Four problems related to steering have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Strut tower, driver's side is extremely rusted - a hard bump will certainly push the suspension spring assembly through the top causing loss of vehicle control.
Consumer stated backing out of the driveway, there was a clunking noise, and the steering wheel became very hard to steer. Consumer experienced the same problem with their 1991 Dodge Grand Caravan - tensioner pulley.
Sitting at a stop sign ,proceeded to make a left hand turn when the steering locked . Applying pressure got the vehicle to return to steering. Intervals of stiffness 24 hours prior to this incident. Vehicle was towed and the dealers said there is nothing wrong with it.
While driving the vehicle in wet conditions with a/c on, when turning left, the steering would lock up. The problem was not corrected. Vehicle has been sold.