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

Issue ID	665506
Internal NHTSA #	10219982
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	GRAND CARAVAN
Model Year	2005
File date	03/03/08
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I bought a 2005 grand caravan in may 2005. The rack and pinion rack completely failed in december 2005 at 9870 miles. It was replaced under warranty. My van begin making the same noises and losing power steering fluid. When i had it checked at the dealership today, i was informed that my van was leaking power steering fluid and that the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. The mileage on the van is 42,726. Even the service advisor remarked that the rack and pinion should not have to be replaced at 42,726 and that it was unheard of to replace it twice in less than 2 and a half years and under 43,000 miles. From researching online i see that i am not alone. This is happening frequently. I believe this is a safety defect that needs immediate investigation, before the defect results in a fatality. The dealership said it is not covered under the powertrain warranty and since i am beyond 36,000 miles the replacement will cost about $850.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	42726
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
VIN pattern	2D4GP24R35RXXXXXX
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	18/05/05
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
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Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	GREENBIRER DODGE OF CHESAPEAKE, INC.
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A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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

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

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