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Exceeded my expectations
Tonya S., 12/26/2005
2006 Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased with my Caravan. I love the ride and the handling. Not much I would improve except my husband hates the seat belt chimes that require you to buckle up before it stops beeping. Plenty of room for our family and has all the features I needed. I would buy one again. Best vehicle I have ever owned.
Great
speeking9, 11/20/2007
2006 Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love the Caravan, my second one. Handles great and rides like a Cadilac. Great heater for Alaska winters at 40 below and starts very easy cold temps. The Caravan is the best auto I have ever had by far and I have had a lot cars of all brands and not one has ever met the reliability the Caravan has.
2006 Dodge Caravan for sale near you
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- SE Passenger MinivanMSRP: $4,57558 mi away
- SE Passenger MinivanMSRP: $2,495203 mi away
- SXT Passenger MinivanMSRP: $7,495242 mi away
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Mechanical Lemon, Regret Buying
chrzanow, 01/05/2012
2006 Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is a LEMON. 70,000 miles entire navigation and panel unit failed. 100,000 miles alternator died, transmission aux unit blew out, radiator failed, lots of oil leaks. 120,000 miles another alternator died, retractable doors fail, plastic parts on stow and go seats failed causing seat frame to not stow, cooling system leaking, and now warning lights keep coming on and off (ABS, airbag, etc) for no reason. This car is junk. I will NEVER buy a Dodge product again. I should have learned with my 1998 Caravan. That cars transmission blew out at 100,000. Now at 150,000 the computer keeps dying and not allowing the car to start.
Ridiculous location for spare tire
dcbpe, 05/10/2010
2006 Dodge Caravan C/V 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife and I purchased our Caravan in 2008, and have had largely no problems with it. Then I came across the location of the spare tire. Putting the spare under the van under the front seats is the most asinine place I've ever seen for a spare tire. I was changing the tire in my driveway, on a nice day, and found it to be a most aggravating experience. I can only imagine how a person is supposed to do this while stopped on the side of the road in inclement weather. I am a licensed professional engineer, and I work on my cars. I am no novice. This system was designed by an imbecile, and he/she ought to be fired. I will never again by a car without checking where the spare is.
Bad Experience
Manny, 10/11/2009
2006 Dodge Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought it used (10K miles). Currently 42K miles. Transmission broke down. Second 4-cylinder Caravan I own, same thing happened to first. Don't buy it! Transmission and 2.4, 4 Cyl engine NOT a good combination.
am so glad i traded this for a honda!
caris75, 02/04/2011
2006 Dodge Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
so i got the base SE when it was new for a good price--very basic, meaning roll your own windows down, no keyless entry etc.. power was so-so for regular town driving and terrible on the highway, noisy and no pickup!so car was ok for about 50k then we saw oil leaking all over our driveway! it neede towing to a garage and a 3K repair (crankshaft). luckily we had an extended warranty--but we still paid almost 500 dollars and had a rental car for a week. after this experience and not being so thrilled w/ the car we just traded it for a preowned Odyssey (ironically of the same year). what a difference! the odyssey so far is awesome, i would advise anyone to avoid any all caravans...
Number 4
P Sosnoski, 10/20/2005
2006 Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is our 4th Minivan and best yet. Love the DVD player and Stow n Go seating. Dealer was great, our 3 from them. This is much quieter than our 2000 Grand Caravan. No problems so far, and gas mileage is improving weekly (thank god!!)....about 23mpg mixed.
After 1.5 years
Carlos, 01/24/2008
2006 Dodge Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Reliable and build quality like a Lexus. Well put together, no problems, no leaks, nothing has broken or fallen- off. Never less than 20.5 mpg with my V- 6.
My first and last Chrysler
No More DCX!, 08/17/2005
2006 Dodge Caravan SXT 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this home from the dealer less than two weeks ago. I've been back twice due to suspension mishaps from the factory.
4 Cylinder Works Great!
Mark Weber, 11/22/2005
2006 Dodge Caravan SE 4dr Minivan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I only have 270 miles on this brand new van - I will update in 6 months and adjust "reliability" and "fuel economy" ratings then. Quite frankly, I am pleasantly surprised that a 4 cylinder engine can motivate this minivan the way that it does, and I expect much better gas mileage than I would have gotten with the 6. I am also surprised how much this drives like a passenger car - albeit a large passenger car - with confident, predictable handling. It is sure a lot quieter than the Focus I traded in! Pricing couldn't be beat either, cheaper than a midsized car and cheaper than many compacts, too.