Seven problems related to power steering hose, piping, and connections have been reported for the 2003 Chrysler Town & Country. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Grinding noise was coming after 15 min of driving. Dealer diagnosed with description: line power 19058007; fp-number 4743473-ae. In 2004 there was recall with a recall id 04v386000. Dealer description: hose power 19058007; fp-number cbxgd370. Did not get proper explanation when I called 1-800-992-1997 customer service and 1-800-853-1403. In fact, same person answered the both instances and she told me that she cannot help with technical matters.
December 7, 2004 I took my van into the dealership because it was making this loud sound on the drivers side and was worse when I turned the wheel. They said they performed the recall which fixed the problem. 3 months later I noticed the noise had returned. I took it in on July 7 to have them check the loud noise again and they said they could not duplicate the problem. I once again took it in beginning of August for same problem. This time they had the vehicle 4 days and replaced the power steering. Took it home and the noise was still there. I took it in one week late for the same loud noise. This time they kept it 2 days and replaced the power steering hose. Well I took it in again today 9/7 for the same noise and have offered to go in tomorrow morning to diagnose the problem myself.
2003 Chrysler town and country was brought into dealership on 10/21 for recall on the power steering. On 10/22 owner noticed a "burning odor". On 10/23 as owner was pulling into a parking space there was a loud pop and smoke began pouring from under the hood along with power steering fluid spraying out from the hood and all over the ground. Complete loss of steering.
Nhtsa recall 04v386000 on the power steering fluid leakage. A few weeks after having the upper power steering cooler hose replaced, the consumer noticed that fluid was leaking. Also there was a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.
04 v 386 000/steering power fluid leakage: the consumer experienced power steering fluid leaking after the recall repair was completed. The dealer was notified and gave the consumer another appointment to bring the vehicle in.
2003 Chrysler town and country developed problems with the power steering. ** answer required***. The vehicle power steering return hose failed prior to recall notification. The consumer had he hose repaired and is request reimbursement from the manufacturer.
While driving and turning a loud squeaking noise was heard from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering pump/ rack and pinion, and hoses were replaced. Also, mechanic informed consumer that the vehicle was operating as designed. Consumer advised the mechanic that problem recurred, and had not been resolved.