2003 Chrysler Town and Country: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Steering · 165,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the power steering made a loud winding noise and locked up. The contact stated that the issue only occurred in inclement weather without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 165,000.

Filed Jan 19, 2012 · Steering · 75,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the power steering made a loud winding noise while turning. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic. The mechanic performed a diagnostic, but the contact could not recall the name of the part that caused the steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 86,000. Updated 02/15/12*lj updated 02/17/12

Filed Jul 19, 2011 · Steering · 61,301 miles · NJ

2003 chrysler town and country power steering assist hose recall notice was never sent to current and original owner, just found out recently that a recall was issued in 2004. The owners vehicle broke down on highway in 2009 due to this problem and owner paid local garage to fix, but vehicle power steering still is making noise and needs to have recall work that owner didn't know about. Vin # was checked on chrysler website and no recall notice was posted about this recall.

Filed Sep 17, 2008 · Steering · 53,000 miles · MA

In march of 2006 we noticed that our town & country mini van was steering sloppy, lose and had loud noises coming from the area of the steering rack. After having the car inspect, it was determined that the steer rack had failed with only 53000 miles on it. We contacted chrysler and was told that it is out of warranty and would not be covered. We had the steering rack replaced and this year in march , the second rack failed, which we also had replaced. In july of this year the third steering rack failed, and I was told by the service manager at the dealership that they have had "problems" with these steering racks.

Filed Jan 31, 2007 · Steering · 61,000 miles · FL

Tl* - the contact stated that in an attempt to drive the 2003 chrysler town & country she started the vehicle, but the steering wheel would not turn left or right. The contact restarted the vehicle, heard a clicking sound, and then the steering wheel turned from right to left. The mechanic said that failure could not be diagnosed without duplicating the failure.

Filed Jan 10, 2007 · Engine, Steering · 45,000 miles · GA

The weather has turned cold again and the moaning noise from the p.s. Pump is back. I had a brand-new p.s. Pump, water pump, serpentine belt, and tensioner installed a week ago. I don't know what else to do. Some people have had belts, hoses, pumps, and even steering racks replaced and the moaning noise will not go away. I'm not spending any more money on this vehicle. I suppose I can just ignore the noise along with all the other ones coming from my vehicle. I think its time for another mini-van.

Filed Dec 13, 2006 · Steering · 36,950 miles · TX

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH on normal road conditions, the steering system started making a loud noise while turning. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic, who determined the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. Also, the hydraulic pump should be replaced to prevent a major failure due to noticed metal shavings. Neither the dealership nor the manufacturer had been contacted. The contact expressed concern because the vehicle had little use and should not have this safety defect.

Filed Nov 1, 2006 · Steering · 36,000 miles · MO

Dt*: the contact stated while starting the vehicle and turning the steering wheel a loud noise was observed. There were no warning lights illuminated. After driving at no particular speed the noise was intermittently present and the steering wheel became hard to operate. The vehicle was taken to the dealership several times, however the problem could not be duplicated. When the warranty terminated the dealership determined the steering rack had to be replaced at the contact expenses. A recall letter # 04v386000 was received and the dealership performed the required replacement of the hoses, piping and fittings indicated in the letter. After a year the defect intermittently recurred with the same symptoms as before but this time the air bag warning light illuminated consistently. The dealership determined that the steering rack had to be replaced again but later advised to replace the entire steering system. The manufacturer was contacted who open a case, however a call back has not been received. The contact was very concern for the safety risk entailed in the vehicle's operation.

Filed Sep 7, 2005 · Steering · 24,000 miles · GA

December 7, 2004 I took my van into the dealership because it was making this loud sound on the drivers side and was worse when I turned the wheel. They said they performed the recall which fixed the problem. 3 months later I noticed the noise had returned. I took it in on july 7 to have them check the loud noise again and they said they could not duplicate the problem. I once again took it in beginning of august for same problem. This time they had the vehicle 4 days and replaced the power steering. Took it home and the noise was still there. I took it in one week late for the same loud noise. This time they kept it 2 days and replaced the power steering hose. Well I took it in again today 9/7 for the same noise and have offered to go in tomorrow morning to diagnose the problem myself.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Body, Suspension · 12,000 miles · TX

Rear hatch would lock - but not be secured. Several times, during acceleration, rear hatch would open - exposing occupants to outside - as well as forcing driver to stop vehicle in high speed areas (especially freeway on-ramps). Two previous notifications to the dealership were of no help. Finally fixed end december 2004. Driver's power window failed completely. Two trips to dealership (for what was intermittent at time) gave me a silicone grease that I am still wiping off the window every time that I use. Finally fixed december 2004. Also, experiencing the much mentioned noises from the front end. The power steering noise (dealer says normal) and a crunching / clicking sound that sounds like a bad cv joint or at least a broken suspension piece. Unresolved as of picking up from dealer today. Chrysler service is not very impressive. I have never dealt with a car company that could explain away so many abnormalities as being normal.

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.