We found the following complaints for DODGE INTREPID (1994)
Read complaints for DODGE INTREPID (1994)
Consumers unable to find anyone to disarm air bags.
Without any prior warning the steering system suddenlyfailed to respond, total failure, no steering control, while driving at 60 mph on the freeway. The car steered itself hard to the right into a concrete baracad on the freeway and totaled the car.air bags also failed to work. I have stored the car. It has not been touched since the accident. I will keep it in storage for a short time in case you want to inspect it. It appears based on an external visual only inspection that components in the rack and pinion steering system failed. I have taken some digital photos.
I was in parking garage at jfk airport. When i started car and put it into gear, the car shot forward and crashed into concrete barrier and pillar.the airbags never deployed and the braking did not slow it down.the car was totalled and the travelers insurance has offered $2275 less the $500 deductible.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision,and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been notified.
Airbag console is sitting up to high, the airbag is covered .check engine light remains on often, radio does not play fm stations, short in wiring harness, rear tail light does not operate properly, car stalls while in motion,right tie rod makes a loud noise when turning, leakage near o-rings, a/c leaks freon--coils are defective. *ml
Seats-automatic seats. Where anchored to the floor, plastic pieces have been noticed laying in the seat tracks on both driver and passenger sides,worried about seats leaving tracks if there happens to be an accident.head lights- way to dim for driving, especially if raining, also looks like the plastic cover is melting from lights being too hot also causing dimness.air bag cover on passenger side dash board is warping, affraid it may explode for no reason causing a fatality.abs -the light comes on for days then goes out for maybe a day then comes on again.had them checked out and they say its fine but light continutes to come on.
Airbag cover is warped, and air bag may or may not deploy. Consumer states someone from dot came out and took pictures.
No deployment of air bags during vehicle collison resulting in driver and passenger injuries.
Cigarette lighter inoperative. Replacements were done.
Airbag delay in deployment aprox 5 mins. Abs system failed, and all tires locked up.
Lost power to instrument cluster, no tach speed or any other gauges, air bag light would stay on. Transmission stays in secound gear. Kick in and ou with intermintent power to instrument cluster, power door lock then failed, uld remain dealer found failed/ground in wiring harness.
4 car collision, car hit from behind pushing vehicle hard into the next car in front, which pushed that car into the next car.air bag did not deploy.car totaled.resulted in injury to driver.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision,impact 12:00 position, speed 30mph the driver's side airbig did not dfploy.
Other:driver's air bag split from top to bottom after driver hit head on air bag during collision, causing injury.*skd
Fell asleep at wheel, hit light pole with concrete base at 50 mph. Had seat belt on but air bag did not deploy, resulting in ongoing injuries.
Passenger's side air bag moduleis sinking intodashboard,cause unknown.please give any further details.
Front air bags did not deploy, 2 adults and one child in the car and car was totally flipped over and they did not come out when collision occurred.
Airbag cover for passenger's side has lifted to where airbag is actually exposed. It has been in at dealer forservice twice, but defect keeps occurring.
Consumer had head-on collision with a ditch. Vehicle was forced off the road andconsumer lost control. Upon impact, air bags on either side did not deploy.
The vehicle was involved in a head-on collision and neither airbag deployed.
Vehicle was at a stand still and another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle, causing it to go up, forward and hit another vehicle head-on.upon impact,driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant in this crash.vehicle was totaled.*ml
Consumer was traveling down the street, itwas not raining when a car turned in front of consumer, and consumer rearended vehicle in front.upon impact, air bags did not deploy.
In frontal collision drivers side air bag failed to deploy.tt
In a front end collision the air bags did not deploy.please give more details.
My daughter ran into the rear of another vehicle and totalled a 1994 intrepid.neitherair bag norseat belt restraint device worked.she impacted the steering wheel and was injured.
While driving about 15 mphwas rear ended by another vehicle, andair bags failed to deploy.
Hit another car with the front side of the car at 35mph and neither airbag deployed. She had a seatbelt on.
Air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system.please give any further details.
Vehicle was involved in a "t" bone head on collision.upon impact, neither air bag deployed.there were 2 injuries in the accident.
Head on collision and drivers airbag did not deploy. Please describe further.tt
No deployment of driver's/passenger's airbags in a front end collision, resulting in injuries.
While driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle accelerated and hit a brick wall. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head and back injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.
