1995 Dodge Intrepid suspension problems

Filed Sep 13, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 175,000 miles · MO

Rack and pinion issues. Issues with front wheels and steering. I've had it fixed three times, very expensive. I was pulling out of a parking space, when the steer stopped controlling the wheels. I'm grateful I wasn't on the free way.

Filed Oct 26, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 150,000 miles · OH

Factory struts(suspension) are inadequate to support the weight of the vehicle. My strut mount/plate &bolts broke at 55 mile per hour & the strut went through the strut housing/plate. The steering/suspension system is completely affected when the struts begin to fail on all vehicles. When struts fail springs also fail causing even more stress on the other steering/suspension parts(all bushings, tie rods. Control arms, ball joints, cv joints, transaxle, sway bar. I hope im making sense, this needs serious examination as clunk/ bump noises every intrepid are bad struts or bad strut mount/bolts which immediately indicate your suspension/steering system is being banged up. The inner tie rod bolts in steering rack back out or try to due to torn bushings in the inner tie rods at the steering rack center. These bushings tear due to worn struts that put stress on tie rods sway bar& steering rack mount bushings both compress with the extra stress of failing struts. Steering rack shifts due to bad inner tie rod bushings causing play in your tie rods and the steering rack mount bushings now compressed cause the rack to shift also. Same with sway bar bushings&any other suspension parts and steering when this happens such as inner tie rods, outer tie rods, cv joints, transaxle, ball joints,all bushings,linkages,mounts,cradle car was built defectively as the weight of the vehicle is too much force for the struts that come factory installed. There needs to be an immediate call back on the struts with a service order to examine and repair torn or compressed bushings in the inner tie rods/steering rack mounting/sway bar/ball joint/control arm/outer tie rod/along with any damage to the cv joint&transaxles due to the design defect using inadequate struts for the vehicles weight! This may seem like an extreme request but since they were negligent to never report the inadequacy of the struts vs design in all the complaints on steering/suspension a recall is in order.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Locks, Steering · KY

Left front wheel bearing and axle, left and right outer tie rods, front right ball joint, strut rod bushings, windshield wiper bearings, left front door lock doesn't work, left front window won't let down and roof paint.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · MI

When starting or while driving, the vehicle lost power without warning. A recall (99v2150000) was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Suspension · MI

Consumer heard a clanking noise coming from the driver's side. Consumer drove vehicle for inspection. Mechanic determined that driver's side and passenger side upper control ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed May 25, 2004 · Suspension · WI

While driving 55 MPH, the right tie rod failed, causing the driver to drift to the side of the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. The mechanic informed the owner that the right upper and lower ball joints had failed. Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Suspension · OH

While driving 55 MPH a loud popping noise was heard coming from the vehicle. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Suspension · 89,000 miles · TX

While driving vehicle vibrated, causing the consumer to temporarily lose control. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Suspension · MI

While driving 45 MPH or more, the vehicle began to wobble and caused problems with the steering control. The vehicles steering did not hold steady while driving. The consumer stated there was a recall on the lower control arm, but it did not show up on the federal safety agency data base. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 13, 2003 · Suspension · WA

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 99 v 215 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.