2006 Dodge Grand Caravan: jerking or lurching

Filed Nov 28, 2025 · Engine · 122,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that when the vehicle was purchased in 2010, the vehicle was missing the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle idled roughly, jerked and stalled while driving. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed with power train failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the vehicle was missing the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) valve. The contact was provided DTCs: P0403 and P0404. The vehicle was not repaired. In 2019, the vehicle was taken to a tire business and the EGR valve was installed on the vehicle. The failure was progressively worsened, and the vehicle was no longer being driven. Upon further investigation, the contact found information on various auto websites indicating that the vehicle was manufactured in Canada and imported to the United States. The contact was the second owner. The contact found information on other auto websites that stated that the EGR valve was removed from the vehicle, and it was removed in stages. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2014 · Engine, Steering · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently on multiple occasions. Additionally, the vehicle jerked violently and was extremely difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Updated 8/14/14*cn updated 8/27/2014

Filed Dec 30, 2011 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · FL · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge grand caravan se. The contact was driving 20 MPH when the engine stalled while attempting a left turn. The vehicle also jerked and the brakes locked causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated intermittently prior to the failure. There were no injuries as a result of the crash but the police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 44,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Body · 400 miles · MI · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated the while pulling the lift gate down manually, the contact's husband pushed the button that automatically brings the lift gate down unaware that his wife was pulling the lift gate down manually. The lift gate jerked up hitting the contact in the face causing the contact's four bottom teeth to go through the bottom lip. The contact went to the hospital resulting in three stitches to the bottom lip. The dealership has been alerted.

Filed Feb 7, 2006 · Steering · 5,089 miles · OH

On january 12, 2006 my van starting making a clunking sound from the front right passenger side and then would suddenly jerk and pull the van to the right. I scheduled a service appointment for the next day. While in route to the dealership the van came to an abrupt stop as well as while trying to stop the van there was no control in the steering. The van slid until stopping. Fortunately I was only going about 15 MPH as I had just started through the intersection. The outcome was the bolt that holds the control arm in place broke in half. There was rust in the center on the broken bolt. The van was towed to the dealership and new parts were ordered. It took about one week to repair. Dodge was notified but has failed to call me back in regards to the letter I sent them.