Nine problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Power steering has failed at least five times. Sometimes when driving 30 mph without warning, sometimes when backing out of a driveway, sometimes when slowing down to make a turn resulting in a near- miss and jumping a curb. To this date steering continues to emit a whining noise. Hoses were replaced, steering column rebuilt. More than once dealer stated that they could not replicate the problem resulting in great inconvenience to us.
Power steering failed when vehicle was cold and turning to the left. No events led up to the failure, it just did it. We bought the 2002 t&c in March 2007. . . Got a great deal. But then, after one week, the power steering began to fail. Took it to dealer and they test drove the vehicle, but could not find the cause of the problem. It has gotten worse and every morning steering wheel locked up and could not be turned, but only when making left turns, and in drive. Taking back to dealer to find the cause of the problem again today.
After driving through water puddles on the pavement, the power steering temporarily fails and is accompanied by a loud squealing sound. Took vehicle to dealer repair and was told that there was no "fix" for the problem.
2002 Chrysler town and country power steering failed. The consume back his vehicle out of his driveway into the street. When he tried o turn the steering wheel to the right there was not power steering. After a couple minutes the consumer was able maneuver the vehicle without any problems. The vehicle was driven to it's destination and parked. The consumer returned to his vehicle and was able to drive off without a problem. But when he needed to make a right turn the steering wheel felt as if there was no power steering again and almost caused an accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a test drive. The technician drove the vehicle 21 miles but he could not duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was contacted and indicated that they hadn't received any other complaints about the steering.
While driving at low speeds the power steering failed without warning. As a result, the steering became very difficult. Please provide additional information.
While driving at any speed power steering failed. The dealership repaired the problem twice. But, consumer was still having the same problems.
Power steering replacement pump is defective. Have had 3 install with no correction to problem. 1. Steering wheel drags/ lags with minor movement 2. Steering wheel shimmies with rapid movement 3. Movement creates rubbing and rumbling noise after 3 replacement installations, dealer refuses to further address the issue even after acknowledging the problem still exists. Vehicle was brought in under original warranty on 3/11/04 for recall c20 (power steering hose). Problems began immediately upon return. This is a safety hazard.
Power steering - whining, groaning noise and shutters or vibrates in low speed parking situations. This has been going on since the first day I drove the car off the lot back in 2002. The dealer did power steering recall work and a procedure to bleed air from the system but there was no change.
While driving at 50 mph vehicle suddenly pulled to the left. This caused the driver to lose control and hit a guard rail before coming to a stop.