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Left front wheel bearing and axle, left and right outer tie rods, front right ball joint, strut rod bushings, windshield wiper bearings, left front door lock doesn't work, left front window won't let down and roof paint.
The contact stated while driving the front passenger tire fell off the vehicle. Had the inner and outer tie rods replaced twice. Did one replacement before the tire fell off. The second replacement was done after the tire came off. The replacements did not remedy the problem. While driving it felt as though the wheels were falling off. When hitting a bump while driving there was a snapping noise from underneath the vehicle. Another concern was the electrical system. Only one headlight will work on bright and only one will work on dim. The contact replaced both bulbs in the headlights, but this did not remedy the problem. He checked the fuses, and there were no problems with them. Also, the headlight switch fell off without being hit or knocked off.
While repairs was being made at the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer that the tie rod needed to be replaced. The consumer was concerned that this part has less then 41,000 miles of wear.
I called and reported the problems with the tire rod ends, I just added more to the list of problems with this car. I am trying to other owners of Dodge Intrepids with identical problems to also call and report these problems so something will be done.
- Toledo, OH, USA
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When turning into a parking space there a was popping sound. Driver was able to turn steering wheel, but tires would not move with steering. Dealr said tie rods and rack and pinion had broken.
Complete failure of both inner tie rod bushings. Wobbly and erratic steering. NHTSA, get on the ball and do a recall. There are numerous complaints on this.
I purchased this vehicle with the intent on having last through the pay-off. I am very concerned about this happening. At 30,000 mile the air-conditioning system went out completely and had to be replaced. At 50,000 the transmission went out and had to be replaced. A transmission was replaced at a Dodge dealer but I was only given 12,000 mile warranty. At 70,000 miles the front-end struts, strut plates, inner tie rods, and other was replace. This front end is still not right as it drifts and has too much play in the steering. Many others with the exact same repairs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At 60,000 miles outside tie rods and hub bearings had to be replaced, 30,000 miles later, the inner tie rods and hub bearings needed to be replaced due to premature wearing.
Concerned that sway bar links and tie rod ends fail at such a low mileage. Daimler Chrysler first offered to pay parts and labor then recanted and only offered to reinburse for parts.
The rubber at tie rod end has completely worn out, creating an problem. When consumer hits a bump the truck jumps out of control. Dealer has been contacted.
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- Russellville, KY, USA