Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Chrysler Town & Country - part 1

Problems with the power steering system. Have refilled several times and now is having extensive leaking. Problem is with the power steering system.

See all problems of the 2005 Chrysler Town & Country 🔎.

When starting out in drive, I was unable to turn my steering wheel casein a life threatening problem. My wheel would not turn. I turn the car off and try again I never know when my wheelturn when I am driving myself and my grandchildren in the car. Please help !.

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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.

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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.

The vehicle, a 1998 Chrysler town and country minivan, completely lost all power steering while my wife was driving on a highway. Fortunately, my wife was able to exit the highway with the van overheating without damage or injury. As this is the second time that power steering has been lost while driving within the last three months, we understandably are very concerned about whether or not this problem is correctable and if the vehicle can be rendered safe. Our mechanic provided me with a service bulletin issued by Chrysler which identifies the problem. For vans from the 1995-1999 model years, the serpentine belt can slip off the idler pulley when the van is driven in deep snow or water. Unfortunately, the service bulletin gives no indication of what causes this problem. I do not want anyone (either in my family or outside it) to be a fatality as a result of this problem. While my mechanic can do the repairs (like he did the last time), he can give me no assurance that the problem will not occur again.

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Complete loss of power assisted steering while driving almost caused me to veer off the road. I was barely able to get home. Steering it took all my strength.

See all problems of the 1997 Chrysler Town & Country 🔎.

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.

When driving in the rain vehicle lost power steering. This caused the vehicle to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership on two separate occasions, but problem recurred.

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Our 1998 Chrysler Town & Country minivan has had a recurring problem with the power steering belt falling off when the vehicles drives through standing water (or snow). We have had the vehicle to numerous mechanics and a Chrysler dealer in an effort to get this problem fixed. Each of them (including the dealer) has told us that they have seen this problem on other Chrysler Town & Country minivans, but that Chrysler has refused to provide any recommended fix. We consider this a dangerous situation which we have put-up with for several years.

While driving my 2000 Chrysler t&c in wet weather, the drive belt slipped off during a left turn. The steering immediately became very hard due to the loss of power. If my wife had been driving there could have been a serious accident as she is not strong enough to turn the vehicle. The service department at bermont motors said that this happens often when going though puddles. Loss of steering happens often when going through puddles? the drive belt slips off in wet weather and puddles! how safe is a loss of steering, even just for a little while?.

The consumer was pulling out of the parking lot, when all of a sudden he loss control of the vehicle due to an inoperative power steering belt.

While driving around a curve on an exit ramp in the rain, power steering failed completely almost causing an accident.

The van lost power steering every time it was driven over a puddle of water.

Total loss of steering. . . Major components exposed to road elements . . . Possibility of major accident.

See all problems of the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country 🔎.

While making a slow right hand turn it became difficult to steer vehicle. Dealer determined power steering unit and idler arm had to be replaced.

See all problems of the 1999 Chrysler Town & Country 🔎.

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.

When making slow turns in wet road conditions, in either direction, power steering goes out for 3-4 seconds. As soon as turn is completed power steering is back on. Vehicle has been examined twice by dealer, could not find a cause.

Luckily I was driving very slow because I had just got on my street,and then my steering went completely out, I managed to get over to the side of the street, when I got out of the car, the parts of the car were on the ground. I was going to get on the highway.

I was stopping at a red light when I heard a loud thunk from the right front of the car. I thought perhaps I had run over a rock ro piece of metal in the street that bounced up and into the wheel well. When the light changed I proceeded for several blocks and then attempted a right turn, only to find that I could not get the car steered into my lane as the power steering had disappeared, unbeknownst to me. Fortunately there was no car waiting at the stop sign on the street onto which I was attempting to turn, or I would have run squarely into it. As it was the car overheated and completely expired while I was attempting to get it to a repair shop less than two miles away. This is not an unusual event for this model, as reported by the dealer and also according to consumer complaint databases. The problem was a broken serpentine belt and pretensioner. I feel that this is a safety threat, since one can abruptly lose control of the car when that belt breaks. Please look into it. Thank you.

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When starting vehicle to drive power steering system fails, causing loss of vehicle control, cause unknown. The dealer replaced power steering pump and rack and pinion gear assembley.

The serpentine belt came off during a slow speed turn in the rain, causing complete loss of power steering. The tensioner pulley is the root cause of the belt tracking problem. It is misaligned. Information from websites and NHTSA database, and my local dealer in wisoncin confirmed that his is a very common problem with these engines and can result in a complete loss of vehicle control. I believe this represents a serious design defect and Chrysler should redesign the part and replace it for free.

As I was about to turn a corner I heard a snapping noise and I was unable to turn. The steering wheel felt like it had locked. The car was towed to the dealership. The tensioneer, drive belt and power steering pulley had all come apart. I looked at the parts and saw a sheared bolt about 5/16" in the assembly. Should the whole system be dependent on such a small bolt? is a cars steering supposed to fail at 74156 miles? it was a very frightening experience. I think the steering should be somehow mechanically assisted so that when it fails it should be easier to steer the car to a safe place out of traffic.

When going through puddles, the power steering fails. It is a major concern as we were nearly involved in a wreck due to the failure of the power steering.

5 times in last 2 days, the power assist has shut down while I was making a turn. There is a technical service bulletin (19-01-97) relating to this issue. As this causes you to loose control of automobile, this is very dangerous not to mention terrifying.

Power steering failed without any warning causing potentially dangerous condition.

Power steering pump made a loud growling noise; accompanied by difficultly turning the steering wheel. Upon checking the power steering pump resevoir, a large quantity of metal filings was found. Pump assembly & rack & pinion acutator were replaced.

This exact problem occured 4 times within 26 months of lease. Driver loses complete control of vehicle, sterring etc. And causes a serious safety hazard. Seeking help and relief fron Chrysler and lemon law of NJ to release us from balance of lease and repay all expenses spent. Have lost all confidence in the car and will not drive it anymor please contact proper channels to help me in this situation.

When driving at a low speed power steering locks up, feels like power steering fluid is low. Dealer contacted, and cannot duplicate the problem. Problem still exists.

When it rains the power steering goes. The vehicle is at dealer for repair.

Experiencing problem with vehicle losing power steering whenever it goes through a water puddle. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop, and various parts have been replaced, but problem still occurring.

2001 Chrysler town and country developed power steering failure. ** answer required***. Power steering reservoir is leaking power steering fluid and making a sucking/gurgling sound. Dealership was not willing to do anything.