2002 Dodge Grand Caravan: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Acceleration, Brakes · 9,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge grand caravan. While driving between 10-20 MPH, the brakes squealed and made a grinding noise when applied. However, the vehicle still stopped normally. A police report was filed. The front brakes were replaced, the front rotors were cut, and the rear drums were cut and adjusted at 9,000, 22,000, 33,000, 45,000, and 61,000 miles. The dealer stated that the failure was caused by the brakes having a lot of weight on the front end. The failure mileage was 9,000 and current mileage was 67,000. The dealer stated power steering noise, vehicle revving on hills. Updated 11/14/07

Filed Dec 18, 2005 · Steering · 52,000 miles · SC

Power steering pump making load noises again. Had hoses replaced due to previous recall about a year ago.

Filed Apr 5, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 22,153 miles · FL · fire

On 6/11/03 vehicle was making power steering noises & auto dr locks wouldn't lock at 15 MPH. Replaced power hose, hose clamp & oil trans. Informed I needed new brakes (22, 153 miles & didn't req that they do this when I arrived at shop). 7/2/03 took van in 'cause left rear (driver side) speaker caught on fire while at a gas pump. While at gas pump w/2 of our 4 kids in the car. Brakes that were just replaced prev month were squeaking as well as the steering again. (dealer-brakes squeak 'cause they are metal & there is air in the steering line). 9/23/03 van battery blew up when started. Replaced battery. 12/3/03 steering making noise during turns. Replaced both sway bars links. 12/29/03 steering is very tight & shuddering again & auto lock button on key chain won't work. Ordered new power steering rack & resevoir. Then on 1/6/04 tach spiked at 4k, vehicle lost power & engine light came on while on expressway w/my baby in the car. Determination was the transmission solenoid assy failure & replaced the same. This cost me $107 (would have cost more if I wasn't given an extended warranty for fire I had). 1/19/04 van was giving a burn smell from under the hood along with smoke. They found A/C compressor clutch shorting in coil. A/c compressor replaced & recharged. 2/5/04 vehicle taken for the last time for loud popping sound under the dr's ft area when turning left. All suspension parts tightened. Next visit is req'd by the fl lemon law to give them 1 more chance before paperwork can be filed. Done on 3/8/04 for steering noise when stopped & just turning wheel. Replaced pt that was replaced before: power steering pump resevoir. Paperwork filed for florida lemon law on 4/5/04,unsave vehicle & fear for safety of family.

Filed Feb 12, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · NY

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. She took vehicle to repair shop about 20 times because it was making noises and squeaking while driving. Mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak the dealer replaced many components related to the front end noise. The air bag light was illuminated. The technician determined that there was an open circuit. The technician replaced the passenger side air bag. The driver's seat belt had internal damage which made it difficult to buckle and unbuckle the seat belt. The consumer stated that there was a noise coming from the left front wheel. The technician determined that the front pads were worn and the rotor were grooved. The technician replaced the front pads and resurfaced the rotors. The inner tie rod was loose and caused the steering to make noise. The technician replaced the gear assembly.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Steering · 27,000 miles · CA

My 2002 dodge grand caravan steering system. The steering system makes a rubbing noise, binding, vibration, wandering and play in steering. I took it to stockton dodge in california. At first they promised to call me back when a recalled part came back but no call was made. The last time they told me dodge was investigating this and there is no known solution at this time. This is not acceptavble and has a very high chance of causing an accident. If they can't fix a clear problem which lowers the car's value, is dangerous and uncurable, they have a duty to refund the money paid under the lemon law.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Steering · 12,000 miles · NC

The power steering is making a sporadic whining noise only in the first few miles of driving when the vehicle is cold. Trying to work with local dealer to replace the pump, however, since it doesn't happen all the time they can't "fix it if they don't hear it" I didn't consider this a safety concern until recently. It's happening so often now that I fear the power steering will fail.

Filed Oct 11, 2003 · Steering · 11,000 miles · FL

I am having problem with my 2002 dodge grand caravan steering wheel. The steering wheel has a rubbing noise, binding, vibration, wandering and play in steering. I have taken the van for repair at maroone dodge in pembroke pines, fl. The dealer has told me on seven separate occasions that there is nothing they can do about the problem.