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1996 Dodge Caravan: steering wheel locks up

5 of the 1,394 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan describe steering wheel locks up.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
0%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Steering wheel locks up by model year

  • 2011
    1
  • 2010
    2
  • 2008
    1
  • 2005
    1
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    1
  • 2002
    3
  • 2001
    3
  • 2000
    5
  • 1999
    1
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    3
  • 1996
    5
  • 1994
    3
  • 1993
    3
  • 1992
    1
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Jan 17, 2002 · Engine · NY · fire

While driving, power steering locked and engine caught on fire, claim 52-2482-587.

Filed May 17, 2000 · Steering · MO

While driving the vehicle experiences intermittent shut-down related to a steering wheel lock when engaging the turn signals causing control problems while turning.

Filed Nov 5, 1998 · Steering · IN

The consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering. While driving their steering wheel locked up, causing a total loss of control when maneuvering. Investigation number ie 98054 "power steering loss." the manufacturer has not been contacted.

Filed Jun 9, 1997 · Steering · VA

When making a left turn the steering wheel locked. When trying to stop vehicle the pedal was very hard and would not move at all. Vehicle slowly stopped. Vehicle has not been repaired.

Filed Oct 7, 1996 · Brakes, Engine · CA · crash · 6 injuries

Consumer was driving down a flat highway and the steering locked up, applied the ABS brakes and the brakes wouldn't move, resulting in an accident/injuries, also excessive gas consumption.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Caravan steering lock-up

Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?

5 of 1,394 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Caravan (0%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Caravan?

There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Airbag light 165Adaptive cruise 110Wipers 102Fuel leak 64Stalling 58Fuel pump 40Door locks 39ABS 34Fire or smoke 33Brake failure 32Fuel smell 27Transmission failure 27Headlights 24Loss of power 21Power steering loss 21No deployment 19Overheating 19Grinding brakes 16Check engine light 16Coil spring 10Jerking 10Ball joint 9Hesitation 9Seat belt 9Slipping 9Tire blowout 9Oil consumption 8Premature wear 8Knocking 7Fuel gauge 7Won't shift 7Won't start 7Engine failure 5

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