Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problems of the 1999 Chrysler Town & Country

Four problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 1999 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2002

While making a slow right hand turn it became difficult to steer vehicle. Dealer determined power steering unit and idler arm had to be replaced.

2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2000

Luckily I was driving very slow because I had just got on my street,and then my steering went completely out, I managed to get over to the side of the street, when I got out of the car, the parts of the car were on the ground. I was going to get on the highway.

3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 08/31/1999

Power steering failed without any warning causing potentially dangerous condition.

4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem

Failure Date: 08/30/1999

Power steering pump made a loud growling noise; accompanied by difficultly turning the steering wheel. Upon checking the power steering pump resevoir, a large quantity of metal filings was found. Pump assembly & rack & pinion acutator were replaced.


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