Power Steering Hose, Piping, And Connections Problems of Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Durango. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle rattled, shook, and veered left and right. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for repair and they stated that the tie rod assembly failed. The repairs cost $2,690. 47; however, the warranty did not cover all of the repair work. The current mileage was 99,961 and failure mileage was 99,930. Updated 03-11-08 the upper ball joints were noisy, the shocks were leaking oil, the power steering lines were leaking. The rear wiper motor failed, the front pinion seal was leaking. The power steering rack and pinion had an internal failure. Updated.

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I noticed a small leak coming from my Durango. It appeared to be power steering fluid. Due to bad weather, I was unable to check into the situation further. The next day the leak was much worse. The power steering reservoir was empty. I filled it up and drove it about 5 miles and checked it again. It was empty. There are two lines between the power steering pump and pinion. The leak is coming from the pressure side of the two lines. Failure of power steering may cause someone to lose control of the vehicle causing an accident. There is a rubber islolator between the pressure line and return line. It appears to be the same problem that was on the '98 Durango's brake line issue. The pressure line rusted under the rubber isolator causing the leak of steering fluid. The pressure line must be replaced. I have the old pressure line.

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Rack and pinion had to be replaced. Caller believed they should not have to pay for it. Dealer replaced leaking rack and pinion and the line power of the steering. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.