Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Plymouth Voyager

: the contact stated, while driving during light rain, at 50 mph. , the power steering belt detached causing the steering to be difficult. The independent service mechanic replaced the component. The power steering belt detached again under the same circumstances. The independent service mechanic alerted the contact that there was a recall on similar issue for other models of the same manufacturer.

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During a right turn from slow speed, the power steering fails, making it very difficult to avoid a head on accident with traffic on the street being turned into. Servicing dealer has diagnosed the problem as a failure of the power steering rack, and the failure of the front anti-sway bar bushing. With less than 35000 miles on the car, these parts are not normal wear items.

The seals on the Plymouth Voyager air compressor erode during routine use and can cause the compressor to seize resulting in the powered steering system locking up. There is no mention of this problem or its remedy in the Plymouth maintenance manuals and it is virtually undetectable by routine maintenance of the vehicle. Serious accidents may result from loss of power steering.

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Consumer was rear ended and driver and passenger seats were broke. Driver lost control and hit another vehicle. Dealer notified.

While driving power steering went out and could have caused a crash. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

Tensioner snaps off while driving and vehicle loses power steering and belts. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated this was a difficult part to check. Consumer stated that serpentine belt and/or tensioner have failed repeatedly, this is the 3rd failure of this system in less than 3 years.

On 11/13/01 I was involved in a crash. I was alone in my van, traveling between 30 and 35 mph when another car pulled out in front of me on my passenger side about 20 feet ahead from behind a parked delivery truck. I applied the brakes and slowed down .

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Air conditioning blew outside of panel, and took the belt out. Power steering was gone. Vehicle had to be towed.

I have owned three differnt Plymouth Mini-vans and have had the same problem with all of them . This dates back to the first one I owned in 1987. During the winter ,I have the occasion to drive through heavy snow and on three separte occasions ,I have had the belt come off the car as I was driving through snow drifts of one to two feet high . When this happens ,the power sreering on the car does not function and it becomes a saftey issue as far as trying to steer the car. It also strands you in the middle of nowhere when you have no way of getting the belt back on without the help of some can of road service. When my dealer was confronted about the problem , they say that it never happens. Its been my experience that this can be a major problem if you live in snow country. Just curious if this happens to other people and how often it has been reported. Thank you.

Power steering goes out of vehicle sporadically, making steering hard to control. Dealer has seen vehicle.

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Power steering went out, causing the vehicle to go to the left and then to the right, making a turn the power steering went out. Contacted the dealer, and put the vehicle in the shop. Dealer still can't find the problem.

Three power steering failures occured while driving through water.

Consumer was driving on highway at 45 mph, normal road conditions when steering just went out for unknown reason. Dealer was notified.

While driving on the highway or road lost all power steering control. In order to get the vehicle to start, had to put vehicle in park. Contacted the dealer and he took the vehicle in for service 3 time's. The dealer replaced the electrical brain in the vehicle. The consumer is still having problems with the vehicle.

Power steering failed.

When making a left turn the consumer experienced loss of power steering, also sticking front passenger window/difficulty opening/closing sliding rear doors.

Serpentine belt slid off due to a bolt not holding tension. Lack of tension resulted in total steering failure immediately and engine overheating from lack of cooling fan operation. This was second occurrence. Please provide details.

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The interior light did not come on. The drivers side window failed intermittently. The dash lights flickered. Occasionally the horn would fail. Metal fragment cut through the power steering and caused noise when steering. The door handle didn't open smoothly. The dealer replaced front struts and rear shock absorbers. Also, replaced leaking engine valve cover gasket, engine belt and tensioner. .

While driving power steering went out with any warning. Voltage regulator had overheated, and alternator was not charging. Serpentine belt got wet, resulting in belt coming off the pulley. This happens everytime serpentine belt gets wet. Please describe details.

When vehicle drives over water puddles there is loss of power steering.