I have an 02 and it moans when I steer (right in the column, not further under the hood) too. This happened after it was nearly completely undriven for a couple of years except for occasional Sunday forays to take my mother-in-law to church. I have been driving the moaning-mobile for a year steadily and it seems to be less now, however no one has been able to answer and I hesitate to take it to the dealer and be shafted. Stay in touch biancasmom@aol.com
mine needed power steering fluid
Check the level of the power steering fluid. A low level or no level of fluid will cause the groaning noise.
The front wheel bearing is bad. The sound will be more pronounced when turning one way but not the other. The bad bearing is on the side of the car opposite the turning since more weight is on that side of the car when turning.
yes it does just go buy a bottle of it and put it in the power terring tank under the bonnet
Are you sure the noise isn't in the front. Sounds like a right front wheel bearing,which is a common problem on these vans.
Your front end alignment is out. Take it to a mechanic as soon as possible.
You have to locate the source of the noise then repost your findings.
Excessive velocity
Saturn vue V6 lifter noise when first started
First check to see if something is rubbing the tire like maybe a loose fender well. It could also be a wheel bearing.
Probably the best description of how the TARDIS sounds when it materializes or dematerializes is that it makes a wheezing, groaning noise that goes in a cycle. A video of that sound is below...
Are the belt and belt tensioner in good condition? Are the tires properly inflated?