2006 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026

21Steering complaints

12.1%Of all 173 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM25 · 14.5%

AIR BAGS21 · 12.1%

STEERING21 · 12.1%

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES15 · 8.7%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING14 · 8.1%

Share of the 173 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Dodge Caravan overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE UPON STARTING AND POWER STEERING FLUID WAS…”NHTSA complaint 10460902 — filed 06/07/2012

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER IT RAINED AND THE CONTACT MADE AN ATTEMPT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL…”NHTSA complaint 10442502 — filed 01/05/2012

“I HAVE A 2006 DODGE CARAVAN WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED INTO A BRAUN ENTERVAN SINCE I AM A QUADRIPLEGIC. IN DECEMBER OF 2010, AT ABOUT…”NHTSA complaint 10442096 — filed 01/02/2012

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Caravan have steering problems?

Steering is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Dodge Caravan: 21 of 173 complaints on file (12.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Dodge Caravan have in total?

173 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 12 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 18 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.