Four problems related to steering rack and pinion 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.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Caravan. A noise was present in the engine area. The cold weather was a factor. The mechanic stated that there was an internal leak and that her rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The repair was made a year ago. The contact is aware of the safety risk since the rack and pinion could result in her losing steering control and resulting in a crash. The current and failure mileages were 68000.
I am on my third rack and pinion for the steering mechanisms for the 2003 Dodge Caravan sport that we own. I purchased the car in 2005 with 28000 miles within the year I replaced my first rack and pinion (2006). Since then I replaced another one (2008) and now am having to replace another. I can't afford this and am having to continuously drive a car with defective steering. Every mechanic I call says that the Dodge vans are notorious for horrible rack and pinions and that no one will warranty that part. Can you help me? this should be recalled and corrected not just accepted.
Contact stated the vehicle made a growling noise. On colder days one could hear noise more often. In warm weather one would not hear the noise as often. He contacted the dealer, the dealer determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced. They suggested he contact the manufacturer.
There is a substantial 'rattle' coming from the rack and pinion steering, started at about 47,000 miles. Unable to determine if it can cause a steering problem.