| Issue ID | 660520 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10215902 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 24/01/08 |
| Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had to replace the power steering rack in 2005 grand caravan twice now. The first time was under warranty at 32,000 miles. The latest failure is now at 75,000 miles. The 5 star dealer replaced the rack both times. All maintenance has been done by the dealer and on schedule. I think that it is ridiculous that i am on my 3rd power steering rack in less than 80,000 miles. This has to be a design or manufacturing flaw and should be part of a recall. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRISTOW, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2D8GP44L75RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | MANASSAS DODGE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 703-361-5866 |
| Dealer's city | MANASSAS |
| Dealer's state code | VA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 20110 |