Seven problems related to steering have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2002 Grand Caravan.
My steering wheel acts up when it rains outside makes it hard to steer my left side speakers went out the tape decks never worked on my van my driver side window goes down but seems to have difficult going up my sliding doors seem to have difficulties at times the right side never opens.
Whenever it rains, in portland oregon, that is all the time, the power steering goes out. You can hear the belt slipping and all the electrical warnings go on. This is an accident waiting to happen. Due to the dangers of this problem, we will not drive this vehicle when it is or has been raining.
The power steering has gone on my 2002 Dodge caravan sport and an estimated 500 dollars is needed to fix it. It has under 99,000 miles.
Twice earlier this year I had two power steering hoses blow out on me while driving. Had to make an emergency pull-over and have vehicle towed.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact noticed puddles of liquid on the garage floor where his vehicle was parked. When he took it for maintenance he discussed the issue with his local mechanic who advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the steering box was leaking and performed the repair. Thirteen months later, the steering box began leaking for the second time. However, the dealership advised the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and he would be liable for the cost of the repair. The contact had the vehicle repaired at the time. The vehicle currently experiencing additional leaking, but has not been diagnosed. The original failure mileage was 17,000 and the second failure was in 6/2005 with a failure mileage of 24,000. The current failure was at 47,000.
After making a left or right turn the vehicles steering wheel did not return to center and as a result the vehicle hit a curve. While the driver depressed the gas pedal there was a delay in acceleration. Once gas pedal caught the vehicle jumped forward.
I am having problem with my 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan steering wheel. The steering wheel has a rubbing noise, binding, vibration, wandering and play in steering. I have taken the van for repair at maroone Dodge in pembroke pines, FL. The dealer has told me on seven separate occasions that there is nothing they can do about the problem.