2001 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 12%of 257 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Dodge Caravan, 12% of the 257 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2001 Dodge Caravan. First noticed (a few months ago) the cruise control did not work; then the horn would work intermittently. Now, the horn does not work at all. Had the dealer troubleshoot and they said the clockspring is faulty and needs to be replaced. I noticed that there had been a recall to replace clocksprings in caravans up to year 2000. I ordered my Caravan in november, 2000 and received it january, 2001.”
NHTSA complaint #10221603, filed 2008-03, 67,000 miles“Steering wheel locks especially during extreme cold weather. Mostly turning to left. This is an every day event for me. The dealer said that he can first try resovoir and flush which is $350, but he can't guarantee this will help. If it doesn't help then he will try a new pump which is $800 and something else which is $400. Ultimately, I will be spending up to $1550 for repairs that may or may not work.”
NHTSA complaint #10107764, filed 2005-01, 76,000 miles“Aug. 20, 2007 - steering has been locking up daily, for the past year on my 2001 Dodge Caravan. It is obviously a serious and constant problem with these vehicles. I have had the issue looked at by various mechanics and none can identify the problem for sure. They all say that it is happening too often - it's very dangerous but they can only 'try changing the rack or power steering pump or flushing the fluid....' no guarantee that it will fix the problem. Chrysler has been very negligent with this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200095, filed 2007-08, 130,000 miles“I have filed several complaints on this car since buying in 2001 this latest one is the heat control knob in the dash has frozen dealer says broken and would cost 400 to fix, at that price it shouldn't break at all!car now has 50000 miles. This is the same car that within the first 72 hours and 200 miles the transmission went out. Tie rod ends were replaced 2 or 3 times at 20000 and 36700 miles motor on window also replaced carpet replaced because water seeping in car I am afraid of this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10107613, filed 2005-01, 200 miles“Driving vehicle in parking lot of church. Power steering failed, causing potential accident if not stopped in time. Personally checked out power steering unit for leaks (non), checked out power steering reservoir for possibility of needing to be filled(n/a). Power steering began to operate normally again. Took vehicle in for inspection of front end knock. Was informed by dealership that the power steering went out during their inspection. I was informed by the dealership that this was caused by a gear that had worn. I asked how that could be and issue and if this was a defect? They stated no. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140736, filed 2005-10, 68,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
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 2001 Dodge Caravan
43 complaintsSuspension
32 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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