Dodge Intrepid steering noise problems

Filed May 6, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 135,000 miles · MO · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving at 55 MPH, there was a burning odor. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when turning in both directions and all lights, meters, and gauges on the instrument panel failed to function. The contact also stated that the rear lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Engine · TX

2000 dodge intrepid engine failure while driving. Loss of power steering and brakes. The engine started knocking and quit running. Cost to replace the engine is $2200.00 for used engine which does not include labor. Automobile is parked at home. This vehicle was also taken to dealer who also stated cost for new engine and labor would be $5000.00.

Filed Jan 18, 2009 · Steering · 280,000 miles · 00

Power steering feels like there is no power steering ,no power steering leaks belts ok and no noise under hood.

Filed Dec 12, 2008 · Steering · MO

Inner steering bushing replaced now the steering rack knocking and not turning to right.

Filed Dec 3, 2008 · Steering · PA

The 2000 dodge intrepid es 3.2l model has a rack and pinion problem. Mine started around may of 05 at about 63,000 miles. It started out just as a clunking noise. I had replaced all kinds of parts within the past few years like lower and upper ball joints, inner tie rods (twice), front end alignments, etc., thinking that the noise would be fixed. After all that was replaced on this car, I figured that the car was just made that way. As of this year, the steering started making a louder clunking noise when turning and straightening the wheels. At this point it just keeps getting louder and louder. I've had this looked at twice by different mechanics. The dealer in pittsburgh says that the replacement is $875.00 (which does not include labor) and that it is on back order and that the remanufactured ones are no longer available. I went online and found an unbelievable amount of consumers having the same type of problems with many chyrysler/dodge vehicles. It seems alot of them have been sent to you. The one site is: http://www.dontbuydodgechryslervehicles.com/dodge_chrysler_steering_problems.htm there was another site that I contacted earlier this year (www.dodgechryslersteeringproblems.com) (which as I looked today are no longer there) and they said to contact you which I am doing. Please reply to this. This seems to be a very serious problem. When I asked the dealer about this, they said my year should not have this problem! Guess what... It does! As I look at the questions that are listed below, luckily I can say I don't have to click on yes to any of them or to put in the number of deaths.....and hopefully I won't need to. But from what I'm seeing, my days are numbered.

Filed Mar 16, 2008 · Engine, Lights · 11 miles · IN · crash

1997 dodge intrepid-169,610 miles > > I only had this car for 1-1/2 years with less than > 3,500 miles driven. > > today on march 16, 2008 at 1:15pm, I came back to > college from spring break. I noticed that I was 29 > miles away from the college and the steering wheel > started to jerk to the right and move on its own. I > turn the steering wheel back to the left and had to > force the wheel to turn and move where I need to go. > > > the steering wheel never made noises as I was > driving > today, but I noticed that I had to force the wheel > hard to make a turn into the parking lot. When I > tried to park, the wheel would not respond, so I had > to force the wheel to turn and still did not work. > I'm now trapped in the parking lot because I'm not > sure that I'm safe on the road. > > I'm located in southfield, mi and in 8 weeks, I need > to drive back to indianapolis, in (approximately 312 > miles, 7-9 hours). Incident two I was 4 miles away from school and noticed that I had steering problems. As I was forcing the wheel to corporate a truck was to my right and I could not control the car as the car jerked to the right. Causing me to hit the trunk from my front right to the passenger tire. Now my engine is having several problems that deal with one of the cylinders not responding after the incident. The car shakes violently if idled for seconds and moving sometimes. When this happened, my steering still didn't work so could not move the car without help and my car blocked several cars. I have spent over $1400 in keeping the engine from collapsing to the ground after the incident, a part that keeps the car from flipping over when turning. I still continue to have problems with the steering wheel.

Filed Sep 19, 2007 · Steering · 98,971 miles · OK

Vehicle information: 98,975 miles on the car bushings broke september 18, 2007 took the car in for steering noise and accessive shaking they were replaced and within that same day the bolts broke off in my drive-way than my mechanic did his homework and found this defect online....car is no longer driveable. What do we do??? Do we fix the car and park it until dodge does something or leave as is.... Please help....

Filed Sep 17, 2007 · Steering · 59,000 miles · NV

I first noticed that the steering wheel was a bit off center and it has since gotten to the point that there is excessive play in the wheel and the vehicle is very difficult to control. The steering also makes a clunk noise when the wheel is turned back and forth. After doing some research and inspecting the steering system I found that the inner tie rod bushings are almost gone. This is an extremely dangerous design flaw and had it continued the bolts may have sheared and resulted in a total loss of steering. I will now need to replace the inner tie rod bushings, bolts, and plate.

Filed Oct 5, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 50,000 miles · OR

Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. Purchased vehicle with 50, 000 miles on it. The next day drove car and felt vibration in front end. Thought it may be tires. Consumer had the tires balanced and that did not fix the problem. Then, the oil light came on. The pressure gauge came on during idling. Took vehicle back to dealership and they replaced the oil pressure gauge. But, problem still not fixed. The transmission acted funny , when applying brakes vehicle would not slow down , it was like it was still in gear .the steering made noises when turning it to the right or left, a clanking noise . The rear suspension clanked every time hitting a bump. The engine had a high pitched wining. This happened as soon as vehicle was purchased.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Steering · 3,000 miles · NJ

Steering on car makes loud clunking noises and freezes/locks at low to medium speeds( preventing any operator control for 1 to 5 seconds). Usually seems to be when turning left however that is not steadfast either. Even turning wheel to back car out of driveway will make large clunking sound in front end. Seems to be usually within first five to 10 minutes of car running however that is not steadfast. This car has not crashed yet but the potential has presented itself more than once. At this point I refuse to let my small children ride in car.