2006 Chrysler Town and Country: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Nov 16, 2015 · Airbags, Steering · 16,416 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. While making a turn at an unknown speed, the steering wheel locked up without warning. While attempting to regain control, a loud bang noise was heard. The contact was able to regain control of the steering wheel, but a clicking sound was heard constantly. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring and multi-function switch were damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,416. Updated 02/12/16*lj

Filed Dec 22, 2014 · Steering · 105,003 miles · IL

On monday, december 15, 2014 I was driving the vehicle and was making a left turn as I was transporting children for my business. In the midst of making a turn, the steering wheel made a loud popping sound and locked in the middle of the turn. I took it to the shop for repair and was told the problem was in the airbag. I later found out that their was a recall on the airbag for all 2005-06 chrysler town and country vans. I contacted chrysler and was told that even though my vehicle meets all the requirements for the recall, they still will not service my vehicle for recall. This vehicle is unsafe to drive and transport children and it is due to the airbag and other recalls listed for this vehicle. I would like to know from chrysler what part of all excludes my vehicle??? The website clearly states that my vehicle meets the requirements to be repaired by the recall so I am confused as to why they won't honor this recall??

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Steering · 82,000 miles · FL

When the weather is below 80 degrees the steering wheel makes a wining noise. Is there a recall on this issue? When the weather is cold the sound is coming from the inside. I had the steering wheel fluid checked and it was ok. This only happens in colder weather. It is getting worse.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Airbags, Locks · 72,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would disengage independently. The contact mentioned that during cold weather the steering wheel made a loud noise when turning.in addition, the contact stated both sliding doors failed to lock. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician referred the contact to take the vehicle to the authorized dealer. The dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,000. Updated 01/12/15*lj the consumer stated the passenger airbag light remained on. Updated 06/3/2015

Filed Aug 18, 2012 · Steering · 126,000 miles · CO

Rack and pinion steering failure. General whining noise had been occurring for 10-15000 miles, with no discernible loss of power steering fluid. Increased noise and banging noise, LED us to the rack and pinion steering failure.

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Steering · 70,000 miles · WI

At about 68,000 miles on my 2006 town and country minivan, the power steering started making a loud whining noise. Turns out the rack is leaking and this wears on the power steering motor. Checked to see if there was a recall, none that I can find. But it appears that there are over 2000 complaints for the same problem. Hope they put in for a recall before anyone gets injured and then the lawsuits would cost chrysler more than just fixing the original problem.

Filed Dec 3, 2010 · Steering · 50,000 miles · WI

Power steering-whining noise. Need replacing at a cost of 900.00.

Filed Nov 21, 2008 · Steering · 45,887 miles · RI

Failed power steering rack at 45k miles. Whining noise worse at start up and cold temperatures. Upon researching the internet, I found one website discussion board (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f172b27/0) where there are over 21 separate instances of the same problem. Many of these occurring below 50k miles. I purchased the car used in july of 07. It always had a slight whine but has gotten progressively worse over time. It is my understanding chrysler is aware of the problem but chooses not to do anything to resolve it.