This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
When making a left turn consumer heard a "snap" noise. The steering wheel turned freely but the wheels would not turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. The mechanic stated the problem was with the bushing behind the engine.
Outer tie rod replaced 02/01after noticing severe handling problem. Inner tie rod replaced 05/01 after noticing different, but equally sever handling problem. Mechanics said this is a common problem on this model as well as Dodge intrepid.D.
Problem with the steering, replace rack and pinion, second time experience complete steering loss, bolt that holds the tie rod on sheared off, rep R/P again.
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- Saint Louis, MO, USA