18 of the 554 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid are about the steering — 3% of everything reported for this model year. Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before 120,000 miles.
18
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
Filed with NHTSA, in their own words.
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LITTLE ROCK DODGE WAS VERY RUDE WHEN I TOOK MY 1993 DODGE INTREPID TO THEM FOR A RECALL BECAUSE THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD ALREADY HAD IT REPAIRED THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BUT I AM STILL HAVING PROBLEMS FROM THE REPAIR ALTHOUGH IT IS A LIFE THREATENING REPAIR, THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10018938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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I PURCHASED A 1993 DODGE INTREPID FROM A USED CAR LOT. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED SMOKING WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL. THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN TO STICK I HAVE TO PULL UP ON THE PEDAL TO GET THEM TO GO OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE. NOW THE CAR SITS AT A REPAIR SHOP NEEDING A TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE DRIVE AND REVERSE GEARS FAILED LEAVING ME WITH A BILL OF 800-2000 TO REPAIR IT. I BELIEVE IF THE MANUFACTURERS WOULD'VE DONE THEIR JOB RIGHT IN THE BEGINNING ALOT MORE PEOPLE WOULD BE PROUD TO OWN A DODGE! *NLM
NHTSA complaint #10010774 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THERE IS A CRACK DEVELOPING IN MOUNTING PLATE FOR RACK AND PINION WHICH IS CAUSING VEHICLE TO NOT BE ALIGNED PROPERLY. DEALER HAS SEEN AND REFERRED OWNER TO AN AUTOBODY SHOP.
NHTSA complaint #887558 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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STEERING LEAKING OIL SINCE PURCHASE, FINALLY AT 44,OOO MILES POWER STEERING RACK REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE. *MJS
NHTSA complaint #551242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILD IN VEHICLE IT JUST STALLED, AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE, AND NOT HIT ANYTHING. DEALER CONTACTED, BUT COULDN'T DO REPAIRS UNTIL 3-3-2000.
NHTSA complaint #858085 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE MILEAGE IS A GUESS, IT WAS 65 OR 68000 WHEN I BOUGHT IT. THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES IN MY HAND WHEN CAR MOVES 10 MPH OR MORE, DOESNT SEEM TO AFFECT TURNING BUT DOES MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO HOLD STEADY & FEELS DANGEROUS; ABOUT 2-3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS, CRUISE,TBL INDICATORS WONT GO OFF UNLESS DISCONNT BATT. HAD TO REMOVE BULBS TO GET EMER INDICATORS TO WK; HDLIGHTS VRY DIM & WIPERS MALFUNCTION WHEN RAIN IS HEAVY ON HDLITES; ALSO CAN SEE DROPS OF FUEL ON TOP OF ENGINE WHILE RUNNING BUT NO FIRES SO FAR. CAN I GET THEM TO FIX OR AM I OUT OF ALL THE MONEY OR SHOULD I GET RID OF CAR BECAUSE TBLS MAY RETURN. NOW THEY ARE CONSTANT EVERYDAY ALL THE TIME
NHTSA complaint #701659 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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RACK AND PINON FAILED CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #604544 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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SUFFERED TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING WHILE DRIVING. MIRO,CHRYSLER'S REP, SAID "THESE THINGS HAPPEN". DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OR HISTORY OF PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #702075 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE CONSUMER'S CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE SHORTLY AFTER THE CONSUMER GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND POLICE WERE CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT IT WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 787. IN ADDITION, AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT VEHICLE HAD A FAULTY POWER STEERING UNIT.
NHTSA complaint #829311 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED AND FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #519087 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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THE TIE RODS ARE SO BAD THAT THEY MAY SNAP AND CAUSE TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING.
NHTSA complaint #814050 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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OWNER STATED TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR INSPECTION, AND WAS INFORMED THAT OUTER TIE ROD PREMATURELY WORE OUT AND WAS ABOUT TO BREAK WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
NHTSA complaint #812093 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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POWER STEERING HOSE RUPTURED, CAUSING LEAK. *DSH
NHTSA complaint #483139 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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WHEN BRAKE APPLIED AT SPEEDS OVER 30MPH THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
NHTSA complaint #976245 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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REPLACED STEERING ARM.
NHTSA complaint #484167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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REPLACED TIE ROD END.
NHTSA complaint #484167 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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TIE ROD FAILURE , CAUSING POOR STEERING PERFORMANCE/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR.
NHTSA complaint #483639 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
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LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING; EXACT CAUSE UNKNOWN; VEHICLE HIT TREE IN PARKING LOT; PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. TT
NHTSA complaint #964610 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.