2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 35,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “steering hose” (11% of reports).
- 53steering complaints
- 35,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Steering hose: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 6 of 53 complaints (11%)
- Cold weather: mentioned in 5 of 53 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 53 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Dodge Grand Caravan steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% | 83,749 |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% | 4,000 |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% | 41,120 |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% | 57,000 |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 11 | 1% | 58,350 |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% | 77,800 |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% | 12,000 |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 18 | 4% | 111,500 |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 14 | 2% | 108,600 |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 15 | 3% | 91,000 |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 64 | 7% | 91,750 |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 23 | 4% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Grand Caravan | 55 | 4% | 92,500 |
| 2007 Grand Caravan | 14 | 8% | 42,300 |
| 2006 Grand Caravan | 61 | 21% | 53,000 |
| 2005 Grand Caravan | 76 | 8% | 47,970 |
| 2004 Grand Caravan | 13 | 11% | 39,250 |
| 2003 Grand Caravan | 45 | 21% | 40,000 |
| 2002 Grand Caravan | 53 | 18% | 35,500 |
| 2001 Grand Caravan | 25 | 8% | 55,000 |
| 2000 Grand Caravan | 30 | 7% | 90,000 |
| 1999 Grand Caravan | 29 | 7% | 105,000 |
| 1998 Grand Caravan | 23 | 4% | 64,893 |
| 1997 Grand Caravan | 35 | 6% | 135,995 |
| 1996 Grand Caravan | 75 | 6% | 90,000 |
| 1995 Grand Caravan | 2 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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
I was driving when my car just turn off,i turn back on whit no problem and time later passes again,sometimes turn off 2 or 3 times a day and sometimes work fine, the computer shows no code, and i change many thing trying to fix it, spark plugs, relay fuel pump, spark plug wires, relay starter. I…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Dodge Grand Caravans have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 53 owner complaints about steering for the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan (18% of the 290 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 35,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan?
The most frequent phrase is “steering hose”, in 6 of 53 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (6).
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