While traveling 25-30 mph another vehicle crashed into consumer's vehicle head on.air bag indication light flashed on, but air bags did not deploy at any time. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Head on collision and passengers airbag did not deploy. Please describe further.tt
At a speed of 2 mph, rolling, hit brake and both airbags deployed, windshield shattered.
Upon starting the vehicle, consumer states put vehicle in gear and proceeded to drive when consumer heard a rumbling noise. Consumer stopped got out to look under vehicle saw nothing.consumer got back in vehicle put in gear and vehicle took off.consumer applied brakes nothing happen resulting in vehicle hitting aconcrete barrier.none of the vehicles airbags deployed. Please describe further. Mr
Consumer impacted at 12:00 at 45 mph, air bag failed to deploy.
Consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the gear was put into drive, also the air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle hit a concrete road divider.ts
While drivingdriver fellasleep at the wheel and hit a light post,driver's air bag did not go off.
Passenger side airbag coverbegan to roll up on the edges, exposing the yellow foam rubber under it.
Air bag cover on the passenger side is coming off. Dealerhas been contacted. Replacement fee $185.00.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision,and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. Dealer has been notified.
Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident.
The passenger side airbag cover is coming up from the console i am afraid it will not deploy right and the a\c has to be refilled every two months and they say it has no leaks.
Sun has causedair bag on passenger's side tocome through the dashbroad.vehicle has been taken to the dealership. The owner was told that the situation would not disrupt the deployment of the air bag.
Dash lighting went out due to faulty circuit board.
I was not made aware of a recall on this vehicle about a possible electrical problem that i read in your recall section. Should i be concerned about a fire? the car has stalled a few times in the last couple of months. It is well upkept andservicedregularly. The recall notice said one indication of the problem was stalling.
Consumer states her switch for her headlights burned completely up- she states she could smell it burning.mr
Vehicle shuts off without warning. *phwhile driving the vehicle suddenly stalled.on other occasion the vehicle would not start but the next day the vehicle started up immediately.the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to identify the problem.the consumer was told of a recall (94v-024) related to the wiring harness which also caused stalling.*nlm
Electrical shocks occur when vehicle is touched.
Whenconsumer touches the door handle to get out of vehicle, it shocks her. Consumer isnotifying the dealer.
We experienced both of the problems identified in your recall database (we were shocked to see this!) and never have received a recall notice. As information, the dealer did not repair this quickly or without charge.we waited over a week and the dealer charged us about $400 for the electric system problem.
Continuous electrical problems, causing loss of head/tail lights/dashboard controls/warning systems and heating/cooling systems.*skd
Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident.
While driving gasoline is leaking from the engine, causing the vehicle to shut down.also, the dealer has changedthe fuel rail and several components on the electrical system.howver, roblem has not been solved.owner has difficulty getting parts to repair the vehicle.
Windshield wiper motor goes on and off intermittently.
While driving at a speed of 65mph or less,vehicle will stall and lose power. Has to turn off the vehicle and restart and then it rides fine.please describe details.
When driving at 40 mph and above vehiclestalls/ jerks and cuts off. Also, there is a rumbling noise coming from the front of the vehicle/electrical system malfunctioned, and inner tie rod failed.
Interior lights dim substantially when the exterior lights are turned on.
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash.alsodome light comes on unexpectedly.please provide further information.
Vehicle completely dies, due to electrical problem.
Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. In addition, vehicle died while driving.also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system.
Replacement of three batteries.
Purchase car when pressing on the horn the trunk opened up the dash board where the air bag is loose having other problem consumer will describe other problem.
Vehicle seems to die for no reason.
Same as i have seen on the site, the 1994 dodge intrepid is stopping while in motion. At first, it would start again immediately, then after a few moments, then hours.. And now it is up to not starting at all. We have replaced several parts and nothing seems to make a difference. Do you have any idea what the problem can be? please email with ideas.. *nlm
Ignition failed and replaced.
While driving car stalls out with no warning.tt
Vehicle will stall while idling or while driving without warning, all power is lost, sometimes vehicle will start immediately and sometimes it has to be left sit for a few minutes before restarting, dealer repaired power train control module which did not correct the problem, dealer could not remedy problem.
Early life component failures (water pump 57k, crank sensor, turn signal relay switch)
While driving 80 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not resolve the problem. *mr
When driving down the road the car stalls, reported to the dealer thrree times . Please describe .
