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Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems

steering problem

8.3

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$750.00

Average Mileage:

41,114 miles

Number of complaints:

6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace rack and pinion (3 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
  3. replace steering pump (1 reports)
  4. replace steering rack (1 reports)

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problem #6

2008Apr 18

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

This vehicle has constantly made awful noises, it is the worst car I have ever owned.

Andrew W.

7464 Crestwood Court, Florence, USA

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problem #5

2007Jul 06

Grand Caravan SE LTD V3.8 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

At the time we had this fixed, dealership personnel reporting get at least one vehicle a day with this problem. Replaced under std warranty.

doema

Brookline, MA, USA

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problem #4

2008Feb 04

Grand Caravan SE 3.3L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,000 miles

Dodge Grand Caravan 2005 (About 43K miles) - Whining, groaning noise when the engine is still cold.

Various reasons have been quoted in the Internet - steering fluid leaking, Aeration due to a gap in Rack and Pinion bush, Cold temperature needs warming up

Various solutions have been provided - Replace Rack&Pinion assembly ($1000), Use longer Steering Fluid hose, ignore

Vinodh S.

Bellevue, WA, USA

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problem #3

2007Dec 18

Grand Caravan 3.8L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles

Makes a loud whine/groan/squealing when turning. Rack and pinion seems to be a problem on this car. Should not be bad so soon. Dealer diagnosed. Of course out of warranty.

Paul R.

Coralville, IA, USA

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problem #2

2007Jun 09

(reported on)

Grand Caravan Sport 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,000 miles

We bought this car for the space to hold our family of (5) 2 years ago and 2 days later the check engine light comes on. Then the steering starts, sounds like an airplane taking off, urgh! My 3 year old thought there was an animal stuck under the car because it was like crying or shrieking noise. Shop said just needs steering fluid, keeps going on. Take it back, now there's a small leak, but nothing major, doesn't need repair?!?!?! Now, when I leave for work in the morning, I'm competing with the garbage truck for loudest car in the neighborhood. I'm really unhappy!

Ashley C.

Leesburg, VA, USA

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problem #1

2007Apr 21

(reported on)

Grand Caravan SE 3.3L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,687 miles

Just got the damn thing 2 months ago and the steering was making a really awful noise. waited for a week and then took it to the shop, they told us the steering rack was broken and needed replacing. good thing we got the 5 years extended warrenty.

Shawn C.

Trooper, P. A. 1, USA

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