Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1997 Dodge Caravan

Five problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 05/02/2002

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.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 09/05/1999

On a slow turn, the power steering pump shaft sheared, causing complete loss of power assist on the vehicle.

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 09/21/1997

No summary listed for above vehicle.

4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1997

While driving over water puddles or if water accumulates underneath of the vehicle, the power steering becomes inoperative which may result an accident. Dealer said that's the way the vehicle was made and supposed to do.

5 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Loss of steering after hitting puddle causing belt to slip.




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