1999 Dodge Caravan steering problems

Filed Jul 22, 2020 · Steering · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel ceased without warning. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and informed the contact that the serpentine belt was detached. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the serpentine belt was replaced several times however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not provided.

Filed Feb 10, 2016 · Steering · NJ

"takata recall" thge serpintine belt keeps breaking or comming off while driving normally. I ve had it repkaced numberous times. They told me it was the pulley, I changed that. And the belt has come off again!

Filed Nov 25, 2014 · Body, Engine · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. While operating the vehicle, the main drive belt would detach from the engine and the power steering would suddenly stop functioning. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. In addition, while operating the vehicle, the front bumper would suddenly detach from the vehicle and fall to the ground. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 12, 2007 · Steering · 100,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge caravan. The contact received a recall notice, but the vehicle was not experiencing any failures at the time. After the dealer performed the recall repair, he noticed that the steering wheel kept moving up and down and he heard a loud squeaking noise. He took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they would not repair the steering wheel again without a service charge. The current mileage was 120,000 and failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 11/21/07.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Steering · 71,500 miles · NH

This family car is not a vehicle we drive every day. On (9/10/04), we went to use this car with less than 72,000 miles on it, and when we went to turn the steering wheel we heard a squeling noise from the power stering unit. We found an area of seepage of stering fluid under the vehicle. After further investigation we had found it to be coming from the area of the base of the power stering pump casting. The leaking fluid is actually flowing through the voids in the metal of this unit. Not only is this a hazard to the operation of the vehicle and its passenger's, it is a hazard to other vehicles on the highway. I am very concerned with the use of poor quality parts and used in our transportation industry. If a person is driving one of these vehicles and one of these units fails it could cause catasrophic damage to the people involved. I do feel obligated to inform you of this defect. As of 8/17/04 this vehicle will have this defective power stering unit replaced at the chrysler dealer in keene nh. I am not aware if I will be able to get this unit back from the dealer when they replace it.

Filed Jul 15, 2004 · Steering, Transmission · FL

While driving at 45 MPH the steering pump failed, consumer lost the control, but was able to pull out of the road. Vehicle was taken to independent repair shop, mechanic determined steering pump had to be replaced. *ak also, at 50,000 miles, transmission failed while driving.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Steering · MN

1999 dodge caravan steering wheel lead weight broke off and fell into the horn and air bag wiring.*mr

Filed Apr 27, 2004 · Steering · NY

While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed that fluid was leaking from under the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a body shop for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering power assist pump needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Steering · 50,000 miles · ME

The windshield wipers fell off the car. The thermostat failed. The windshield wipers fell apart. The steering belt fell off. The speed sensor went. The steering belt and alternater belt and pulley system fell off doing 70mph. The back breaks had rust build up. This all happened in the first three months I've owned the car.

Filed Jan 5, 2004 · Engine, Steering · 89,000 miles · WI

While driving through a light rain/slush mixture the car lost power steering, etc. Consumer identfied that the serpentine belt had came off. This seems to be a common problem with late 90's dodge caravan's. I have a relative who had the same problem 2 weeks earlier. Dodge does have a service bulletin related to this, but it does seem to be some type of design flaw that needs to be addressed since it relates to the power steering, and nearly every other vital system.