Three problems related to power steering pump have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid based on all problems reported for the 2001 Intrepid.
Power steering pump on my 2001 Dodge Intrepid with 46,000 miles is defective and needs replacement.
The failure seems to be multi part. On a long trip the power steering seemed sluggish (some part of the power assist weakened). The wheel also was grinding terribly when we turned. After taking it to the dealer they replaced the belt. Before I left the lot thesteering still seemed heavy, and the wheel then made a hard thump when turned side to side. I am still going through the repairs, and I estimated the cost, but I have already paid $111 for a belt which didn't fix all the problem, therefor I guessed $300.
Power steering pump was leaking very badly. We took it to the byers Chrysler dealership at 390 east broad street, (614) 228-5111 we could see that a bolt/nut had rubbed a hole through the power steering line. The dealer mechanic told us after checking it that we must have run over something because there was a hole in the line and proceeded to let us know that the replacement part is on back-order for up to 6 months. The problem was caused obviously by looking at the part from the nut/bolt rubbing against the line. The dealer did not offer to patch it up or any assistance. When calling around to several other Dodge dealers, I informed that this particular part has been renamed and numbered due to a problem in previous models and is on backorder nationwide but it was never recalled. The new part number is 05101846aa. We now have a leaking power steering pump and no answers or assistance from the dealership. We have a warranty but it supposedly it is not covered. We would appreciate any and all assistance you can provide. Thank you. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**767681.