3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,000 miles

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problem #5

Apr 152003

Caravan

  • 190,000 miles
The vehicles rack and pinion assembly failed. The dealer was notified.

- Newburgh, NY, USA

problem #4

May 022002

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Heard a click when turning wheel to the right. Then, later on steering wheel would not turn at all. Took vehicle to dealership, they sad it might be the rack and pinon or power steering that was causing the problem.

- Ellensburgh, WA, USA

problem #3

Jan 022001

Caravan

  • miles
Rack and pinion was locking up on turns causing difficulty turning steering wheel.

- Gahanna, OH, USA

problem #2

Mar 241999

Caravan

  • miles
Steering: Steering wheel vibrations, difficult to control, especially when breaking, and popping noises. Had to replace rack and pinion at 37,100 miles. Replaced lower control arm bushings at 54,354 miles. Replaced lower control arm joints at 59,421 miles. Tires: Tires loose air pressure and go flat for no apparent reason intermitantly, resulting in the replacement of two tires. Tire burst while driving, resulting in replacement of a third tire. Door locks: Intermittent failure of right side sliding door power lock. Will not lock/unlock with power control. Radio tape deck: Tape player activated without tape in the deck. Unable to stop tape player. Required replacement.( dot number: Tire size: P215/65R15 )

- Evansville, IN, USA

problem #1

Oct 091997

(reported on)

Caravan

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Steering rack pinion.

- Middleburg, NY, USA