Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler town and country. While attempting to make a left or right turn, the contact exerted force to turn the steering wheel. The power steering started to make a whining noise. Once the contact was able to check under the hood of the vehicle, he noticed that there was no power steering fluid left in the power steering canister. The contact had to constantly replace the power steering fluid every couple of days. The contact experienced identical failures as indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v386000 (power steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.
2004 Chrysler Town and Country: clunking or noise when steering
5 of the 167 complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
What owners say
Where to begin? 1) wiring that run along passenger side door to control rear hatch, and back side sliding door severed by opening slider door. Car can no longer be locked because the power door look system controls were cut when the wiring was cut. 2) complete loss of displays and controls in the dashboard, with no warning that it was going to happen. Everything worked in the evening, and was lost the next morning. No wipers, lights, displays, etc. Car sat in driveway for 12 hours, from the time it worked, to the time that we discovered nothing worked. 3) problem w/ power steering. Car makes a wining noise and drinks power steering fluid. Several different websites report this as a common problem, and the dealer wants a $1200 repair. This should be a recall.
Rack and pinion steering on my 2004 chrysler town and country lx needs to be replaced for a cost of $1,000 per the dealer. My vehicle has only 59,000 miles. Leaks power steering fluid, makes noises when turning, and feels like steering will lock up. Numerous similar complaints have been filed.
Groaning sound was coming from the vehicle when steering, clunking sound was coming from the vehicle when going over bumps in the road. Dealer diagnosed groaning sound as leaking/bad steering rack and said it must be replaced, which was very costly. Dealer diagnosed clunking sound as bad sway bar links and bushings, which they replaced. Filing complaint because those items shouldn't go bad after only 3 years of normal use.
Clicking in steering wheel that could be heard and felt. Date of service 9-09-2004 for first incident. Second incident 9-23-2004 repaired per tech bulletin. Third incident 9-29-04 taken in again as steering not repaired still clicking and hard to steer service claimed nothing noticeable to them. Fourth incident 10-08-04 steering wheel fell away from steering column rendering the vehicle inoperable. 10-09-04 vehicle back to dealer by way of tow truck. No injuries or accidents in this complaint but hoping to stop one from actually happening.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
- Risk
- Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V386000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country?
5 of 167 owner complaints about the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country (3%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Chrysler Town and Country
Stalling 53Check engine light 12Airbag light 8Headlights 8Power steering loss 8Hesitation 7Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6Misfire 6
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