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Steering complaints
80 reportsClear category filter63,696 miles · Dec 15, 2004
Steering
DECEMBER OF 2003 STEERING STARTED GRINDING AND MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BEGINGING TO DRIVE AND DRIFTING WHEN DRIVING. TOOK IT TO DEALER, HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. APRIL OF 2004 SAME PROBLEM ONLY THIS TIME STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. NOT THE POWER STEERING, THERE WAS NO WAY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. REP…
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DECEMBER OF 2003 STEERING STARTED GRINDING AND MAKING A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN BEGINGING TO DRIVE AND DRIFTING WHEN DRIVING. TOOK IT TO DEALER, HAD TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. APRIL OF 2004 SAME PROBLEM ONLY THIS TIME STEERING COMPLETELY WENT OUT. NOT THE POWER STEERING, THERE WAS NO WAY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. NOVEMBER 2004 SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN GOT IT THERE BEFORE THE STEERING COMPLELY WENT OUT AGAIN. ONCE AGAIN REPLACED RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10103007
34,000 miles · Dec 6, 2004
Steering
RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING WHEEL POSITION TO LOCK UP ON A LEFT HAND TURN. HAD TO PHYSICALLY CORRECT THE WHEEL, ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10102221
67,000 miles · Nov 12, 2004
Steering
THE POWER STEERING HITS AGAINST A FITTING AND IT PUTS A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING LINE. THIS CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, AND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THAT WAS WHEN CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE DEFECT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PREMATURE ENGINE, DOOR LOCK , AC FAILURE. …
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THE POWER STEERING HITS AGAINST A FITTING AND IT PUTS A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING LINE. THIS CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, AND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THAT WAS WHEN CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE DEFECT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PREMATURE ENGINE, DOOR LOCK , AC FAILURE. THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES NOISE. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10094839
39,000 miles · Nov 9, 2004
Steering
I BOUGHT MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID FROM IDEAL AUTO EXCHANGE. IN A FEW DAYS I HEARD SOME KNOCKING ON TURNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO STATES THAT RACK AND PINION HAS A PROBLEM , AND MUST BE REPLACED. I HAVE A WARRANTY WITH DEALER UNDER "LEMON" LAW TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION. HOWEVER, DEALER STATES THAT AFTER CAREFUL CHEC…
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I BOUGHT MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID FROM IDEAL AUTO EXCHANGE. IN A FEW DAYS I HEARD SOME KNOCKING ON TURNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO STATES THAT RACK AND PINION HAS A PROBLEM , AND MUST BE REPLACED. I HAVE A WARRANTY WITH DEALER UNDER "LEMON" LAW TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION. HOWEVER, DEALER STATES THAT AFTER CAREFUL CHECK ON THE VEHICLE THEY CAN'T SEE ANY PROBLEMS, AND EXTERNAL KNOCKING SOUND ON TURNS IS NORMAL. AFTERWARDS THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PART. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT SHOULD I DO.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10098572
Mileage unknown · Oct 1, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, AND HAD IT TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING POWER ASSIST PUMP AND TIMING BELT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10094904
45,000 miles · Sep 21, 2004
Steering
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE RACK GEARS STRIPPED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING. NO IMPACT REPORTED. *AK *TC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10087657
Mileage unknown · Sep 9, 2004
Steering
CAR STEERING WHEEL PLAY LEFT AND RIGHT AND HANG UP AFTER SHARP TURN. TOOK IN FOR PROBLEM AND WAS TOLD NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. DEALERSHIP REPLACE STEERING RACK. CAR ONLY HAD 46000 MILES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10090680
Mileage unknown · Aug 4, 2004
Steering
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH STEERING WHEEL SHOOK AND PULLED TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10087177
37,000 miles · Jul 14, 2004
Engine And Engine CoolingSteering
CHECK OIL LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED PROBLEM, TWO TIMES TO GET IT DONE. DEALER SAID OIL PRESSURE WAS FINE /28/04 - TIMING CHAIN FAILURE, ONLY 37,000 MILES ON CAR. BOUGHT NEW IN 2000. ENGINE VALVES WERE DAMAGED. DEALER TOOK 2 1/2 WEEKS TO REPAIR LSO HAD TO REPLACE TIE ROD ENDS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10081065
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2004
Air BagsSteeringCrash
WHEN DRIVING AT UNDETERMINED SPEED STEERING WHEEL FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEE…
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WHEN DRIVING AT UNDETERMINED SPEED STEERING WHEEL FAILED, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE HEAD ON. CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, AND BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN BOLT SNAPPED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10081537
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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