2000 Dodge Intrepid Steering Problems
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 58,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (51% of reports).
- 80steering complaints
- 58,000median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,100typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 41 of 80 complaints (51%)
- Tie rod: mentioned in 7 of 80 complaints (9%)
- Play steering: mentioned in 6 of 80 complaints (8%)
- Wheel locked: mentioned in 5 of 80 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid at $2,100, and half of them between $1,750 and $2,700.
Based on 10 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2008), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 80 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 3 an injury.
Dodge Intrepid steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Intrepid | 10 | 8% | 77,926 |
| 2003 Intrepid | 6 | 6% | 60,000 |
| 2002 Intrepid | 15 | 5% | 68,500 |
| 2001 Intrepid | 37 | 6% | 53,500 |
| 2000 Intrepid | 80 | 8% | 58,000 |
| 1999 Intrepid | 59 | 6% | 79,902 |
| 1998 Intrepid | 29 | 8% | 101,875 |
| 1997 Intrepid | 61 | 18% | 97,249 |
| 1996 Intrepid | 152 | 30% | 82,500 |
| 1995 Intrepid | 105 | 18% | 133,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2000 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving at 55 mph, there was a burning odor. In addition, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise when turning in both directions and all lights, meters, and gauges on the instrument panel failed to function. The contact also stated that the rear…
As i was driving along and approached my exit, the steering wheel locked up and would not allow me to control the car. I was able to stop the car safely hitting some brush on the side of the road. No damage or injuries were incurred, but this was very frightening! Now, the steering is still getting…
My 2000 intrepid s engine blew up 2 years ago and again 2days ago there was no warning. Master cylinder is failing and the steering pin broke in the car and left me helpless i ended up in a ditch. I called dodge and they said they couldn't help because it was out of warranty past 7 years and its…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Dodge Intrepids have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 80 owner complaints about steering for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid (8% of the 1,065 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 2000 Dodge Intrepid steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 58,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,100 (half paid between $1,750 and $2,700), from 10 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 41 of 80 complaints, followed by “tie rod” (7).
Other 2000 Dodge Intrepid problems
See all 2000 Dodge Intrepid problems or steering problems across all Intrepid years.