| Issue ID | 652388 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10209344 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 18/10/07 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Steering rack rapidly degraded and "was about to fall out of car". Seems like dodge mini-vans have lot sof problems with this. I had this happening my old van twice but it was a slower progressive problem . My new van started to make some noises on occasion. Shops checked it out but couldn't find any problems.... I continued to drive it... Over course of one week noise increased a bit and brought back in... Shop's words " steering rack was about to fall out".. Many people are not as attune to noises and sensations as i am. I could easily see someone else driving without detecting this problem having a serious steering failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STORMVILLE, NY |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L85RXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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