Nine problems related to power steering fluid have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While slowing for a turn my van started making whining noises then the power steering stopped working. Got out and looked and found fluid leaking on the ground. Now theres no power steering.
Power steering hose keep breaking, fluid leaks out when hose breaks. Hard to turn steer wheel when hose broke.
January 2nd 2012 replaced hose fluid and clamps by an ase certified mechanic. Van was leaking power steering fluid on the engine and smoking. Mileage 63,893 February 21st 2012 had to add more power steering fluid April 20th 2012 van hose busted again leaving fluid all under the vehicle. We replaced the power steering pump, hose and fluid by an ase certified mechanic . Mileage 66,091 today the van is doing the same thing with a whining of the power steering and sometimes stiffens up when driving and you can smell the fluid burning on the engine. Seems to be worse during colder weather. There is also a popping noise in the frontend when your turning. According to Chrysler my vehicle VIN number is not part of the national recall #04v386000. This vehicle is an ada compliant vehicle and is used to transport our son who is permanantly in a wheel chair. I believe this van is a danger to our family and should be put on the registry of recalled vehicles for repair.
The vehicles steering fluid leaked and this caused steering problems.
While driving at high speed steering wheel locked up due to power steering rack cracking and allowing power steering fluid to leak out. It had to be towed.
2 complete power steering failures on April 9 and on March 3,2003 after repeated repairs for power steering fluid leakages from Nov 2002-April 2003.
The power steering fluid leaked from the vehicle, which made the vehicle difficult to turn.
The power steering failed, which made the vehicle difficult to steer.
Complete failure of power steering system. Upon startup of vehicle in garage, heard loud bang. Exited vehicle to find hugh puddle of power steering fluid pouring from vehicle. It was undrivable. Dealer installed power steering line and power steering cooler. Since then, fluid has leaked twice again. Dealer has replaced another hose, and spring clamps. Then heard "whirring' noise. Had to return to dealer a last time to purge air out of system that was not done correctly during repairs. So far, no more leaks, but I am not certain it is fixed for good. Currently we are in arbitration through the ncds because of this and other repairs repeatedly performed.