2001 Dodge Caravan steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 33 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge caravan sport. While attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel suddenly locked and causing the steering wheel to make a popping noise. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact had to use excessive force to move the steering wheel. Suddenly, the steering wheel did a hard release and returned to normal. The hard release caused the contact to receive injuries to the hand, wrist, and arm. Medical attention was needed. The failure recurred.
The van lost steering fluid and the steering wheel made a funny sound when it was turned. The dealership indicated that the steering cooler hose had split. The cooler hose split due to the defect described in the power steering fluid leakage recall 04v386000, but this model was not part of the recall. There was a shudder coming from the steering wheel when sittin gstill and moving the steering wheel from side to side.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Caravan
- Air bags 43 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Lighting 32 complaints
- Suspension 32 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 20 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints