10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Sep 011999

Town & Country

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Belt and the tension rod in power steering assembly broke with 30,000 miles on vehicle. Both components were replaced by dealership. On 04/10/2001, consumer was driving at approximately 10 mph here was a popping noise, and power steering was lost. Dealership informed consumer that belt and tensioner rod went out again at 63,000 miles. Dealership stated that this needed to be replaced every 30,000 miles.

- High Point, NC, USA

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problem #3

Aug 131999

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
When driving through puddles and the belts get wet, power steering locks up, causing a loss of control.

- Laplace, LA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 201999

Town & Country

  • miles
When making a left or right turn the steering wheel does not turn. Van was towed to dealership. Dealer found the power steering belt came off. Please list information about other incident.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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problem #1

May 241999

(reported on)

Town & Country

  • miles
Tensioner on the power steering belt froze, causing loss of power steering control. Also the tie rod end broke, which resulted in a collision.

- North Miami, FL, USA

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