2002 Dodge Grand Caravan: pulls to one side

Filed Nov 29, 2005 · Body, Brakes · AL

While driving consumer dodge grand caravan will go into neutral. *ts the consumer stated on one occasion, the vehicle was in drive, but it would not move. The consumer had to move the lever a few times in order for the vehicle to move. The consumer was told the problem she was experiencing could not be duplicated in the 2 weeks the mechanic had the vehicle. The steering wheel pulled to one side and vibrated when slowing down. The rotors needed to be resurfaced. The emission hose and gas cap were replaced. The passenger side door has to be opened and closed several times before staying shut. The oil pan gasket and axle seal were leaking.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Steering · CT

While driving and steering vehicle wandered on its own. Consumer heard a loud noise was coming from the front. Drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the solenoid switch needed to be replaced inside of the steering column.

Filed Jun 13, 2004 · Brakes · FL

My vehicle has ongoing problems with abnormal brake wear. At 17000 miles the brakes hung up. The front left rotor was completely worn away. New pads and rotors. Right front caliper not functioning properly and was replaced. Prior to this I had the oil changed and brakes checked 1500 miles earlier--I had noticed that the brake pedal travel was varying and it was taking longer to stop the car. Mechanic had stated that left front had a little over half of brake surface left. Second brake failure at 34500 miles. Again, left front hung up. Took the car to arrigo dodge and was told I was lying about first incident even though I had receipts. Service rep told me both brakes completely worn away, even though again the problem presented with the left front brake hanging up. Was told it was my fault brakes were wearing prematurely. Car pulled to right after brake replacement when I called dealer again was told it was my fault dealer refused to do anything about it. Brakes began squealing - most noticeably left front again - within 500 miles of replacement. Left front brake sticks when starting off, brakes squeal, brake fluid seen leaking from right front, brake pedal already has a lot of play in it, takes an excessive amount of distance to stop even with strong force applied to brakes. I have narrowly missed having several accidents because of this. Called dealer, again told it was my fault -- driver habits they call it. In the 25 years I have owned and driven vehicles, I have never had to replace brakes before 38000 miles or had any problems remotely similar to this. P. 245 of owners manual states "if either of the two hydraulic systems lose normal capability ...there will be some loss of overall braking effectiveness. This may be evident by increased pedal travel during application, greater pedal force required to slow or stop..." what will it take for this problem to be correctly addressed -- people dying because of this brake failure?

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 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.

Filed Jun 7, 2003 · Brakes, Suspension · 18,200 miles · ME

I recently purchased a 2002 dodge grand caravan sport 3.3 liter,18,000 miles on odometer when purchased,vehicle wants to pull to right, and brakes pulsate when applied. Notified dodge dealership where purchased, (lee dodge,west brook,maine) brought vehicle back for service and was told "they" could not duplicate problem????? I told them I felt vehicle was out of alignment,they supposedly did the alignment,and vehicle still pulls to right! At this point they had a tech. Go with me,the tech explained that he felt it was the crown of the road, I have driven plenty of vehicles over the course of my life and I am aware of a road crown, but this is completely unacceptable, something is wrong with this mini van, and all the dealership wants to do is patronize me!!! I have made another call to lee dodge and told them that I will be bringing this back to them and they had better get it right this time! Ps and since my previous visit I now have a vibration in my steering wheel upon slow moving turning,they say they will also look into this.....................is any one else experiencing these types of problems??? Please help, I just bought this vehicle for my wife and 3 kids, and I sure do want to be certain its a safe vehicle! I have only had this vehicle 10 days!! Purchased on 5-28-03 dealer was notified 1 and a half days later of these problems..............