2002 Dodge Caravan steering problems

Filed Apr 28, 2018 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 121,000 miles · IN

Something wrong with my gas tank, it always stops me even if it's halfway. The driver seat belt doesn't stay well. The holes where the engine always comes off and there's a lot of smoke coming out. The headliner is coming off and there's like a sand falling to my kids. The break is not that strong

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Brakes, Engine · 2 miles · FL

The steering wheel gets lock were ever I stop ,internal control failure, radiator heat constantly when I am driving ,

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Steering · 66,384 miles · UT

Backed out of garage on cold morning and couldn't turn steering wheel (especially to the left) until several minutes of idling and forcing to extreme right and then to left, several times, problem is getting worse and even after driving several miles, it has hung up on left turns requiring a slight right turn and janking to left in cold temperatures.

Filed Mar 27, 2009 · Steering · 129,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. While driving between 25-30 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle was operating normally. When the contact reached his destination, he noticed a massive loss of power steering fluid. He could not turn the steering wheel as intended. There were no warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the power steering hose. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v386000 (steering;hydraulic power assist;hose, piping, and connections), but it has proven to be insufficient and has not prevented future leakage or failures. The failure and current mileages were 129,000.

Filed Dec 28, 2008 · Steering · TX

For 2002 dodge caravan: many dodge caravans 2002 - 2004 have been recalled for odi defective power steering power assist hose, piping and connection. This is recall # d37. Why is my vehicle not included in this recall? My van is having this exact problem. This is a fire hazard. I want my car recalled and fixed, please.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Steering · 30,927 miles · ME

I have a 2002 grand caravan. There is a loud whining sound from the steering column. I have complained of this problem from the time it was purchased. Originally the dealership said they could not duplicate my complaint. After the warranty expired I was told there was an internal leak in the steering column and the rack, pump and lines needed to be replaced. This was done and the noise is still there.

Filed Feb 19, 2008 · Steering · 95,995 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge caravan. The power steering fluid begins leaking as soon as the vehicle is started. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer; however, they stated that it had previously been repaired under a recall. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 96,014 and failure mileage was 95,995.

Filed Nov 7, 2007 · Steering · TX

I have had 2 recalls taken care of however the steering in my 2002 caravan still continues to lock up when making turns. This has caused me to almost have more than one collision because this can happen when pulling out in traffic and turning. I am a busy mother with four children who depend on me for their safety. Today my son who is in college borrowed my van to go to school and almost had an accident. This is why I am doing research on this problem. If you force the steering it will finally break away and continue to steer however you do not know when to expect it to be defective. I thought when I took care of the recalls that this would fix the problem however, we still have to battle with this problem on a regular basis. Most of the time it happens when the weather turns colder. I have not been informed of any new recalls on my vehicle. We keep a regular check on the fluids so I know this is not the problem. I would appreciate something being resolved before one of my children or myself end up deceased.

Filed May 3, 2006 · Steering · 49,100 miles · MA

Had rack in pinion and front end work done december 28, 2005 and took back the car on january 2006 twice for front end not being aligned. Took the car back to deal to have them look at ignition and alarm because car won't start and alarm light was flashing. Steve- fixed the alarm but also notice that the steering wheel won't lock and the ignition was having issues starting car. He suggested scheduling an appointment to get them fixed, got the car back today and the steering wheel still isn't locking. Back in dec-jan service dates, densie-service advisor stated that they replaced my steering column with a rebuilt because the had issues fixing my original one. Now the ignition issues has happened and the dealer and service manager stated that the rebuilt steering column was never replaced or in the computer history. Denise is no longer working at the dealership and I had to pay for the replacement parts for the ignition problems.

Filed Dec 30, 2005 · Steering · 39,000 miles · PA

Dt: the contact stated therewas a humming noise and tightness in the steering wheel when starting the vehicle in cold or damp weather. The humming noisewas noticeable when turning the steering wheel to either the left or right. The dealer replaced several seals, gaskets, the power steering pump, several hoses ,and wiring. None of these replacement parts solved the problem. The manufacturer told the contact they were aware of this problem, and there may be a recall or an extended warranty within a year.