Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 2000 Chrysler Concorde

Steering problem. . . First went out turning to the left only. . Now it makes terrible noise when it is cold till it warms up but power only works turning to the right. . . Been told rack needs to be replaced. .

The rack and pinion steering system in my 2000 Chrysler Concorde failed to operate without any warning.

Rack and pinion steering failed with 48000 miles.

During 4 yrs of ownership, I am experiencing the worst. I just had my rack and pinion replaced after steering wheel would not return or would lock in place after making a turn left or right and feeling as though the chassis was falling out from underneath my car. I was also told that I will need my stabilizer bar replaced after complaining about erratic shaking sometimes severe when making a stop whether coming off the highway or driving on a street. It has gotten pretty bad lately. I have not been in any accident since purchasing my car custom ordered. Last year I had to have my actuators in all doors except driver side replaced due to malfunction. Wasn't able to open by remote or manually except when I pushed the remote first then lifted lock manually. I have had my door rubbers replaced 2 yrs after ownership and they need to be replaced again because they have pulled from frame. Rubber around lights have pulled away also which gives the car a very 'cheap' look.

While pulling into a parking lot steering mechanism broke. Consumer tried to restart vehicle. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic confirmed that the main bolt connected to rack and pinion sheared off. Mechanic replaced the rack and pinion and the bolts.

Rack and pinion steering was making a rattling noise and then it felt as if the power steering went out, but only in one direction. The dealer said the whole left rack had to be replaced. The vehicle had 47,000 miles and was three years old.

Contacted the dealer several months ago about rattling/loose sounds under car and they claimed to not find anything, but this could be related to the rack & pinion issue since it failed soon after.