Steering Is Tight problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Steering Is Tight problems reported in most popular vehicles.
The vehicle involved was a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. I have had my car since 2011. I didn't have any problems with my car until 2012. My steering shaft broke and it was replaced at a chevy dealership. All was fine until this year in March, where my steering was becoming very hard to do. When I turned my wheel, it would make sounds as if it was breaking and I needed to use a little more force to turn the wheel. As of may 15, 2014, I took my car to a chevy dealership where a family member asked if they could see if any parts on my car was on recall and there are several recalls for the Malibu. My steering is getting worse by the day and my car is driving horribly. I have a 4 yr and this is my only transportation to and from work. I'm afraid to drive too far because the steering wheel might get stuck and may cause an accident. I wanted to report this before something actually happened. This problem occurred on 03/01/2014.
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Tl-the vehicle involved is a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated while driving at no particular speed the power steering failed. The steering wheel was hard to turn. The failure has occurred intermittently over a period of six months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced steering column and torque angle sensor to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Rg. This issue happened on Monday, November 11, 2013.
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The vehicle is a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Tl-the vehicle is a 2005 Pt Cruiser. The contact stated the while driving at 60mph the vehicle steering failed without warning the steering was hard to turn. The contact had to use force to be able to keep the steering under control the vehicle was towed to the contact home. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 68,000. Li. This issue happened on Sep. 22, 2012.
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The car is a 2001 Chrysler town and country. Consumer owns a 2001 Chrysler town and country. While driving, the contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking and became difficult to move in any direction. In December 2010, the contact had the power steering line replaced however, shortly after the vehicle was repaired, the contact noticed that the steering wheel had become difficult to move. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The current mileage was unknown and the failure mileage was 141,633. It was Wednesday, December 1, 2010 when this steering is tight issue happened.
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Noticed a problem with the power steering on my 2004 Dodge Dakota at the beginning of April. The steering is stiff and hard to turn. It requires assistance to bring the steering wheel back to center. It doesn't matter what speed you are going. It seems to get better after about 30 minutes of driving but after sitting for a while the problem is back. I bought the truck last year as a second vehicle and now regret doing so. I have had the truck to the dealership twice. 4/14/14 they replaced the lower ball joints, front rotors and power steering pump. That did not fix the problem. 4/24/14 they replaced the steering rack. $2,300. 00 later the problem still exists. It is going back to the dealership 5/14/14 but I have my doubts the problem will be fixed after reading other complaints online. I have contacted Chrysler about this and have been assigned a case manager. I am waiting to hear what they have to say. I do not wish to spend anymore money trying to fix a design flaw in their steering components. The steering poses a safety issue and I do not feel comfortable driving it very far. This problem occurred on Tue., Apr. 1, 2014.
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The car involved was a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan. I was driving down the road and I noticed that my steering was tight. When I looked down, my rpm's were on 0, my car had shut off and the traction control light came on. I pulled over to the side of the road, put car in park and it started right up. This happened again a few weeks after that, going the same speed. Brakes & steering gave out, was able to coast to side of road, put car in park and it started right up. On March 28th I was driving into work, going approx. 45-50 mph, noticed that my steering got tight, car had shut off again. Thankfully I was in the outside lane so I could pull over. Car started right up. It happened a 4th time on April 2, 2014. This time I felt the steering wheel getting tight, I put car in neutral and it started right up. Every time this happens my car shuts off first and then there is a 1-2 second delay before the traction control steering light comes on. My car is at the dealership right now, waiting to hear. I checked on the ignition recall for the 2010 Grand Caravans and I was told that my VIN# does not fall into the recall dates. This is very dangerous for myself, my family and others on the road. I am afraid to drive my car!!. This steering is tight problem happened on February 5, 2014.
