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.
Steering rack bushings, sway bar links, and inner and outer tie rod ends. Experienced loss of steering control, barely avoiding a major accident with children in car.
Consumer was pulling out of the parking lot with the steering wheel to the left when there was a loud noise coming from the vehicle.rack pinion bolts broke, causing the steering wheel to spin, and the tires went straight. The four bolts holding the steering housing to the firewall failed caused the steering to fail.
Vehicle wandered badly. Replaced rack & pinion. Then found broken frame weld from factory. Factory repaired weld. Problem not solved. Car wanders and wears out tires rapidly
- Big Bear Lake, CA, USA
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Tie rods are defective, causing steering to become loose, resulting in loss of control. 2. a leak from water pump is dripping onto timing belt, possibly stretching the belt, and ruining engine. Also, dealer has replaced rack and pinion steering.
We bought this car as a program and it sure has been in the shop alot. I also heard from the area mechanics that they have replaced alot of the racks on the Dodge Intrepids and how come there is not a recall on this item.
The bushings and the rack and pinion steering are very loose, causing the vehicle to wander all over the road. The problem was noticed the first time by the dealer. At that time, the bushings were tightened, which did not solve the problem. The bushings have been loose again. The steering system needs to be replaced at this time.
While driving vehicle steering wheel had a lot of play. Took to dealer & informed rack & pinion was problem. Dealer did not have parts to repair. On back order. Steering power pump, rear bearings, doors needed adjusting & water pump failed.
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- Akron, OH, USA