Bracket which holds strut into place has worn out and caused strut to release, and front left wheel to fall over while driving at 20 MPH. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
1997 Dodge Intrepid suspension complaints
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This vehicle has always pulled to the right. Even after having it aligned, it still pulls right on some roads. Going just 30 MPH both left & right tie rods went out. I had just exited the freeway going approx. 70 MPH. If this had happened @ that speed, it most certainly would have resulted in an accident. Tie rods should not go out at 40,000 miles. Have '92 ford truck and have never replaced tie rods. I noticed on the data base numerous complaints regarding the same problem. A recall should be initiated on this part.
Loud clunking noise in the front end. Steering wheel pulls left and right while driving. Mechanic said needed new steering rack and pinion and that vehicle is not safe to drive.
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I have made a number of phone calls to the dealer in the past three weeks without a response. No safety defect mentioned.
Vehicle experienced the following problems: tie rod end replaced, brakes pulled to left, transmission and shocks replaced three occassions, windows won't stay up, steering wheel crooked, reservoir cap replaced twice, brake rotors out of round, rack and pinion replaced twice, fuel gauge replaced, driver window fixed 3 times, tires replaced 3 times in 4 years, child safety seat belt won't adjust and needs replacement. *ak
Rust on oil level dipstick. Handle broken off oil level dipstick due to heat. Metallic scraping noise from left from of vehicle. Clunking from left front when wheels turned to right and driving in reverse. Steering column moves up and down contacting the dash over bumps. Car taken to dealer for all issues except dipstick tube. None of the problems were corrected. Charged $300 for sway bar end links and power steering pump. New power steering pump still noisy after driving 500 miles as directed by dealer.
R/r fuel pump module to repair low pressure condition. Nlm
I was driving my intrepid, a new engine was just put into it, and they did a complete inspection of everything at the same time. I was going 50 miles an hour swerved to miss an animal, suddenly the left wheel must of broke, put me into a spin, I spun around several times ending flipped over into a ditch. No explanation except their must of been manufacturer defect in the steering or wheel assemblies. It was a slight swerve nothing extreme. I am hurt pretty badly, unable to barely move today, and my car was totaled after having to just had to put out money for an engine that blew up approximately a month earlier. Please help! I am a single mother, this was my dream car, now I have nothing, due to no fault of my own. Thank you, sincerely, robin stanley phone 707 428-4751, my cell number is 707365-3829, and my address 368 tulip st, fairfield, ca 94533. I am now unable to work from the injuries, not sure for how long, and so there is no money for a new car! What do I do. Any assistance or advice would be extremely helpful. Thank you again for your time.
Right front ball joint and axle failed/broken causing damage to steering and suspension components. Mjs
Sun roof- problem existed at time of sale, dealer aware that parts were defective and no replacements available. Still not fixed as of 5/24/1999. Car drifted to the left on flat roads and crowned highways-right lane. Drift was severe. Full lane change within 300 ft or less. Dealer response- all components set to manufacturer's specs. Nothing he can do. Last trip in march 1999 dealer noticed wear on tires and rotated them. Also ordered power steering pump and a steering idler arm. Car does not drift anymore. Front end has had a vibration from day 1. Dealer can't seem to notice it of find out the cause. Changed tires, rotated tires, checked on brake discs, etc. Still no full solution. Vibration is less the first noticed but still present at 5/24/99. Some was corrected 12/08/1997, more remains. Lights do not seem to be bright enough or the throw pattern is wrong. Leaves blind, bark areas in front of car especially the high beams. Dealer response: lights are set according to specs. They seem to throw lights more upward-short range and to the sides. Oncoming traffic complaints.
Brakes continually experience noise. Mjs
Rear torsion bar buckle broke, which may have caused a loss of vehicle control and accident. Please provide further information.
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