difficulty turning steering wheel

[miagi]

Does anyone here know why my steering wheel takes a lot of effort to turn? It seems harder to turn then it used to. I drive an 03 Limited. Recently I had to rent an 08 and the steering feel takes much less effort. Thanks in advance.

 

[PolkManiac]

low power steering fluid maybe, power steering pump going out?

 

[JP4RNR]

Wearing of suspension parts, I.E. ball joints, tie rods, struts can affect steering effort as well as wearing of the steering components, steering gear rack assembly and power steering pump. Also tires that are underinflated can contribute to steering effort

 

[cjm5027]

i burnt my power steering pump out doin donuts and it was real hard to turn...but it doesnt sound like its difficult enough to turn where it feels like your gonna snap the steering column in your case so i duno...check ur power steering pump/fluid