NHTSA Complaint #10203157 — 2004 DODGE INTREPID STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10203157
Vehicle	2004 DODGE INTREPID
Component	STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	September 17, 2007
Date Filed	September 17, 2007
Mileage	59,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NV

Consumer Description

I FIRST NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS A BIT OFF CENTER AND IT HAS SINCE GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT THERE IS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE STEERING ALSO MAKES A CLUNK NOISE WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED BACK AND FORTH. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH AND INSPECTING THE STEERING SYSTEM I FOUND THAT THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS ARE ALMOST GONE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW AND HAD IT CONTINUED THE BOLTS MAY HAVE SHEARED AND RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING. I WILL NOW NEED TO REPLACE THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS, BOLTS, AND PLATE. *TR

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