NHTSA Complaint #737154 — 1996 DODGE INTREPID

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	737154
Vehicle	1996 DODGE INTREPID
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	November 30, 2000
Date Filed	December 13, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

IN COLD WEATHER (UNDER 40 F) AFTER THE FIRST COUPLE OF YEARS THE STEERING MAKES LOUD BANGING NOISES WHEN WHEELS ARE TURNED FOR THE FIRST 10 MINUTES AFTER STARTUP. CAUSE: RACK & PINION BUSHINGS DRY OUT. ULTIMATE RISK: STEERING WILL LOOSEN OVER TIME. CURE: ON 1996 MODEL ONLY, BUSHINGS ARE NOT REPLACEABLE. ENTIRE RACK MUST BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $1200. POOR DESIGN MEANS 1) POTENTIAL FOR STEERING FAILURE 2) WARM-WEATHER DRIVERS WON'T HAVE ANY WARNING 3) PRICE DISCOURAGES REPAIR. THIS COULD TURN INTO A PROBLEM AS THESE CARS AGE. *AK

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