This is the second time this component failed, the replacement was oem. They still have not gotten it right. This failure causes the loss of power steering, water pump & alternator. If this happened at a critical time it could easily cause an accident. This problem has happened to several of my friends and a local service station even carries the part due to its high failure rate. No safety defect that failed mentioned in summary.
1992 Dodge Caravan: loss of power steering
19 of the 912 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
Failure of the belt tensioner caused belt to come off, resulting in loss of power steering.
While driving the steering belt tensioner broke, causing the vehicle to lose steering power.
Power steering failure in the vehicle due to failure of the power assist pump.
The belt tensioner broke and the vehicle lost steering control. Please describe.
While driving the auto the steering belt tensioner fractured and consumer lost control of the auto. The power steering went out, no injuries .
Belt tensioner broke, causing loss of power steering.
Steering belt tensioner belt fractured, experienced loss of power steering. Tt
Steering belt tensioner cracked in mounting bracket; replaced; caused loss of power steering and brakes. Tt
Serpentine belt comes off pulley after driving through puddles, causing loss of power steering.
Steering tensioner belt broke while driving, loss of steering. Tt
Bolt broke that holds the belt on the tensioner pulley while driving loss of steering power, pe95-012 active. Tt
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
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Caravan power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
19 of 912 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Caravan (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1993.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Dodge Caravan?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Dodge Caravan
ABS 160Brake failure 76Seat belt 52Wipers 35Transmission failure 26No deployment 16Stalling 14Loss of power 13Fuel pump 8Won't shift 8Slipping 7Door locks 6Headlights 6Spongy pedal 6Engine failure 5Fire or smoke 5
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