Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Dodge Challenger

The power steering becomes very rigid and difficult when making a quick or slow left turn when driving on the roadways. In a parking lot the steering wheel becomes difficult to turn left as you maneuver out of a space. The steering becomes rigid as the car makes a groaning/grinding noise. The car also makes a whining/high pitch noise while turning. No car I have ever owned performed like this. It has gotten slowly but steadliy worse and now I have becomed concerned for my safety. The car only has 48,800 miles. The problem started about 8 months ago. I will now have it looked at by a mechanic this week. Its possible the power steering is faulty, or the rack and pinion. The power steering fluid has not been checked by me since owning it at 38,000 miles. I need to check ASAP. The steering fluid reservoir is hidden behind the front passenger wheel well, so this makes it more difficult for the average person to check quickly.

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Had to replace rack & pinion steering at 40,000 miles. Difficult to steer especially to the left. On one occasion when exiting a left hand curve the vehicle did not want to turn back to the right. I have googled the problem and have learned that there have been numerous reports of similar problems but Dodge has not issued a recall. I was advised that mine was not covered under warranty so I had it replaced via an independent mechanic. I have attempted to receive reimbursement from Dodge but they refuse. At times when the vehicle was stopped or moving slowly, it literally took both hands to turn the steering wheel. The vehicle had 22,000 miles when I purchased it. I thought the steering was just "stiff" but now I realize that there was a problem with the steering when I bought the vehicle. I could not believe the difference after replacement of the rack & pinion. I can now turn the wheel with one finger. This appears to me to be a serious safety issue and question why Dodge has not issued a recall, particularly with as many cases I alone have found of similar problems.

A "service power steering system" message appeared on the evic screen while driving at 40 mph with cruise control engaged with failure of the electro-hydraulic steering motor. Manual steering remained functional with significantly higher turning resistance (as stated in owner's manual) for recovery to a nearby parking lot. Vehicle was towed to a local Dodge dealer service center for repair. Investigation revealed failure of the electronic power steering hydraulic unit control, warranting replacement of the rack and pinion assembly under warranty. The failure was preceded by an associated mil approximately 4 days prior, with complete failure occurring thereafter while (while waiting for next available Dodge service appointment opening).

Ordered new tires for vehicle, I was told that the rack and pinion was leaking and it would cost $ 585. 00 to fix it. I drive this vehicle summers only. I have only 15000 miles on the car. I do not believe this should happen this early. The car has never been in any kind of mishap.

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The contact owns a 2012 Dodge Challenger. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steering failed causing the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure could not be replicated. The failure recurred several times and was taken to the dealer where the front hub bearings and rack and pinion were replaced. The contact also stated that while driving, a snapping sound could be heard and steering control decreased. The vehicle was returned to the dealer and is currently being diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted and was in communication with the contact for approximately a year. The failure mileage was 7,803 and the current mileage was 11,653.

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