2003 Chrysler Town And Country Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 52about this part
- Share
- 21%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,625miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 52 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Chrysler Town And Country, 21% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,625 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering is making a whining sound and started around 65,000 miles. I've owned three Chrysler vans and always seem to have a problem that many other people have and wonder why Chrysler doesn't recall that item or correct that problem with newer models. I think I've finally learned my lesson. No more chryslers.”
NHTSA complaint #10281547, filed 2009-08, 65,000 miles“Steering rack on my Chrysler Town And Country 2003 minivan let go at 75,000 miles and according to our repairman is a defect and should be reported to get a recall. Then I looked online and thousands of other Chrysler and dodge owners are having the same exact problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10229693, filed 2008-06, 75,000 miles“When starting out in drive, I was unable to turn my steering wheel casein a life threatening problem. My wheel would not turn. I turn the car off and try again I never know when my wheelturn when I am driving myself and my grandchildren in the car. Please help !”
NHTSA complaint #10220491, filed 2008-03, 41,500 miles“The weather has turned cold again and the moaning noise from the p.s. Pump is back. I had a brand-new p.s. Pump, water pump, serpentine belt, and tensioner installed a week ago. I don't know what else to do. Some people have had belts, hoses, pumps, and even steering racks replaced and the moaning noise will not go away. I'm not spending any more money on this vehicle. I suppose I can just ignore the noise along with all the other ones coming from my vehicle. I think its time for another mini-van.”
NHTSA complaint #10178327, filed 2007-01, 45,000 miles“Steering locks up during cold and/or wet conditions. I grinding noise is always present but gets very loud during slow turns. On first dealer visit I was told the ps pump was the problem and there was a recall pertaining to that unit. After the recall service was performed, the same noise was diagnosed as a brake problem. Now that the brake caliperand rotors have been replaced the dealer indicated rack system needs to be replaced. This has become more than a nuisance it is a safety issue when steering become unreliable.”
NHTSA complaint #10229067, filed 2008-05, 41,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V386000Aug 5, 2004On 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.Covers: Chrysler Town And Country 2002–2004, Voyager 2002–2004, Dodge Grand Caravan 2002–2004 +1 more
Related 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 2003 Chrysler Town And Country
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsExterior lighting
16 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology