1998 Dodge Intrepid steering problems

Filed Jan 18, 2009 · Steering · 280,000 miles · 00

Power steering feels like there is no power steering ,no power steering leaks belts ok and no noise under hood.

Filed Dec 9, 2008 · Steering · 122,544 miles · WA

Severe steering problems. Wheel locks when turned completely to right or left. Wanders on dry pavement, almost impossible to drive in wet weather. Have been told to replace steering rack and inner tie rods.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Steering · AL · crash

I was driving around 40mph, came to a complete stop in order to make a right turn on to another street. Once making this right turn the vehicle's steering would not respond to the wheel being turned back to the left. This caused the vehicle to strike the curb. Once stopped the steering seemed to be corrected but this has happened at least two more times. The inner and outer tire rods have been replaced along with the struts and have had multiple alignments none of which have fixed the problem. Now the problem has been diagnosed as the rack and pinion.

Filed Mar 28, 2007 · Steering · 68,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. While driving 60 MPH,the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine indicator illuminated. The power steering became inoperable and eventually shut off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and was awaiting a diagnosis. The current and failure mileage were 68,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2006 · Electrical, Locks · 31,000 miles · MN

Since buying the vehicle in 1998, I have experienced issue with: electrical interior and exterior lights going on and off while driving (dealer has not been able to locate problem) rack and pinion had to replace at 36,000 miles I have to replace the brakes every year, they constantly are making a grinding noise. Have had to replace power window mechanism on driver side when first bought vehicle, now the automatic power down on drive side is not working as well as not being able to use power unlock and lock for rear driver passenger door. Automatic transmission leak from hose, have had to replace hose.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Steering · OH

Dt: the contact states the vehicle went to the other side of the road and he lost control. The vehicle was driven to the dealership at about 3 MPH with the hazard lights on. They found the rack and pinion came apart. The vehicle has been at the dealership since this happened. They were unable to obtain the parts needed to repair the vehicle.

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Steering · 126,000 miles · AL

Recall campaign 03v527000 concerning steering gear failure. The consumer was still having the same problem after recall repairs were done. The problem was not resolved.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Steering · 114,000 miles · NJ

Recall 03v527000, while making a left hand turn from a stop steering wheel locked. Consumer was able to unlock the steering wheel. Dealership did not repair vehicle because the VIN was not included.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Repairs were done to the engine on 3 occasions, rotors 2 occasions, brakes 1 occasion, control arms (suspension) 1 occasion, steering 1 occasion, & electrical. Although I only have 54,000 miles on my car and the engine has been replaced, the dealership refuses to fix the ongoing engine problems. The dealership manager, rod harris, admits it a lifter ticking but insists that it is normal. Chrysler gave me an "added care service contract" that is good through 6/26/04 and to 75,000 miles. Plan code is ad675h. They refuse to fix my car. This is the second time, after the first three attempts to fix it, I have been to the dealership. I filed a complaint with chrysler on 1/12/04. Also note they still have my vehicle today 1/12/04 because the transmission failed. It's been in service for 5 days. Transmission failed while I was driving on 1/7/04. I am concerned with the safety of the vehicle and the engine failing now with my 10 month old daughter.

Filed Aug 17, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 89,749 miles · MI

Me car was purchased used 1/16/03, since purchase, have had several serious problems; idler pulley warped, broke power steering belt while on road cooling fan motor went out on passenger side of car -the engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid blew -up when I was on the expressway in a construction zone (one lane of traffic). I was told by several local auto mechanics and dodge dealerships that these engines are notorious for this problem. The power steering and braking quit when engine quit. Car diagnosed by local mechanic " needs engine replaced".