Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V215000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1992 to 10/31/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 402830 | 02/07/2000 | ODI | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/09/1999 | 08/17/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from the engine cradle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs, the transmission half-shaft could pull out of the transaxle and result in loss of power. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reinforce the engine cradle at the point where the lower control arm attaches to it. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began february 7, 2000. 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 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 021699 | 12/31/1999 | 030298 | 609986 | Some vehicles may exhibit a constant lead or pull on a flat non-crowned road. *tt | 04/12/2000 |
| 020398 | 05/29/1998 | 601681 | Vehicle leads or pulls on flat non-crowned road. *yc | 11/10/1999 | |
| 020897 | 10/03/1997 | 54120 | Conditions with vehicle leads or pulls on a flat non-crowned road. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 022394 | 12/01/1994 | 39004 | Vehicle drifts or leads consistently in the same direction regardless of road conditions. *tw | 02/28/1995 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||||
| 021195 | 10/01/1995 | 46370 | Squawk from front stabilizer bar isolator in cold weather (less than 20 degress f). bulletin involves replacing the stabilizer bar isolators with revised parts. | 04/25/1996 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| 020395 | 02/01/1995 | 02-05-94 | 39251 | Rear spring rattle. *tw | 03/31/1995 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 02/29/2000 | 1 | ||
| Suspension; inner tie rod and bushings had to be replaced. suspension was defective, and vehicle would bounce up and down intermittently. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Suspension and steering system is causing noise and vibration. yh | |||
| At various speeds vehicle will pull to the right. at a stop/ on dry roads , an dunder acceleration, vehicle will pull either to left or right.vehicle has been aligned twice, and tie rod replaced, but defect still occurs. *ak | |||
| While driving vehicle severely pulled to the right which caused vehicle to spin, resulting in a collision. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 01/04/1996 | 8 | 05/03/1995 | |
| Vehicle's suspension has had continued problems, tie rods experienced excessive wear, vibration unable to be corrected. mjs | |||
| 08/01/1998 | |||
| When vehicle is starting off to drive or when sitting still, it shakes and vibrates excessively. dealer contacted and is aware of problem. repairwork done and problem still exists. also, intake manifold and engine gaskets appear to be leaking. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 08/18/1995 | ||
| Resurfaced front brake rotors; also, headlights are very dim, especially in rain/struts keep clicking/worn out door hinges replaced/windshield washers freeze up. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 05/09/2008 | 150000 | 1 | |
| 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. i hope im making sense, this needs serious examination as clunk/ bump noises every intrepid are bad struts or bad strut mount/bolts which immediately indicate your suspension/steering system is being banged up. the inner tie rod bolts in steering rack back out or try to due to torn bushings in the inner tie rods at the steering rack center. these bushings tear due to worn struts that put stress on tie rods sway bar& steering rack mount bushings both compress with the extra stress of failing struts. steering rack shifts due to bad inner tie rod bushings causing play in your tie rods and the steering rack mount bushings now compressed cause the rack to shift also. same with sway bar bushings&any other suspension parts and steering when this happens such as inner tie rods, outer tie rods, cv joints, transaxle, ball joints,all bushings,linkages,mounts,cradle car was built defectively as the weight of the vehicle is too much force for the struts that come factory installed. there needs to be an immediate call back on the struts with a service order to examine and repair torn or compressed bushings in the inner tie rods/steering rack mounting/sway bar/ball joint/control arm/outer tie rod/along with any damage to the cv joint&transaxles due to the design defect using inadequate struts for the vehicles weight! this may seem like an extreme request but since they were negligent to never report the inadequacy of the struts vs design in all the complaints on steering/suspension a recall is in order. *tr | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 1 | 01/08/2006 | |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 2 | ||
| While driving 55 mph a loud popping noise was heard coming from the vehicle. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to duplicate or resolve the problem. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once. *ak | |||
| 02/19/2004 | 89000 | 1 | |
| While driving vehicle vibrated, causing the consumer to temporarily lose control. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/17/2002 | 4 | ||
| Consumer states that the tie that hooks to rack and pinion keeps coming loose. this is causing the steering wheel to be inoperative. nlm *scc | |||
| 01/26/2001 | 11/01/2099 | ||
| Had to replace the axel and cv joint . now i have some problems with allignment and it is making a clicking noise when i go from reverse to drive. *ak | |||
| 10/20/2000 | 10/01/2000 | ||
| Since purchase in 2000, front suspension problems, dealer only offered boot, not replacement of whole axle. mechanic said boot would not fix problem. air conditioner went out in 2001, while traveling, cost $500 to replace plus rental. ignition switch was replaced in 2002, due to not operating properly. could not remove key. cost around $150 to repair. now, there is a strong smell of gas in the car, while in use. mpg seems to be lower than should be. this is my 3rd intrepid and the only one i have had excessive problems with.*ak | |||
