13 problems related to power steering hose, piping, and connections have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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 contact owns a 2002 Chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the steering wheel made noise whenever it was turned. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the power steering hose was too short and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 04v386000. The current mileage was approximately 94,000 and failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler town and country. While driving 35 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact was able to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and they stated that the power steering hose failed due to pressure from the steering rack. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.
Power steering whining due to improper hose design. Hoses have been replaced by dealer with temporary results. Pump ok. There should be alot more complaints on this issue, the dealer seemed well aware of it.
: the contact stated while driving at 10 mph and turning the steering wheel had excessive play and shuttering. There is a NHTSA recall, #04v386000 concerning the power assist; hoses, piping and connections however the recall did not correct the problem. The vehicle is having the same problem again. The dealer has been notified. The dealer also replaced the power steering pump, the cooler, and the rack unit. The vehicle has not been repaired.
2002 Chrysler Town & Country ex (mileage 50,000) caught fire. Drove car from the university of michigan to my office on platt road, ann arbor. As I turned into the parking lot, power steering failed, was not able to move it. Noticed dense white smoke comming into the car from the dashboard and through the door pillars. Got out of the car, and after about 5 minutes, opened the hood of the car and carefully opened it. Noticed a fire at the back of the engine compartment. My associate rushed into the office building and extinguished the fire using a fire extingusher. After the fire was extinguished called aaa to tow the car to the dealership. Dealership the following day did inform me that the steering wheel hose containing the steering fluid has failed, the steering fluid had leaked onto the exhaust manifold and caught fire.
Received recall for upper power steering return hose. Dealership still have not gotten this matter taken care of yet. Recall #04v386000.
Went it rains or it is very damp our power steer willl not work. If we turn off the car and start it again it is okay. I have had the tension and pulley replaced and when the colller hose broke and I lost power steering.
2002 Chrysler Town & Country Mini-van: over a 2 year period, power steering fluid was leaking three times. One separate time the power steering totally went out while driving. The last time I was told that a hose was too small and that there had been a recall notice. However,I never received one and there is none listed for this problem on your web site.
While drving steering high pressure hose malfunctioned. Dealer notified.
The consumer showed up for an appointment for a safety campaign to replace the power steering cooler hoses, and the dealer did not have the parts. Consumer was very concerned about the safety of the vehicle. Koons of tysons corner (703) 448-7221.
Believe related to pe 03-012; power steering hoses failed while van driving. Dealer replaced hoses and said part of recall on hoses. Vehicle sat in hot plus 90 degree sun all day.
Twice the power steering system failed with complete fluid leakage from vehicle and power steering inoperable. Both times dealer repaired power steering cooler line hoses and clamps.