While backing out of a parking spot, I heard a slight pop/crack and then lost complete control of the steering. I had no warning that such a catastrophic failure was about to occur. Had I been driving on the beltway there probably would have been more than one fatality. The dealer said my 7/70 warrenty had expired (time) and I would have to bear the cost of the repair which he initially guessed would be $1375 but could be much more once they got it up and looked at the damage. This is a serious defect especially with no warning or requirement to have the part replaced after a specified number of miles. I am the only driver of this car. Dt
1994 Dodge Intrepid steering complaints
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Consumer states that while driving the steering went out. Contacted dealer.
A year ago I had to replaced one tie rod end for to much play and this year when checking for inspection we found that another two have too much play and must be replaced. Talking to the garage and part stores they say that this style or model of cars are going though these items. If one of these items lets total go then a person could lose control of the car. Luckily we had found my problems before they broke lose. I am going to replace the 3 that have not been replaced. Nlm
While driving 35 MPH vehicle pulled sharply to the left. Was towed to repair shop. Mechanic determined a bolt that holds rack and pinion steering had broken.
I had the steering and suspension inspected at 73,000 miles and I was given a clen bill with no problems noted. Approximatly 3 months later while making a left hand turn at apprx, 10-15 MPH the inner rack and pinion bolts sheared off and left me with no directional control ,and both front tires were splayed out in opposite directions. There was no prior warning and the place where I had it repaired said this is not an uncommon occurrence
While repairing a recall consumer was informed that tie rod and its attachment needed to be replaced. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs were not part of recall. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer stted while the rotors were replaced, the mechanic noticed the tie rods needed to be replaced as well.*ak
Ea 99 031/steering system rack and pinon: while driving into a parking lot rack and pinon failed. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
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Bolts that hold tie rod bushings to vehicle separated at 35mph, causing loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. *ak consumer states there was no warning before the steering was lost, rubber was completely gone from the tie rod bushings.
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Right steering tie rod has rubbed through transmission wiring, causing a short circuit. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. *ak
Rack and pinion snapped, causing failure of powering steering. Deaelr will repair vehicle at owner's expense. Manufacturer has been notified.*ak the steering failure was sudden and there was a pop noise.
Steering wheel is loose. Took vehicle to dlr, and they said it was the rack and pinion.
While making a right hand turn at 20-25 MPH consumer heard popping noise. Steering started to shake ,and then suddenly steering wheel turned to left on its own , causing vehicle to run into a concrete light pole . Vehicle was totaled. Driver sustained injuries.
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Backing out of a parking space, I heard a bang and the steering failed. Inspection revealed the failure of both of the bolts connecting the inner tie rods, to the rack and pinion. I noted at least 4 other instances of this failure reported in your files in 2000. Please strive to have this issue rectified soon, another 5 minutes and I'd have been at highway speed, and may not be here to report this occurrences.
Driving 25mph & was making left turn when without any warning steering went out. Vehicle kept straight. Stopped vehicle & checked it. Noticed upper control arm had broken & fell out on transmission. Vehicle was towed to repair shop. Entire upper control was replaced. Mechanic could not indicate what caused it to break. *ak
Connecting bolts in inner tie rod broke, resulting in loss of steering. Dealer has been notified.
Both connecting bolts that connects the inner tie rods to the steering gear broke as I was turning in a driveway. I had just drove 50 miles on interstate 85 from smiths, al to tuskeeggee al. When I arrived at my destination as I turned from the ashfault highway on to the concrete drive way I heard a thump! That was when the bolts sheared into. My estimate speed was around 2 m.p.h. Also the headlights on the intrepid are too dim for night driving. The parklights lens stay clear while the headlight lens collects moisture dust and dirt after a period of time the lens start to turn brown which inpairs the ability to see well enough for night driving
Independent repair facility determined that the rack & pinion assembly requires repair/replacement.
The power steering is extremely weak and sluggish, making turining the steering wheel very hard and sometimes even dangerous, especially at slow speeds. This is a constant problem that only seems to be getting worse in terms of the difficulty of steering and slugishness of the steering wheel to turn the car's wheels. My mechanic indicates that this is a problem that many of the dodge intrepids are experiencing and is being investigated as to whether a recall should be issued.
Consumer was experiencing steering tire rod problem. Left tie rod went out 55,000, and right tie rod went out at 44,000. Consumer stated that there was a manufacturer's defect.
I have had a binding and cluck in my steering. I am concerned, this is a safety issue.
The tie rod attaching bolt failed on the left tie rod at its mount point on the rack and pinion unit.
I was backing out of my garage when I heard a "thunk" sound and then noticed my steering was completely gone. The two bolts which hold the rack and pinion together had failed and broken completely. I contacted the manufacturer and told them I could understand just about any mechanical failure except the complete loss of steering. They said they would do nothing toward the repair. They said the car was out of warranty and had too many miles for them to offer any compensation. No one I have talked to including the service manager at the dealership had ever heard of such a failure. The dealer quoted me $2200 to repair it; I found an independent to repair it for approximately $740. I feel this kind of mechanical failure should never occur!
Transmission failures (2) since 1994, rebuilt in 1996. Air conditioner failures (2) since 1994 compressor replaced 1999. Engine removed so the firewall crack(s) could be welded from defective original welding, apparently was affecting the rack n pinion steering.
Ea99031/rack and pinion steering: vehicle experienced pulsation in the steering wheel while driving at 10 MPH or more; vehicle taken to independent repair shop, and and informed consumer that inner tie rod broke, affecting the steering system. Manufacturer notified.
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, ABS light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. No warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot. Now in need of new engine.
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