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The vehicle was a 2008 Ford F-250 sd. VIN of the vehicle was 1FTSW21R68_. I bought a set of wheel and tires a year ago, they are stock size. The day the tires and wheels were put on my truck the steering was tight and would not straighten back out without resistance in the steering wheel. I went to the tire place and they advised me that it was a bad steering gear. I took the truck to my local Ford dealership and was advised I had a bad steering gear. They also said that the steering gear was on back order and they didn't know when they could get one. But nothing about an investigation. My hope is that someone doesn't have to die before the steering gear is recalled. This steering is tight issue occurred Jul. 15, 2013.
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The vehicle involved is a 2008 Ford F-150. Seering is tight and hard to steer especially while driving around curves and when turning the steering is tight and then loosens up and jerks suddenly . Found the steerind column knuclkles scoooded and no way to lubricate. This issue happened on Apr. 16, 2014.
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The car was a 2010 GMC Acadia. VIN of the vehicle was 1GKLVLED7A_. Steering was hard to turn. The GMC service dept. Found the power steering cooling coil rusted through causing power steering fluid to drain. This vehicle is not old and should not have rusted. This steering is tight issue occurred 03/02/14.
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The vehicle having this issue was a 2005 GMC Sierra 1500. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 2GTEK13T35_. Sometimes steering is hard to steer as if it has no power steering. Installed new power steering pump cleaned all lines & installed new fluid. Have had front end checked twice. Two different mechanics, cannot find any problems. Problem happens very often. This problem occurred on May 1, 2013.
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The vehicle having this issue was a 2006 Honda Odyssey. The VIN of this Odyssey is 5FNRL38666_. While there is already a Honda service bulletin issued concerning problem (bulletin #: 11-039). The response by Honda is not adequite. The problem is that the steering wheel is hard to turn at low speeds (such as turning into and out of parking spots). Although this defect with the power steering pump only occurs at low speeds it it still a safety issue. The fact that is is very hard to turn the sterring wheel can reasonable lead to pedestrian accident such as pedestrian becoming pinned against a car. Honda extended the warrenty on this part to 7 years / 100,000 miles. I have under 80,000 miles on my car but Honda claims I am a few months beyond the 7 year date. Honda should be required to further extend this warranty as many people will not be able to afford this expensive repair and it could leave to injury to persons in parking lots. This steering is tight problem happened on 01/06/14.
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The car involved is a 2013 Honda Accord. About 2 weeks ago when I was turning right I noticed some difficulty in steering (the steering was difficult and tight) so I took the car in for service. The incident could not be reproduced but noted by the dealer. On the 6th I was driving home and turning right onto my street and the steering went completely out. I was afraid I was about to end up in my neighbors yard and into my neighbor! it took very great effort to steer the car and steering warning light came on. Wtih much difficulty I drove the car slowly to the dealer and they witnessed the problem. I recently heard from the service dept and they told me a "code" appeared on this and they were checking the "rack" - there was no issue with steering with the car moving straight forward. I will be working with the dealership for a replacement vehicle as I don't trust this particular vehicle. Also, the dealer is very helpful and trying to do the right thing and I beleive has my best interests at heart (they are very reputable). I have filed a complaint with your agency and have an odi number. This issue happened on Thursday, June 6, 2013.
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The vehicle involved was a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of the car is 5NPEC4AC4D_. The steering is sticky, especially at highway speeds. This causes unsafe overcorrection, inability to maintain a straight trajectory, and driver fatigue. It was 07/04/13 when this steering is tight issue happened.
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The car was a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The car pulls to the left/right. The steering wheel is sticky. When the wheel is left straight, it will go straight but a small turn to left/right results in very jerky and unsafe ride for higher mileage speed. It is incredibly difficult to drive for longer period of time and on icy roads due to driving behavior. Hyundai says it is because of the electronic power steering. I don't care if it is that. It jerks to left/right while driving which is painful. I have changed tires and brakes thinking those were the culprit. This needs to be fixed before someone gets in a wreck and die. The failure date was August 5, 2013.
