2003 Chrysler Town AND Country Steering Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 54,625 miles. The words owners use most often: “power steering fluid” (19% of reports).
- 52steering complaints
- 54,625median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power steering fluid: mentioned in 10 of 52 complaints (19%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 7 of 52 complaints (13%)
- Loud noise: mentioned in 5 of 52 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Chrysler Town AND Country steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Town AND Country | 11 | 2% | 61,000 |
| 2015 Town AND Country | 13 | 3% | 77,121 |
| 2014 Town AND Country | 22 | 3% | 58,400 |
| 2013 Town AND Country | 26 | 4% | 74,000 |
| 2012 Town AND Country | 16 | 3% | 53,500 |
| 2011 Town AND Country | 21 | 3% | 79,949 |
| 2010 Town AND Country | 128 | 8% | 85,000 |
| 2009 Town AND Country | 36 | 5% | 74,750 |
| 2008 Town AND Country | 95 | 5% | 86,868 |
| 2007 Town AND Country | 20 | 9% | 58,000 |
| 2006 Town AND Country | 110 | 26% | 50,450 |
| 2005 Town AND Country | 121 | 14% | 55,000 |
| 2004 Town AND Country | 22 | 13% | 50,000 |
| 2003 Town AND Country | 52 | 21% | 54,625 |
| 2002 Town AND Country | 76 | 19% | 49,184 |
| 2001 Town AND Country | 52 | 11% | 50,000 |
| 2000 Town AND Country | 25 | 8% | 95,000 |
| 1999 Town AND Country | 25 | 7% | 109,350 |
| 1998 Town AND Country | 30 | 10% | 72,150 |
| 1997 Town AND Country | 29 | 7% | 57,199 |
| 1996 Town AND Country | 74 | 8% | 112,530 |
| 1995 Town AND Country | 4 | 7% | 97,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with 3.3 or 3.8l v-6 engine, the upper power steering cooler hose may split and cause a fluid leak.
Risk: Power steering fluid leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in an under hood fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the upper power steering cooler hose. This recall began on september 27, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Power steering failure and water pump failure smoking under hood and power steering fluid all on the exhaust system almost caught fire.
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…
The front brake system gets hot. I loose steering, front tire wobbles and brake starts smoking the hose kinks also. *tr
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2003 Chrysler Town AND Countrys have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about steering for the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country (21% of the 245 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 54,625 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country?
The most frequent phrase is “power steering fluid”, in 10 of 52 complaints, followed by “rack pinion” (7).
See all 2003 Chrysler Town AND Country problems or steering problems across all Town AND Country years.