| 12/01/2000 | |||
| When vehicle went to make a turn in either direction at any speed under normal weather conditions, a 'crunching' noise would come from front right side of vehicle. dealership replaced tie rods in an attempt to correct this defect, and noise remained. dealership then lubricated an unknown part of suspension, which did eliminate noise. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| The vehicle has ahd multiple alignment and tie-rod problems. it displays wobbling at very low and interstate speeds. considering the number of complaints related to the steering rack & pinion and tie rods, i believe that a recall is warranted. | |||
| 11/14/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| 3 months ago it needed both inner and outer tie rod ends replaced. today we went around a corner and the rack and pinion failed. no steering and almost hit a parked car. vechile towed to repair shop and i am waiting to get a estimate. front end problems and steering problems since we bought it. transmission is starting to go and we have had the air conditioner worked on 3 years in a row. we are going to trade it in asap. | |||
| 06/20/1999 | 2 | 01/01/1996 | |
| While driving heard grinding noise in front suspension. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Air conditioner freezes up, has been a problem since 1997, can'r get fixed | |||
| 01/03/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Replaced fuel rail, tie rod and bushing failure caused difficulty in steering and alignment problems. | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 11/20/1994 | |
| Vehicle would shimmy randomly while accelerating. | |||
| 1 | 11/13/1995 | ||
| The bushing and bearing system failed. | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 08/18/1995 | ||
| Rotors wear excessively, headlights are very dim especially during rain, and struts on driver side are causing front suspension to make clunking noise. | |||
| 05/24/1996 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle vobrates at any speed. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear passenger restraint does not retract back into position. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak transmission failed three times. front seering rack failed left front ball joint failed. drive belt failed at 28000 miles. water pump failed. radio failed. right front struts failed three times. brake failed three times before 50000 miles. hydraulic cylinders that hold hood up fell off. heat/ac duct system fell down. *yh | |||
| 03/08/1999 | |||
| While driving 35-40mph vehicle felt like rail road tracks were in the front steering rod rack leaked on tie rod bushing, causing the front end to be ruined. the evaporator core had also leaked from the air conditioner. the steering would lock up & would lose control if not repaired. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 03/04/2005 | 100000 | 9 | |
| When starting or while driving, the vehicle lost power without warning. a recall (99v2150000) was issued, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. please provide additional information. *jb | |||
| 03/13/2003 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 99 v 215 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| Transmission problem described in recall notice (99v-215) did occur prior to recall notification, owner is seeking reimbursement. *cj | |||
| 05/03/1999 | 1 | 07/01/1995 | |
| While driving vehicle would make clunking noise under hood. took vehicle to dealership & was informed by the mechanic that problem was transmission. when mechanic drove vehicle, nothing happened. was informed to drive vehicle until noise appeared & bring it back in. had driven vehicle out of town when it stalled out suddenly. afterwards was able to go 10mph. took vehicle back to dealer and transmission was replaced.*ak at present time, the vehicle makes clunking noise in the front area, especially when the front wheel is turned. lower control arm or transmission failures are possible causes. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer was never notified of recall 99v215 of the lower control arm bracket, component failed. nlm | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Consumer was in an accident which caused damage to a wheel as well as the frame of the vehicle. consumer could not have recall repair 99v-215 of the control arm brakets done because the repair done to the vehicle after the accident was not done correctly, the dealer stated addition repairs would have to be done before the recall work could be completed. consumer feels the shouldn't stand the cost of additional repaire required by the dealer since they repair the vehicle incorrectly. nlm | |||
| 2 | |||
| Consumers have been unable to have recall of the fuel rail o-rings and the lower control arm attaching brackets due to lack of parts and no tools. nlm | |||
| The lower control arm attaching bracket failed prior to recall notice 99v-215. nlm | |||
| 06/07/2000 | |||
| 99v215000: lower control arm. lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue and separate from engine cradle. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle was experiencing the exact same problems as indicated in manufacturer's recall 9424. manfacturer advised consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. manufacturer's recall stated that lower control arm attaching brackets could crack due to fatigue, and separate from the engine cradle. consumer's vehicle lower control arm attaching brackets have already started to crack. *ak | |||
