Steering Wheel problems of the 1996 Dodge Caravan

Seven problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2002

While driving steering column went out.

2 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 06/08/1997

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.

3 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 03/10/1997

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.

4 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1997

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.

5 Steering Wheel problem

Failure Date: 10/01/1996

Transmission failed, causing vehicle to stop running. In addition, tie rods/mirror/horn and rack and pinion steering were replaced.

6 Steering Wheel problem

While driving the vehicle experiences intermittent shut-down related to a steering wheel lock when engaging the turn signals causing control problems while turning.

7 Steering Wheel problem

Possible clock spring failure is causing the air bag light to illuminate intermittently. Nlm.




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