Repeated pulley and then belt failure causing steering and breaking trouble. Repairs do not last. Local dealers don't have laser alignment tool to check alignment. The internet is filled with belts flying off because of rain or slush in this vehicle, my pulleys just disintegrate with out the water. There seems to be a lot of aftermarket solutions but they seem hit or miss. It always happens when vehicle is being driven by grand mother with the grand children aboard far enough away for a $150.00 tow bill. Its lucky so fare its been on city streets and at low enough speeds that a place to safely pull over can be found. The pulleys that seem to fail are the idler and the tensioner pulleys. This 3.3 engine is well maintained with 145,000 miles. Though it seems that millage does not matter when it comes to pulley issues.
1992 Dodge Caravan steering problems
68 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 68
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Hydraulic power assist: pump42
- Steering wheel/handle bar11
- Hydraulic power assist system5
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)2
- Rack and pinion: rack1
- Rack and pinion1
- Linkages: tie rod assembly1
- Linkages1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Caravan steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Dodge Caravan steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
- Risk
- If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks in the center hub attachment area. Any steering wheels showing cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.
Recall number 96V229000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
- Risk
- Fractures of the upper steering column shaft couplingbolt result in a lack of coupling load on the shaft and loss of steeringcontrol.
- Remedy
- Replace the zinc plated bolt with a phosphate plated bolt.
Recall number 92V015000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering wheel separation
After an extensive investigation and analysis, chrysler has identified the defect as a fatigue failure, origination in the heat affected region of the projection welds of the steering wheel hub to steering wheel armature attachment.the hub is the portion of the steering wheel assembly that connects it to the steering column shaft and is attached to the underside of the steering wheel assembly by 4 welds.if cracks develop in the heat affected region of the welds and propagate through the steering wheel armature to each of the welds, the steering wheel can separate from the hub.this is a slow progressive failure which normally occurs at high mileage.in some cases complainants have reported a looseness or wobbling of the steering wheel prior to separation.to remedy this defect, chrysler will inspect the steering wheels of the affected vehicles for cracks in the hub area.if any cracks are found, the steering wheel will be replaced.all other vehicles will have reinforcing plates installed which would prevent a steering wheel separation should cracking occur.
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What 1992 Dodge Caravan owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the coupling bolt fractured on the steering wheel. A the federal safety agency recall, #92v015000 was performed on the vehicle concerning steering: wheel and handle bar however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall.
Engine hestiates. Engine mounts, lifter, timing chain and timing chain cover replaced. Vehicle completely stalled out. Dealer found large hole in engine where piston rod went through engine block. Transmission making clunk type noise and had to be repaired. Rack and pinion on steering had to be replaced. *tt
When consumer turned vehicle to left or right intermittently, and when trying to turn into a parking space, steering wheel wouldn't turn far enough, it couldn't pull in. Steering box mechanism was defective.
While making a turn steering wheel separated from the column.
While driving the vehicle the steering wheel separated from the steering column. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
Door bent out of alignment. Transmission failed. Steering failed.
Consumer received a recall notice in 11/96 . He then contacted the dealer to have vehicle repaired under the recall, and was informed that the parts were not available and that they would telephone him when they arrived . Owner has not heard from the dealer about the part that is on back order.
During turning maneuver heard something drop. Prognosis: bolt tensioner sheared off steering while driving; also causing cooling system and power steering to shut down. *ak consumer states ABS have reduced braking pressure, brake pedal comes up while driving over bumps and braking, dealer states brakes are fine.
The steering column had become loose before repairs. Please describe details.
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Caravan steering
Does the 1992 Dodge Caravan have steering problems?
Owners have filed 68 complaints about the steering of the 1992 Dodge Caravan, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1992 Dodge Caravan steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Dodge Caravan steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 96V229000, 92V015000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Caravan have bad steering?
The Dodge Caravan model years with the most steering complaints are 1993 (93 complaints), 1992 (68 complaints) and 1996 (63 complaints).
Other 1992 Dodge Caravan problems
Brakes 271Seat belts 176Transmission 109Body 81Visibility 72Engine 64Locks 37Electrical 35Airbags 31Seats 20Fuel system 19Acceleration 16Lights 10Suspension 10Tires 4Wheels 1
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