Consumer stated that when turning and without warning rack and pinion steering snapped. Dealer notified.
1995 Dodge Intrepid steering complaints
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The tie rod broke, which caused the steering wheel to only go in one direction.
Consumer states that the tie that hooks to rack and pinion keeps coming loose. This is causing the steering wheel to be inoperative. Nlm
While traveling on the highway without prior warning power steering failed.
I called and reported the problems with the tire rod ends, I just added more to the list of problems with this car. I am trying to other owners of dodge intrepids with identical problems to also call and report these problems so something will be done.
Vehicle will bounce, this is caused by tie rod: inner wearing out.
While reversing vehicle turning steering wheel hard a noise, causing steering wheel to be inoperable.
When turning into a parking space there a was popping sound. Driver was able to turn steering wheel, but tires would not move with steering. Dealr said tie rods and rack and pinion had broken.
Steering wheel is out of line instead in driver's hands at a 10:00 to 2 angle while hands are at 12 and 8 angles. In order for vehicle to go strait has to turn steering wheel to left. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer, and they stated that steering rack and tie rods went out. Steering has been on back order for about two weeks or more. Please provide any further information.
Both inner and outer tire rods broke without prior warning, causing loss of steering control.
Was at a stop. Had started to make a turn when steering suddenly was free wheeling. Was no warning. Had taken to dealership, and was informed by mechanic that rack and pinion bolts had snapped in half.
When vehicle went to make a turn in either direction at any speed under normal weather conditions, a 'crunching' noise would come from front right side of vehicle. Dealership replaced tie rods in an attempt to correct this defect, and noise remained. Dealership then lubricated an unknown part of suspension, which did eliminate noise. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
While switching lanes lost control of steering momentarily. Consumer had to use force to get vehicle under control. Took vehicle to two mechanics, and they said that rack and pinion steering had manufacturing design flaw. *ak 2 independent mechanics stated that the bushings on the steering rack were worn and needed to be replaced, also stated that there was too much play or movement in the entire steering mechanism, however replacement of the bushings would not fix the problem since the play or movement in the steering box will continue to causing wear on the bushing, this problem occurs whenever stopping and turning in or out of a driveway, parking lot, etc, or accelerating after a stop, consumer can hear sounds and it feels like something is kicked out or slips from under vehicle's front end, consumer has complained to dealer on 4 occasions. Transmission hesitates when making shift from 2nd to 3rd, dealer stated operating as designed. Left front splash shield rubbing on tire making a noise, dealer repositioned splash shield.
The vehicle has ahd multiple alignment and tie-rod problems. It displays wobbling at very low and interstate speeds. Considering the number of complaints related to the steering rack & pinion and tie rods, I believe that a recall is warranted.
Consumer had replaced steering unit twice.
The front parking brake cable broke, dealer replaced the front cable and parking brake pedals, consumer feels that the failure was caused by metal fatigue in the cable, the design does not follow accepted engineering practices for cable diameter and minimum bending radius of the cable.
When I took my intrepid to benson dodge and spoke with the service manager on 12/4/2000, I felt as though he was brushing me off. He said he had no knowledge of any investigation or any recall on this vehicle. I showed him the information on the investigation that I printed from your website on 12/2/2000. I informed him that this was an extremely costly repair and I could not afford to have them repair it. He all but told me that the repairs were solely up to me and since I could not afford them, I would eventually wreck the car. I don't know about how things are supposed to be done, but I would think that the first priority of any dealer should be the safety of the people driving their cars. I have an 18 mo old that I transport in this vehicle and this manager did not seem to care that the life of a baby could be at stake. I guess since it wasn't his wife and child in that vehicle it wouldn't be! I just wanted to let the people conducting the investigation into the rack and pinion steering on the 95 intrepid know about this in case I do have an accident resulting in injuries or death of either myself or my passengers. If you can help me in any way, please let me know. I seem to be getting absolutely nowhere with the dodge dealership that I bought the vehicle from. Thank you for your time. No safety defect listed in summary.
Vehicle experiencing momentary / intermittent steering lock up due to rack and pinion. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was no longer covered under warranty, and nothing could be done. *ak
While driving in a parking lot consumer was making a slight turn and heard a pop. Then, steering was gone. Driver could turn steering wheel around and around. *ak dealer replaced the steering linkage because it was broken. Dealer also replaced hood struts.
3 months ago it needed both inner and outer tie rod ends replaced. Today we went around a corner and the rack and pinion failed. No steering and almost hit a parked car. Vechile towed to repair shop and I am waiting to get a estimate. Front end problems and steering problems since we bought it. Transmission is starting to go and we have had the air conditioner worked on 3 years in a row. We are going to trade it in asap.
Rear passenger restraint does not retract back into position. Dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak transmission failed three times. Front seering rack failed left front ball joint failed. Drive belt failed at 28000 miles. Water pump failed. Radio failed. Right front struts failed three times. Brake failed three times before 50000 miles. Hydraulic cylinders that hold hood up fell off. Heat/AC duct system fell down.
While driving at highway speeds, brakes activated without driver intervention causing sudden loss of control. This occurred three times in 60 mile period. Dealer cannot locate cause. Also, steering very loose and requiring replacement too soon.
I was driving at slow speed when I heard a pop and immediately lost all steering control.
Clamps that hold the rack and pinon assemble work loose and cause steering to fail
Dealership informed me that chrysler's warranty did not cover this defect and if not repaired it could lead to an accident and non function of the vehicle this should be a recall item it dangerous when you have limited control of steering and the engine sound like it was going to fall out when you stopped.
Suspension; inner tie rod and bushings had to be replaced. Suspension was defective, and vehicle would bounce up and down intermittently.
With complete sudden failure ..could cause a loss of steering..with a partical loss ..it will cause your car to steer right when gas is given and steer left when letting off gas..will almost change lanes from gas to let off.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Inner tie rod rubber bushing wore out, causing metal to metal contact, and resulting in extreme steering problems. Please give any further details.
From the begining of ownership the steering always locked up, when making right turns made cracking noise intermittantly, possible rack and pinion power steering problem.
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