1999 Plymouth Voyager Steering Problems

“I have a 1999 Plymouth Voyager with a 3.3 l engine. Every time it rains or snow the serpentine belt comes off, making it impossible to steer vehicle. I have 5 children that I take from place to place. The alternator stops charging as well. When this happens I lose all control of the vehicle and I cannot steer the vehicle or control the vehicle.”

“Losing power steering from bumpy roads and during bad weather. This happened three times within a 30 day period... ...first, while changing lanes in city I noticed that the power steering was hard when I made a right turn, had to keep going with traffic, when I made the second right turn I realized that the steering was out...parked at destination...when I came out noticed something hanging under the van, upon further inspection I found out that it was a belt hanging but it was not broken...when the tow arrived he stated the power steering belt came off...at the auto shop he checked all…”

“On 12/03/2005, my 1999 Plymouth grand Voyager mini van's tie rods failed and my wheels went wall-eyed. My car slid into an unoccupied parked vehicle causing damage to both vehicles. My son-in-law looked under the vehicle and told me that my tie rods broke. I was driving at 25 miles per hour. The repairs were: replaced right front axle, lower control arm and power steering rack, alighment and collision and body work. This accident cost $2809.33 plus my $500.00 deductible. My car was still under warranty but because my car slid into another vehicle chrysler wouldn't honor my warranty. …”

“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.”

“Feb 2003, vehicle is approx. 4 years old, serpentine belt came off pulley, resulting in loss of power steering. Difficulty turning which almost resulted in 5 accidents - head on collision. Resulted in 3 accidents by being unable to turn vehicle, hitting snow banks, factor involved is heavy snow storm, approx 3 feet. Replaced belts and pump. Vehicle is out of warranty, I paid nearly $600.00.”