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Hi WesH: Glad this issue is being tracked but what resolution can I expect. Of course I'm talking about the money this has cost me. If the fix is synthetic power steering fluid, is Chrysler willing to pay for that? I'm also quickly losing faith in my vehicle. If I can't depend on it in the winter, I don't want it. Could you get back to me and let me know? Also, can you tell me if this problem has been rectified with the 2014? Our salesman is telling me that they have re-designed the system in the 2014's. I see a posting above for someone with a 2014 that had the same problem. Thanks, dfp57

I've also had problems with blown p/s lines on my 2010 Journey SXT. First in March, 2013, blown return line, 2nd in Dec, 2013, same line only this time when they replaced it, the bellows on the rack and pinion blew out. New rack would have cost over $2,000 but they covered it under warranty and only charge us the labour ($460). Now 2 months later, the cooler line blew. This time we opted for synthetic p/s fluid. Hope this is the fix. I also have registered a complaint to Transport Canada.

Late post but after 3 failed power steering hoses, we have just upgraded to synthetic p/s fluid. Hope it works!

I should mention that I'm from Winnipeg and each time this happened it was very cold out. dfp57

I've been having serious issues with my 2010 Dodge Journey SXT and loss of power steering fluid over the last 11 months. On 2013/03/20, a power steering fluid leak resulted in loss of power steering. I was on the highway, 15 km. from home. Pretty scary! The dealership replaced the failed section of the AF return hose. - Vehicle was at 66,000 km. - Cost - $120.15. On 2013/12/13, a second power steering fluid leak. This happened on start up in my garage The same dealership replaced the power steering return line however the rack and pinion bellows blew out requiring a new rack and pinion steering assembly. The cost was to be over $2,000 to repair however because it was such an unusual default, they only charged labour and sent the old core back to Chrysler. cost - $459.51. On 2014/02/27, I had a third power steering fluid leak. I was driving in the city at approx. 50 km. down a bridge when the line blew, resulting in gradually diminished steering. Pulled over and was towed to the dealership. They replaced the cooler line for the power steering and added a synthetic power steering fluid. 84,000 km. Cost - $355.19. Loved my Journey but I am loosing faith in this vehicle and don't feel it is reliable. We maintain this vehicle very well and yet this issue seems to happen without warning. I notice that WesH responded regarding a previous comment. I wonder if there is anything that can be done to ensure a long term solution in my case? dfp57

I did a lot of research before I ordered by 2010 Journey SXT. We also have the 5 seater and it doesn't come with rear controls since the rear heat is for the 3rd row and there isn't one.