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Sorry I got this van
Chris, 05/07/2009
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I decided to trade my old van for the 2006 because of the stow n go seats. I am leasing the van with all intentions of keeping the van when the lease is up. I should have kept my old vehicle. I had complained twice about the odor I get when I turn on the defrost or a/c and I have been told there is nothing wrong. I had to have the back a/c unit replaced because of leaking, the part was on back order and had to wait 2 months which was during the hottest time of the season. The motor on the passenger side window had to be replaced, the window would not go up during a rain. Now the left passenger side door will not slide open when I press the button, I have to manually open the door.
Better then most will admit
longhornfan1, 06/01/2009
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Regardless of what is said online I have seen more dodge vehicles with over 200,000 miles on them then any other manufacture and that includes everyone's beloved Honda. Dodge makes the best van for someone who wants reliable affordable transportation. This van has a great ride solid build and will not require a second loan if something does go wrong like the Honda would. My neighbor has one with 195K on it and plans to put 100 more. I have 36K and plan on 200K myself.
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Not Too Pleased
JAWPAW, 06/10/2009
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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. Don't 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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soldiers_wife, 01/24/2008
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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1 mo after buying this van we started having problems w/ it the transmission was slipping i took 2to a dealership about 6 times having them tell me nothing was wrong my husband came home from Iraq and all of sudden they found the problem and fixed it by overhauling the transmission 3 weeks later it was doing the same thing we traded it in after that
Not A Day's Trouble
K.Mac, 09/27/2009
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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 day's 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 aren't 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 I'm out there on the road with all of the other large vehicles.
Disappointed Grand Caravan Owner
Dennis, 12/12/2009
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Our first Grand Caravan is a 1999 with 174k miles. Regular maintenance and a few minor issues through the years. But the 2006 model has been a major disappointment. The space and ride are good but we have been told the rack and pinion are shot as well as the power steering pump at 65000 miles. The water pump replaced at 40k and the passenger side sliding door lock broke at 20k. The leather seats are now starting to wear through. Can't wait to get rid of it.
Everything but the engine
4kidfamily, 04/21/2010
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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After 60K miles, we're not either happy or unhappy with the van. We've liked the room, the stow'n'go, and have had no major maintenance problems (engine/transmission/steering etc). However, we have had issues with things like both power sliding doors (38K miles), a/c not working properly(52K miles), radio/cd/tape not working (40K miles), and recently the rear liftgate latch appears to be hanging. We've been disappointed with the fuel economy, averaging about 19 mpg overall (mostly highway), and high quoted repair costs, and very low quoted trade- in values ($8-9K after 3 years on a $23K van). Overall, a very mixed bag. Unlikely to repeat the purchase.
AC problems
09chgrrt, 09/05/2010
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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I purchased the vehicle used with 9000 miles. As soon as the warranty ran out we had a power steering fluid leak. An after warranty recall was done on the rear evaporator of the AC system and that unit was replaced. The dealer returned the vehicle last spring stating the system to be working. Summer came and the unit would not blow cold air. Now the front receiver dryer needs replacement to the tune of $489.54. If the rear evaporator was flawed then it is safe to say Dodge equipped this vehicle with an inferior quality AC system.
Grand Caravan SXT
Mark, 09/22/2005
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Our third Dodge Minivan. This continues to be the best designed minivan in the marketplace. Dramatic pricing discounts help ease the low- resale pain. Reliability has not been an issue for us. We enjoy the convenience front to back that this well-designed vehicle offers. Ride is quite nice, quieter than past models. Extra storage throughout is a plus.
Excellent Car
Mom, 10/11/2005
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Ride is very good, handling looks interior, leg rooms better then any other mini van on the market. Stow and go seat are very good feature
LOVE IT!
Knovice Buyer, 10/11/2005
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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My first Minivan, after a gas guzzling SUV! Love the space, the ride, the stow and go seats. First trip got 25 mpg with 2 adults, 4 kids and 1 dog onboard. Dealer was fantastic - pleasure to work with, no pressure, wanted our business. With rebates and incentives, you can't beat the Caravan.
