1999 Dodge Intrepid: loss of power steering

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 · Engine · 140,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving 45 MPH, the power steering failed and the engine locked up. The vehicle would not restart and had to be towed. The contact heard a loud cranking sound before the failure occurred. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 140,000.

Filed Jan 20, 2006 · Engine · NC

Dt*: the consumer stated while driving at 70 MPH, the engine locked up and lost all power which caused power steering failure and reduced braking ability. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership found metal shavings in the oil pan.

Filed Nov 24, 2005 · Engine · 135,500 miles · WI

While driving home from work, going 60 MPH, my car stalled (jerked) and within 2 seconds came back on by itself. The next day while driving to work, the car did the same thing. Today while driving to thanksgiving dinner at 25 MPH, my car stalled completely. I heard no knocking or ticking prior to the stall. I was able to pull off to the side of the road; a hard feat in itself since the power steering went out. After 30 seconds, I was able to restart the car and finish my journey. On the way home from the dinner, traveling at 60 MPH, my car stalled again. I was driving down a rural road and just wanted to make it home with my daughter; it was extremely cold outside with 25 MPH winds and I was 25 miles from home. I was able to restart the car and continue on; this happened 3 times until the fourth time when the car would not turn over again. I got the car towed home on thanksgiving night at 7:00pm, most certainly ruining someone's holiday!

Filed Mar 5, 2005 · Engine · 66,190 miles · FL

Was driving 1999 dodge intrepid with 66,000 miles on !-4 in florida about 65 MPH. The engine, a 2.7, without warning blew up. I lost power steering and the brakes were hard to use. There was no dodge dealer in the nearest town. I had to walk to the nearest exit. A chevrolet dealer replaced the motor for $7100. After researching. I have found this is a common problem with the 2.7 engine. The car has had regular maintenace. I was lucky that there was a shoulder to pull off the road and have room to coast to a stop. Old engine was used as a core.there was no sludge in oil cap. There was no oil light warning.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Engine · 117,521 miles · SC

While driving my dodge intrepid home the engine quit causing me to pull over to the side of the road with no steering and very little braking. I was able to jump start the engine and begin my trip home again. The engine quit again and had trouble steering car off the road with also no brakes. Now the engine will not start due to being locked up. I have changed the oil regularly and maintained the car in good condition. I have had to replace the transmission sensors at 50,000 miles due to failure. The manufacturer service mechanics knew exactly what the problem was when described over the phone about the transmission and the engine. The transmission had a failure again at 100,000 miles. This is terrible for a 99 model car that has only a 100,000 miles. The engine is locked up and now I have no transportation to travel back and forth to work. I have more problems with this car since I bought it.

Filed Dec 10, 2004 · Engine · IN

Vehicle was burning and leaking oil out the engine, causing the vehicle to have no steering or brakes. Then, it stalled. Dealer will repair vehicle at consumer's expense.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Engine, Steering · MI

While making a right turn power steering failed. Consumer was unable to steer the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that idler pulley bearing deteriorated and steering pump failed.

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Engine, Steering · AZ

Power steering went out then the engine seized.

Filed Mar 21, 2004 · Engine · WV

I have a 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter. While I was driving on the interstate the engine locked up. I lost all power and the power steering failed. It was all I could do to get the car safely over to the side of the road. This is the second time my engine has died. This car is a safety hazard and should be removed from the road!

Filed Mar 2, 2004 · Engine · 93,000 miles · IL

While driving 25 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused loss of steering and brakes. Vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic replaced the engine in february 2003 at consumer's expense. One year later, same engine problem occurred.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Engine · 72,000 miles · FL · crash

While driving at 40 MPH consumer heard a loud bang then the vehicle lost power steering and brakes. As a result the vehicle hit a curb and came to a complete stop. The dealership indicated that the timing belt broke which caused the loss of power.