Table 1 shows 15 common steering related problems of the 1996 Dodge Intrepid. The number one most common problem is related to the steering rack and pinion (49 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (35 problems).
It started out my steering would get really tight and you couldn't move it at all and it happens everyday now we took it to the dealership and they said it was the rack-n-pinion and so they fixed it and its still doing it. Read details...
I have owned a 1996 Dodge Intrepid for 6 months now and when I bought the car I was aware that the steering was a little loose, what I did not know was that the entire rack and pinion system as well as most of the tie rods around them were completely shot. Read details...
While backing out of driveway, right side inner tie rod connecting bolt broke causing loss of steering to right front wheel and total loss of contol of vehicle. Further inspection revealed failure of both inner tie rod bushings. Veh towed to dealer for repair. Read details...