Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems

steering problem

5.0

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$195.00

Average Mileage:

35,013 miles

Number of complaints:

4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (3 reports)
  2. bought fins to cool power steering fluid (1 reports)

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problem #4

2008Jan 08

Grand Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • 37,051 miles

After checking my vehicle for the moaning noise and a dragging feeling on the wheels when turning, it was found that the power steering fluid was overheating. It hopefully is corrected by installing fins that will cool the fluid at my expense. These fins were never installed originally. I cannot believe this hasn't proved to be a recall. Anyone else have the same thing?

Joan B.

Sechelt, BC, Canada

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problem #3

2006Dec 30

(reported on)

Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles

I am starting to not like Dodges any more. They used to be good cars but I am having so many problems with my new dodge I just can't stand it.

fordman8950

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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problem #2

2006Dec 01

(reported on)

Grand Caravan SXT 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles

For about a year I complained to New Carrollton Darcars where I bought the car about a humming noise while turning. No problems were found despite the fact that I was a regular visitor to the dealership. AFTER my warranty had expired, AHA! they found the problem and it cost me $180 to fix. Turns out it was air getting into the oil reservoir and deteriorating that part. I have had more problems with this vehicle than with any vehicle I have ever owned and I have owned SEVERAL vehicles. I have to take my car to the shop AT LEAST twice monthly. I do NOT recommend buying a Dodge Caravan. And my van is only 2 years old!

Toni J.

Bowie, MD, USA

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problem #1

2006Sep 18

(reported on)

Grand Caravan

  • 49,000 miles

Power steering fluid level is OK. A humming noise is experienced when the van is turning even the slightest to the left. My neighbor has the same year van and also has this exact problem. Steering is not degraded but, the noise is very annoying.

Don M.

Virginia Beach, VA, USA

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