Power Steering Pump problems of the 2012 Dodge Durango

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving, lost power, and shut down. The contact quickly pulled the vehicle over to the road shoulder. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to route 46 Chrysler Dodge Jeep (1655 us-46, little falls, NJ 07424, (973) 339-7752) where it was diagnosed that the power steering pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired again and other unknown parts were replaced. Two weeks later, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 92,293.

My power steering started to go out intermittently about a month ago. We were sure if it was a glitch since the car can sometimes be glitchy,like the radio functions not working or the car cuts off but is somehow still running. Anyway, on 18 Aug, I noticed that the power steering would go out if you don't press the break paddle. Again, it didn't start out that way, but proceeded the move I drove. By 26 Aug, it was going out just about from the time I started the car until I stopped for the day. I took it to the dealership on28 Aug and had the pump replaced. I got my car back on 29 Aug. So far, no issues. The incidents took place mainly while slowing down to make a turn, parking. I noticed that it a little when I was driving that the wheel would stiffen but it was not too bad since I could just press the gas paddle and it would loosen.

Leased 2012 Durango on 12/28/11. At 9353 miles on 12/7/12 the power steering system ruptured while making a turn into a parking lot. Power steering fluid covered engine and engine compartment. Complete failure of all power steering, vehicle was very difficult to maneuver to a safe spot out of traffic. Vehicle had to be flatbed to dealer. Dodge service stated that a fitting on a hose had broken or fallen off. It was repaired. At 21,922 miles on 1/09/13 once again as I pulled out of traffic into a shopping center the same thing happened again. Complete failure of all power steering, flatbed to Dodge dealer and am told that all hoses and pump assembly need to be replaced. I understand something happening once. Twice is a issue. Contacted Dodge and was told there are no other reports of this. After a little searching Dodge customer service rep said there have been reports of something like this on some 2012 jeeps.