| Issue ID | 615882 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10178842 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 12/01/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Every time i took my van in for an oil change i was told the power steering fluid was low, obviously didn't think much of it at the time. I started hearing a whining sound 5,000 miles after the warranty was up, took the van in and they found the power steering rack leaking fluid, reservoir empty and blocked with p/s gear remains, and p/s pump noisy. They replaced the p/s gear, pump, and reservoir at my expense of $1200. 00. I wouldn't think that a 2005 van should have major power steering problems after 2 years. I believe this is a manufacturing problem. *nm |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CICERO, IN |
| VIN pattern | 1D4GP24R55BXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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