Hi, I hope this title isn't too clumsily worded! I bought a 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan with 41,000 miles on it on Thursday afternoon. Shortly after I drove it off the lot, I began to hear a metallic grinding sound occasionally when turning the steering wheel. It doesn't seem to be connected to the brakes, since it only happens when I turn, and doesn't seem to matter if I'm touching the brake or not. I can't reproduce the noise when it's in park, only when I'm turning. It doesn't happen on every turn, but it's a grinding/metal-on-metal sound that has me thoroughly worried! I called the dealership and am taking it into their shop on Monday, but I wondered if anyone here might have an idea what it could be. I did test drive it, but in retrospect I probably didn't drive it long enough or put it through more than a few turns. Thanks for reasing. :)
-Amy