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The vehicle involved is a 9999 Jeep Cherokee. I was driving toward baja,CA and notice the steering felt strange. The steering wheel was getting tight and odd feeling,as I was turning to the street of my hotel the steering then locked. The steering wheel was making a grinding noise I managed to pull in to the hotel parking lot and then the steering wheel would not move anymore. I then had to find a mechanic and buy the part for the vehicle. I was wondering if anybody has had a problem with this part. It was Sep. 20, 2013 when this steering is tight issue occurred.
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The vehicle was a 2013 Jeep Cherokee. The VIN of this Cherokee is 1C4RJFAG6D_. While my wife was backing out of the driveway she attempted to turn the steering wheel to the right when she noticed the steering wheel was to hard for her to turn. A red light showing a picture of a steering wheel was displayed in the instrumental screen and the car seemed to be running fine. After the vehicle was pulled back I to the driveway it was shut off. The car was then restarted with no further steering issues. Jeep dealership was contacted and they advised they never heard of this happening and advised they would make a note of it and if happens again to bring it to the dealership. This problem occurred on Nov. 7, 2013.
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The vehicle was a 2013 Kia Motor Optima. The vehicle involved is a 2013 kia Optima. The contact stated that the vehicle would drift independently if the steering wheel was not held tightly. The contact spoke with the dealer and was advised that the manufacturer had issued a new setting option for the steering wheel and that they would need to inspect the vehicle to apply the new setting. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 1,530. The failure mileage was not available. The failure date was Mon., Apr. 1, 2013.
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The vehicle having this issue was a 2008 Mazda Tribute. Every other time that I turn my car on, the power steering is gone. The steering wheel is extremely tight and very difficult to move. If I turn the car off and wait a few seconds, then turn it back on while pulling hard to turn the wheel, the power steering seems to "come back. " this is very difficult for many reasons. One, I'm worried that the power steering is going to go out while driving, not just when I turn the car on and off. Also, I feel like im wasting a lot of money on gas by having to turn my car on and off multiple time. Lastly, it just jus tplain difficult. It takes a lot of upper body strength to manually turn an entire Mini SUV. This is unacceptable. The failure date was Saturday, March 22, 2014.
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The car involved was a 2008 Mazda Mazda3. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is JM1BK12F98_. My steering is tight unavailable to drive. This problem occurred on Thursday, June 6, 2013.
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The car is a 1999 Mercedes Benz Ml320. There was crash involved with this Mercedes Benz Ml320. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 4JGAB54E5X_. My wife drove from las vegas on 15 fwy back home when the engine light came on. About 10 minutes later, the vehicle pulled to the left so she steered to the right but it pulled to the left again. While the vehicle was pulling, she applied brakes to slow it down but it seem like the vehicle went faster and faster. She heard a sound "shhh" sound like a vacuum leaks. The steering wheel was pulling too hard to the left so she could not hold on anymore. The care then went off road and rolled over, landing in the section separating the cars going to las vegas and the cars going back. After landing she screamed how the baby, how the baby, he was 14 months, how every body--her daughters and parents. . . All 4 tires are SUV michelin, just replaced about a month. We believe some things was wrong with the vehicle. This problem occurred on Tue., Jun. 21, 2005.
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The vehicle was a 2001 Mercedes Benz 320. The steering wheel was hard to turn. This steering is tight issue occurred Saturday, February 15, 2003.
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The car involved is a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 2MEFM75W13_. Vehicle has become increasing difficult to steer and requires manual strength to turn the wheel. At this time we are not able to drive the vehicle, the steering is too hard and would be too dangerous to drive. Doing research on this vehicle I have found that it is the same problem that other marquis' have experience and for which there is a recall. The current recall only applies to the years of 2005 to 2011. Calling the Ford customer service department did not produce any help or results, only an apology that my car was not included in the recall. Ford should be required repair all marquis with this same problem or at the very least provide help for those who call their customer service department complaining of the same issue. It was October 16, 2013 when this steering is tight issue happened.