First Minivan
TBarwick, 10/26/2005
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Never thought I'd see the day, me, owning a Minivan of all things! Actually enjoying it - the space, nice ride, and mpg. Dealer has been great. I just need more horse power (used to V8!) but then I'd be complaining about mpg right?
Great Van!
Mike in PA, 02/25/2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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We moved into this van from a 200 Chevy Venture WB Edition. This is by far a better van. It is ultra-roomy and the seats are very comfortable. The new options for 2006 are a big plus. I love the Stow n' Go seating, and the tailgateing seat feature of the third row will make drives ins a comfortable experience. I highly recommend this van. We drove the Freestar and Sienna and this van was better in size, and overall drive quality.
A definite step up
Jeff Majtyka, 06/29/2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I have three boys under 8 and this is a definite step up from our Ford Taurus. We have so much room and the kids love it. We can go places now that we never could in the car with the 5 of us. I come from a solid Ford family, but Ford could not match what Dodge could offer in the Grand Caravan. Even dad (Me) likes to take it for just running errands and don't feel girly. Ford who??
Great American Vehicle
D_GC_Owner, 11/10/2005
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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This is my third Dodge GC ('93, '00, '06). Each one has improved over the last. Stow away seating is great, as are electric doors. The rear seats however had to be sized down to be able to store effectively. The cushion in the front seat lacks substance and the edge folds in occasionally as one enters the vehicle. Power is good, fuel economy was as expected-20mpg on average. Added sound absorption adds to the quiet ride ove the '00. The overall ride has improved. The instrumentation is clear. The 4-way flashers are activated whenever the side doors are opened as a safety feature.
Sticking wtih Chrysler
Hoopster, 11/11/2005
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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After all the Honda Odyssey hype, I decided to stick with Chrysler/Dodge when it came time to replace the old minivan (replaces an early 90s Grand Voyager). $3500 in incentives and my company's fleet pricing on Chrysler products outweigh the reported reliability advantage of the Honda. I guess I can pay now or pay later. I opted for later. Grand Caravan SXT is very roomy and has a more functional interior that my old minivan or the Odyssey IMHO. The kids love it.
Wanted an SUV -- sold on this minivan
Hawaii Ohana, 11/27/2005
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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After years of SUV ownership due to large family size, I went to trade into a new SUV with all the huge rebates and literally stumbled upon this minivan. The color (Inferno Red) caught our attention, and as the dealership was out of not only 2005 SUvs, but 2005 everythings went for a test drive. Still got an excellent price and was able to trade out of TWO cars I was "upside down" thanks to late night, weekend shopping and a hungry salesman. I cannot believe I have never owned a Chrysler product before! The fit and finish is excellent. My neighbor just laid out almost $40K for an Odyssey with no power liftgate, stow and go seats, and only leather and a DVD more than my van. I paid $22K.
Great Van, No Problems at all
Midcoast Mainiac, 03/31/2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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We Love our new Grand Caravan. With the stow and go seats, DVD player, the power sliding doors and tailgate, the big 3.8 liter engine, alloy wheels, and so many other features, what is not to like? Lower cost than anything foreign, and the foreign vans are not as well rated by the people who own them. The so called "Experts" apparently don't know their rumps from a hole in the ground. Maintenance is cheap, $22 for a 3,000 mi checkup. My old Caravan was "retired" with 206,000 miles. Never did anything to it but change oil, filters, brake pads, tires, the usual stuff. Same exhaust system when retired, never was replaced. Note to Chrysler, Keep em coming, don't change a thing!!!!!
Love It!
Jenni, 04/27/2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I love this van! I've had it almost two weeks and I already got 550 miles on it. At this time I'm getting about 19- 20 mpg with the driving I do. I traded in my '04 Durango :( because it was killing me in gas 14mpg. I would have really loved to have gotten a Caliber, but I have one child, two large dogs, and hope to have another child in the near future so this is really the smallest thing I could get. I'm really surprised at how much I really like this thing. Its easy to load and unload everyone. And when traveling my hubby drives 9 outta 10 times so if I need to get in the back I can climb right back without having to pull over. Lots of praise on this van so far. I hope it stays that way.
