Seven problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving steering column went out.
When making a left turn the steering wheel locked. When trying to stop vehicle the pedal was very hard and would not move at all. Vehicle slowly stopped. Vehicle has not been repaired.
Upon making a left hand turn with turn signal depressed the steering wheel was very difficult to turn back to the straight position, at that time a pop was heard in the steering wheel column. Vehicle not seen by a dealer.
While driving over rain puddles going a tlow speed the steering wheel and column will lock up and driver wouldn't be able to maneuver the vehicle properly which could cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine the problem.
Transmission failed, causing vehicle to stop running. In addition, tie rods/mirror/horn and rack and pinion steering were replaced.
While driving the vehicle experiences intermittent shut-down related to a steering wheel lock when engaging the turn signals causing control problems while turning.
Possible clock spring failure is causing the air bag light to illuminate intermittently. Nlm.