Nissan Caravan Steering Problems

Sounds rough! I had something similar with my Caravan, though it wasn't quite as violent. Steering effort increased, and there were some weird vibrations. Was it worse at certain speeds or during specific maneuvers? Could be the steering sensor. Did you check the steering column for any play? For me, it was the sensor. Maybe sensor failure?

Worse at low speeds when parking, yes, but the vibrations are there all the time. I haven't dug into the steering column itself yet. Was your issue also related to the sensor coding, or something else? Is this a common problem?

Low-speed maneuvering was a nightmare for me too! Definitely sounds like the same sensor issue. I'm no expert, but the coding was the culprit, from what I heard. I took it straight to a workshop, and they sorted it out quickly. Given the symptoms, get it checked by someone who knows steering systems. A faulty steering sensor can make the car undrivable quickly.

That's the nudge I needed. A trip to the mechanic is on the cards. Problem solved, bill was 195€.