Eight problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan based on all problems reported for the 2003 Grand Caravan.
The 2203 Grand Caravan has had a recall on the upper power steering hose and was serviced. A recurring noise started. Under a extended warranty the power steering pump has been replaced twice and the rack once. 6 months after the last service the noise came back and lower power steering hose into the cooler blew off while driving causing sudden loss of power steering. (no crash) replaced hoses with better clamps and back flushed power steering reservoir. Internet sources have indicated a filter screen in the power steering reservoir. Could this be causing the large listing of same problems on the internet?.
About six months ago, my wife's van has been making a whining sound from the steering pump. The noise intensifies once the steering wheel is being turned. I was told that the steering pump may have to be replaced. Eventhough this van is 6 years old, it was in storage for 3 years. The car was operated once a month in storage. This shouldn't be happening.
Power steering pump was very noisy and steering would become stiff under certain conditions. Mechanic says it is a poor design of filter in power steering reservoir.
Power steering in 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan is failing for the third year in a row. I have twice replaced the power steering pump. It fails during winter months.
I have a 2003 Grand Caravan that I purchased new. There was sporadic shudders in the steering system when new and at low(parking lot) speeds. Now at approx 62000 miles I have to replace the steering rack and power steering pump to the tune of approx $1100 (not completed at this time) there is no warranty coverage for this failure. This failure at this low mileage cannot be normal ware and tear. Thank you.
The contact stated the power steering pump started shuttering and making a weird noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and was fixed. They replaced a hose, and added an additional cooler. He stated there was a technocal servic ebulletin (TSB) for this. It would not completely correct the problem. He has a relative who works for Chrysler, and he states this is a problem for the 2003-2005 models.
Consumer purchased vehicle December 2003 and had to have the power steering pump replaced in February 2004, the same thing happened again. Consumer took the vehicle to a private service dealer in March 2005, and she had the pump replaced again. The vehicle is doing the same thing, and the vehicle is currently at the same service dealer. The vehicle made noises when turning the corner or when parking. It would hum anytime the steering wheel was turned.
While applying the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the pump needed to be replaced and replaced it. . . Numerous occasions consumer applied the accelerator pedal and the vehicle would go but would then hesitate, and almost quit running. After the pump was replaced, the problem still there. With trying to accelerate from a stop with cross traffic coming, and still distance away the vehicle will hesitate, and almost stop running. This could result very badly.