Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problems of the 2003 Dodge Caravan

Three problems related to power steering hose, piping, and connections have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2003 Caravan.

1 Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2005

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 04v386000 concerning the steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections. The dealer told him that the solution called for the replacement of the power steering fluid with transmission fluid. The steering wheel made noise when turning. The steering wheel did not make this noise before the recall work was completed. Updated Dec 7 2005.

2 Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2004

Recall 04v386000/power steering fluid leakage: dealer refused to honor consumer's recall notice.

3 Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2004

Consumer stated the vehicle caught fire. Fire started from the engine. The insurance company stated it was a power steering hose that ruptured.




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