Consumer experienced a steering problem. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that both tie rod ends and bushing needed to be replaced. Repairs made at consumer's cost.
1996 Dodge Intrepid steering complaints
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Steering makes popping noise when turning to right. Power steering seems to go out with no warning. This has been a continuous problem, that may cause a crash, and serious injury.
Power steering has constant whine when turning or accelerating. Transmission shudders and skips when shifting during acceleration. Dealer states power steering pump and entire transmission must be replaced.
This vehicle has had a failure in every major system. The timing belt failed which LED to the damage to the water pump. The power steering pump developed a leak and had to be replaced. There is no excuse for a car to have these kind of mechanical failures in such a short period of time.
Left tie rod failed originally in june 99. In jan. 2000. The left tie rod separated from the rack and pinion gear assy. Tis resulted is loss of steering, but car was brought to a safe stop. This is the second failure of the tie rods and the firstt failure of the rack and pinion gear assy. I have never seen a car have this kind of failure before. I have grave concerns about trusting the safety of the rack and pinion steering on this car.
While driving 5 MPH out of a parking lot steering rack and pinion broke, causing no steering control. Please give any further details.
Steering was getting shaky and uncontrollable due to a faulty inner tie rod. Dealer has replaced the inner tie rod.
Rubber bushings in steering rack and pinion gear deteriorated prematurely causing sloppy steering.
There is a bolt loose in the steering gear, causing the tires to wear. Also causing the driver to lose control. Dealer has not seen vehicle.
There is noise coming from the front end of the vehicle due to the inner tie rods breaking. Dealer replaced the tie rods/stuts/ sway bar, and did a front end alignment.
When traveling at any speed consumer noticed play in the front end due to the tie rod which went bad. Also noticed a noise coming from the front end. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the steering wheel rack and pinion ea99-031. Please provide any furhter details.
Ea99031, while driving there is a knocking noise and seemingly "too much play" in steering which may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced the inner tie rods and rack and pinion steering due to a worn out bushing. Please provide further information.
Ea99031, in cold climate, 35 degrees or below, or when first starting and the vehicle is "cold", steering rack and pinion makes a noise and feels "slow" which may result in loss of vehicle control and crash. This clunking noise is heard for ten to fifteen minutes or until vehicle is warm.
Steering rack sways from side to side producing a clicking sound. The body member (a plate) underneath the rack also sways. The dealer (woodbridge dodge,nj) says, that the rack bushings have worn out. Which is very abnormal. But they won't replace the bushings-only. The cost of rack replacement is more that $1500.
Cracked bushings in front left rack & pinion. Not accident related.
Rack & pinion has been replaced once & same symptoms are occuring again. There is a popping noise in the front when turning. Due to the failure of the steering, we have had to replace tires & struts sooner then normal. Brakes have also been replaced because rotors were bad & brake pads were warped. Rear window glass was removed & a new section between the rear door & back glass was replace while under warranty. The same condition exists again. The back door is very difficult to open due to misalaignment. Dealer refused to provide any service after original warranty. Chrysler corp. Authorized the replacement of rack & pinion, water pump, & rear wheel cylinders at 45450 miles. Due to defects, mainly in the steering, I continue to pay a mechanic to assess the safety of operation of this vehicle.
Power steering rack came loose causing a dangerous situation in 12/97 & 11/99. Same problem each time as well as many other problems, such as engine being rebuilt, air conditioning unit replaced and several other problems.
Ea99031, while turning there is a cracking noise and movement underneath the pedal, indicating a problem within the steering system which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Please provide further information.
Consumer was sold a vehicle with incomplete safety recall #790 of the fuel rail o-rings dealer refuses to complete. Nlm
Two different sets of rubber bushings in the steering have failed on this vehicle. The tie rod end bushings failed on the right side causing a shimmying in the steering wheel. The more dangerous failure is the four rack and pinion bushings that hold it in place. The failure of these bushings allow the entire rack to move laterally, causing loss of steering control in sudden maneuvers. One night while avoiding a dog in the roadway, I attempted to move the car a foot to the left, but instead the car lurched all the way into oncoming traffic, nearly causing an accident. The dealer makes you buy the entire rack at a cost of $700 or more because no aftermarket manufacturer makes this component yet. I complained while the vehicle was still under warranty at 32000 miles of a creaking in the front while turning the steering wheel, but they did not identify the problem until complete failure at a later date.
Innertie rod has become defective ,affecting rack and pinion, and causing loss of control.
While turning into the driveway vehicle lost all steering. Steering wheel turned, but vehicle kept going in same direction. Dealer replaced the rack and pinion.
This vehicle was driven primarly by a women who knows nothing about a car. The few times I had driven this vehicle I thought some thing was wrong for quite some time. I feel chrysler knows they have a problem with there rack and pinion steering but won't admit it is a fault.
Front tie rods wear prematurally, causing steering difficulty. Dealer has inspected vehicle.
3 times to the dealership for front end repairs. Struts and bushings have been replaced. Last time taken in the steering rack was loose.
Recall repair completed on the 0-ring (98v‑184), however after repair engine continually stalls, not able to be rectified. Mjs
Steering rack bushings,sway bar links,and inner and outer tie rod ends. Experienced loss of steering control, barely avoiding a major accident with children in car.
The vehicle pulls to one side when braking or accelerating and the steering is uncontrolable due to the bushing coming loose on the inner tie rod. Dealer has fixed problem.
Consumer was pulling out of the parking lot with the steering wheel to the left when there was a loud noise coming from the vehicle.rack pinion bolts broke, causing the steering wheel to spin, and the tires went straight. *ak the four bolts holding the steering housing to the firewall failed caused the steering to fail.
While making a left turn steering wheel would not return for normal driving. Please provide further information.
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