1994 Dodge Intrepid Suspension Problems

“The vehicle started to turn itself when driving and could not be controlled while driving. This lead to us taking it to a tire shop and we were told the bushings on the rack and pinion and the bushings on the tire rod were gone off the car. The vehicle was not able to be driven until the bushings were repaired because the loss of control was so bad on the vehicle. The failure of the bushings caused the vehicle to have to be repaired. We almost loss complete control over the vehicle twice before we found out what was causing the extreme pull in the vehicle. …”

“Nhtsa recall 99v215000 on the engine cradle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall. However, the district manager is refusing to honor the recall because the lower control arm that attaches the brackets is broke. Please provide further details. All repairs finished using new factory parts. The consumer stated that no further action is necessary.”

“Rear suspension support arm on driver's side fatigued and separated causing loss of control of vehicle suddenly without warning. Support arm appears to have been weakened by rust corrosion, appears to be inadequate corrosion resistance. Inspection of passenger side rear suspension support arm appears to be weakened from rust corrosion as well and most likely will fail from fatigue too. Concern that failure occurs suddenly without warning and would result in loss of control and possible loss of life.”

“Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 MPH on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. …”

“Gentlemen: I just bought recently a Dodge Intrepid 1994 used of course. This car was bought in guadalajara mexico and was when new imported from the USA. The problem is the following: yesterday, we heard a sound coming from the front suspension, so we took the car to a mechanic, who in order to test it and hear the noise, drove the car two blocks, and when turning in a corner, suddenly the front right shaft came out and broke down leaking oil and spreading small metal parts. …”