Vehicle Safety Data

1999 DODGE CARAVAN Steering Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steering Issues in the 1999 DODGE CARAVAN

8 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steering Complaints

#11340839 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL CEASED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS DETACHED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERPENTINE BELT WAS REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
#10825479 |
"TAKATA RECALL" THGE SERPINTINE BELT KEEPS BREAKING OR COMMING OFF WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY. I VE HAD IT REPKACED NUMBEROUS TIMES. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS THE PULLEY, I CHANGED THAT. AND THE BELT HAS COME OFF AGAIN!
#10660871 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE MAIN DRIVE BELT WOULD DETACH FROM THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. IN ADDITION, WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WOULD SUDDENLY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND FALL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10202774 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EXPERIENCING ANY FAILURES AT THE TIME. AFTER THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR, HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT MOVING UP AND DOWN AND HE HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE STEERING WHEEL AGAIN WITHOUT A SERVICE CHARGE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 11/21/07. *JB
#10079945 |
1999 DODGE CARAVAN STEERING WHEEL LEAD WEIGHT BROKE OFF AND FELL INTO THE HORN AND AIR BAG WIRING.*MR *JB
#10070212 |
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL OFF THE CAR. THE THERMOSTAT FAILED. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FELL APART. THE STEERING BELT FELL OFF. THE SPEED SENSOR WENT. THE STEERING BELT AND ALTERNATER BELT AND PULLEY SYSTEM FELL OFF DOING 70MPH. THE BACK BREAKS HAD RUST BUILD UP. THIS ALL HAPPENED IN THE FIRST THREE MONTHS I'VE OWNED THE CAR.
#8020377 |
OWNER HEARD NOISE WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH. WHEN DRIVER MADE ATTEMPT TO TURN THE STEERING FAILED TO RESPOND DUE TO THE SERPENTINE BELT COMING OFF. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *MR
#8007939 |
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD THE STEERING OF THE VEHICLE WILL BECOME VERY TIGHT AND BARELY ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING AND IN THE SUMMER THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE LOSE THEN TIGHTEN UP. CONTACTED DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM

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Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 7 complaints Structurebody 7 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 6 complaints Structure 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Tiressidewall 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalcvtbelt 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Aircontrolsfoot Controlvalve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Trailer Hitchesfifth Wheel Assembly 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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