When hitting a puddle of water, the power steering fails.
1996 Chrysler Town and Country steering complaints
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Power steering belt tensioner failed catastrophically, resulting in loss of power steering and control of vehicle.
When driving at a low speed power steering locks up, feels like power steering fluid is low. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. Problem still exists.
Vehicle has experienced continued steering problems, rack and pump replaced however did not rectify steering lock up, which has caused damage to front end of vehicle.
Power steering fails due to slipping belts during low speed turns with A/C running.
Power steering malfunctions. When driving through a small puddle or about four minutes of rain at a slow speed, the vehicle loses all power steering control. Dealer contacted and cannot duplicate the problem.
Driving at low speeds and making sharp turns steering will lock up, causing loss of vehicle control which could result in an accident. Intermittent problem.
Belt tensioner on steering went out. Second (2nd) time it happened. Driving 35mph at time. Had no control. Stopped vehicle. Had it towed to dealer 1st time & 2nd time went out. It recovered itself & then went out again.
Computer malfunction of the factory installed theft alarm system, randomly activating and therby locking the ignition.
Inadequate high beam headlights on vehicle .
Consumer loses ability to steer and sometimes the steering wheel locks up.
The design of the power steering system malfunctioned when water got into the power steering belts, causing loss of steering control; and may result in accident. Once the belt dries, the power steering is functional. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Consumer lost all steering control, occurs when air conditioner is running.
When it rains the power steering goes. The vehicle is at dealer for repair.
Fuel tank and seal failed.
Gas tank gauge failed.
Steering box failed.
Rack and pinion failed.
Remote alarm receiver and alarm failed.
Power steering pump pulley snapped off.
Brake failure.
When driving through a puddle of water, the vehicle will lose power steering for about a minute or two, then the power is restored. Service manager is aware of this problem with the power steering belts.
Rack and pinion steering failed.
Steering wheel shimmies severely, any speed, makes loud whooping like noise when making turns. Dealer replaced rack and pinion, problem still exists.
The steering provided on this vehicle makes it difficult to control vehicle at highway speeds.
While driving at 10-15 MPH steering belt tensioner came apart suddenly, resulting in loss of steering control. Also water pump broke.
Total loss of power steering for short periods of time, particularly during very heavy rain fall, frequently during cold periods, and usually after going through the car wash. On -2-13/97 while driving on q 3-lane highway, lost control, resulting in an accident. Also tire blew out.
Rack and pinion steering box failed.
When making turns the steering is stiff, only in cold or wet wheather. Please describe details.
Upon making a turn, the mechanism freezes up, the steering does not respond when trying to make any type of turn.
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