Sway bar had broken and was replaced. Please provide additional information.
1999 Dodge Intrepid suspension complaints
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Consumer states there were noises when turning and backing, mechanic stated the entire rack and pinion needed replaced and while trying to turn the shaft, it turned 1/2 turn and then completely froze up.
Consumer is having problems with front end. It is causing steering to be loose, and hearing clunking noises.
Consumer states there is noise and play in front end. Dealer replaced sway bar links.
I was driving about 40-45mph on san leandro blvd. Around a slight bend, speed limit was 40mph, it was a slightly wet from previous rain but traction was fine. All of a sudden something happened with the passenger side front wheel and it felt like something broke, came loose, failed or didn't perform as normal. I didn't hear any noise as if something broke however. The front right pivoted funny then the front end began to wobble, then I started to spin out I started to spin aiming and going toward oncomming traffic, I fought to gain control. I let off the brakes trying not to make it worse. I hit the median, smashed through a small tree, then bounced back into my lane slidding about 70 feet then spinning and eventually smashing into a fence with both airbags deploying. I have had a bad cough since probably due to the airbags. I have been soar and have missed work but I am ok. I am extremely upset because I have taken my vehicle into the dealership several times complaining of steering problems. I was actually on the way to the dealership to bring my vehicle in for service. My vehicle is totalled, I have pictures if necessary. I have copies of invoices proving I have complained of steering issues.
While driving on road and letting go of steering vehicle will make almost a comlete turn to left. Contacted dealer, and the dealer tired to remedy problem, but problem still occurs.
While driving on freeway near tracy, ca vehicle drove over smoothly part in freeway that slightly went upward then slightly downward causing vehicle springs or struts to lift up or hop far too much creating very poor vehicle traction, traffic then abruptly halted, had to brake hard to stop vehicle, vehicle had poor traction and just slid making a loud tire screeching noise, had to very quickly release the brake since vehicle was skidding, shifted into autostick and downshifted quickly in conjunction with quickly using brake get vehicle to stop properly. I am using stock goodyear tires with good tread, service center told me tires are ok, I am supposed to have ABS (anti-lock brakes) so this does not happen. I beleive that the ABS failed due to the springs or struts bouncing allowing the vehicle to lift up too much thus loosing traction causing ABS to fail. I have not had any other problems with ABS however brakes are starting to sometimes feel funny, almost a little rough when applied lately. I talked to independent mechanic that told me that my vehicle should not have skidded as it did and my springs could be responsible for the excessive uplift that occured. Vehicle does seem to hop or bounce a little much also at times causing the front wheels to loose traction or slide on slight turns. New springs or whatever with only 32,000? I have never had that happen in my old 1995 dodge intrepid although it had it's problems. This should not happen and is dangerous, I almost smashed into the traffic in front of me. Please advise. Thank you.
When driving through slush or snow vehicle vibrated badly. Taken to dealer who suggested to take it to car wash ! *ak the vibration occurs at the front end. Vibration is very excessive through steering. The dealer is unable to fix it.
Right front and left front power windows failed due to faulty motors. Nlm
Continued tire noise when turning, driving. 4 times to dealer. Adjusted tire pressure, rotated tires & charged me. Still not fixed.
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