2006 Dodge Grand Catavan SXT
1997Montez34, 12/21/2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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.
Gas Mileage Deceptive
TexasDodge, 12/28/2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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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 can't get over 15 mpg. Do not buy this vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle is fine.
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wheel72, 01/27/2007
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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Good vision from front seats. Easy to maintain, through out. Handling is fun and easy to manouver. Front wheels tend to slip easy on wet pavement, especially on move out from stop. I put special traction tires on front that helps sliping a lot. 3rd row seats are uncomfortable for long rides, tilt back excessive. Smooth shifting. storage space is good.
One Awesome Van
John Christiansen, 04/20/2008
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought the van in early of 2006 and know wile I am writing this my family and I have put a little over 40,000 miles on the van. It has been great it has not given us a lick of trouble since day one. The thing gets on average 23 to 24 mpg and close to 26 if we do nothing but highway. I guess the K&N air filter helps with that and i would recommend that air filter to anybody who has this van as it does, not only help out fuel mileage, but also gives the 3.8 a tad but more power. My family and I are very happy with this van, the room in this thing is great and the way gas is going up we won't get rid of this thing anytime soon.
Please don't buy
Stephanie Medlin, 05/05/2008
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this van brand new. We purchased an extended warranty also. I have had continuous problems starting at about 18,000 with stalling. I had to take it in over 6 times only to be told nothing is registering on the computer. After the 6th time, the fuel pump was replaced. Now, again, we are having stalling problems only to be told nothing is registering and it can't be duplicated. Gas mileage horrible. It also: has problems with front brakes, grinding sound turning and reverse, a loud noise on hard right turns. And, nothing is wrong with any of these items according to the dealerships. Huge safety hazard
Best used vehicle I ever owned..
Deb M, 07/06/2021
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan C/V 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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I have a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan... It has 216,000+ miles and the only thing that has ever been done is regular maintenance and new tires as needed.. Would love to purchase another one that will last this long. The body is starting to rust away.. but the motor and transmission just keeps on going!!! It is our 'to go" to vehicle and you can haul anything in it.. including a big man recliner and a Maytag wringer washer has been hauled in ours.
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Daily driver cross country driver
JWVINT108 , 01/08/2024
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
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120k miles and wouldn't hesitate to drive cross country and back. Still drives like a new vehicle. Everything Still works and rattle free. Love it
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Silver bullet
Doug Metcalfe, 07/27/2024
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had this car for over18 years, and it has never let me down. I bought it new and as of today I have 124,000 miles on it .
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Disappointed
Nancy, 11/03/2009
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SE 4dr Ext Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought this van new and within the first year the driver side sliding door mechanism broke and wasn't covered under warranty. Year 2 the air conditioner stopped working and air bag light came on and has perpetually been on since (no one cn figure out what's wrong with it)and year 3 it's been in the shop 3 times; brakes replaced, broken water pump and bad EGR valve. It's so disappointing to have such a popular and common vehicle have so many issues.
Dependable and Practical
ronwagn, 02/17/2010
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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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
Dodge Grand Caravan SXT
haley Argeroudis, 11/28/2006
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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This car has been one of the worst minivans that we have purchased. Within the first year we have already put more than $1000 of work into it. The interior is very poorly designed. The air vents blow in your face. The automatic hatch works 1/2 of the time. The only good thing about it is the stow n go.
Bad doors & whine will drive you crazy!
PML1950, 11/15/2010
2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4dr Ext Minivan (3.8L 6cyl 4A)
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Okay so the whine when I'm driving is what drives me the most crazy and it never seems to stop. The fact that every dodge caravan I've owned after about 80,000 miles the air conditioning stops working. The elec doors where to start, first one of the locks won't work with the key so you have to lock manually, then the other door the button on the inside won't open or close so if you remember which side works which way you're lucky. This is the second Dodge caravan and I won't purchase another. I'd rather a Honda or Toyota van, they have better reports from owners.