2004 Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After going through water puddles, the car became difficult to steer. The wheel turned but as if the engine was off. The car also hesitates as if the engine will stall. *js”
filed Apr 21, 2012
“2004 dodge caravan with 3.3 engine. Rack and pinion binding in turns. Corrective action had to replace rack and pinion. 83000 miles on van. Started out as a popping noise and got progressive worst. *tr”
filed Sep 13, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER…Campaign 04V386000 · Aug 5, 2004
Steering problems in other Grand Caravan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Grand Caravan | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 Grand Caravan | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Grand Caravan | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 Grand Caravan | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 Grand Caravan | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 Grand Caravan | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Grand Caravan | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 Grand Caravan | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 Grand Caravan | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 Grand Caravan | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 Grand Caravan | 64 | 7% |
| 2009 Grand Caravan | 22 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Dodge Grand Caravan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.