Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1999 Chrysler Town & Country

Two problems related to steering tie rod assembly have been reported for the 1999 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2005

Ltr fm (CT) concerned about the safety of his daughters defective 1999 Chrysler town and country, the tie rod fell off. The consumer stated most automobile manufacturers have eliminated the grease fittings that most tie rod ends use. Apparently, there was a crack in the rubber grommet that enclosed the ball and road surface water leaked in and corroded the ball and enclosure. After the ball and socket had experienced sufficient reduction, it finally slipped out of the enclosure and dropped to the ground.

2 Steering Tie Rod Assembly problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2005

1999 Chrysler town and country right side steering tie rod failed. It appeared that the rubber seal may have cracked open and allowed water into the area of the ball and caused corrosion.


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