Three problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2005 Caravan.
Shortly after I purchased his vehicle, I had the front end realigned. The mechanic told me the inner tie rod boot was damage and the tierod end was defective. I had the inner tierod replace but we could not find a replacement. Both boots,left and right,. Were damaged and the grease was leaking out.
The axial arm connecting the steering to the wheel is internally defective. It was completely broke at a starting point. The car could not been driven, because it jerks in the same place with no advances. If this ( axial broken) happens while driving the car would flip upside down.
The consumer stated that the vehicle was pulling to the right when driving between 5-35 mph along with a clanking sound coming from the steering area. The dealers service department replaced the outer tie rod because it was loose. The vehicle no longer pulled to the right but the clanking noise continued. (12/08/05) the components affected were the right tie rod, sway eliminator links, bushings and nuts.