Power steering feels like there is no power steering ,no power steering leaks belts ok and no noise under hood.
1998 Dodge Intrepid: loss of power steering
5 of the 376 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 10 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
Dt: contact stated while driving the engine made a clattering sound. The engine completely locked, causing loss of power steering and brakes. A local mechanic said there was sludge build up in the engine. The manufacturer said the engine needed to be replaced. They told the contact that he was responsible for the repairs. The vehicle has been regularly maintained.
We (husband and I) own a 1998 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. We were driving down the road and the engine locked up and the car died. There were no warning signs, no lights came on, no unusual sounds. We have taken care of this car, with oil change receipts and all of that good stuff. We were driving down a main road in the town we live in when this happened and were going around a curve. Luckily the two cars beside us were paying attention, because since the engine locked up, the power steering went out, and I wasn't strong enough to steer out of the way, the other two cars did manage to honk their horns and swerve, nearly going off of the road. (I have read and been told by tons of mechanics the 2.7l engines in these cars are horrible).
Dodge intrepid 2.7l-v6 engine failed while driving. He car was driven by our 18 year old son accompanied by 2 of his friends. He lost power steering and brakes due to failure of engine. Fortunately he could bring the car to a save stop without injuring anybody. Reason according to dodge dealership: oil sludge due to what several engine experts have stated is due to internal oil passages that are too narrow for engine oil to properly circulate.
Idler pulley broke first time in aug 1998, this time while driving 65 MPH it broke, and consumer lost power steering.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Some owners may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side
- Some vehicles may experience loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side
- Advance service information for loose steering
- Experiencing loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to side
- A condition may exist where a loose feel or clunk in the steering wheel as the wheel is moved from side to...
- Information when servicing the inner tie rod end to steering gear attachments
- Subject concerning the steering wheel vibration
- Information on steering gear mounting bushing service
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
5 of 376 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Intrepid (1%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid?
There are 0 recalls and 10 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Intrepid
Engine failure 88Stalling 39Knocking 32Check engine light 19No deployment 10Loss of power 10Fire or smoke 8Transmission failure 8Adaptive cruise 7Won't shift 7Won't start 7Headlights 6Oil consumption 6Overheating 6Power windows 6Ball joint 5Sudden acceleration 5
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