2001 Chrysler Town And Country Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 11%of 462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country, 11% of the 462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering wheel locks when engine is first turned on in morning. Slowly, with a bump or whirring noise, it finally (about 15 seconds) loosens up. However, and this has happened 4 times, as we drove about a mile and stopped at a light, it froze again and wheel would not turn until car moved about 20 ft with gas pedal engaged. If we sat there it would continue. Seems it needs the engine to do more than idle.”
NHTSA complaint #10267869, filed 2009-05, 65,049 miles“When it is raining we losing power steering. We are not able to turn left or right. Also suspension is banging. Had clips on sway bar replaced several times and still same banging.”
NHTSA complaint #10432996, filed 2011-10, 74,556 miles“Power steering boost has failed on three occasions. All were low speed, less than 10 MPH. There were no accidents or other consequences other than extreme difficulty in steering. I have taken the car to my Chrysler dealership, and they report that they cannot replicate the events I've reported. They further state that they can find nothing wrong with the power steering system. Nevertheless, these events are exactly as I have reported to the dealers service department. I am an experienced driver and vehicle owner. …”
NHTSA complaint #10260708, filed 2009-03, 92,000 miles“After reading all the complaints on the 2001 Town And Country I decided to report my own as well. About 3 years ago I replaced my whole power steering unit. It began becoming stiff and impossible to turn mostly in the morning when is was a little cold...then it began at any start up and sometimes only when I was trying to make a right turn. I took it to my mechanic who replaced the fluid and it was fine for a short amount of time and then began doing the same thing. I took it back to my mechanic who then replaced the whole power steering unit. It worked much better. …”
NHTSA complaint #10324175, filed 2010-04, 48,000 miles“2001 Chrysler town & country limited 3.8l v6. I have had suspension problems from the start. Knocking noises, etc. Replaced tie rods, sway bars, lower control arms and bushings, but done it piecemeal. Many of these items have been repeatedly replaced. Now it has gotten worse--from strictly annoying to downright dangerous. The van jerks approx 6-8 feet left and right into another lane or shoulder in a second. Replaced the lower control arms and reduced the jerks to only 6-8 inches but still drifts. I am again replacing rack & pinion, inner and outter tie rods along with the new control arms. …”
NHTSA complaint #10421265, filed 2011-08, 100,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 3% |
| 2014 | 22 | 3% |
| 2013 | 26 | 4% |
| 2012 | 16 | 3% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2010 | 128 | 8% |
| 2009 | 36 | 5% |
| 2008 | 95 | 5% |
| 2007 | 20 | 9% |
| 2006 | 110 | 26% |
| 2005 | 121 | 14% |
| 2004 | 22 | 13% |
| 2003 | 52 | 21% |
| 2002 | 76 | 19% |
| 2001 | 52 | 11% |
| 2000 | 25 | 8% |
| 1999 | 25 | 7% |
| 1998 | 30 | 10% |
| 1997 | 29 | 7% |
| 1996 | 74 | 8% |
| 1995 | 4 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 5% |
| 1993 | 11 | 5% |
| 1992 | 7 | 5% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country
73 complaintsAir bags
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
69 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
41 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsExterior lighting
28 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSeat belts
23 complaintsEquipment
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Chrysler Town And Country
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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