PT Power Steering

I have a 2001 LE PT with 51K miles and have had no problem with the power steering...

At about 40,000 miles mine started making noise. The system was flushed and the noise went away. Early PT's did report some early failures with this part. Did you take it to a dealer, did you ask if they had a program to cover this part?

Richard.

I read something, or saw it on Tele. that there is a recall related to power steering on PT Cruisers. Might want to check into it.. Here's a link I found.

My 2001 PT (Delivered in June of 2000) has the early morning groan issue when the weather is cold. Does the flush generally clear this up? Is the idea like bleeding brake lines, to remove trapped air?

My PT has exhibited one other odd behavior; about 18 months ago, it started leaking fluid from somewhere (I could see the puddles and had to top off the pump). I was travelling a lot and didn't get around to calling the dealer for an appointment to look at right away. After topping it off twice, it quit leaking and the problem hasn't returned yet - seems odd, but who knows what they might put in the PS fluid sold at Wal-Mart, maybe something to swell rubber.

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Early 2001 Cruisers did experience early failure of this part. Did you talk to a Chrysler dealer about this yet?

My 2001 started to make noise and the dealer did a flush and fill and it has been quiet ever since.

Richard.