| Lower control arm attaching brackets cracked due to fatigue and separated from the engine cradle. consumer was sent recall notice after repairs. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| The lower control arm attaching bracket failed prior to recall notice 99v-215. nlm | |||
| Dealer refuses to perform recall repair (99v-215) for the lower control arm brackets. nlm | |||
| 03/10/2000 | 1 | ||
| Recall 99v215/engine cradle; tool that is needed to perform recall repairs is not available. consumer has contacted dealer frequently about the recall. *ak recall 99v215 the lower control arm attaching brackets can crack due to fatigue land separate from the engine cradle. *yh | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 0 | 05/01/1998 | |
| Consumer had an accident and had to be towed. consumer brought to dealer a recall letter a week later while car was still being serviced. dealer said they didn't fix other dealers problems, and that the suspension mechanic was not there. repairs were finally made after nhtsa was contacted. *ak *ml | |||
| Consumer has experienced the same problem as described in recall for the lower control arm. dealer has not been contacted. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 02/21/2006 | 1 | 01/08/2006 | |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 09/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer heard a clanking noise coming from the driver's side. consumer drove vehicle for inspection. mechanic determined that driver's side and passenger side upper control ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 55 mph, the right tie rod failed, causing the driver to drift to the side of the road. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. the mechanic informed the owner that the right upper and lower ball joints had failed. please provide any further details. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Vehicle is making rattling noises from front end. consumer received a recall letter a year ago, and dealer kept telling her that they do not have tool to do repairs. *ak | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Front end tie rod ball joints broke causing both front wheels to collapse inward. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 05/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 55 mph, the right tie rod failed, causing the driver to drift to the side of the road. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership. the mechanic informed the owner that the right upper and lower ball joints had failed. please provide any further details. *jb | |||
| 01/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph or more, the vehicle began to wobble and caused problems with the steering control. the vehicles steering did not hold steady while driving. the consumer stated there was a recall on the lower control arm, but it did not show up on the nhtsa data base. please provide further information. *jb | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1994 | ||
| Front end tie rod ball joints broke causing both front wheels to collapse inward. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear passenger restraint does not retract back into position. dealer has inspected vehicle.*ak transmission failed three times. front seering rack failed left front ball joint failed. drive belt failed at 28000 miles. water pump failed. radio failed. right front struts failed three times. brake failed three times before 50000 miles. hydraulic cylinders that hold hood up fell off. heat/ac duct system fell down. *yh | |||
| 02/01/1997 | |||
| 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Mcperson strut failure. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION - LINES AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/26/1999 | 1 | ||
| Air filter and pcv valve failed. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - TORSION BAR | |||
| 01/05/2000 | 3 | 07/01/1995 | |
| Transmission failed and was replaced. water pump has been replaced twice. sway bar links were replaced at 24,000 miles.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| While driving approximately 55mph would hear a knocking noise from right front wheel. had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced the bearings/ stabilizer bar, and had brakes cleaned. problem was resolved for awhile, but reappeared.ak | |||
| 3 | 04/01/1997 | ||
| Front stabilizer links failed, causing noise. | |||
| 2 | |||
| Front stabilizer bars failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 07/23/2002 | |||
| Vehicle gave no warning that wheel bearing was worn out. it could have caused an accident. dealer notified.*ak | |||
| While driving approximately 55mph would hear a knocking noise from right front wheel. had taken vehicle to dealership, and mechanic replaced the bearings/ stabilizer bar, and had brakes cleaned. problem was resolved for awhile, but reappeared.ak | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 0 | ||
| While driving could hear noise coming under vehicle and consumer did think that noise was coming from shock absorber, but a technician said that noise was coming from bushings, and tha tthis vehicle should not be driven on a county road. *ak | |||
| 01/09/1997 | 1 | ||
| Front end bushings failed. | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Sway bar was replaced. *mjs | |||
| 04/27/1998 | 1 | ||
| Both front sway bar links caused noise in front end when driving over bumps. nlm | |||
| 10/16/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| I think that is enough to tell you this model has defects too many to mention. i think dodge should allow some sort of renumeration on repairs or a nice reasonable discount on future purchases since this is my second dodge. | |||
| 05/02/1999 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 02/02/1997 | |||
| When driving vehicle a tmoderate speed in any kind of wet road condtions the rear end of the vehicle hydroplanes. in heavy traffic cannot drive this vehicle. vehicle not taken to a mechianic. *ak | |||