2003 Chrysler Town and Country steering complaints

Filed Dec 20, 2004 · Steering · 1,500 miles · WV

Steering was defective. Power steering pump was replaced, but vehicle was still making a loud noise, and the steering wheel shook.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Lights, Steering · FL

Received recall notice for upper power steering hose. Windshield washers inoperative at times. Unable to duplicate problem. *bf nar *jls the parts weren't available for the recall. There was a problem with the side window switch and the interior light. *sc

Filed Nov 23, 2004 · Steering · GA

The federal safety agency recall 04v386000 on the power steering fluid leakage. A few weeks after having the upper power steering cooler hose replaced, the consumer noticed that fluid was leaking. Also there was a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.

Filed Oct 25, 2004 · Steering · IL

2003 chrysler town and country was brought into dealership on 10/21 for recall on the power steering. On 10/22 owner noticed a "burning odor". On 10/23 as owner was pulling into a parking space there was a loud pop and smoke began pouring from under the hood along with power steering fluid spraying out from the hood and all over the ground. Complete loss of steering.

Filed Oct 19, 2004 · Steering · 13,440 miles · MN

04 v 386 000/steering power fluid leakage: the consumer experienced power steering fluid leaking after the recall repair was completed. The dealer was notified and gave the consumer another appointment to bring the vehicle in.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Steering · WV

While driving and turning consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle , and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that steering pump needed to be replaced and replaced it three times. However, the problem recurred.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Steering · 61,000 miles · IL

While turning left with the turn signal engaged, the steering wheel locked and failed to return back to the center. The consumer had to physically snatch the steering wheel to move it back. *ak the consumer stated that a considerable amount of force was required to get the steering wheel to move back to the center position causing something to break internally in the steering column. *tc

Filed Aug 13, 2004 · Steering · 4,400 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's vehicle was involved in a collision, and it was discovered that the power steering column was defective. Consumer stated that she discovered a recall for this problem.

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Steering · FL

While driving and turning a loud squeaking noise was heard from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering pump/ rack and pinion, and hoses were replaced. Also, mechanic informed consumer that the vehicle was operating as designed. Consumer advised the mechanic that problem recurred, and had not been resolved.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 24,000 miles · MN · crash

While driving at normal speed vehicle unexpectedly veered to the right. Driver grabbed the steering wheel and the steer wheel did a complete turn but the vehicle didn't respond. As a result the vehicle went into a ditch. *ak

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Steering · 21,193 miles · SC

Power steering pump has been replaced 2 times and fluid has been replaced 3 times.cooler lines for pump have been replaced.rack & pinion has been replaced. Problem still there.power steering makes loud whining and moaning noise.*ak all this over 2 months 21193-23700 miles.

Filed Apr 27, 2003 · Steering · 16,990 miles · NY

While driving around a curve on an exit ramp in the rain, power steering failed completely almost causing an accident.