Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Dodge Nitro

The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Nitro. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was difficult to steer and the vehicle veered to the left independently, went into another lane, and almost collided with oncoming traffic. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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A few years ago I had to replace the air conditioning unit. Last year I had to replace the rack and pinion. This year I've had to replace the alternator and the check engine light is on. I currently have around 165k miles on the truck. The check engine light stays on, now they have to do the smoke test and I'm afraid of the outcome/costs. :( I also have smaller broken things, the glove box hinge broke, the tire sensor has had to be replaced at least 3 times since I had the truck. Also, there's a clicking sound in the steering column. Along with the lighting is out where the drive/reverse/etc indicator is (it's where I shift). I'm 55 years old and not hard on the car, constant oil change/tuneup and all maint things are up to date. I can't believe it is now falling apart. I've never had to replace an ac or rack and pinion on any vehicle I've ever owned. I'm besides myself having to pay out all this money for a vehicle thats only 8 years old. What was once sugar is now shit (excuse my language). I will never buy another Dodge again.