1999 Dodge Intrepid steering problems

Filed Sep 6, 2010 · Steering · 145,000 miles · TX

Excessive steering play. At times vehicle will go on its own in the direction that I previoulsy turned. It wonders all over the road and it is impossible to steer safely then it takes an extra second for steering to respond. It steers like a boat. No injuries vechile parked in driveway afraid to drive.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Steering · 145,000 miles · NC

I was driving my 1999 intrepid to a doctors appointment. I was trying to park in the parking deck, all of a sudden I heard a loud click. From that point on the car would not steer right nor left. The car would only go forward or back. My mechanic said the steering broke. All my 34 years of driving I have never had this happen before. Yes the car is old but I have had older cars than this and nothing happened this bad.

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Engine, Steering · 108,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler intrepid. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a clunking sound and all power steering ability was lost. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. She then heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warnings prior to the failures. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. She called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Feb 21, 2008 · Steering · 118,260 miles · MI

Loss of steering, klunking in the front end, and steering wheel lock up..

Filed Aug 13, 2007 · Steering · 79,902 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler intrepid. The contact stated that the two bolts that hold the rack and pinion steering have failed. She stated that the bolts displayed signs of corrosion. When the failure occurred, it knocked down the front passenger side tie rods and caused her to lose complete power and control of the steering. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that it could be due to a manufacturer defect. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle and/or part is not under warranty and they cannot be of assistance. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 79,902.

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Steering · 116,000 miles · WA

While driving on highway at 75 MPH felt loose play in steering and began moving over to the slow lane and as I did the steering completely failed. After I stopped and in the presence of a highway patrol I turned the wheel and you could see that the wheels did not turn at all. Complete failure. Luckily since I was moving right prior to the failure my car was pointed toward the shoulder and I was able to stop the car safely on the shoulder. Car was towed to dodge dealer where I was told the rack and pinion had sheared off. Cost of repair was $1600.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 98,486 miles · AZ

Violent shaking of the vehicle. Loud metal clanging type noise. Sudden lack of acceleration. Stalling and failure of power steering at 45 MPH. I was returning home from my son's school in heavy traffic and we almost crashed into a brick wall. Fortunately I was strong enough to maintain enough control of the steering wheel to somewhat safely stop the vehicle on the side of the road.

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was in gear, the vehicle shut off. On three different occasions, the steering rack bolts came out for the steering wheel. The fuses have blown five times and the brake and interior lights are not working.

Filed Feb 6, 2006 · Steering · 101,000 miles · CO

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was steering poorly and therefore, it was taken to a local dealer. The dealer determined the rack was broken and it was replaced. Now, while driving 3mph the wheels tow in and the tie rods move to the center of the rack. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the mechanic was unable to determine if the problem was caused by a defective design or by the prior replacement of the rack and pinion.

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Engine, Steering · 126,000 miles · NC

Several problems with my 1999 2.7 liter intrepid. First, problems with transmission shifting hard. Sent to dealer and diagnostics came back 'within parameters'. Told it must be how we drive it. Since then, transmission would not shift between 2/3 gears. Left me stranded out of town. Had to replace the control module twice ($35.00 part). Keep a spare in the glove box just in case. Second problem, a clunking sound and ticking noise when turning steering wheel in either direction. Took to an independent repair shop, they wouldn't touch it. Have not had this problem corrected or seen by dealer. However, I have seen many tsb's on your website concerning this issue. Third, engine starting making a banging sound at about 126k. Had to have the engine replaced (bought a remanufactured engine) at a cost of $5000.00, was told something in the bottom end went. Couldn't afford to buy new car and have car payment. Only had 6 more payments to go. Was also told that this was common with these engines. Why is this engine still on the market if it has soooo many problems?