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The car involved was a 1997 Mercury Sable. I should have learned that Sable was a bad car after the engine of my mother's '87 Sable exploded, caught fire and busted through the floor of the car beside the gas pedal and brake (1993). Luckily she was not in the car. The engine had been off and sitting in park for five minutes when this happened. I bought my 97 Sable in 2001. I have never had a car with so many constant problems. I spend about $1200 a year fixing it continually. I'm currently having electrical problems with the radio going out while in reverse or when I press the brake. The window on the passenger side won't move up or down unless the driver and the passenger press the buttons at the same time. The interior light stays on, so we have to unplug the fuse to get it to go off. The seat belt safety light and the window button lights keep clicking on and off. Once again, the steering wheel is hard to turn even though the power steering fluid is at the right level. I have to get the wheels aligned several times a year. The car always makes a humming noise and does not block out the sound of wind. The shoulder straps of seat belts alway lock into place too tight. Name the problem. . . I've probably been through it. I will never buy another Ford/ Mercury again even if it is the #1 selling car. This problem occurred on Apr. 15, 2003.
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The car is a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse. I was driving the car and went to make a right hand turn but the steering wheel locked up. The steering wheel was very tight and hard to turn. Was able to make turn. Brought car back to dealer that day. They could not find anything wrong with it but decided to replace the power steering power. This issue happened on April 8, 2006.
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The car is a 2012 Nissan Altima. Crash was involved with this problem. The VIN of this vehicle was 1N4AL2AP8C_. Purchased my new Altima s2. 5 convience pkg plus 1st of Aug 2012. I bought new car to be safe this was my 3rd Altima. Mon. Dec 31, 2012 @ 11;15 a. M. I made right turn into home driveway. My driveway is steep house sits down was proceeding forward down driveway to enter garage. I had brakes no warnings or indicators anything was wrong. Top of drive had brakes on, then let off little to allow car to go forward. As I eased off liitle on brakes down car started to accelerate to fast so tried to apply pressure to brakes and went to floor, started pumping brakes and nothing car would not slow down to avoid going through garage door or side of house veered to right steering was little tight all could think was keep pumping brakes! car went off embankment airborne landed on neighbors driveway empact shook me. Car is proceeding through their backyard still pumping brakes no results I see huge tree headed for frantic to stop car next I know I am dased airbag deployed car is on drivers side up aganist tree see smoke coming out front. Ema had be pulled out backseat through passenger side. Car went off 6' striaght retaining wall tires pulled cinder blocks down kept me from head on tree. My brakes failed person towed my car while incline said had no brakes, but body shop said have brakes they're not going total car or check master cylinder $13,000 damage it can be repaired, but can't drive this car it is not safe for me. My brakes failed. I bought new 2012 Altima my 3rd one, car 4 mos. Old 4,000 miles this shouldn't happen. Learned recall sent out 2012-2013 power steering bolts. I had go by ambulance to er I have been hurt. Nissan making me gather info send to investigate if defect. Taken so long ins gives rental car 25 days Nissan won't provide one until through investigating for defect which hasn't statred. My car is not safe and I have prove to them. Your car should not hurt you!. This steering is tight problem happened on Monday, December 31, 2012.
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The car involved is a 2006 Nissan Altima. When I turn a corner the steering is sticking. Feels like it is locking up then go loose. The power fluid is full that is not the problem. This problem occurred on November 25, 2011.
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The car was a 2006 Saturn Ion. The VIN of the problem Ion is 1G8AJ55F36_. Power steering seems to be failing. When turning at any speed the steering is hard and seems to not be working correctly. It feels like it is going to stopbworking at any moment. This issue is a sudden problem not something gradually getting worse. The failure date was 02/01/2014.
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The vehicle is a 2004 Saturn Ion. As I was driving home on the freeway on a clear day. I noticed that the steering wheel was hard to turn when I try to change lane. I then decided to pull over at the first exit. When I slowed the vehicle down, it was clear that I had no power steering. There was no warning on the dash console and no audio alarm. Finally, I turned off the engine and restarted the car. The power steering came back and I managed to drive the car home. This problem occurred on Mar. 17, 2014.
