2003 Chrysler Town and Country steering problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Chrysler Town and Country — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Power steering failure and water pump failure smoking under hood and power steering fluid all on the exhaust system almost caught fire.”
filed Aug 18, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler town and country. The contact stated that the power steering made a loud winding noise and locked up. The contact stated that the issue only occurred in inclement weather without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…”
filed Jul 7, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH 3.3 OR 3.8L V-6 ENGINE, THE UPPER POWER STEERING COOLER…Campaign 04V386000 · Aug 5, 2004
Steering problems in other Town and Country years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town and Country | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 Town and Country | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 Town and Country | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 Town and Country | 26 | 4% |
| 2012 Town and Country | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 Town and Country | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 Town and Country | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 Town and Country | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 Town and Country | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 Town and Country | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 Town and Country | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 Town and Country | 121 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Chrysler Town and Country
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.