| Issue ID | 863669 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10406817 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler Group LLC |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/06/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2005 grand caravan rack & pinion leak failure- it began as a slight grunt when turning the steering wheel while sitting still, like in a packing lot, then i took the van in for a vehicle safety inspection for plate renewal when i was informed i had a bad right strut and a leak, they replace the strut and re-aligned the front end but informed me i would have to replace the rack & pinion box to fix the fluid leak. I did not believe them so i took it to another shop for a second opinion, and for sure that's what it is and the expected repair cost to be near $1000. 00 the van only has 80,100 gentle miles on it, i can't believe this failed already, i treat this van really well. Since then i have learned this is a big problem with this van, little did i know when i bought it brand new in 2005. I am the only owner and driver of this van. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 81125 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ST PETERS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 2D4GP44L65RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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