Warning Light On problems of the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan

Ten problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2006 Grand Caravan.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer was it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000. Ss.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/29/2014

Driver side air bag warning light continually comes on for long and short periods of time. Most cases it stays on even after placing on seat belt. I believe the driver side air bag system is defective. This was on a previous recall a few years ago and corrected by the Dodge dealership. However, this warning light continues to stay on for five minutes or more and than goes out.

3 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/17/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated and the front air bags deployed unexpectedly. As a result, the contact sustained minor injuries from the knee to the lower leg area. The air bag malfunction occurred without any impact to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where an independent inspector examined the vehicle. The preliminary diagnostic report indicated that the failure was related to the electronic control module and was not due to a manufacturer's defect. Also, the computer detected that the air bag warning indicator illuminated for over two hundred and fifty driving hours. The contact stated that the warning light was illuminated for no longer than five minutes, and the information in the preliminary report was false, in regards to the operational hours of the air bag warning light. After three weeks, the vehicle was still in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 55,000.

4 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2011

On 6/27/11 the air bags deployed in our 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan for no reason while the vehicle was being driven at about 25 mph. The driver had minor injuries. Chrysler has refused to repair the vehicle at their cost and have given us a repair quote of about $4000. 00. Chrysler told us thatthe airbag warning light was on for 250 driving hours before the incident, but that is completely false. They will not release the report to us. At this point, the vehicle has not yet been repaired. After the incident, we were told about a previous airbag recall on some 2006 Grand Caravans. After the incident, the 2008 Grand Caravans were also recalled for unexpected airbag deployment.

5 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians stated that the air bag sensor was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 10v008000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control module) that could have been related to the failure but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

6 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2010

I have a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan VIN# [xxx]. The airbag warning light comes on and off. The car is no longer under warranty. I found a recall for this item but it does not include my state of FL. I am very concerned about my safety and of my kids. Will I be able to take my vehicle in for the current recall? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

7 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2010

Passenger airbag warning light comes on periodically.

8 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2010

Airbag sensor in front of 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan failed (warning light went on) and had to be replaced. Mechanic said the sensor connections were corroded due to exposure to water. Called Dodge regarding current recall, which is for the exact same problem, but they say my vehicle isn't part of recall.

9 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2010

I own a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan sxt that I bought new. It has 54044 miles and the airbag warning light comes on the dash board. I researched the problem and found a recall for the airbag sensor dated 01/11/2010. I checked with Dodge, was told that my vehicle was not part of the recall, even though I'm experiencing the same problem listed in the airbag recall dated 01/11/2010. I live in upstate new york. My vehicle is exposed to road salt due to the large volume of snow we receive here. I'm not sure why my vehicle isn't covered under this recall.

10 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2008

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The air bag warning light illuminated and would not turn off, which indicated that the air bag was deactivated. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 44,000. Updated 3/11/08 updated 03/11/08.



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