Steering Wheel Problems of Dodge Intrepid

While backing out of a parking stall, front drivers side wheel lower control arm broke free from engine cradle resulting in total immobilization of vehicle. Upon inspection it was obvious that the mounting bracket which is welded to the engine cradle frame had rusted out causing failure. Similar failures on older models have had NHTSA recalls, see NHTSA campaign id # 99v215000, issued due to loss of power or control resulting in a potentially life threatening condition. It is understandable for wear parts such as brakes, shocks and suspension joints to fail due to use and mileage but frame members should be made solid and the responsibility of the auto manufacturer to ensure long term reliability.

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1999 Dodge Intrepid 11/07/while driving vehicle down city street and after slowing down to about 10mph while preparing to make a turn, easing hands off steering wheel while waiting for traffic, steering wheel went limp to the left. Steering control became extremely poor. Brought vehicle home for further inspection, when steering wheel is turned quarter turn to left, left wheel remained straight. Steering became very awkward and difficult to control. Vehicle previously brought in, technician could not duplicate however found missing bolt or washer from lower left suspension control arm and replaced. Steering control improved after. After driving vehicle as normal for only about one week before, this second steering related failure occurred. Vehicle steering never felt right in first place even prior to both failures. Steering has always felt loose and flimsy. I have always been concerned. Technician drove vehicle at time and stated it was normal. My vehicle is again at the dealer overnight. Service adviser asked me "did you hit something?" when I brought it in 11/08/01. Absolutely not. I feel that they think I am causing these problems somehow or something. I am very careful and I am a good driver. I am once again greatly inconvenienced and without my vehicle. I am almost having to bring my vehicle in to the dealer for some type of repair service every two weeks. At 33685, my engine blew up and has been replaced, transmission failed and overhauled, tourque converter replaced, more transmission problems, speed sensors replaced, speakers failed and replaced, speakers failing again, component fell off left lower suspension control arm, steering failure, steering failure again. Again, just 33685 miles. Isn't there a lemon law? update: as of 11/08/01 1:15 dealership told me that they could not duplicate the steering problem. The technician sounds very defensive and I could here him in the background yelling that there is nothing wrong with that vehicle.

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While driving then stopping steering wheel will lock up, making a turn. Could occur without a prior warning.

Problem w/steering column affected alignment causing need for new tires.

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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.

When making a left or a right turn an unusual noise occurs within steering wheel and column. Dealer has been notified, and could not determine the cause. Please give any further details.

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There is about two inches of play in steering wheel causing vehicle to sway from side to side. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Please provide additional information.

While making a left or right turn there was a popping noise occurring. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated steering column needed to be serviced.

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