I have had my 2007 Dodge Caliber for approximately 2.5 years and up until last winter no problems, but in Dec 2013, with frigid temps (-45), with the initial startup in the morning the power steering hose pops off. Had it repaired and now in Jan 2014 with the same issues. Had a garage change the hose but to no avail, had the car back 1 day and now the same issues.
Don't know what is causing such high pressure to pop the lines. With -45 to -50 temp this is a great hardship. Now have to take it back to the garage for more investigation with unknown cost, and make alternate arrangements for employment. Power steering hose does not like this weather, in Northern Ontario it is not uncommon to have harsh winters.
I have to wonder if anyone else is having the same issues?
I have had my 2007 Dodge Caliber for approximately 2.5 years and up until last winter no problems, but in Dec 2013, with frigid temps (-45), with the initial startup in the morning the power steering hose pops off. Had it repaired and now in Jan 2014 with the same issues. Had a garage change the hose but to no avail, had the car back 1 day and now the same issues.
Don't know what is causing such high pressure to pop the lines. With -45 to -50 temp this is a great hardship. Now have to take it back to the garage for more investigation with unknown cost, and make alternate arrangements for employment. Power steering hose does not like this weather, in Northern Ontario it is not uncommon to have harsh winters.
I have to wonder if anyone else is having the same issues?
- Monique M., Thunder Bau, Ontario, Canada