The steering wheel of my 1999 Dodge Caravan is suddenly almost impossible to turn. What could it be? (Steering Dodge Caravan)

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Question Details Asked:Nov 20, 2008 - 02:04 PMStatus:Closed

mcchatty	The steering wheel of my 1999 Dodge Caravan is suddenly almost impossible to turn. What could it be? My 1999 Dodge Caravan is suddenly impossible to steer. I parked alongside a curb, the wheels did rub a bit-but nothing drastic. An hour or so later, I went to drive home and it takes all of my strength to turn the wheel. Any ideas on what could be wrong? Steering column maybe? Is this a hugely expensive fix? Thanks for any advice- McChatty
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karjunkie 11/20/08 5:19 pm PST

I suspect your power steering pump has died. It has nothing to do with bumping the wheels on the curb.

mcchatty 11/20/08 10:04 pm PST

That sounds like a big repair. Is it?
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