2001 Chrysler Town and Country steering problems

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Steering · 98,000 miles · KS

Steering wheel locked up while driving, with engine running, car went off road, almost hit tree. After stopped , with engine still running ( it never stopped) I had to pull back and forth on the steering wheel, suddenly the wheel was free to turn and has acted normal since. Drove home fine , but scared it may happen again ! Kids were in van !

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Steering · 270,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the steering tightened when the contact attempted to make a left turn. The contact added power steering fluid to the vehicle and noticed fluid leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN provided was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 270,000.

Filed May 1, 2014 · Steering · 196,735 miles · NJ

Had several repairs done and it didn't fix the problem broke down in several different spots while driving and during morning start up it could have caused customers to have accidents it's a family van something has to be done I don't know what procedure chrysler is making to fix these issues a contact from company or compensation would greatly be appreciated its causing business to lose customers.

Filed Mar 15, 2013 · Steering · 134,750 miles · PA

The owner was driving the vehicle when a sudden noise and jerk rendered the power steering useless and the vehicle became impossible to steer. A accident was prevented by steering the vehicle off the road. The vehicle was towed for repair that is still pending...

Filed Mar 8, 2013 · Steering · 91,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving in reverse at approximately 5 MPH, the steering wheel seized while the contact attempted to make a turn. The contact also stated that the power train position light flashed. The contact restarted the vehicle and it operated as designed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there was a rock under the hood that was interfering with the driving. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Lights, Steering · 135,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. While parked, the contact activated the low beam headlights and noticed that the driver's side headlight had not illuminated. When the contact activated the high beam headlights the passenger side headlight did not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact replaced the headlight bulbs but the failure continued. Also, while driving approximately 10 MPH in rainy weather, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the battery warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle regained power steering independently. The failure continued intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 74,556 miles · PA

When it is raining we losing power steering. We are not able to turn left or right. Also suspension is banging. Had clips on sway bar replaced several times and still same banging.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 100,000 miles · HI

2001 chrysler town & country limited 3.8l v6. I have had suspension problems from the start. Knocking noises, etc. Replaced tie rods, sway bars, lower control arms and bushings, but done it piecemeal. Many of these items have been repeatedly replaced. Now it has gotten worse--from strictly annoying to downright dangerous. The van jerks approx 6-8 feet left and right into another lane or shoulder in a second. Replaced the lower control arms and reduced the jerks to only 6-8 inches but still drifts. I am again replacing rack & pinion, inner and outter tie rods along with the new control arms. Hopefully this will alleviate the problem--but this repeated repairs has cost more than the van is worth. Not to mention the rapid wear of tires (seem to replace every 10k miles).

Filed Jun 21, 2011 · Steering · 141,633 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. While driving, the contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking and became difficult to move in any direction. In december 2010, the contact had the power steering line replaced however, shortly after the vehicle was repaired, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become difficult to move. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was unknown and the failure mileage was 141,633.

Filed Dec 9, 2010 · Steering · 65,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler town and country. After shifting into drive from reverse, the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel. After trying for approximately thirty seconds, the wheel was able to be turned. The failure occurred intermittently during cold weather. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000 and the current mileage was approximately 72,000.