2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 8%of 995 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,970miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, 8% of the 995 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,970 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nearly every time the we fill the tank full of fuel the engine shuts down after leaving the station. Typically it will happen mid turn while pulling out of the station or else within a block of leaving. When it happens the steering stops working normally. We have to shift the vehicle to neutral and restart it and then put it back in drive and go.”
NHTSA complaint #10632231, filed 2014-09, 154,000 miles“Took my 2005 Grand Caravan to the dealership due to a loud noise when turning. Was just informed by dealership that I need a power steering pump, and rack and pinion, bushings and bearings. Also need a new radiator. This is ridiculous for a barely 6 year old vehicle with 70,000 miles on it. I have also had the problem with headlight not coming on when you flip the switch. That is a huge safety issue!”
NHTSA complaint #10392490, filed 2011-03, 73,000 miles“I am in the process of replacing the rack in the steering component of my van for the second time. The first was 6 months after purchase, now a year and a half later and out of warranty. I researched this problem and found several databases of numerous complaints of the same thing. I purchased this vehicle thinking it was safe for my son and am now afraid of driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #10213123, filed 2007-12, 54,000 miles“Van lose power steering during heavy rain only. I purchase this van in june/july 2018 recently had power steering check and no issues found. Yet this the fifth time this has happened. Today I was driving in the rain to pickup my daughter from school and it happened again. The wheel tighten up and I was unable turn. I had to turn on my hazards light and turn car off in the middle of the road. After letting vehicle sit about 15 minutes I was able to drive home. I repeat it only happens in the rain why I believe there is a manufactor defect and needs to be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11131609, filed 2018-09, 200,000 miles“From the day I drove this brand new vehicle off of the dealers lot I began complaining about a noise when I turned right. I brought it in several times to have it checked out and was told that they could not duplicate the noise so all was fine. Eventually it got so bad that the front end was bouncing. They finally determined after 22 months that it was a bad sway bar bushing that needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10227655, filed 2008-05, 21 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 5 | 1% |
| 2016 | 11 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 6 | 2% |
| 2013 | 18 | 4% |
| 2012 | 14 | 2% |
| 2011 | 15 | 3% |
| 2010 | 64 | 7% |
| 2009 | 23 | 4% |
| 2008 | 55 | 4% |
| 2007 | 14 | 8% |
| 2006 | 61 | 21% |
| 2005 | 76 | 8% |
| 2004 | 13 | 11% |
| 2003 | 45 | 21% |
| 2002 | 53 | 18% |
| 2001 | 25 | 8% |
| 2000 | 30 | 7% |
| 1999 | 29 | 7% |
| 1998 | 23 | 4% |
| 1997 | 35 | 6% |
| 1996 | 75 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 5% |
| 1993 | 9 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
338 complaintsElectrical system
259 complaintsExterior lighting
150 complaintsAir bags
103 complaintsBody and structure
70 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsBrakes
40 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsEngine
24 complaintsSuspension
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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