Four problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Dodge Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2006 Caravan.
Rack and pinion steering.
2006 Dodge Caravan 72,000 miles rack-in-pinion power steering system needs replacing. Chrysler dealer said last February they repaired 10,000 such. Someone needs to call them on this. There have been no recalls or compensation. Please look into this.
I noticed that the steering on my 2006 Dodge Caravan was getting hard and that it was making a loud noise. I took it to my mechanic who stated it just need power steering fluid, he filled up. A few months later it did again, I added power steering fluid, then about 2 weeks later there was a puddle of fluid under the van, I added more power steering fluid and took it back to my mechanic, after he checked it he discovered that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. He told me to call Dodge and find out if there were any recalls,since they shouldn't go bad so soon. I called Dodge but they stated that I would have to pay since it is no longer under warranty.
Purchased used 2006 Dodge grand Caravan may 2007, approx 20k miles; after driving an 2-3 hours highway speeds, medium pitch "growling" noise would come from engine area, pitch would go higher with steering; once car stopped for 15-30 minutes no noise heard, but return again after 1 hour of constant highway driving; under warranty dealer changed rack in rack & pinion steering; noise subsided. 6 months later, noise returned and persists, car out of warranty @ 70k+ miles.