1994 Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems

10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Hydraulic power assist system
4
Steering wheel/handle bar
1
Rack and pinion
1
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1
Linkages
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported October 12, 2000 · 679,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels manufactured from july 1992 through september 1993. The steering wheel armature stamping can crack and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk: If the steering wheel separates from the center hub attachment to the steering column, loss of control can occur increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for cracks and any wheels with cracks will be replaced. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation in the event cracking occurs.

Recall number 00V305000 · Recall details

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.

DP03002

Steering wheel separationOpened May 1, 2000, closed April 1, 2002

There is no summary currently available

RQ00011

What 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Steering · HI

When I was trying to turn the wheel to get out of the driveway, my steering wheel came off. I was about to back up and if I did I would have lost control and crashed.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Airbags, Body · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 1994 dodge grand caravan. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 00v305000 (steering), 99v213000 (structure), 99v113000 (air bags), and 95i00100 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Steering · 66,000 miles · CA

Tl* - the contact owns a 1994 dodge chrysler grand caravan. While driving around a mountain the steering locked and lost power steering. The contact let the vehicle sit for approximately 1/2 hour and the vehicle was drivable. There were no warning indicators. The failure mileage was 66,000. The dealer didn't try to duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 165,000.*ak the consumer stated that he replaced the belt in 1996, but the mechanic stated the belt looked fine. Update 05/10/07

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Steering · WA

(1) no warning of failure.(2) serpentine belt tensioner bolt failed causing loss of power steering during a turn. No consequences resulted from this particular failure because the failure occurred in a parking lot at 5mph. Under different circumstances (downhill on tight curve) the failure would have been extremely dangerous and probably result in total loss of control.(3) anticipate replacing the tensioner and returning vehicle to service.

Filed May 22, 2002 · Steering · MA

Recall 00-v-305; steering wheel armature stamping cracked and separated from center hub attachment. Also, wheel nuts on both front sides are snapped. This vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak

Filed Feb 15, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · WA

Vehicle stalls at any speed intermittently. *ak the vehicle stalling was accompanied by loss of control. Power steering and power brakes failed and the dealer is unable to diagnose or repair.

Filed Aug 8, 2000 · Steering · KY

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Apr 29, 2000 · Steering, Transmission · OH

I believe that this van was a "lemon" from the start. It was purchased with 60,000 miles on it less than 2 years ago. The dealership, "aurora chrysler-plymouth" did what they called a safety check on it. Somehow they failed to find that both tie rod ends needed replaced. That was within 1 month of purchase. We took it to a more local dealer for the service. Then before we had 84,000 miles on it, the transmission had to be completely rebuilt. Now the engine has failed e-check with major problems. After reading all the consumer complaints on failed transmissions, I am very surprised that there has never been a "forced" recall on these. I also wonder how many other engine failures are out there, not being reported.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Steering · IL

The rod that holds right front tire straight broke, causing a potential safety hazard. Vehicle taken to dealer for repairs. *ak

Filed May 13, 1997 · Steering · WI

The rack and pinion steering failed, causing complete loss of steering.

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan steering

Does the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan have steering problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Grand Caravan steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V305000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Grand Caravan have bad steering?

The Dodge Grand Caravan model years with the most steering complaints are 2005 (76 complaints), 1996 (74 complaints) and 2010 (64 complaints).