general problems of the 2003 Dodge Caravan

Tl - the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Caravan. The contact stated while driving 15mph when turning right or left, it felt like it had seized and when the contact maneuvered the steering wheel it was difficult. The vehicle did not have the same symptoms when driving straight. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000. Jc05/31/2018.

When I put the key in the ignition switch sometimes it will not turn allowing me to start the car. When I called the Dodge dealer they said that this is a common problem. They told me to insert the key pull it towards me then insert a flat head screw driver in the key and tap 2 to 3 times then turn the key. I works like that each time but the symtoms match those described in tv ads prompting danger of having the engine shut down when unsuspecting and causing accidents. What can be done? john aki. Duval.

When it is raining or road is wet there is a tendency to loose control of the steering for a moment , one time steering become very stiff cannot turn right /left , 2nd time while driving at 40 mph and it was raining could not control the direction of the vehicle heading for 10 - 20 seconds, third time repaeted what happen 2nd time on sat 29 Nov 2011.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge grand Caravan. The driver of the vehicle was a quadriplegic who had a wheelchair installed in the vehicle by manufacturers named independent driving vehicle. Braun, another manufacturer helped to produce vehicle equipment that would allow the driver to sit in a wheelchair while driving. The vehicle crashed after hitting a curb and driving over an entrapment. As a result, the driver (the quadriplegic) was killed. A police report was filed. A witness to the crash stated that the vehicle was heading toward a three-way intersection and instead of going either left or right, the vehicle drove straight ahead. The cause of the crash had not been determined and the vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 50,000.

My 2003, 6 cyl, 3. 3l, Dodge Caravan, loses it's power steering when it rains and you hit even a small puddle of water. The water shield is in place. The Dodge dealer says it is common to all the Caravans and there is no fix. I called main Dodge hq which confirmed this. This is incredibly dangerous.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Caravan. While driving 5-30 mph, the steering wheel makes a popping, kicking, and creeking sound. The contact scheduled an appointment to have the vehicle inspected. The current and failure mileages were 30,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Caravan. While driving over a bump or making a turn at any speed, the contact could hear a thumping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealer informed him that the steering rods needed to be replaced. The vehicle has been diagnosed twice by the dealer for the same failure. The current mileage was 51,000 and failure mileage was 48,000.

Steering rack and rack problems 2003 Dodge Caravan went out at 60,000 miles.

2003 Dodge grand Caravan locked up. The vehicle steering lock up while driving. The consumer managed to pull the vehicle over onto the side of the road. The dealer determined that a belt had sheared off and caused a leak. Shortly after the repairs were made the consumer received a recall for the upper power steering return hose and believes that this recall is related to the problem her vehicle had. The consumer request reimbursement for repairs.

While driving, the steering wandered on its own. The driver noticed that the steering wheel would make a loud squeaking noise. The consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic for an inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the steering shaft needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.

My new 2003 Dodge Caravan se has a pronounced bias to the left when driving at speed on an interstate highway. I believe this has both safety and tyre wear implications. My local good year dealer said it's a problem with vehicle alignment after putting the car up on a lift. The dealer has said it's a problem with the tyre. The car will be serviced at the dealr on 11/14/2003.