2002 Chrysler Town and Country: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jun 24, 2009 · Steering · 93,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the steering wheel made noise whenever it was turned. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the power steering hose was too short and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v386000. The current mileage was approximately 94,000 and failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Steering · IL

Power steering has failed at least five times. Sometimes when driving 30 MPH without warning, sometimes when backing out of a driveway, sometimes when slowing down to make a turn resulting in a near- miss and jumping a curb. To this date steering continues to emit a whining noise. Hoses were replaced, steering column rebuilt. More than once dealer stated that they could not replicate the problem resulting in great inconvenience to us.

Filed Jan 21, 2007 · Suspension, Transmission · 89,000 miles · CA

A knocking sound has appeared again in the front suspension. About 18 months ago, a similar symptom appeared. After repeated repairs (tie-rod ends, for example), the dealer finally discovered that the front left cv 1/2 axle was defective. Replacement cured the problem. Apparently the same problem now happening again. A knocking sound is apparent during low speed travel on a street with slight variations. This seems to be slow enough to hear it. There is also a knock when deliberately swinging the steering wheel from side to side. I will continue to pursue remedying this repeated problem with my 2002 town and country minivan.

Filed Mar 28, 2005 · Steering · 40,100 miles · VA

While driving at any speed consumer heard a clicking noise in the steering column. Dealership will be notified.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Electrical, Steering · GA

Problems with power steering pump on 2002 chrysler town and country. *mr there was a continuous problem with the consumers power steering pump. The steering pump made a noise when a right turn was made. The airbag light had come on due to a loose connector on the passenger side which was an intermittent problem. The transmission was noisy, which was possibly due to dirt. *sc

Filed May 11, 2004 · Fuel system, Suspension · RI

We purchased a 2002 chrysler town & country with 22000 miles on it in november 2003. Since then we have had it in the service department 6 times for multiple problems. We first reported a vibration in the front end and a clicking/knocking noise when turning the steering to the right. The dealer service dept. Replaced the sway bar links and bushings and could not "duplicate" the vibration problem. We took it back again 3 more time for the vibration problem until they finally replacced all 4 tires. It stiil has a vibration to this day. In between all of these visits we had it in for a fuel smell thet filled the entire house when parked in the garage. The replaced the fuel rail and o-rings. Still have a gas smell when the tank is full. Also had is back in for a steering problem after they did recall work on the power steering lines that did not get done while on the lot. When we took it back in the power steering rack siezed up in the parking lot at the dealer. They replaced the rack and pinion steering box. Now we just had to take it back again for a clicking noise in the front. They replaced the sway bar links and bushings again. They van currently has 26000 miles on it. After we purchased the van I did some research and found out that it was a rental vehicle before it was actioned to the dealer that we went to. The dealer did not divulge this information to us before signing the deal. They had the van for a total of 3 weeks for the first 2 months that we had it. Things were going well until it all started over again with the sway bar.

Filed Mar 11, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 21,000 miles · MD · crash

While driving at 35 MPH consumer's son heard a loud popping sound coming from the steering column. Moments later, the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a guard rail on the driver's side. The seat belts were worn, and the air bags did not deploy however, there were no injuries . Before the collision the consumer heard ticking sound coming from the steering column. Also, there was a tsb concerning this problem. The vehicle was taken to the dealer once before the collision and once after the collision. Vehicle was repaired by the dealer, but the problem still persisted. *ak *mr in june 2003 the consumer had a problem with a major draw on the engine with the heat or A/C running. The consumer was told that the compressor was replaced so the A/C and the heater would work properly. The consumer had explained to the service dealer that there was a problem with the steering and the mechanic suggested that this wasn't a dangerous problem. (following this service visit, the consumer's son experienced the above accident) the consumer had also found that the warranty work for the steering hadn't been completed. Recall#10010414

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Steering · 1 miles · CT

Power steering - whining, groaning noise and shutters or vibrates in low speed parking situations. This has been going on since the first day I drove the car off the lot back in 2002. The dealer did power steering recall work and a procedure to bleed air from the system but there was no change.

Filed Jan 4, 2004 · Steering · 25,000 miles · TN

Steering wheel has a very loud popping and whining sound even after power steering hoses were replaced it is worse since hoses were replaced.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · 29,137 miles · ME

My 2002 town & country has been in the shop 5/6 times for rear abnormal noise and excessive steering noise.

Filed Nov 11, 2003 · Steering · 29,137 miles · ME

Steering noise is abnormally loud. Authorized service (chrysler ) has had 5 cracks at trying to fix the problem. Is still under warranty and I have tried to enact the lemon law.chrysler had their final repair attempt and keep the vehicle for more repairs.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Steering · 27,223 miles · MD · crash

Problems with engine when air conditioner or heater was operative.*mr (nar) the consumer noticed that when the heat or A/C were on the engine strained. The dealer replaced the compressor but that did not alleviate the problem. The consumer also noticed a clicking sound coming form the steering wheel and the steering wheel seemed loose. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the parts were ordered to make the repair. Prior to the repairs being made the consumer's son lost control of the vehicle damaging the entire driver's side. The driver indicated that he was attempting to make a right hand turn when he heard a pop and lost control of the vehicle. The steering box was replaced under warranty but a few months later the pop noise returned.