Dodge Intrepid pulling problems

Filed Jul 28, 2012 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · DE

I installed new rear brakes, then I stepped on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, I check around and found that the steel brake tubing was rusted out and sprung a leak, repaired two of the four steel tubings,now it was lucky for me I was in the back lawn,. Now if I was on the road who knows what could happened. How can a big company like chrysler get away with installing steel brake lines. It should be illegal to install such a hazard.. I wander how many accidents have been caused by this and if any one died because of this, they should be sued big time tony caputo ps this is accident,my son called me and said his rv chrysler did the same thing.he was on the road, he managed to get home ok, there should be some kind of recall on this, it is very very very dangerous. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Steering · 118,550 miles · IA

On 15mar12 at approximately 5:30pm I was driving around a slight curve when the steering wheel suddenly pulled to the left. I immediately corrected while letting off the accelerator. After I regained control, the steering still felt extremely loose.

Filed Feb 19, 2012 · Steering · 55,000 miles · OH

Vehicle has excessive play in steering which causes car to wander while driving, especially at higher speeds. Requires constant adjusting while driving this car is unsafe and makes me a little leary about driving it at all. This seems to be a big promblem with this vehicle and I wonder why the dept. Of transportation and highway safety hasn't done anything about it!

Filed Dec 9, 2008 · Steering · 122,544 miles · WA

Severe steering problems. Wheel locks when turned completely to right or left. Wanders on dry pavement, almost impossible to drive in wet weather. Have been told to replace steering rack and inner tie rods.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Tires · 64,000 miles · WI

I had flat tires in three of my 4 tires in a 6 week period. The first and third of these 3 flats were traced to a crack in the valve stem. The 2nd and 3rd flats occurred at highway speeds within 50 minutes of each other damaging both tires beyond repair. The second tire caused severe pulling to the right. By the time I pulled over the tire was smoking. Sears had installed these tires in 2006. They suspect the tech tr413 valve stem was the culprit. Sears agreed to replace all tires with new. This work has not yet been done yet so one valve stem remains installed and will be closely inspected upon replacement. Do you want this valve stem returned for inspection? The police provided an escort for tire failure #2 so police records surely exist though I filed no formal report.

Filed Apr 10, 2007 · Suspension · 58,000 miles · IN · crash · fire · 3 injuries

Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid with a current and failure mileage of 58,000 the contact was driving under normal dry conditions about 55 MPH when the vehicle pulled hard to left and hit a tree. Prior to the crash the contact felt the vehicle shaking. The contact got out and looked at the vehicle and found that nothing was wrong. After the vehicle hit the tree it caught on fire. The driver and two passengers were injured in the crash. The police and fire department came to the scene.

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Suspension · WA

Dt: ontact states car was pulling to the left. The mechanic said the problem was in the suspension. She did not get it fixed because it will cost $1,000.00.*ak consumer took vehicle to a different mechanic and was informed that the vehicle needed a front camber adjuster kit for $150.00.

Filed Nov 18, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 80,000 miles · NC

Vehicle pulls to the left while driving 25 MPH. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle home. Then, consumer noticed that the bushing was worn out, and steering rack broke. Manufacturer was notified.

Filed Aug 4, 2004 · Steering · MA

While driving at 60 MPH steering wheel shook and pulled to the left or right. Vehicle was taken to independent shop, and technician determined that rack and pinion needed to be replaced at consumer's expense.

Filed Mar 29, 2004 · Engine · 59,500 miles · KS

I recently bought a 2000 dodge intrepid in february 2003 with 37,000 miles on it. I started to notice that the steering had a lot of play in it and pulled to the right. I took it in to a chrysler dealership to check why it is doing this. They checked it and told me that it just needed to have an alignment done. So I went ahead and had an alignment done. The more I drove the car the worse the steering became. It got to the point where I couldn't control the car. I called the dealership and told them about this. They told me to bring the car in asap and not to drive it anywhere else. I had a friend follow me to the dealership (thank goodness it is not far from my house) where they told me they would check it out and give me a call back. They called me and told me that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced and it would cost an estimate of $1300. I just bought the car and I would already have to pay over a thousand dollars to have it fixed. To make a long story short, I complained to the daimlerchrysler corp. And they paid for half of the cost because I told them that I knew that this car has had a lot of problems with the rack and pinion. Well, it's now march 2004 and my engine as well as my timing chain has went out. The dealership says that there is a build-up of sludge in the engine and it is going to cost me over $7700 dolars to fix. I am now finding out that this is also a serious problem with these engines (2.7 liter). I am finding that this engine is in such demand that it is even on back-order at most shops. I would like theses cars to be recalled because these are some serious issues that we are dealing with. If the whole car can't be recalled, I would like something to be done that can help us consumers get through these problems. My car is still sitting at the dealership because there is no way I can come up with $7700 dollars to fix it. I have also missed work because I have no way of getting there. Something needs to be done to daimlerchrysler!