In evening consumer tried to start vehicle and it would not start. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said steering column was loose and effected steering column operations.
1993 Dodge Caravan steering complaints
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Engine belt came off, causing steering failure. Dealer repaired belt, but problem has reoccurred. *ak when driving 38 to 42 MPH steering wheel is vibrating. Consumer states pressure pulley or tensioner keeps breaking bolt, it does not take pressure, at speeds above 38 MPH it vibrates like it's going to come off.
The problem started shortly after I brought the van. The steering column would "freeze" & not turn while making corners sometimes. This happened 4-6 times before the steering finally "brokeloose" and allowed me to steer (it has been for the most part been steering ok since this happened). But, when this happened ("brookloose" in the steering column) the air bag indicator light has been on ever since,(the air bag has ne ver deployed & there is no passanger airbag) & the cruise control will not work sometimes now. I feel this was/is a problem & should be looked at! I would like the mgfr.(dodge) to issue free inspection certificates & then offer to fix this if it a mgfr.'s defect. Only then would I feel completely safe!
Consumer received recall9700v305000/ steering wheel, and has contacted carway chrysler (911 north salisbury blvd. Tele 410‑749‑1301)on several occasions since november 2000. Dealer claimed they didn't have parts to perform recall. Consumer felt recall was not being done in timely manner, and was driving an unsafe vehicle.
While driving, the steering wheel came loose in consumer's hands, the metal next to the welds have continuous cracks, consumer is requesting reimbursement due to recall 00v305.
Transmission has failed three times. Nlm
Steering wheel broke at the base and clockspring broke. Nlm
Whiile pulling out of a drive way driver lost steering control because the rack and pinion steering broke. This was discovered when the van was taken to a mechanic. Dealer was contacted about the problem. Van was repaired at owner's expense.
While backing out steering wheel broke off. Vehicle towed to dealer for repairs.
The steering wheel jammed and stuck after making a turn due to a broken safety device (clock spring) under the steering wheel causing the air bag, the horn and the turn signal light to fail. Yh
When driving between 5-10 MPH and pulling out a parking space steering wheel fell off the steering wheel shaft. Consumer has contacted the dealer, parts being replaced. *ak
Was backing out of driveway when the steering wheel broke off in driver's hand. Was turning steering wheel counter clockwish at the time. The steering wheel was hanging by the wires. Contacted dealership. Was informed it was normal wear & tear. Mechanic will repair steering wheel.
Transmission failed.
Please provide me with information concerning the following investigation. Obviously chrysler has not solved this problem as you may have been LED to believe since both the orginal and now the replacement part has failed. Also, what legal remedies are available to me under the lemon law?
Driver's side seat belt does not fit tightly into the seat belt holder. Driver does not hear the click to indicate tha tit is properly secured.
Rack and pinion steering failed.
Faulty power steering unit.
Steering whell started to make clicking sound, became unbalanced and just came off.
Consumer was coming into a parking space and noticed a sound coming from the steering column , the power steering was leaking due to the steering column shaft breaking away from the steering gear box. Consumer had the rack and pinion replaced.
Inner tie rods failed twice. Outer tie rods failed once.
Air conditioner inoperative/leaks.
Vehicle being parked, brakes failed (ABS), had repaired 2 wks later, then daughter driving vehicle, at stop light, started to move and inner tie rod broke.
Abs system failed three times, once due to pump motor/twice for hydraulic assembly.
Power steering belt tensioner fractured. Could not steer vehicle.
The steering belt tensioner fractured and caused loss of control of the steering and the wheel locks. Please describe. Tt
Belt tensioner failed after starting from intersection. Please describe details. Tt
The power steering belt tensioner makes you loss control of the car you can't turn the wheel. This happens while driving. Tt
Broken steering belt tensioner, loss of power steering. Tt
The power steering sprock broke it makes the steering harder. It happened while driving around a cruve. Tt
Power steering tensioner belt loosening.
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