The zinc plating operation performed on the upper steering column shaft coupling bolt caused hydrogen embrittlement and breakage of the bolt.
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Dodge Dynasty Steering problems by year
45 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Dodge Dynasty's steering. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
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Tl* the contact owns a 1992 dodge dynasty. The contact stated that the steering had been extremely rough when attempting to operate the vehicle. The gears were also extremely difficult to change at on multiple occasions. The vehicle also slipped out of gear on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not inspected, diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
Serpentine belt comes off when splashed by water on road, causing failure of power steering, alternator and water pump. This failure was routine whenever the vehicle was driven through pooled water exceeding 1/2 inch. The upper alternator bracket was found to have suffered fatigue cracks and the alternator mounting bolt was not held rigid. Splashed water causes the belt to slip-catch thus displacing the position of the alternator pulley, and the belt is thrown off the pulleys. This was the last of many...
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incidents (approximately 10 other times) where the belt was thrown driving on wet roads. (The original equipment splash shield is in place.) The loss of power steering in a turn is considered to be an extreme hazard (occurred six times.) The engine is the 3.3 Liter v6 which was used extensively in many chrysler vehicles in this era, and aging may affect many others. (If an owner complains of repetitive instances of throwing the serpentine belt during wet weather, check the upper alternator bracket mounting bolt location for breaks or cracks.) The bracket was removed, a piece of steel was worked to replace the broken area of the bracket and mig welded into the bracket. *Tr
Steering: wheel and handle bar: was driving to school when the steering wheel sheered of steering column. Was not able to steer car luckly I was not on a major street or freeway. Spent about $100 at e&j to get used steering column and $200 to get repaired by aamco. This failure is not reported as a recall by chrystler.
Steering column broke on impact also air bag didnot deploy until after steering column struck by driver, abs brakes failed to work brakes locked up also transmisson has been malfunctioning for over 5 years have had three trans installed by dealer with out resolve. Also electrical problems ongoining for 7/8 years.Computer problems since day one.Brakes have been worked on for past 5 years many times mecanic unable to solve problem. Transmisson not shifting, making weard noises and failing to shift. Dealer never informed owners of defects or about repairs. Dealer in mobile or in enterprise , al
When making a left or right hand turn consumer noticed alot of play in the steering wheel, causing poor steering control, which could cause an accident. Consumer unsure if the problem was with belts or with linkage. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details. *Ak
There is a split in the steering wheel where the driver side airbag is showen due to applying the brakes for emergency stops. Dealer has not seen. *Ak
While pulling into the driveway driver's side air bag deployed for no reason, resultin gin injuries to driver. Also, the steering column was loose at tilt joint. *Ak
The steering wheel separated completely from the column. Mechanic claims that steering wheel needs to be replaced. *Ak
Steering shaft sector locked up causing loss of control. (Qcaw)
Steering belt tensioner split/fell apart while driving.
POWER STEERING FAILED.
While driving, noticed clicking noise, upon inspection found power steering belt tensioner had cracked.*Ak
Leakage in power steering hose could result in steering lockup. *Ak
Power steering belt tensioner came off while driving; caused loss of steering control; belt put back on once before, half off again. Tt
Have experienced power steering failures, steering belt tensioner was replaced twice. Tt
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data