1995 Dodge Intrepid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 105about this part
- Share
- 18%of 589 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 105 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid, 18% of the 589 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10905974, filed 2016-09, 175,000 miles“Since owning the 1995 Dodge Intrepid we purchased brand new, these are the problems experienced since owning and the problems being experienced now. We have had steering problems which required the power steering pump to be replaced, also some arm had to be replaced due to the right front wheel wobbling. Our electric locks have engaged as if holding the switch for a couple of seconds on the passenger side and the driver side. Never was fixed due to dealer not duplicating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10102667, filed 2004-12, 5,000 miles“Factory struts(suspension) are inadequate to support the weight of the vehicle. My strut mount/plate &bolts broke at 55 mile per hour & the strut went through the strut housing/plate. The steering/suspension system is completely affected when the struts begin to fail on all vehicles. When struts fail springs also fail causing even more stress on the other steering/suspension parts(all bushings, tie rods. Control arms, ball joints, cv joints, transaxle, sway bar. …”
NHTSA complaint #10246723, filed 2008-10, 150,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10096590, filed 2004-10, 40,000 miles“Dt: 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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140556, filed 2005-10, 85,000 milesSteering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 15 | 5% |
| 2001 | 37 | 6% |
| 2000 | 80 | 8% |
| 1999 | 59 | 6% |
| 1998 | 29 | 8% |
| 1997 | 61 | 18% |
| 1996 | 152 | 30% |
| 1995 | 105 | 18% |
| 1994 | 75 | 10% |
| 1993 | 17 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Intrepid
142 complaintsFuel system
110 complaintsEngine cooling
67 complaintsSuspension
61 complaintsBrakes
53 complaintsAir bags
43 complaintsElectrical system
43 complaintsEquipment
37 complaintsExterior lighting
33 complaintsBody and structure
30 complaintsVehicle speed control
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Dodge Intrepid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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