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2005 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Steering Rack And Pinion Rack Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	609443
Internal NHTSA #	10173677
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2005
File date	08/11/06
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This letter is in regards to a 2005 dodge grand caravan, which was recently serviced because of a failed power steering rack. The power steering rack was diagnosed as leaking due to bad seals and the unit was replaced. The power steering reservoir was also replaced because of a restriction of flow. According to dialogue with the dealership, it was determined that the screen in the reservoir was plugged, which caused the squeaking sound i was hearing. I believe the screen was plugged with debris generated by the failing seals in the power steering rack, since this is a recirculation hydraulic system. The mileage at the time of failure was 38,256 miles, and i believe this type of failure was premature. I also believe that the failure could have had serious consequences had i indeed lost all the fluid from the system prior to my discovery of the problem. I had the power steering rack replaced on my 2001 dodge caravan this year, but the mileage was considerably higher, around 80,000 miles. Neither the previous owner nor i influenced the premature failure of the power steering rack, nor the plugged screen in the reservoir; even though the mechanics attempted to place the blame on me stating that the reservoir failure was due to improper maintenance. Since i have had this same problem on a 2001 caravan, i feel that this problem is a design flaw, and should warrant a design change to avert future hardships by caravan owners. Furthermore, there is no maintenance interval specified for this system at this mileage. Power steering system failures are prevalent across their entire model lineup. I believe this steering problem should be investigated by the nhtsa. *jb
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	38256
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BELLE PLAINE, MN
VIN pattern	1D4GP24R55BXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	12/07/05
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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2005 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Steering Rack And Pinion Rack Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN Steering Rack And Pinion Rack Problems, Complaints and Defects

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