2001 Dodge Grand Caravan steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In april of 2009 I noticed that the steering was tight at times. I checked the power steering fluid and when added, the steering was better. In cold months it was worst. In dec. 2009 I had the power steering pump replaced. It worked for about a year. Then in dec. 2010, I had the power steering pump…”
filed Jan 15, 2012
“2001 dodge caravan power steering goes out in very cold weather. Flexible power steer pump hose bursts shortly after starting car in cold morning. Complete lossof steering 3 occasions jan 2009 2008 and 2010. Preceded with significant growling noises when turning the steering wheel prior to burst…”
filed Jan 4, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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 2001 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.