1995 Dodge Intrepid Steering Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 6, 2019 · 105 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 133,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (19% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Rack pinion: mentioned in 20 of 105 complaints (19%)
  • Tie rod: mentioned in 19 of 105 complaints (18%)

At what mileage do steering problems happen?

Based on 7 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles1 · 14%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles1 · 14%
50k–75k miles0 · 0%
75k–100k miles1 · 14%
100k–150k miles1 · 14%
150k+ miles3 · 43%

How serious are the reports?

Of 105 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.

Dodge Intrepid steering complaints by model year

Peak: 1996, with 152 complaints
1995: 10519951051996: 15219961521997: 611997611998: 291998291999: 591999592000: 802000802001: 372001372002: 152002152003: 6200362004: 10200410

n = 554 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearSteering complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2004 Intrepid108%77,926
2003 Intrepid66%60,000
2002 Intrepid155%68,500
2001 Intrepid376%53,500
2000 Intrepid808%58,000
1999 Intrepid596%79,902
1998 Intrepid298%101,875
1997 Intrepid6118%97,249
1996 Intrepid15230%82,500
1995 Intrepid10518%133,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 1999, with 26 complaints
1995: 2199521996: 331997: 121997121998: 10101999: 261999262000: 26262001: 8200182002: 662003: 3200332004: 222005: 1200512006: 112008: 3200832010: 112016: 120161

n = 105 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists steering for the 1995 Dodge Intrepid. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

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.

Received Sep 13, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10905974

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…

Received Mar 10, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10318723

Inner steering bushing replaced now the steering rack knocking and not turning to right. *tr

Received Dec 12, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10251606
Dodge Intrepid
1993-1997 Dodge Intrepid photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 1995 Dodge Intrepids have steering problems?

No. NHTSA has 105 owner complaints about steering for the 1995 Dodge Intrepid (18% of the 589 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid steering?

No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.

At what mileage do steering problems start?

The median reported mileage is 133,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about steering problems on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?

The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 20 of 105 complaints, followed by “tie rod” (19).

Other 1995 Dodge Intrepid problems

See all 1995 Dodge Intrepid problems or steering problems across all Intrepid years.