Six problems related to steering rack and pinion have been reported for the 2002 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On my 2002 Chrysler Town & Country with 38,000 miles, the rack and pinion began leaking in oct 2007. The internal 'falling apart' of the rack caused a clog of the steering pumps screen filter which caused a loud whining noise when turning the wheel. In April 2008, both the rack & pinion and the power steering reservoir needed to be replaced to fix the leak and the whining noise: parts - $320, labor - $900.
2002 Chrysler Town & Country, 3 years 11 months old, 46,000 miles, rack and pinion failed. The gentlemen at the Chrysler dealership said he has seen quite a few of these rack and pinion system fail. He said you could lose your steering and control of the vehicle. Rack and pinion replaced.
Recall #d37 upper power steering hose replaced @ 17,590 miles. Then on Jan. 2005 power steering vibrating, power steering oil low oil leak ( 18,211 miles) Nov. 2005 oil leak again don kott added oil ---Jan. 19,2006 took it to don kott again and was told the rack and pinion seal is leaking oil. Since my warranty was over at oct 2005 but my mileage is only 25,000 miles. The estimate repair cost will be $1,100 dollars. I feel that this should not happen at 25,000 miles and it was an defective parts. I wish the daimler Chrysler will recall this part because the mechanic told me that lots of the Mini-van rack and pinion has failed, there were three Mini-van at the dealer for similar problem at this date. I appreciate your prompt investigation on this matter. Thank you james segawa 1-20-2006.
Rack and pinion leaking. I was told by a technician that I could lose my steering if not fixed. This is very dangerous.
Steering was sticky, binding, and hard to steer. Installed steering gear, c-4743142ah. Inspect power steering.
Power steering failed inoperative power steering at 21740 miles was repaired at goldstien Chrysler at 43470 power steering failed power steering rack was defective.