Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a complete loss of power steering assist, followed by the illumination of the battery warning indicator. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. The failure occurred whenever the contact drove over a puddle of water during rainy weather. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised that the serpentine belt detached from the alternator and the cooling system fan. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
2002 Dodge Grand Caravan: loss of power steering
6 of the 290 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 44,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
Power steering failed while I was in the middle of a turn, pulling me into a pickup truck and "totaling" my 2002 dodge grandcaravan beyond insured recovery. Note: I had power steering cooling hose replaced as instructed in 2004 recall.
Power steering fluid leaking on garage floor. Dealer said it was the power steering rack and that it needed to be replaced. Chyrsler agreed to pay for half of the repair. 18 months later the system is losing power steering fluid. The dealer is again saying that it is the power steering rack and that it needs replaced yet again. Chrysler will not assist in any way on the $1,100.00 repair.
Power steering failed.
The power steering hose ruptured and/or cracked resulting in loss of power steering and fluid. *ph
Power steering failed. Heard a whining sound while at a stop light, a short time later I was almost unable to make a turn into a park, because the power steering was gone.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V386000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan?
6 of 290 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (2%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2010.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan
Airbag light 38Headlights 21Transmission failure 11Grinding brakes 10Door locks 10Check engine light 9Fire or smoke 9Loss of power 9ABS 7Steering noise 7Tire blowout 7Brake failure 6Stalling 6Pulling 6Wipers 6Jerking 5
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