1994 Dodge Intrepid steering problems

75 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 170,000. 6 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 75
of this car's complaints: 10%
typical mileage: 170,000
crashes: 6
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Linkages: tie rod assembly
28
Rack and pinion
24
Linkages
7
Hydraulic power assist system
4
Steering wheel/handle bar
3
Rack and pinion: rack
3
Hydraulic power assist: pump
2
Linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Intrepid steering problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid steering

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Power steering loss 7

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Steering column separationOpened May 7, 2003, closed July 22, 2003

Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.

DP03002

Steering system rack and pinionOpened October 29, 1999, closed September 13, 2001

There is no summary currently available

EA99031

Steering system rack and pinionOpened June 28, 1999, closed October 29, 1999

Since opening the preliminary evaluation (pe), odi has received 6 additional complaints.during the pe it was determined multiple failure modes are involved in this matter.the warranty claim rate is high for a steering system concern.the issues reported involve premature wear out at the rack and pinion interface with the inner tie rod end(s), binding and sticking of the steering gear, cracked or broken tie rod ends, sheared rack and pinion assembly bolts, and wear out of the rack and pinion mount bushings.many of the complainants mention steering wonder and loose steering.three of the most recent complaints allege a complete loss of steering due to sheared bolts.odi is upgrading this pe in order to perform a thorough technical analysis of the various system failure allegations and to quantify the effect that these failures have on vehicle control.

PE99044

What 1994 Dodge Intrepid owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 31, 2010 · Steering, Suspension · 175,000 miles · NC

The vehicle started to turn itself when driving and could not be controlled while driving. This lead to us taking it to a tire shop and we were told the bushings on the rack and pinion and the bushings on the tire rod were gone off the car. The vehicle was not able to be driven until the bushings were repaired because the loss of control was so bad on the vehicle. The failure of the bushings caused the vehicle to have to be repaired. We almost loss complete control over the vehicle twice before we found out what was causing the extreme pull in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mechanic and they replaced the rack and pinion bushings and the tire rod bushings and tightened the tire rod bolts. This was a very scary situation for us and we were concerned for our safety and the safety of our child. This was also a very expensive repair to the vehicle.

Filed Oct 23, 2008 · Steering · CA · crash

Tie rod bushing bolt at the attachment of the tie rod to the steering rack and pinion unit in the subject verhicle (1994 dodge intrepid) es on right front inter bushing bolt.

Filed Sep 28, 2008 · Steering · VA

I have a 1994 dodge intrepid and I took it in for a routine inspection. I was told I had to replace the rack and pinion because my steering was tight. I replaced it but the car is still making a clunking sound when I apply the brake at a red light. It is very annoying.

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 170,286 miles · SC

I have a 1994 dodge intrepid es, the vehicle is going into gear and popping out of gear sometimes.

Filed Nov 12, 2006 · Airbags, Steering · 170,000 miles · TX · crash

Without any prior warning the steering system suddenly failed to respond, total failure, no steering control, while driving at 60 MPH on the freeway. The car steered itself hard to the right into a concrete baracad on the freeway and totaled the car. Air bags also failed to work. I have stored the car. It has not been touched since the accident. I will keep it in storage for a short time in case you want to inspect it. It appears based on an external visual only inspection that components in the rack and pinion steering system failed. I have taken some digital photos.

Filed Dec 3, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 70,000 miles · WY

Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 MPH on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, I fear it may fail in accident.

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Steering, Transmission · 60,000 miles · PA

Multiple transmission failures on the 42le mopar transmission. In this case, a 94 dodge intrepid es. Failed at intervals of 60,000 miles. Dodge denies any defect. *ak additionally, the steering on this vehicle had multiple issues. The tie rods and other linkages totaled $700+ in repairs.

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Steering · 144,000 miles · NC

When reaching 45 MPH or higher tie rod ends shook.

Filed Jun 9, 2003 · Steering · PA

While driving the steering became loose and caused the steering wheel to jump around. This made it difficult for the driver to steer the vehicle. *nlm in addition, steering jerked and swayed while driving.

Filed Mar 3, 2003 · Steering · MD

The rack and pinion failed on the vehicle. *dt

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid steering

Does the 1994 Dodge Intrepid have steering problems?

Owners have filed 75 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Intrepid steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 170,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid steering?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Intrepid have bad steering?

The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most steering complaints are 1996 (153 complaints), 1995 (105 complaints) and 2000 (80 complaints).