Excessive steering play. At times vehicle will go on its own in the direction that I previoulsy turned. It wonders all over the road and it is impossible to steer safely then it takes an extra second for steering to respond. It steers like a boat. No injuries vechile parked in driveway afraid to drive.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

I was driving my 1999 Intrepid to a doctors appointment. I was trying to park in the parking deck, all of a sudden I heard a loud click. From that point on the car would not steer right nor left. The car would only go forward or back. My mechanic said the steering broke. All my 34 years of driving I have never had this happen before. Yes the car is old but I have had older cars than this and nothing happened this bad.

- Concord, NC, USA

The contact owns a 1999 Chrysler Intrepid. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a clunking sound and all power steering ability was lost. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. She then heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warnings prior to the failures. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. She called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

- Woldgerine, MI, USA

While driving on highway at 75 mph felt loose play in steering and began moving over to the slow lane and as I did the steering completely failed. After I stopped and in the presence of a highway patrol I turned the wheel and you could see that the wheels did not turn at all. Complete failure. Luckily since I was moving right prior to the failure my car was pointed toward the shoulder and I was able to stop the car safely on the shoulder. Car was towed to Dodge dealer where I was told the rack and pinion had sheared off. Cost of repair was $1600.

- Seattle, WA, USA

: the contact stated while the vehicle was in gear, the vehicle shut off. On three different occasions, the steering rack bolts came out for the steering wheel. The fuses have blown five times and the brake and interior lights are not working.

- New Rochelle, NY, USA

Several problems with my 1999 2.7 liter Intrepid. First, problems with transmission shifting hard. Sent to dealer and diagnostics came back 'within parameters'. told it must be how we drive it. Since then, transmission would not shift between 2/3 gears. Left me stranded out of town. Had to replace the control module twice ($35 part). Keep a spare in the glove box just in case. Second problem, a clunking sound and ticking noise when turning steering wheel in either direction. Took to an independent repair shop, they wouldn't touch it. Have not had this problem corrected or seen by dealer. However, I have seen many tsb's on your website concerning this issue. Third, engine starting making a banging sound at about 126K. Had to have the engine replaced (bought a remanufactured engine) at a cost of $5000, was told something in the bottom end went. Couldn't afford to buy new car and have car payment. Only had 6 more payments to go. Was also told that this was common with these engines. Why is this engine still on the market if it has soooo many problems?

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

While operating my 1999 Dodge Intrepid w.bound on a city street in philadelphia I was making a left turn when my steering wheel stuck forcing me into the North bound lane. I could not move the steering wheel until I came to a complete stop. Fortunatley there was no traffic in that North bound lanes or I am certain I would have been involved in an accident. I contacted the dealer I purchsed the vehicle from, since the car has only 37,000 miles on it. I was informed that my warranty was up and there is nothing they could do. I would have to have the car towed to the dealer. Since I am retired and could not yet afford to get the vehicle fixed it is still in my driveway. My wife who was in the auto at the time, refuses to get back into the car.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. While turning right the driver had difficulty maintaining control of the steering wheel. The steering wheel jerked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The steering and the tires were no longer providing support for the vehicle. The consumer was told that the steering rod was bent.

- Galveston, TX, USA

In the fall of 2001, we bought a certified used car from Continental auto mall. It is a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. A service agreement on the car was also purchased. The following has thereafter taken place: The timing chain idler broke in March of 2002. Continental fixed the car under service agreement. 67 miles later, the car died with my daughter and wife 7 miles from home. It had to be towed back to Continental auto mall. We asked what happened and were told that the oil pump screen was plugged up. We asked from what and they said from the fibers from the timing chain idler. From my father's limited experience in mechanic work, the oil pump screen being clogged from fibers from the chain idler meant that the engine was not flushed. So for 67 miles after the timing chain was repaired, these fibers were going through the engine eventually clogging the oil pump screen. The oil pressure must have become so low that a safety switch shut off the engine. We were told that the safety switch shut the engine off so that the low pressure wouldn"T further damage the engine. Repairs were again made by continentals shop. Until these two incidents, we were very happy with the car. After we got the car back after the engine shut off, this is what we noticed: 1. the engine didn?T seem as quiet when running. 2. it needed a quart of oil the first week. 3. between oil changes, we had to add oil 2-3 times. Before it had never used any oil. Other than adding oil, we didn?T have any problems until the power steering belt idler broke the 2nd week in August of 2003. Our mechanic, john rickman of john?S auto in girard, showed us the bracket from the idler. The bracket is a five-bolt bracket, which had only two bolts in it, and you can see where those two bolts have been working. On August 20, 2003, I parked the car at a flower shop in girard. I came back to the car to go home and the car wouldn"T start.

