Dodge Intrepid Steering Problems
Owners have filed 554 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Dodge Intrepid across 10 model years. The 1996 model year has the most (152). The words owners use most often: “rack pinion” (35% of reports).
- 554steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 26mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 24%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 193 of 554 complaints (35%)
- Tie rods: mentioned in 71 of 554 complaints (13%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the Dodge Intrepid at $2,200, and half of them between $1,550 and $2,600.
Based on 42 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (1999–2008), 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 183 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 554 complaints, 26 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 14 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 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.
When driving down the road at night, the vehicle loses all function and power. When this occurs i have no power steering, lights, brakes, nothing. It flickers on and off like that multiple times. It took me 1 1/2 hours to drive home, which should have taken only half hour. This is a serious safety…
We are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our dodge intrepid. The driver was driving on the interstate. The hot/cold needle began moving up and down. Then the brakes gave out. Then, the power steering gave out. The car started smoking producing black chemical smoke into…
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 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…
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving 5 mph in reverse, he heard a pop. The contact inspected the vehicle and stated the rack and pinion bolts have fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Intrepids have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 554 owner complaints about steering for the Dodge Intrepid. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Intrepid steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,200 (half paid between $1,550 and $2,600), from 42 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Dodge Intrepid?
The most frequent phrase is “rack pinion”, in 193 of 554 complaints, followed by “tie rods” (71).
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