1999 Plymouth Voyager: loss of power steering

Filed Dec 29, 2012 · Steering · 133,000 miles · MN

Losing power steering from bumpy roads and during bad weather. This happened three times within a 30 day period... ...first, while changing lanes in city I noticed that the power steering was hard when I made a right turn, had to keep going with traffic, when I made the second right turn I realized that the steering was out...parked at destination...when I came out noticed something hanging under the van, upon further inspection I found out that it was a belt hanging but it was not broken...when the tow arrived he stated the power steering belt came off...at the auto shop he checked all pulleys and replaced the belt as he said it looked to be new still...I was on my way, no problem... ...second, while raining we went a good distance, 2 hour drive, returned and when parking noticed the hard steering, looked and yes belt off, since we knew what it was brother put back on... ...third, on the I-90/94 expressway in the snow, after stopping for gas about 15 mins on expressway steering got hard again, I rode trying to get to exit to stop, car began to reeve when I went over 40mph...finally car began to give out, all lights started blinking, motor just stopped...pulled over under a bridge called 911 they sent tow...at the shop he said belt came off probably when I went over snow at gas station (dec. 20, 2012 blizzard in wisconsin at this time)...all pulleys looked fine, he put belt back on...I rode straight 4 hours without stopping for fear this might happen again and it was getting cold and darker outdoors...finally at home to scared to drive any distance......will have it looked at beginning of new year 2013... ...would really like to know why this is not a recall when the steering can go out at anytime...this is very dangerous, especially for those of us that travel on expressways often...12.29.2012 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Engine · PA

1999 plymouth grand voyager throws serpentine belt when driving through a puddle, resulting in loss of steering.

Filed Nov 22, 2004 · Transmission · WV

Heard a loud blast, van went up in the air off the road. Touched back down on the road I was all over the road. Had no brake, no power steering and no park. *bf the transmission failed.

Filed Nov 4, 2003 · Engine · 49,500 miles · WI

Serpentine belt came off twice in one month. Had tensioner replaced. Did not help. Found that this has happened to many other owners of plymouth voyeger in heavy rain and snow. Very dangerous, because of loss of power steering on freeway during bad weather conditions.

Filed Feb 25, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 46,000 miles · MD · crash

Feb 2003, vehicle is approx. 4 years old, serpentine belt came off pulley, resulting in loss of power steering. Difficulty turning which almost resulted in 5 accidents - head on collision. Resulted in 3 accidents by being unable to turn vehicle, hitting snow banks, factor involved is heavy snow storm, approx 3 feet. Replaced belts and pump. Vehicle is out of warranty, I paid nearly $600.00.

Filed Jul 10, 2002 · Steering · NY

While driving power steering went out and could have caused a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Engine, Steering · CA

Oct. 2000 during rainstorm the serpentine belt came off all pulleys, resulting in loss of power steering and overheating. Took to dealer, they replaced tensioner and belt. Jan. 10, 2001 driving in rain again, same thing happened: loss of power steering and overheating. Towed to dealer, again replaced tensioner and belt, other vans in for same problem. What if driving on freeway and/or curving road in rain ? Could result in loss of vehicle control and lives ! Am now unable to drive vehicle in rain due to obvious design flaw.