Power steering rack and rust issue.
2002 Chrysler Sebring steering complaints
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These are safety/defect issues regarding my 2002 chrysler sebring engine: I have a 2.7 liter v6 engine and I have recently read about common problems after experiencing a knock in the engine. Just today, I had a mechanic listen to the engine noise and he speculates that it is a rod or rod bearing. This appears to be a symptom of the sludge problem that your web site has documented. I have not yet confronted a chrysler maintenance rep and would be interested in tactics that have been documented as successful. I have been somewhat regular about oil changes, but I am not the original owner, so would have a problem proving the maintenance intervals. Steering: last summer I first experienced a problem with the steering tightening. Basically the general feel of the steering was tight and it would not return to a 'home' position after turning. A mechanic estimated that it would take $1500 to replace the rack assembly and the power steering pump. On a hunch, I had the power steering fluid replaced and within a week the steering returned to normal. Around oct/nov, the symptoms returned and I had another power steering fluid replacement. This time the symptoms have been intermittent and have not completely disappeared. I have read a few complaints on the internet of other sebring owners having similar problems.
Serious clunking noise upon acceleration / braking. Dealership determined the lower ball joint was loose and replaced the left front lower arm control. Glad I made it home on my 250 mile drive without killing myself or others!
"popping" felt in steering. Tires starting to wear on outside. Dealership replaced rack and pinion assembly (warranty) but I had to pay for the alignment needed after the replaced.
The problem to my car happened while it was sitting in the garage. My 2002 sebring convertible has had a complete failure of the steering rack and tie rods at 28,000+ miles. The car is unsafe to drive. The dealer stated it was $1800. Repair. A call to chrysler service resulted in am offer to pay for the parts not the $1000. Labor charge. I called back to negotiate this offer. I was promised a call back which I received by voice mail asking me to return the call and stating that was there best offer. . When I attempted to return the call to the person who left the message I was hung up on twice. I am still trying to communicate with chrysler by phone so far after several hours I am still unsuccessful. After checking on the web I found many incidents of this kind reported by other sebring owners. Why hasn't there been a recall on this obvious defect that could be life threating? This is a lightly driven car and should not have suffered this type of dangerous failure.
Hose to power steering is crimped by a.c. Unit pipe ,causing power steering fluid to leak and power steering to fail.
Consumer complained about a rack and pinion steering problem. When making a left turn the steering was binding. Driver would turn the steering wheel and it would stick, making turns very difficult.
The consumer is experiencing problems with the rack and pinion. When making a left turn, the steering is binding. The driver would turn the steering wheel and it would stick making turning very difficult. Provide further details.
Steering column makes a creaking sound like a door hinge when turning left or right with the steering wheel, even if moved while auto is parked and makes this noise also when braking. The dealership was notified during a recent oil changed on 1/13/05 and only checked brakes and did not listen to me and check the tie rod or steering column for noise. This occurs every time the vehicle is driven.
A knocking noise started coming from the front of the vehicle while driving. The driver noticed, while steering,that steering wheel failed to turned on its own. The driver was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that rack and pinion steering needed to be replaced due to solenoid switch.
Consumer states steering column make snoise either when making right or left turn, dealer has inspected 3 times, and still problem recurring.
While driving the vehicle at any speed the steering wheel is hard to control the vehicle also when consumer make left or right turn make a noise. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts
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