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Power steering failure while driving. I have to pull over which is very hard, turn off/on car until power steering engages. I have owned the vehicle for 14 months and it has happened about 8 times over that period. Other Chrysler Pacifica's have power steering recalls, but my model does not.
The last couple of weeks noticed that while driving the steering wheel seems to lock, and have to almost jerk move it. Also it becomes very stiff. Called the dealer about anyone reporting this issue or any recalls, they say no.
The power steering would go out, a notice would come up stating " power steering unavailable", then the power steering would work for about 60 seconds and go out again and then repeat the problem. This just starting happening on 4/10/21. We had just gotten into the van and started driving, we went about 1/2 mile, it happened a total of 4 times. We turned around and brought the vehicle back home and it happened 2 more times
- Davisburg, MI, USA
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REPEATED, VIDEO DOCUMENTED OCCURENCES OF VEHICLE STALLING, LOSING POWER STEERING, AND LOSING ALL DRIVER-ASSIST FEATURES, TO INCLUDE TRACTION CONTROL, BLIND SPOT MONITORING, POWER STEERING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE, ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, AIRBAGS, AND OTHER SYSTEMS. THE PROBLEM HAS REPEATEDLY OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION; HAS OCCURRED ON A HIGHWAY AS WELL AS IN PARKING LOTS. THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY EXHIBIT 'HAYWIRE' BEHAVIOR, WHICH INCLUDES FUEL AND POWER GAUGES RANDOMLY FLUCTUATING UP AND DOWN, AND ALL ABOVE SAFETY SYSTEM WARNINGS INTERMITTEDLY INDICATING THEY ARE OFFLINE. IN EXTREME SCENARIOS, POWER STEERING WILL BE LOST. ADDITIONALLY, IN ONCE SCENARIO, THE 'HAYWIRE' BEHAVIOR PRECLUDED THE ABILITY TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF WITHOUT RESORTING TO DISCONNECTING HARD-WIRE BATTERY CONNECTIONS. MULTIPLE VIDEOS HAVE BEEN MADE DOCUMENTING THE BEHAVIOR. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE WITH MANUFACTURER RESORTED IN NO CORRECTIVE ACTION DUE TO 'FAILURE TO DUPLICATE' THE ISSUE, DESPITE HAVING VIDEO SHOWING THE OCCURRENCE. ORIGINALLY BROUGHT TO DEALER AND NHTSA ATTENTION IN 2020 (NHTSA COMPLAINT #11292415). DEALER HAS DONE NOTHING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND IN THE PAST WEEK THE ISSUE HAS RECURRED, NOW MORE CONSISTENTLY THAN THE INCIDENT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. WITHIN THE PAST WEEK, THE VEHICLE HAS STALLED TWICE, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE "HAYWIRE" BEHAVIOR CONTINUES, WITH PERSISTENT WARNINGS AND LOSS OF ESSENTIAL SYSTEMS, AND THE "HAYWIRE" BEHAVIOR INCREASES DISTRACTIONS BY IMPOSING FALSE BLINDSPOT WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS AND INTERMITTENTLY CHANGING BRIGHTNESS OF THE ENTIRE ELECTRONIC DISPLAYS AT RANDOM, AS WELL AS PERSISTENT AND INTERMITTENT LOSS OF FUNCTIONALITY OF ESSENTIAL SAFETY SYSTEMS, INCLUDING AIRBAGS AND OTHER DRIVER SAFETY FEATURES. VIDEOS OF THE BIZARRE, "HAYWIRE BEHAVIOR" ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel would veer to the right making the vehicle difficult to steer. The contact also stated that the vehicle had issues with the start/stop system. The contact stated the start/stop system malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to southfork Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (17725 South fwy, manvel, tx 77578) where it was diagnosed with the auxiliary battery cable needing to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 19V348000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated while driving and making a slight right turn, the steering wheel failed to return to the center. The contact manually centered the steering wheel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dave dennis Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (4232 colonel glenn hwy, dayton, oh 45431) however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The steering wheel often "sticks" or "catches" while driving. It happens on both city streets and highways, generally after turning the steering wheel. There was a recall on the vehicle which affected the power steering. Even after having the vehicle serviced to address the recall, the problem persists. The mechanic says the problem is with the rack and pinion, which needs to be replaced. There should not be problems with the rack and pinion on a 4-year-old vehicle. I am wondering if the problem that necessitated the recall also compromised or damaged the rack and pinion.