- Girard, KS, USA

My name is [xxx], the founder of this website and I have experienced ridiculous premature engine, transmission and steering problems with a low mileage '99 Dodge Intrepid and experienced steering, transmission, ABS problems and other issues with a brand new 2002 Dodge Intrepid. You will find my personal story of the nightmare I had with both vehicles, pictures and the story of my '99 accident after sudden poor steering control and more. Sincerely, [xxx] email: Mychryslertoo@daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com website: www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com address: Po box 2021, san leandro, ca 94577 information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Leandro, CA, USA

From what they say, my timing belt came off and took out the engine. I also had problems with the power locks going out at the same time, the steering was starting to go out and the cam sensor went out.

- Darien, GA, USA

I was the owner of a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, that was completely wrecked at 36,000 miles after experiencing sudden loss of steering control prior to the wreck, my dealer assured me over and over that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle although I was very concerned and pretended to know nothing about steering problems with these vehicles. Prior to the total vehicle loss, the engine blew up with a rod knock at about 33,000 miles and had to be replaced, the transmission had to be overhauled after it failed, the input and output speed sensors both failed and much more. This is just 1 of 2 defective daimler Chrysler vehicles I have owned and daimler Chrysler accepts no responsibility. Many of these vehicles are defective and do not hold up reasonably. I have never had any of these problems with a 15 year old vehicle with over 220,000 miles on it. I would like to inform consumers that my website against Chrysler for ongoing premature Dodge, Chrysler engine, steering, transmission failures and more is now www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com. we have referred many to the NHTSA and we hope that the NHTSA will post this to refer others to our site who have not yet seen our site. At this website you will see accident pictures and complaints from consumers after sudden loss of steering control. We also have pictures of the common Chrysler engine internal oil sludge buildup and damage from timing chains that have broke through these engines after tensioner failures. We also have many premature transmission failure complaints. If you have evidence of these problems, pictures or a complaint to be posted please also visit www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com and find out what DaimlerChrysler does not want you to know.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

The front suspension makes creaking/groaning noise when turning the wheel, the steering also binds just off center and also on return after a left turn it will stick, dealer determined that a steering rack and both inner tie rods were worn.

- Carrboro, NC, USA

1999 Dodge inrepid ES: Steering is extremely loose, flimsy feeling and over sensitive. Steering seems to have far too much play. Vehicle usually jerks or sways when changing lanes because of this. Steering will also usually jerk when driving over bumps, accelerating or braking. Vehicle usually steers and pulls to the lowest side of uneven roads. Steering assembly feels like it violently jerks all over the place when driving over railroad tracks or heavily bumpy areas. Vehicle is sometimes difficult to control due to really loose, flimsy feeling steering that moves way too freely. Front wheels sometimes seem to slide, slip or loose traction around some slight turns at 30+ mph. The vehicle has traction control, not sure if problem is related. Vehicle has 17" standard aluminum starblade wheels and standard Goodyear tires. Steering lock for when vehicle is parked is defective, never works or is not present. I had never had these problems with my old 1995 Dodge Intrepid and I do not beleive that they are normal. I took the 1999 Dodge Intrepid ES into the five star dealership where I purchased it, had technician drive it, I was told that it handled fine and that some vehicles have sensitive steering and that it was normal and nothing was wrong. It has been dangerous at times, I have to usually keep both hands tightly on the wheel being prepared to slow down when it starts loosing control or I feel the front wheels slipping or sliding.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

Transmission was leaking fluid from underneath vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem. There were no injuries to report. The engine was leaking oil and was repaired. The consumer says the steering wheel was making noise when making a right turn, but the dealer could not duplicate the problem.

- Lyons, IL, USA