1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN Steering Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
SERPENTINE BELT COMES OFF WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING ON SLIPPERY ROAD SURFACES. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ABILITY TO REGAIN VEHICLE CONTROL WAS COMPROMISED BY LACK OF STEERING ASSIST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LEAVE THE ROADWAY. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR MY VEHICLE.THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS A SCHOOL BUS WAS NEAR MY VEHICLE WHEN THIS INCIDENT HAPPENED. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND A RECALL SHOULD BE MANDATED. *TR
PART 2 I'VE READ ON HERE THAT GATES HAS A BELT/PULLEY FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM. IF THEY HAVE ONE, CHRYSLER CAN MAKE ONE. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PROBLEM THAT CAN HAPPEN ANY TIME TO MANY DODGE VANS, IT RESULTS IN OTHER DAMAGES, SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLE INJURY EVEN DEATH TO MANY PEOPLE AT ONE TIME. MANY OTHER VEHICLES HAVE SERPENTINE BELTS WITHOUT THIS PROBLEM SO IT CAN BE FIXED. IT'S A REPEATED DESIGN FLAW & SHOULD BE CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY. A NTSB RULE GOES SOMETHING LIKE THIS "A COMPANY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FORESEEABLE PROBLEMS IN THEIR PRODUCT" THE SAME GOES FOR THE BRAKE LINES CORRODING ENOUGH FOR FAILURE TO OCCUR IN JUST A FEW YEARS, THIS IS ALSO UNACCEPTABLE. THIS IS A $29,850 VEHICLE NOT A $2,000 1967 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE, MY BEETLE HAS THE ORIGINAL BREAK LINES. AND IN GOOD SHAPE. ALL BREAK LINES ARE TO BE...
I HAVE A 1997 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LAST YEAR ON DECEMBER 2007 MY SERPENTINE BELT CAME OFF WHILE I WAS MAKING A RIGHT ON ONE STREET UNDER THE RAIN, I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OFF MY CAR BUT I WAS FORTUNATE THAT NO CARS WERE AROUND. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO DRIVE MY CAR BUT I CALLED THE MECHANIC AND HE TOLD ME NOT WORRY THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET SAFE TO THE SHOP. THAT INCIDENT BROKE MY WINDSHIELD HOSE WATER, MY AIR CONDITIONER AND MY STEERING WHEEL HOSE AND HEAT IT UP THE CAR SO I HAD TO STOP SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I GOT TO THE MECHANIC SHOP. I WAS SO AFRAID BUT I GOT SAFE. THEN IT HAPPEN AGAIN A WEEK LATER, I WAS SO ANGRY WITH THE MECHANIC BECAUSE I THOUGHT THAT HE DIDN'T DO NOTHING TO MY CAR AND THAT HE WAS TAKING MY...
WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WATER THE VEHICLE WILL LOST STEERING ABILITY. *NLM
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CONSUMER STATED THE STEERING TRAIN LOCKED UP AND WAS UNABLE TO TURN OR STEER VEHICLE. *JG
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Vehicle Speed Control
46 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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Electrical System
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Air Bagsfrontal
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
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Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
13 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Unknown Or Other
8 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
7 complaints
Service Brakes
7 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
6 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
6 complaints
Child Seat
5 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Parking Brake
4 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Child Seattether Strapwebbing
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Interior Lighting
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
3 complaints
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Child Seatshellbooster
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyu Bolt Leaf Spring To Axle
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint