a day or two. As I approach my 75th birthday, I’m losing my appetite for labor-intensive tasks. But Zorba soldiers on! In one 7-day period (3 driving days) I drove him 2,560 miles, getting about 21 mpg cruising with the traffic at 75-80. Last week we did an 800-mile round trip from VA to SC and back. Outside temps ran 100-102 but the temp gauge rode right on its usual mark. The power steering pump was noisy at fuel stops so I need to get a turkey baster and do a suck-out-and-replace drill to freshen the Lucas ps fluid in the tank. In normal temps it’s quiet even at speed. I’ve enjoyed renting Pacificas on trips and have logged about 2k in them. But Zorba has appreciated a bit and fits us like a glove. And I’d drive it coast to coast without a concern. 12/2022 update: 237k and going strong! Exhaust system still buzzes against the body under certain conditions and it throws off occasional cat codes under light loads, which I clear after checking. Zorba needs an alignment and a set of tires sometime soon. Only new annoyance is the front blower fan sometimes fails to wake-up on engine start. Eventually it does. Changed a relay but that didn’t help. Probably the motor is tired.
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289000 miles and still running
juan garza, 02/08/2016
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
35 of 39 people found this review helpful
I bought my caravan 4 years ago with 116k miles , only replaced a strut , an alternator brakes and tires. Still runs like new , cold a/c and seems It will pass the 300k mile mark easy. I am the second owner , parts are cheap , I work at LKQ , a low mile engine cost about $650 a tranny $350.00 , I seen other ford , Nissan , Toyota and chevy minivans give up with a lot less miles than mine, The vast majority of caravans that we have in our yards are because they are totaled in a major wreck. The other brands land here because they break down and parts are very expensive.
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