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving or while accelerating, the vehicle intermittently lost power. The contact also stated that an abnormal sound came from the steering wheel after going over a bump in the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the alarm activated independently on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a power steering assist fault. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The vehicle was taken to normandin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat dealer (900 capitol expressway auto mall, san jose, ca 95136) and the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
I have had my van for 4 times at the shop with electronics issues transmission shifts hard when I put my car on parking or try to turn on my van it will but act funny all the lights start on like engine light power ABS airbags don't want to go forward sometimes my car has 52,00 miles O pay every month my payments in time is going to be christmas soon I just will like my car to be fix so I can see my dad that is not doing to good please help I am frustrated tired I had call the dealer ship were I left my van for four times called and left a message one week ago never got a call back I have been waiting for a call nothing from them finish calling them today and finally someone answer I made and appointment today first they wanted to give me one for next year after I said that I had called and no one return my call they said we can check the van on the 21 so you can use a loaner vehicle I promise my dad I will be able to see them for christmas know with this issue and paying 900 dollars every month for the van I can't afford to buy or rent a car during this time I am tired frustrated and O don't know what else to do to resolve this issue please help. I just use the van to take my kids to school and go home do grocery and visit the family.
The contact owns a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, excessive force was needed to adjust the power steering after making right turn, without warning. The contact spoke to lenoir city Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1206 E broadway St, lenoir city, tn 37772) where she was informed that there were no recalls on her vehicle. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The contact was then referred to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Drove top speed of 20 mph because I was on base. Came to stop at stop sign to turn onto Maryland ave to exit the base. Started to accelerate to turn left, mid turn, van shut off/died, error message of put car into park and then vehicle speed too high(something along those lines) flashed. Wouldn't turn back on for about 5 seconds. Note: 2 children as passengers at the time battery replaced Nov 2019-due to same problem/electrical issues transmission replaced Jan 2020 due to ongoing issue (warranty covered)
Electric panel fried. Driving all of a sudden on highway my power steering light came on jerked me to the right very hard and the in lane light pop on that's turned off in my van. And all of a sudden jerked me extremly to the left. Good thing traffic wasn't going to fast I would of been dead. When ever you would accelerate it would do it again. I was trying to get in the slow lane to pull over. Figure the car needed to be turned off and reboot computer. That didn't help as it proceeded to do it. So got off the highway. Car only has little over 28,000 mile S in it.
The power steering assist is not working properly, the car pulls to the right and it's hard to get it back on the road, there is a recall V053 to address a power steering issue, but the dealer states that recall is not causing my problem and to fix the issue will cost $3400. How do I know if the recall is the problem or troncalli's diagnostic test results?
Accelerating from stop. Vehicle will stall/loose synchronization between engine power/transmission. Multiple events from both straight/turning situations. Following lose of acceleration, transmission slams back into accelerating causing loss of control. Steering is affected during event(s).
While driving the steering wheel will stick like the power steering is failing. It is most noticeable when on the highway. If you turn slightly to the right, the steering wheel will then stick and then you have to give a jerk to the left to get it back to center. It feels like the power steering is going out. I see that there is a recall on the van for the power steering on some models but when I checked the VIN on mine it said it wasn't included. I'm concerned that my vehicle is having the same issue but was not included in the recall.
The steering is sticking. I have noticed the steering wheel get stuck when turning to the right and while driving straight. This has happened multiple times over the last 2 weeks. We have a 2017 Pacifica.
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