1999 Dodge Intrepid: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Nov 22, 2009 · Engine · 119,000 miles · AZ

I have a 99 dodge intrepid with 119k miles on it. I just had my inner tie rod bushing replaced, in the last week my car has died twice on the freeway traveling 60mph, and at a stop light where I could not stop because car was shut off completely. I had to step on parking brake to stop the car. This is very scary driving this death trap.

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 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 May 13, 2005 · Suspension · NY

1994 dodge intrepid left front control arm broke while turning into the shopping plaza driveway.*mr the left control arm separated from the steering knuckle and the wheel assembly came out of the wheel pulling the transmission half shaft out of the transaxle. The consumer the manufacturer, but was told the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. The consumer was told by her own dealer that the recall does nothing to prevent the wheel and drive shaft from coming out of the vehicle.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Visibility · 104,000 miles · AL

I bought a 99 dodge intrepid from freedom ford in centre, alabama for a little over $14,000 about a year and a half ago. I went back last summer to trade in and was told that it was not even black booked for half that. Since then I have had to replace the cooling system (the entire system), all the fuses, the sensory module, the tie rods are shot and now the motor has locked up. Several mechanics have looked for a motor and found that the motor for this particular year of intrepid runs $1,500 to $2000 more than all other motors, even the 2001 and newer models run $1000 to $1200 at the most. Their rejection to help me is due to the fact that the 99 model was an experimental motor and very few were made. I teach school and have found a co-worker whose sister has experienced the same problems. Her husband contacted chrysler and after arguing with them, they paid for half of his motor, which knocked his total expense within the normally motor replacement cost. I was given a flat no from chrysler and was told that they only honor this for original car owners with less than 100,000 miles and have an active warranty. Well my friend was a second car owner with more than 110,000 miles, no warranty, and is will to provide the information necessary to prove that he was in my same situation and received assistance in paying for his motor. I also have mechanics who will provide statements that after searching the auctions and hotlines for a motor they found more intrepids on the line with bad motors than any other car, some having as little as 60 and 65 thousand miles. I also have auto parts store owners who suggest that I call chrysler to have them help with the expenses due to the fact that they have helped others. I just get the run around from chrysler with no concern of me having to make a $386 car payment to ford for a piece of junk sitting in my yard, and continue pay $107 a month insurance that has to continued due to state laws.

Filed Oct 9, 2002 · Steering · NC

The front suspension makes creaking/groaning noise when turning the wheel, the steering also binds just off center and also on return after a left turn it will stick, dealer determined that a steering rack and both inner tie rods were worn.

Filed Nov 8, 2001 · Steering · CA

1999 dodge intrepid es: 11/07/01: while driving vehicle down city street and after slowing down to about 10mph while preparing to make a turn, easing hands off steering wheel while waiting for traffic, steering wheel went limp to the left. Steering control became extremely poor. Brought vehicle home for further inspection, when steering wheel is turned quarter turn to left, left wheel remained straight. Steering became very awkward and difficult to control. Vehicle previously brought in, technician could not duplicate however found missing bolt or washer from lower left suspension control arm and replaced. Steering control improved after. After driving vehicle as normal for only about one week before, this second steering related failure occurred. Vehicle steering never felt right in first place even prior to both failures. Steering has always felt loose and flimsy. I have always been concerned. Technician drove vehicle at time and stated it was normal. My vehicle is again at the dealer overnight. Service adviser asked me "did you hit something?" when I brought it in 11/08/01. Absolutely not. I feel that they think I am causing these problems somehow or something. I am very careful and I am a good driver. I am once again greatly inconvenienced and without my vehicle. I am almost having to bring my vehicle in to the dealer for some type of repair service every two weeks. At 33685, my engine blew up and has been replaced, transmission failed and overhauled, tourque converter replaced, more transmission problems, speed sensors replaced, speakers failed and replaced, speakers failing again, component fell off left lower suspension control arm, steering failure, steering failure again. Again, just 33685 miles. Isn't there a lemon law? Update: as of 11/08/01 1:15 dealership told me that they could not duplicate the steering problem. The technician sounds very defensive and I could here him in the background yelling that there is nothing wrong with that vehicle.

Filed Nov 8, 2001 · Engine · CA

I am extremely frustrated and and disatisfied with my dodge vehicle and the service I have been provided from hayward auto chrysler-plymouth-jeep. Since purchasing the 1999 dodge intrepid es from hayward auto with only 28,000 miles there has been nothing but problems. The vehicle lost 5+ quarts of oil in 2215 miles and the engine blew up shortly after puchasing. I had the oil and filter changed just 2 months prior w/reciept. I just bought the vehicle from the dealer in april 2001. Dealer almost did not replace engine trying to blame me for it's failure. I regularly maintain and inspect my vehicle. There is nothing I could have done to cause this failure and I feel insulted. The transmission began to fail and was overhauled, speed sensor and tourqe converter replaced due to failure. Component fell off of left lower suspension control arm, replaced. Speakers blown, replaced, rear power window fails, replaced. Once, dealer did not seal tranny correctly when brought in for tranny service several months ago and released vehicle with tranny pouring out fluid when I got home. Steering failed twice, steering behavior changed dramatically after each incident. When service advisor called me he told me tire pressure was out of whack. They adjusted the tire pressure the last time it was in! I overheard tech on phone yelling with bad attitude as if I have the problem further insulting me. I talked to the service manager/owner, tried to explain everything I have been through with this vehicle. Mr. Gregory martin didn't let me finish, told me I was lucky and that the engine was not supposed to be replaced, placed the blame on me. " well, you have a new engine?" I have been extremely patient with this car and these people. They should be apologizing to me and thanking me for my patients instead of treating me like I am retarded. I guess you have to buy a bmw to get a decent car and service. I am very dissapointed and let down with this vehicle and then additionally this service.

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Transmission · CA

At time of transmission failure problem became serious and became obvious on 10/18/01. After transmission started failing I stopped at the traffic signal ahead. After stopping and letting go of the steering wheel the steering wheel completely limped to the left with very limited control when I attempted to turn it. I have had problems with flimsly/loose steering that moves to freely but the vehicle was even move difficult to control and the steering felt really strange. I limped it back to the dealership. They stated that they could not duplicate the steering problem and a tech said that it drove normal but they found a bolt or washer missing from the left lower suspension control arm and will replace. They are currently ordering the part and I am without my vehicle at this time.

Filed Jul 17, 2000 · Steering · GA

Tie rod became dislodged and separated from the vehicle. Had no prior warning to separation. Rear left wheel had tilted inwards. Had flatbed tow truck to tow vehicle to dealer.