2003 Dodge Intrepid Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 6% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was backing out of a parking space, as I turned the wheel I hear a sound like a conector coming undone in my steering wheel. Once that happened my air bag light went on, cruise control, and horn do not work. I see alot of recall info for Dodge/chrisler for clock spring and thats what Dodge told me it was. Total they want to fix it is over $350.”
NHTSA complaint #10145915, filed 2005-12, 60,000 miles“As I was backing into a parallel parking space, I heard a loud pop from under the front of the car, just as I tapped the curb with my back tires at 2 MPH. I went to pull forward to straighten the car and attempt the parking job again, when I realized that I could no longer turn the wheels. The steering wheel turned with ease in my hand, but the tires did not budge with the steering wheel. I had recently had the driver side tie rod and bushings replaced and had an alignment done about a month ago, now I have no steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10499782, filed 2013-02, 192,468 miles“The power steering rack and pinion unit failed. Finally the rack was replaced in september 2004. The power steering rack and pinion unit valves had become inoperative and made driving impossible. There was a continual loss of fluid. The consumer was told that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. The most recent incident brought about loud popping and or banging.”
NHTSA complaint #10107020, filed 2005-01, 30,000 miles“I purchased this car used, with 24,000 miles on it, 18 months ago. 6 times to shop: 1) about 3 months after purchase, had to have tie rod replaced 2) brakes needed after approx 14 months from purchase 3) engine needed to be replaced 14 months after purchase 4) water pump housing cracked and had to be replaced, at my expense, after dealership crimped water pump housing when putting in replacement power train 5) sway bar bushings needed replacement at 16 months 6) was just driving home from work and 4 miles from home engine began making weird noises and by the time I got home was making very…”
NHTSA complaint #10143984, filed 2005-11“While driving at 45mph engine, and battery lights appeared on the dashboard, a couple second later, no radio and no steering. Dealer stated pulley came off completely.”
NHTSA complaint #10032018, filed 2003-08Steering: 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 2003 Dodge Intrepid
61 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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