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Tl - the vehicle was a 2008 Toyota Tacoma. The contacts stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering was very hard to steer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,125. Pm. It was 05/20/2014 when this steering is tight issue occurred.
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The vehicle was a 2004 Toyota Sienna. This happened about late 2006 to early 2007. I first observed that once in a while while turning the steering was stiff and the wheel will not turn back to its neutral position, and the car will over steer. It felt like there was no power steering and you could hear some squeaking noise from the steering. Since at first it happens on and off during turning, everytime I took it to the dealer, they said was nothing wrong, it was still under warranty at that time. . After driving it for a couple of months there was an increase in the incidence and the steering at turn was getting harder and there was and increase in over steer that I would have to go slower than usual to avoid other vehciles. By that time I brought it back to the dealer, and they said that was some rusting and corrosion at the steering shaft and had to be replaced and by then the warranty had expired. This problem occurred on Thursday, Mar. 1, 2007.
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The vehicle is a 2005 BMW Z4. After car sat outside all day at work in 75 degree temp steering was notchy and sticky during the entire 20 min drive home. After the car cooled down in the garage steering was normal during drive later that night. This happens every time the car gets warm from sitting in the sun. There is no excuse for this and is extremely unsafe as the steering does not function properly. Besides who wants a convertible you can only drive in cold weather??. This steering is tight issue occurred Jun. 14, 2013.
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The vehicle having this issue was a 2004 BMW Z4. VIN of the vehicle was 4USBT53504_. Immediately after purchasing this vehicle we noticed difficulty steering the car. The steering is very sticky and eratic. It is actually scary to drive. Has a tendency to veer off and possibly wreck. I just hope it does not take x number of accidents/deaths for the manufactuer (who is aware of the problem) to fix this unacceptible steering problem. My personal research has revealed that there are many many owners of this make and model vehicle have complained to the manufacturer about this exact same problem. If any information is needed or if you wish for me to elaborate, please feel free to email or call me. Thank you. This issue happened on 10/29/2012.
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The car is a 2010 Buick Enclave. The steering wheel is so hard to steer when turning. I have almost had several accidents trying to turn or back up in the vehicle. I have contacted Buick and read several reviews as well about the power steering issues. It is a safety hazard. I have to sit at lights sometimes for long periods of time due to me not being able to go into the on coming traffic because the steering is so bad it takes both hands to try to get it steered. Sometime the vehicle just stalls as I am trying to steer. The failure date was Mon., Jan. 3, 2011.
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The vehicle involved was a 1997 Buick Skylark. The VIN of this Skylark is 1G4NJ52T6V_. When making a left hand turn steering wheel was hard to turn, and made a loud dragging noise. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem. This steering is tight issue occurred 01/08/2004.
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The car involved is a 2000 Cadillac Catera. VIN of the vehicle was W06VRS4R9Y_. While traveling an 8 mile trip to my mothers traveling at a speed of 45 miles per hour the speed odomoter just stopped working and the steering seemed to tighten up a little bit the next time I drove the car the steering was hard to manuver and its almost as if the power steering is not functioning properly. I had the power steering looked at and it is fine the oil light is now on 24/7 but the oil level is fine and and was just recently changed. This car should have never been produced by Cadillac it is nothing but a disgrace to the name. This problem occurred on Thu., Apr. 3, 2014.
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I bought my 2005 Cadillac Srx at 43,000 miles June 25,2012 now it's January 23,2014 and the power steering goes out at 72,000 miles. There was a huge leak steering was very tight and stability was in use. My father said it looks like the pump was replaced once that's ridiculous with the low miles my car has. I think Cadillac really needs to fix the problem they have recalls on the 2004's they need to fix the 2005's too! it's a burden right now I'm paying for a car that's sits in the garage now!. It was Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 when this steering is tight issue occurred.
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