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Re: Getting a new power steering reservior works [jkjmmat]
by tisco
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Dec 14, 2007 (8:33 pm)
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Replying to: jkjmmat (Dec 10, 2007 5:44 pm)
I have a '06 Grand Caravan that had grinding and squelling from the power steering asounded like it was low on fluid, turned out that the rack and pinion assembly was bad, Dodge replaced under warrentee and all is quiet.
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2004 steering noise
by lroland
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Jan 21, 2008 (10:17 am)
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I have a 2004 Grand Caravan, and recently have experienced a problem in turns. The steering wheel is very difficult to turn for a second or two, and then I hear a pop, and the steering is normal. The power steering fluid was low, and I have added fluid. Any thoughts?
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Re: 2004 steering noise [lroland]
by ogmjssnl
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Jan 23, 2008 (10:33 am)
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Replying to: lroland (Jan 21, 2008 10:17 am)
I have the same exact problem in my 2001 town & country. It's always when I turn the wheel left though and only last till I get out of my apt. parking lot. I've never had a problem with it driving in town.
If you find anything out let me know.
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'05 Dodge Caravan Power Steering Issue
by mambrutis
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Jan 28, 2008 (1:39 pm)
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I heard whining coming from my van (while turning) when the weather got colder. Took it to the dealer from where I bought it used (18,000 miles). They tell me the van is leaking power steering fluid, the seal is cracked and I have to replace the complete rack for a cost of over $900.00. Any advise?
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Re: '05 Dodge Caravan Power Steering Issue [mambrutis]
by federico1
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Jan 30, 2008 (4:44 pm)
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Replying to: mambrutis (Jan 28, 2008 1:39 pm)
I got the same tapdance from the dealer yesterday, with one difference: the part is in national backorder, with no definite date of delivery. I must pay for the parts up front, before my name gets on the list. I think the parts are over $600. Now this might be the way it's done, but it just feels wrong. Why should I have to pay for Chrysler's "just in time" parts flow? Interestingly, I got a phone call just after picking up the car from new car sales at the dealership asking whether I would like to trade it in rather than fix it. I have done business with this dealer for over a decade, but I am finding my trust running low at this point. Time to trade, perhaps...but not for another Caravan, and not there!
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Re: '05 Dodge Caravan Power Steering Issue [federico1]
by woodstockga
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Jan 31, 2008 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: federico1 (Jan 30, 2008 4:44 pm)
I too have the exact same problem with my vehicle. My dealer told me that it was on back order as well; however, they anticipate that it will be in by next week. Thankfully I purchased the extended warranty when I bought my car otherwise I would be footing the bill. The dealer has already tried to "upsell" me a power steering fluid flush and replacement of the filter. More $$$ in their pocket. Approx. a year ago I had a similar sound as this one and come to find out all they had to do was replace the power steering resivoir which had been recalled by the dealership. Again at that time they tried to "adivse" me to do the power steering flush and filter change, otherwise the sound woundn't go away. Of course I didn't do anything other than replace the recalled part and the problem was solved-end of story.
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Power Steering Problem
by rdandurand
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Jan 31, 2008 (4:34 pm)
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My 2006 Grand Caravan just started making whining noises. It has under 16,000 miles on it. I took it to my dealer and they said it was a failed Power Steering Rack & Pinion Seal Leak and ordered a new one. Unfortunately, as of today they told me over 11,000 of the same part are on backorder. Does this smell of a major recall? I was told by the dealer that it affected Model Years 2005-2008. I was told as long as I kept the fluid up to par I could drive it. I asked for and received a free quart of Mopar ATF Transmission fluid to use until the part comes in.
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Re: '05 Dodge Caravan Power Steering Issue [woodstockga]
by terryvet1
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Feb 07, 2008 (3:55 pm)
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Replying to: woodstockga (Jan 31, 2008 8:37 am)
I had the whining noise that came from the power steering in December 07. I added fluid and the whining noise went away. Now all of the sudden the noise is back. I added a little more fluid and the noise reduced slightly. The fluid was not low, so it is now maxed out. You mention a recall for the resivoir. I did not get any type of notice... Was this a national recall on the 2005 model or something from your dealer?
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Re: '05 Dodge Caravan Power Steering Issue [terryvet1]
by dodgeman7
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Feb 10, 2008 (9:26 am)
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Replying to: terryvet1 (Feb 07, 2008 3:55 pm)
I don't believe the reservoir has a recall on it only the reservoir hose that connects to it. I have an '03 GC and not sure for the 2005-07 model has the recall. They all use the same part number for the reservoir. I just bought it and installed it an the noise went away over a year ago. Call the dealer and they will tell you what recalls your van has.
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