Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1998 Dodge Caravan

Three problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 07/13/2004

Consumer had the power steering belt replaced four times. Every time it rained the belt fell off. Chrysler repaired four times at no cost to consumer. The belt fell off again yesterday when it rained. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and wass awaiting repair.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

Intermittent power steering assist failure. Especially at low speeds and tight turns, like entering/exiting parking spots.

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 06/15/1998

Heard loud grinding noise, followed immediately by loss of power steering while turning sharply to left. The loss of power was sudden. I simultaneously decelarted nd lessened the degree of turn and the power returned. Have made no sharp turns since, thus no recurrences.




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