Eight problems related to steering wheel have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Problem w/steering column affected alignment causing need for new tires.
Bushings and the seals in the steering wheel are bad and make a loud noise. This has not effected the steering of the vehicle yet. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that the bushings are non-replaceable, and that the only way to correct the problem is to replace the entire rack and pinion. Owner feels that the vehicle would not pass safety inspection in its current condition.
Bushing and seals in steering wheel are bad and make a loud noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and was told that the bushings are not replaceable, the whole rack and pinion would have to be replaced to correct the problem. Owner does not think the vehicle will pass safety inspection in its current condition.
Bushings and seals in steering wheel are bad, and make a lot of noise. Took vehicle to dealer, was told that the bushings are not replaceable, and that the only way to correct the problem is to replace the entire rack and pinion. Owner feels that the vehicle would not pass safety inspection in its current condition.
There is a problem with the steering column bushings wearing out prematurely causing a banging noise in the steering it has been happening for a while now and I also found out that a coworker of mine who has the same car has the exact same problem and he only has 20,000 mile on his vehicle, so I called a couple of dealer and their service departments informed me that this is a known problem with the Intrepids. I called the manufacturer (800-992-1997) to request a repair authorization and they were ignorant and short with me and said that there was nothing they were going to do about this. I would like to have them recall this as a defective part which it clearly is.
While making a left turn steering wheel would not return for normal driving. Please provide further information.
While driving and attempting to make turns driver has to hold the steering wheel with both hands because the wheel is very loose. Dealer has been notified.
Premature bushing failure in steering column. I reported it to the manufacturer, but they told me too bad and there was nothing they could do about it. Another words pay the $500. 00 to get it fixed. I feel that this is a safety defect and should be paid for by the manufacturer.