Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan has 54 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
54
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER HOSE MAY SPLIT AND CAUSE A FLUID LEAK.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2015 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY STEERING WHEEL ACTS UP WHEN IT RAINS OUTSIDE MAKES IT HARD TO STEER MY LEFT SIDE SPEAKERS WENT OU... |
| Feb 12, 2015 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | I WAS DRIVING WHEN MY CAR JUST TURN OFF,I TURN BACK ON WHIT NO PROBLEM AND TIME LATER PASSES AGAIN,S... |
| Oct 1, 2012 | STEERING | WHENEVER IT RAINS, IN PORTLAND OREGON, THAT IS ALL THE TIME, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. YOU CAN H... |
| May 21, 2011 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THE DOORS COULD NOT BE OPENED AUTOMATIC... |
| Dec 3, 2010 | STEERING | THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE ON MY 2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT AND AN ESTIMATED 500 DOLLARS IS NEEDED TO... |
| Sep 8, 2009 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | I ENTERED COOLING SYSTEM PROBLEMS, ABS BRAKING, STEERING, WINDOW MOTORS AND ENTIRE RUSTING UNDER CAR... |
| Jul 19, 2009 | STEERING | THE POWER STEERING ON OUR 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN HAS FAILED DURING OPERATION ON 3 OCCASIONS. THE ... |
| Aug 1, 2008 | STEERING | TWICE EARLIER THIS YEAR I HAD TWO POWER STEERING HOSES BLOW OUT ON ME WHILE DRIVING. HAD TO MAKE AN... |
| Mar 14, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING A ROUTINE INSPECTI... |
| Nov 15, 2007 | STEERING | POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, PULLING ME INTO A PICKUP TRUCK AND "TOTAL... |
| Mar 30, 2007 | STEERING | THE RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING, CAUSING THE POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK ON OUR 2002 DODGE GRAND CAR... |
| Mar 19, 2007 | STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT | AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON RANDOMLY.AIRBAG FAULTY . DEALER REPLACED THEM AT COST $338.00. SHOULD HAVE BE... |
| Feb 28, 2007 | STEERING,EQUIPMENT | WE HAVE CHASED POWER STEERING ISSUES THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN OF MY 2002 GRAND CARAVAN SPORT. NOISE ,... |
| Jan 1, 2007 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A TE... |
| Dec 5, 2006 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT | REPLACEMENT OF BOTH LINK SWAY ELIMINATORS AND BUSHINGS AND NUTS ALL WERE LOOSE AND WORN, THIS IS TH... |
| Jun 23, 2006 | STEERING | MY VANS POWER STEERING STARTED TO WHINE AND VIBRATE DURING THE COLD DRIVING UNTIL IT WARMED UP A YEA... |
| May 13, 2006 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AT A STOP LIGHT WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM THE HEATING VENT ON THE P... |
| Mar 27, 2006 | STEERING,EQUIPMENT | 2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SPORT WITH 35,000 MILES. RECALLED TWICE FOR STEERING FLUID HOSE REPLACEMEN... |
| Dec 18, 2005 | STEERING | POWER STEERING PUMP MAKING LOAD NOISES AGAIN. HAD HOSES REPLACED DUE TO PREVIOUS RECALL ABOUT A YE... |
| Apr 15, 2005 | STEERING | POWER STEERING WAS LOCKING IN COLD WEATHER DURING INITIAL START UP. FIRST REPORTED 4/05, DEALER STAT... |