1995 Dodge Caravan steering problems

26 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 26
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
8
Linkages: tie rod assembly
6
Hydraulic power assist: pump
5
Rack and pinion
4
Steering wheel/handle bar
1
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Caravan steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge Caravan steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 10

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Steering column separationOpened May 7, 2003, closed July 22, 2003

Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.

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What 1995 Dodge Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 18, 2004 · Steering · 68,000 miles · OH

My wife was driving her mother to the doctor when she started to back out of the parking space the front end made a noise. She stopped and pulled into the parking space and the tie rod broke off. Vehicle only has 68,000 miles.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Steering · 58,000 miles · AK

I was pulling into my driveway when the tie-rod on my 1995 dodge caravan (with 58,000 miles on the odometer) broke suddenly, and without warning. The car is currently at the local mendenhall dodge auto dealer waiting for a diagnosis of the problem. I have requested that they keep all parts associated with the repair so that I may inspect them.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Steering · PA

Power steering belt continues to come loose from pulley and disconnects from vehicle. Dealership has examined the problem three times, and cannot remedy the situation. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Feb 7, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA

When going down steep grades consumer puts vehicle in 2nd gear, and vehicle will stall. Found information on internet regarding this problem. Throttle plate carbons up, and causes engine to stall. Also, went to dealer who could not remedy problem. *ak the vehicle stalled three times on steep mountain road and the driver lost steering control and the brakes failed too.

Filed Nov 12, 2000 · Electrical, Engine · NC

Engine stalled while decelerating and turning. Lost power steerring and brakes. Almost turned into oncoming 18 wheeler and almost rear-ended by another. This failure has happened 10-12 times previously. Have taken to dealer twice for problem. Dealer response has been that this is normal or that it might be bad gas, but use the same gas in other car with no problem. Replaced the egr valve, but no improvement.

Filed Jul 23, 2000 · Steering · FL

When driving on wet roads the power steering fails. This is the norm not the exception. It was replaced once at about 50,000 miles ant now it is occurring again. I would not let my wife or daughter drive this vehicle,if the steering was to go out it is too heavy for them to regain control. I have spoken to other owners of this make of minivan and they say it has happenned with them too. I can understand the power steering going out occasionally in wet weather,but I can count on it going out if I drive through a puddle.

Filed May 31, 2000 · Engine, Steering · VA

Serpentine belt keeps coming off in rainy conditions while driving, causing loss of power steering.

Filed Apr 11, 2000 · Steering · KY

While vehicle is cold steering wheel is hard to turn or return to normal. After vehicle is warmed up there is normal driving. *ak

Filed Mar 3, 2000 · Steering · FL

Was driving approximately 25mph when steering wheel went out, and lost control of vehicle. Also, tires started to wobble. Had heard a loud banging before steering went. Vehicle suddenly stopped. Nothing was hit. Vehicle towed to original dealer & mechanic repaired the steering.

Filed Dec 21, 1999 · Steering · MO

When turning a curve or hitting a bump in the road steering column feels loose and also jerks. Vehicle has a had a loose bolt in the column. Problem exists again.

Questions about the 1995 Dodge Caravan steering

Does the 1995 Dodge Caravan have steering problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Dodge Caravan, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Caravan steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Caravan steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).