2005 Dodge Caravan: whining or grinding noise

7 of the 537 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Caravan describe whining or grinding noise.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 54,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Whining or grinding noise by model year

2005
7
2004
1
2003
7
2002
1
2001
1
2000
2
1999
1
1998
1
1997
1
1996
1
1995
2
1994
1
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Jun 22, 2009 · Steering · 38,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge caravan. The contact started the engine and heard a whining noise. It then stopped after the vehicle warmed up. After a month of experiencing this noise, she took the vehicle to the dealer. The mechanic diagnosed the failure as a gasket in the rack and pinion steering. The leaking racket was replaced and the issue was repaired. The contact believes that a recall should be issued because it is a fairly new vehicle with low mileage. The failure mileage was 38,000 and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 07/17/09 *bf the rack and pinion was leaking and eventually replaced. Updated 07/17/09.

Filed Jan 20, 2009 · Steering · 54,000 miles · KY

Car was making a whining noise when running. It became higher pitched when turning, sometimes a grinding noise.

Filed Dec 30, 2008 · Steering · 65,000 miles · AR

2005 dodge caravan with 65000 miles had a whining noise coming from under the hood when cold. Took van to local dealership and was told that rack and pinion was leaking and would need to be replaced as well as the power steering pump and reservoir. Total costs exceeding $1000! I see many of the exact same complaints about this model of van. A 3yr old vehicle with this amount of mileage should not need to have the steering system replaced! If this were a random occurrence, I'd just feel like we had some bad luck. But with all the other complaints, it seems as though dodge has a problem that could turn deadly if the steering goes out completely!

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Steering · NY

There was a high pitch whine if the engine was on. This noise persisted in all gears and speeds including stopped with the transmission in park. Added ps fluid as it was low and the noise stopped. Took the car in to the dealer and they found a leak in the rack and pinion. As car was just out of warranty dealer will repair for a reduced cost. Part is ordered and will be done soon.

Filed Dec 28, 2006 · Steering, Suspension · 56,400 miles · KS

Noticed clunking sound in front of 2005 dodge grand caravan with a whining sound. Contacted chrysler reference # 15812736 after finding issue with power steering rack and sway bar. I believe this to be a manufacturer defect that could result in fatality due to steering defect. Dealer repaired defect at my cost. Total repair cost was $1394.43. The loss of my peace of mind was priceless.

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Steering · 15,000 miles · NY

Whining noise coming from steering unit. Vehicle has been taken into dealership 4 times and now will be the 5th time.

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Steering · 47,525 miles · WV

Dt*: the contact stated the engine makes a loud whining noise while driving. The dealership determined the power steering pump was installed incorrectly. The dealership is currently unable to repair the problem.