general problems of the 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning, the vehicle made an abnormal growling sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the power steering fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 04v386000 (steering) in 2004. The failure mileage was approximately 329,281.

There are two problems that are very serious. First, in 2017 as I was exiting the interstate, I drove through a puddle. As I attempted to turn left onto the road, my steering wheel locked and it was only with extreme force and slamming on the brakes that I kept from running through the guardrail, and dropping down to the interstate below. I was unable to make the turn and stopped on the overpass until my steering wheel unlocked. Yes, my engineer husband keeps up with all of our regular maintenance, including the belts. Next, with an unusually heavy rain this past week, my battery light came on. After parking for an hour, my steering wheel would not turn when I attempted go again. I restarted the car five times before the steering unlocked. All week, during that heavy rain, the steering locked regularly. These problems are all over the web. Women and children everywhere are in danger of dying from something that should have been recalled years ago. Why is there no recall for this problem? if you are refusing to do anything about this, then you are eligible for being sued along with Chrysler, for allowing this to continue uncorrected.

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan. The contact stated while driving 20 mph the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pushed in to a driveway. The contact tested the battery and then replaced it. However, the vehicle still would fail to successfully restart. The contact then towed to and independent repair facility. The mechanic stated the pc module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the horn would continuously sound so the mechanic disabled the horn. The mechanic then advised the contact to bring his vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer then stated that the clock spring would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000. Az.

2003 Grand Caravan sport, steering wheel is stiff during winter for the first 5 to 10 mins in the morning.

I have a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan that was purchased in December of 2004. I noticed that the power steering was making a humming noise. Turning, and idling. I also noticed that it was sporadic and would go on for days and then one day would not make a sound. I have taken it to the dealer and they told me the power steering fluid was low. I checked it many times and it was fine. They told me that the power steering needed to be flushed and there should be no reason for power steering to be flushed. I am seriously concerned that something terrible is going to happen with this issue. I have an extended warranty and the dealer said that it is not anything that needs to be replaced. I don't feel good about this at all!!! we are about at 54,000 miles and this started happening about 8 months ago or so.

Started the car and noticed a high pitched noise which increased when the wheel was turned and the car accelerated - the steering was stiff and the idle was really low. After letting the car warm up for about 1/2 hour the sound was gone, but the idle remained low. About a year ago something similar happend after startup - we had below freezing temperatures, and this time the car's steering would not move and the car would stall - it wasn't until about an hour of running time until the car's steering wheel was able to move.

I have had numerous problems with my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, but my steering is unsafe. After over 5 attempts to correct the steering problem, and 2 near accidents, I feel Chrysler has done nothing to address my concerns. If I wait until I do get into an accident before they take my concerns seriously, it will be to late.