1994 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 6%of 644 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Dodge Caravan, 6% of the 644 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“This is the second transmission failure in this vehical. Both have occured at about 70,000 miles. This is a famous problem now with these vehicals. Countless mechanics have told me that these transmissions go at about 70,000 miles. The web has pages dedicated to the fact that these transmissions fail. The government should make a concentrated effort to investigate this issue before there are more accidents that put our taxpaying lives at risk. You should look up pages on the internet that will demonstrate a consistant pattern of transmission failure at or near 70,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #709757, filed 1999-08“Consumer received recall notices 99v113000/ air bag deployment; 99v213000/liftgate support bracket, and 00v305000/ steering wheel separation in the mail. When dealership/manufacturer were contacted to repair these defects, she was told that work had already been performed. Consumer stated that this vehicle had never been examined for these recalls. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #890808, filed 2001-06“Mounting bolt sheared off, causing spring-loaded belt tensioner to fail. This released tension on the accessory belt which caused loss of power steering while in heavy traffic. Also caused loss of alternator and water pump which made engine overheat. Vehicle had to be towed to repair shop.”
NHTSA complaint #713283, filed 1999-10“While driving in the neighborhood turned the corner, braked just a little, and it didn't turn in the direction driver wanted to go. Going up hill with A/C on, got behind a big truck, which caused driver to slow down, and vehicle to shut off.”
NHTSA complaint #853059, filed 1999-12“While driving on road pulled over to a no parking zone, turned the ignition off, and the steering wheel came off. Had the vehicle towed to dealer. The bolt that held the steering column broke off , they replaced it.”
NHTSA complaint #857943, filed 2000-03Related 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 1994 Dodge Caravan
111 complaintsAir bags
94 complaintsBody and structure
78 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsBrakes
63 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
57 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsEquipment
34 complaintsSeat belts
31 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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