When vehicle was taken to the dealership for a recall campaign a problem was discovered with the steering rack. Steering rack was bad. Steering rack was replaced at owner's expense. Please provide any further information.
1994 Dodge Intrepid steering complaints
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I already fixed the problem. I spent $370 and would like reembursement if it becomes a recall. I contacted daimler chrysler and they suggested I contact you. No safety defect listed in the summary.
The tie rods failed as a result of rack and pinion bolts shearing, causing a total loss of steering.
Tie rod ends worn out prematurely due to a poor design.
Bolt in the tie rod end became dislodged, causing vehicle not to respond during a turn. Wheels went the opposite direction of the turn. Dealer has been contacted.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
Airbag console is sitting up to high, the airbag is covered . Check engine light remains on often, radio does not play fm stations, short in wiring harness, rear tail light does not operate properly, car stalls while in motion, right tie rod makes a loud noise when turning, leakage near o-rings, A/C leaks freon--coils are defective. *ak
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Steering / front suspension/ engine cradle is loose and noisy poblems started appearing around.
Intermittently transmission will jump in and out of gear or will not go into gear. Dealer has inspected the vehicle, and recommended that the transmission be replaced. Also rack and pinion steering malfunctioned. Manufacturer has been notified.
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This is in support of a found ongoing defect investigation: the federal safety agency action number: pe99044. Extensive effort is required to turn wheels at idle, as in parallel parking. Power steering pump was replaced by owner, however with no positive effect to steering effort. Suspect rack and pinion to be defective. Vehicle is out of warranty. Owner has not seeked advice from dealer or other automotive technician on this problem. Seems to be getting worse. Please advise.
The tie rod and the stabilizer links prematurely wear out, causing loss of steering control. Please give any further details.
Transmission failed.
When driving at 40 MPH and above vehicle stalls/ jerks and cuts off. Also, there is a rumbling noise coming from the front of the vehicle/electrical system malfunctioned, and inner tie rod failed.
Power door latch and solenoid failed.
Both tie rod ends became loose causing a banging noise over road bounces and pot holes.
Transmission is failing. When driving and coming to a stop ,the speed would increase and never downshift. Also, consumer is having promblem with the steering. The vehicle is still in the shop from 21 days ago, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Symptoms were clunking sound heard while driving at low speeds and braking. Mechanic diagnosed problem as failed left and right outer tie rod ends. This be a part of earlier model recall.
Loose steering rods ends due deterioration of robber gromet/cushion which holds steering rod.
Loose steering rod ends due to deterioration of rubber gromet/cushion which holds steering rod.
Steering control arm, retaining bolts snapped off, causing loss of control, resulted in vehicle hitting curb.
Steering wheel will move up and down about 2 inches. Has to do with tilt mechanism,. Ealer changed entire steering column. This defect can result in accident.
The defective front tie rods broke off, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine problem.
While driving about 20 MPH, making a u turn, the retainer bolts that hold the tie rod ends into the steering box sheared off, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. No crash was involved. The vehicle is being repaired. Ak
The two main bolts that hold the steering in place sheared off, causing complete loss of steering.
Windshield wiper motor goes on and off intermittently.
At 48,000 miles the rack and pinion steering has malfunctioned, causing loss of vehicle control. The dealer states that the problem is in the rack pinion assembly.
Engine light comes on and then the vehicle accelerates out of control.
Owner states that his front tie rods ends are loose and owner feels that steering will give out while driving.
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