2005 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 5%of 537 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 52,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge Caravan, 5% of the 537 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was driving, the electrical system on my 2005 Dodge Caravan wheelchair-accessible minivan failed completely, shutting down my power brakes, power steering, all dashboard indicators, and all vehicle lights (including the four-way flashers). Fortunately, the engine continued to run, so I was able to pull it to the side of the road. This has happened to me twice. The first time we took it to our regular mechanic, who could not find anything wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #10765276, filed 2015-09, 75,010 miles“The rack and pinion steering and the steering gear are going out on our 2005 Dodge Caravan. The parts are on backorder. There are seven (7) vans ahead of ours with our dealer. I spoke to chrysler and this is a known issue. They want us to continue driving the van even with this issue. They are unable to give us a date when the part will be available.”
NHTSA complaint #10220692, filed 2008-03, 28,000 miles“On my 2005 Dodge Caravan the steering slips when I start the car ~ this happens whenever the car is left in the rain. The steering catches after a minute and then is fine. This has been happening for a couple of years. I have taken it to firestone and they could find nothing wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10328566, filed 2010-05, 85,000 miles“I have a 2005 Dodge Caravan that I have had for 2 winters now and both winters it has blown the power steering pump leaving a giant red puddle on the ground and a giant repair bill on my wallet! I have discussed it with my mechanic and was told to expect this at least once a year! I do not find this acceptable. This time it happened in my driveway but last year it happended on the road and almost landed in the ditch as a result!”
NHTSA complaint #10303043, filed 2010-01, 58,000 miles“2005 Dodge Caravan with 65000 miles had a whining noise coming from under the hood when cold. Took van to local dealership and was told that rack and pinion was leaking and would need to be replaced as well as the power steering pump and reservoir. Total costs exceeding $1000! I see many of the exact same complaints about this model of van. A 3yr old vehicle with this amount of mileage should not need to have the steering system replaced! If this were a random occurrence, I'd just feel like we had some bad luck. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253254, filed 2008-12, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10016580Sep 30, 2005Rattle sound from steering wheel area.
- 10012256Jan 26, 2005The steering wheel tilt mechanism is inoperative.
- 10011929Dec 7, 2004Moan/fog horn like sound while turning during slow speed or parking lot maneuvers.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
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 2005 Dodge Caravan
203 complaintsElectrical system
123 complaintsExterior lighting
90 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsFuel system
37 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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