1995 DODGE INTREPID Steering Problems
13 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1995 DODGE INTREPID
13 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE INTREPID. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 7 resulted in injury.
13
Complaints
3
Crashes
1
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
RACK AND PINION ISSUES. ISSUES WITH FRONT WHEELS AND STEERING. I'VE HAD IT FIXED THREE TIMES, VERY EXPENSIVE. I WAS PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, WHEN THE STEER STOPPED CONTROLLING THE WHEELS. I'M GRATEFUL I WASN'T ON THE FREE WAY.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING AT A SPEED OF 40 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POP AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING. THE CONTACT HAD MINIMAL CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATED TO THE POWER STEERING FOR HIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 195000.
INNER STEERING BUSHING REPLACED NOW THE STEERING RACK KNOCKING AND NOT TURNING TO RIGHT. *TR
FACTORY STRUTS(SUSPENSION) ARE INADEQUATE TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. MY STRUT MOUNT/PLATE &BOLTS BROKE AT 55 MILE PER HOUR & THE STRUT WENT THROUGH THE STRUT HOUSING/PLATE. THE STEERING/SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY AFFECTED WHEN THE STRUTS BEGIN TO FAIL ON ALL VEHICLES. WHEN STRUTS FAIL SPRINGS ALSO FAIL CAUSING EVEN MORE STRESS ON THE OTHER STEERING/SUSPENSION PARTS(ALL BUSHINGS, TIE RODS. CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, CV JOINTS, TRANSAXLE, SWAY BAR. I HOPE IM MAKING SENSE, THIS NEEDS SERIOUS EXAMINATION AS CLUNK/ BUMP NOISES EVERY INTREPID ARE BAD STRUTS OR BAD STRUT MOUNT/BOLTS WHICH IMMEDIATELY INDICATE YOUR SUSPENSION/STEERING SYSTEM IS BEING BANGED UP. THE INNER TIE ROD BOLTS IN STEERING RACK BACK OUT OR TRY TO DUE TO TORN BUSHINGS IN THE INNER TIE RODS AT THE STEERING RACK CENTER. THESE BUSHINGS TEAR DUE TO WORN STRUTS THAT PUT STRESS ON TIE RODS SWAY BAR& STEERING RACK MOUNT BUSHINGS BOTH...
SINCE OWNING THE 1995 DODGE INTREPID WE PURCHASED BRAND NEW, THESE ARE THE PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED SINCE OWNING AND THE PROBLEMS BEING EXPERIENCED NOW. WE HAVE HAD STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH REQUIRED THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO BE REPLACED, ALSO SOME ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WOBBLING. OUR ELECTRIC LOCKS HAVE ENGAGED AS IF HOLDING THE SWITCH FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND THE DRIVER SIDE. NEVER WAS FIXED DUE TO DEALER NOT DUPLICATING. OUR AC/HEAT ELECTRONIC CONTROLS STUCK AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ANY COMMANDS AND CONSTANTLY WAS BLOWING HOT AIR, PULLING FUSE WAS ONLY REMEDY. ELECTRONIC GAUGES WILL NOT ALWAYS SHOW CORRECT INFORMATION IE. FUEL LEVEL, TEMP, FUEL USED, COMPASS, ..ETC, TURNING CAR ON/OFF WILL USUALLY CORRECT IT. OUR FUEL RAILS HAS BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY RECALL, BUT I STILL WILL SMELL FUEL INSIDE. OUR PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG IS...
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CONSUMER HAD REPLACED STEERING UNIT TWICE. *AK
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3 MONTHS AGO IT NEEDED BOTH INNER AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. TODAY WE WENT AROUND A CORNER AND THE RACK AND PINION FAILED. NO STEERING AND ALMOST HIT A PARKED CAR. VECHILE TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP AND I AM WAITING TO GET A ESTIMATE. FRONT END PROBLEMS AND STEERING PROBLEMS SINCE WE BOUGHT IT. TRANSMISSION IS STARTING TO GO AND WE HAVE HAD THE AIR CONDITIONER WORKED ON 3 YEARS IN A ROW. WE ARE GOING TO TRADE IT IN ASAP.
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SUSPENSION AND STEERING SYSTEM IS CAUSING NOISE AND VIBRATION. YH
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WAS PULLING OUT OF PARKING LOT. FELT LIKE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED. HAD HEARD A THUNK WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT. THEN ANOTHER THUNK WAS HEARD & LOST STEERING POWER. WAS TOWED TO DODGE & INFORMED BOTH STEERING MOUNTS HAD BROKEN. NOT REPAIRABLE. *AK
DRIVER OF VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A CULVERT ON ICY ROADWAY. EXTENSIVE FRONT DAMAGE TO ENTIRE FRONT OF CAR. DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
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STEERING FAILURE.
WHILE COMING OFF A RAMP THE AUTO WENT INTO A SKID AND WENT INTO A STORM TRENCH. THE AUTO TURNED UPSIDE DOWN AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 35 MPH, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A POLE. TT
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Steeringrack And Pinion
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Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Exterior Lightingheadlights
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Fuel System Gasoline
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
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Air Bags
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Suspension
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Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
6 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
6 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
6 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
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Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
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Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
5 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
5 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
5 complaints
Suspensionrear
5 complaints
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4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
4 complaints
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Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
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Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
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Interior Lighting
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Power Train
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Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Structurebodyhood
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
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Wheels
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Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
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Equipment
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Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
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Seat Beltsrearother
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Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
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Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
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Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
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Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Electrical Systemwiring
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Fuel System Other
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Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
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Tires
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
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Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Buckleinfant
1 complaint
Child Seatharness Retainerchest Clip
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
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Fuelpropulsion System
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Latcheslockslinkages
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1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
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Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
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Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
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1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
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1 complaint
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Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
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1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint