2007 Dodge Grand Caravan Steering Problems

“On 8/22/07 I purchased a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan from ed napleton Dodge in oaklawn, illinois. On 10/5/07 while driving my vehicle, it overheated and the steering went out of control causing the vehicle to be hard to steer. Looking under the hood the alternator belt was in shreds. It was learned that the power steering pump went out.”

“On approximately 04/07/2014 the van was filled up with gas, I took the nozzle out when it shut off and did not put any extra gas into tank. I started up the van to exit the station we drove about 100 yards and the van jerked with a knocking sound twice and stalled. I started the van back up, when it did start the idle was rough and low. I held my foot on the gas peddle to slightly raise the RPM's for about 30 seconds before we proceeded. It took a couple of miles before the van seemed to be about normal. This has happened two other times since then. …”

“I have a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan. While not a GM vehicle, I have experience the same issue with the ignition as has been reported on the GM vehicles. I have had seven incidents. The issues involves vehicle losing all power. All gauges will drop to zero and steering will be lost. I have had to switch the vehicle over to neutral and pull over to the side of the road. Upon shutting off the vehicle and restarting, the vehicle starts fine. After hearing about the GM recall, I took all excess keys off of my key chain. I have not encountered the problem since. However, this is very concerning to me. …”

“When I ride through puddles of water, I loose the ability to steer my vehicle. I was turning the corner entering onto a main road that had a moderate size puddle of water. I loss the ability to steer my van and almost ran into the median. The loss was only for a few seconds but long enough for me to loose control of my van. I could not steer my vehicle after a very hard gust of rain showered my vehicle as I was yielding before entering a main highway. After proceeding onto the hwy I had to stop and wait several seconds before being able to steer the vehicle. …”

“I previously submitted a complaint about my rear wheel bearings. My ABS light is on again so I took it the garage. I am told my right outer tie rod and the sway bar kit needs to be replaced. I have already replaced the left outer tie rod about 10,000 miles ago. The suspension of this van is horrible and it is a family car. I carry my family in this car that could loose a tire, flip over, or leave me stranded in the middle of the road. I am a mother who doesn't use the van for anything other than ordinary use. I am not baja or causing any stress on the suspension to cause all these problems. …”