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2000 DODGE CARAVAN Steeringcolumn Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2000 DODGE CARAVAN

4 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE CARAVAN. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Steeringcolumn Complaints

#10150892 |
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. IN MAY OF 2003, THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AND IN JANUARY OF 2004 THE CLOCK SPRINGS WERE REPLACED. IN MAY OF 2004, THE STEERING WAS REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME AND THE CLOCK SPRINGS WERE AGAIN REPLACED IN AUGUST OF 2004. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL # 04V480000, CONCERNING THE AIR BAG CLOCK SPRINGS, HOWEVER WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED ON NOVEMBER 11, 2004 IT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN. THE DEALER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. ALSO ,COMPLAINED ABOUT CLICKING NOISE IN STEERING, AND REPLACED CCLOCKSPRING . IN ADDITION, REPLACED CANISTER DUE TO LEAKING. *AK
#10050016 |
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE PARKING LOT, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER TOWED THE VEHICLE IN TO BE INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER, THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BOLT HAD SNAPPED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *PH WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE GAS STATION CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER LATER COULD NOT STEER VEHICLE AND BELIEVES THAT THE BRAKES WENT OUT AS WELL. CONSUMER EXITED VEHICLE AND PICKED UP THE TENSIONER OFF THE GROUND. CONSUMER STILL HAS BROKEN PARTS AND PLANS TO HOLD THEM FOR ANOTHER 30 DAYS. MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BOLT ON VEHICLE HAD SNAPPED.*MR
#10015119 |
THE STEERING COLUMN FAILED TO LOCK. *JB
#10007509 |
THE BEARINGS BROKE OFF THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO BE REPLACED.*JB

Other 2000 DODGE CARAVAN Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 57 complaints Air Bags 44 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 23 complaints Steering 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 22 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 21 complaints Suspension 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Electrical System 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 14 complaints Seats 14 complaints Structure 14 complaints Seat Belts 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 12 complaints Structurebody 11 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 10 complaints Engine 9 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 7 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 7 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 7 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Visibility 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Visibilitywiper 3 complaints Child Seat 2 complaints Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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