1993 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 92about this part
- Share
- 10%of 949 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 91,800miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 92 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Dodge Caravan, 10% of the 949 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 91,800 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During vehicle inspection the consumer was informed that steering column was excessively loose. The dealer also replaced the front cover, timing chain tensioner, water pump and oil pump.”
NHTSA complaint #10022850, filed 2003-07, 91,800 miles“The problem started shortly after I brought the van. The steering column would freeze & not turn while making corners sometimes. This happened 4-6 times before the steering finally brokeloose and allowed me to steer (it has been for the most part been steering ok since this happened). But, when this happened ( brookloose in the steering column) the air bag indicator light has been on ever since,(the air bag has ne ver deployed & there is no passanger airbag) & the cruise control will not work sometimes now. I feel this was/is a problem & should be looked at! …”
NHTSA complaint #740899, filed 2001-02“Engine belt came off, causing steering failure. Dealer repaired belt, but problem has reoccurred. When driving 38 to 42 MPH steering wheel is vibrating. Consumer states pressure pulley or tensioner keeps breaking bolt, it does not take pressure, at speeds above 38 MPH it vibrates like it's going to come off.”
NHTSA complaint #881860, filed 2001-03“The ball joints and starter failed, the brake line was broken, the side door fell off, the vehicle experienced oil and coolant failures. Also the vehicle needed an outer rod end installed and a new transmission within one year of purchasing the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10006061, filed 2003-02“Was backing out of driveway when the steering wheel broke off in driver's hand. Was turning steering wheel counter clockwish at the time. The steering wheel was hanging by the wires. Contacted dealership. Was informed it was normal wear & tear. Mechanic will repair steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #852597, filed 1999-11Related recalls
- 00V305000Oct 12, 2000Vehicle description: mini vans equipped with 2-spoke luxury wheels manufactured july 1992 through june 1993; or equipped with 4-spoke sport wheels…Covers: Dodge Caravan 1993–1994, Plymouth Voyager 1993–1994, Chrysler Town And Country 1993–1994 +2 more
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 | 8 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 10% |
| 2006 | 27 | 16% |
| 2005 | 28 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 9% |
| 2003 | 41 | 21% |
| 2002 | 36 | 15% |
| 2001 | 32 | 12% |
| 2000 | 41 | 9% |
| 1999 | 27 | 5% |
| 1998 | 42 | 7% |
| 1997 | 40 | 6% |
| 1996 | 65 | 5% |
| 1995 | 26 | 5% |
| 1994 | 38 | 6% |
| 1993 | 92 | 10% |
| 1992 | 68 | 7% |
| 1991 | 38 | 6% |
| 1990 | 8 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 8 | 8% |
| 1987 | 2 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1985 | 3 | 6% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Caravan
338 complaintsSeat belts
114 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
101 complaintsEngine cooling
86 complaintsBody and structure
82 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsElectrical system
44 complaintsAir bags
34 complaintsSeats
31 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
30 complaintsEquipment
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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