2008 Dodge Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 302 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2008 Dodge Caravan, 1% of the 302 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Started the vehicle one morning and drove up to a stop sign. I was in a city street making a left turn. Saw clear from both directions of any traffic.accelerated and the bas,esp light, and traction light came on. At this point the vehicle wanted to stall, lost power, and steering became difficult. Stopped the vehicle and restarted the engine and accelerated again to about 20 MPH and the vehicle repeated the stalling and hesitated to accelerate, once above 30 MPH all lights continued on and the vehicle kept driving accordingly. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397912, filed 2021-02, 180,970 miles“Yes I send this latter my car is not good I call to that dealer end old that time put off end not answer when iii drive my car is shaken end I am scare my car because I have 3 kids one is down syndrome please help me I need you help because I am tired to call to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10667631, filed 2014-12Related service bulletins
- 10216417Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
- 10140086Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
- 10139008Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
- 10128970Feb 13, 201304766312A$, 04766313A$, 04862307A$, 04766311A$ - Power Steering Return Line Some customers, in extreme cold weather climates (beyond -40 deg C), may report a leaking power…
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 2008 Dodge Caravan
162 complaintsBrakes
62 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsTires
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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