1996 Dodge Intrepid steering problems
The 1996 Dodge Intrepid has 178 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 25% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
178
Steering complaints
25%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“LOSS OF STEERING DUE TO POORLY DESIGNED RACK AND PINION BUSHINGS THAT MOUNT THE ASSEMBLY TO THE CHASSIS, 90 DEGREES OF EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING CAUSING .CRASHED INTO THE A HILL SIDE AT 15 MILES PERHOUR.VEHICLE IS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN A STRAIGHT LINE, EXCESSIVE WEAR ON TIRES.MOST…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 1996 Dodge Intrepid have?
NHTSA has 178 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid steering — 25% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.