Six problems related to steering 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.
When driving down the road at night, the vehicle loses all function and power. When this occurs I have no power steering, lights, brakes, nothing. It flickers on and off like that multiple times. It took me 1 1/2 hours to drive home, which should have taken only half hour. This is a serious safety issue. I can't drive the vehicle now in fear that I will be in an accident. This appears to be an ongoing issue with Dodge vehicles. I can't drive my van in fear it will end up killing myself, my family, or some innocent person on the roadway. This needs to be addressed. A recall is needed to find this ongoing issue. There isn't a specific date but a constant issue.
This car has been driven off the highway mostly. When taken to the highway the steering developed excessive play; about a quarter turn to each side, left and right. Id didn't cause an accident but it nearly did. Especially because where the car is taken many trucks also commute and the excessive play throws the car onto adjacent lanes or the separating barrier.
I believe the steering mechanism in my Intrepid is defective. I can turn the steering wheel almost one half turn without turning the car. Bill smith, service manager, bay area tire and service center, glen burnie, maryland, has looked at the car and believes that the problem is with the steering rack, which he says must be replaced. His phone number is (410) 969-0701. Based on what I have read and discussions with mr. Smith and other automobile mechanics, I believe that such a problem is due to a manufacturing defect in the materials, workmanship, or design. Simply, this problem should not be found in an automobile with only 57,000 miles. It will cost about $700. 00 to repair the steering in my car.
Steering gear replaced at 44,000 miles.
The steering gear pinion was replaced. The steering had caught right and or left upon returning to the center. Scc.
While driving at any speed power assist belt pulley is loose and will make a loud noise. Also, sometimes cause steering problems. Dealer notified.