Failure on hwy while trvlg at 70mph on cruise; when brake was tapped to disengage cruise, vehicle stalled; was able to coast to safe stop; this was the first incident and most other incidents have happened when driving the car and stopping and then shutting off warm engine; when i return to the vehicle, sometimes it will not start even though it turns over just fine; after waiting 10-30 minutes, the car will start and run normal; dealer said they never heard of the problem; to my knowledge, this vehicle has never had the recall work done per #94v024000 - could this be causing the problem?thank you for your assistance.please e-mail me with some info.thanks again. Patrick.:)
Pcv and spark plugs failed.
Vehicle will stall intermittently and without warning.also, in cold weather transmission will fall out of gear or it will not shift at all.the vehicle stalls on highway at all speeds,especially when turning the steering wheel to the right.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
Engine stalls suddenly in traffic without any prior warning.
Anti-theft alarm system failed due to broken ground splice.
Computer for antilock brake warning light replaced due to warning light intermittently coming on.*aw
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time.i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural,i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution.if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested.i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car.i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard.
Vehicle turn will turn over, but will not start, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem. Fuel pump pressure regulator was replaced but problem of starting continues.
Key would get stuck in the ignition.consumer had to purchase an alarm system due to key would stay in the ignition for couple of days straight, it would eventually come out after struggling with it, and pulling it out.
Intermittent starting problem. Nothing indicates there's a problem on the dashboard. A private mechanic toldconsumer to godealer because it's the ignition switch.dealer will be contacted.
Consumer was traveling about 45mph onhighway andfront end collapsed.without prior warning. She took vehicle to a local garage, and mechanic told consumer that he has seen several similar incidents. Consumer said that when she turned key in ignition switch it wouldn't turn.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
When puttingkey inside ofignition ignition switch clicks more than once in order to start. Dealership is aware ofproblem.
Put key in ignition vehicle is not starting. Has taken to dealer & problem not found. In md same problem existed. Service manger checked & noticed non-starting. An intermittent problem.
Starter failed.
Nhtsa recall # 94 v 024 000/electrical system:wiring. Vehicle been experiencing ongoing problem with engine stalling while driving or at a stop position. Consumer noticed recall on internet. But vehicle was not part of it. Can nhtsa provide additional information.
Vehicle caught on fire while driving on the right side w/bumper melting. Possible cause electrical. Please describe details.
Driver was able to take vehicle out of park withoutignition running. Also, the vehicle can be started in any gear.dealer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Also,vehicle was not included in recall 94v024000 electrical system: wiring.please provide any further information.
Headlights and the interior lights come on and the dash goes dead. Please describe.tt
While driving the vehicle stalled, and noticed smoke from under the hood. Took vehicle to the dealer and they said that the fire started from the engine harness wiring that caught on fire, also the coil pack box was melted down and split in half. Dealer said that they would not fix the vehicle . There was a recall listed on this vehicle 94v- 024 000 electric system: wiring. Consumer stated that he never received recall, and is not sure if this contained to the recall.
Automatic transmission failure, vehicle stalls when shifting gears.ttconsumer received recall 94v024, had to wait 2 months because dealer stated he was unaware of recall and did not know how to do repairs, after repair the transmission did not seem to to work correctly and finally it gave out completely, after repairs, transmission still did not seem right and vehicle experienced stalling, dealer reprogrammed transmission, but this did not help either.front brakes squeal after front brake pads replaced and front rotors were turned.right front stabilizer and left side sway bar link were replaced, noise in front end.
1994 intrepid stalls when driving or at stop light.the vehicle would stall while sitting at stop lights, slowing down to stop or while driving on the interstate.when the vehicle stalled the check engine light illuminated.on one occasion the vehicle couldn't even be started and it had to be towed tot he dealer.the problem was the coating around the wiring.
1994 dodge intrepid transmission problems.car has been diagnosed with transmission problems - right tie rod rubbing against automatic transmission wiring harness causing a electrical shortage.transmission is not shifting properly, get stuck in second gear and check engine light comes on.
Dt: the contact states there isa nhtsa recall campaign94v024000 concerning the electrical system wiring. This vehicle is experiencing the sameproblemsas indicated in the recall, butit is not included in the recall due to vin.
Wiring harness was cut by cylinder head due to being located too close to it. Consumer states harness was cut by protruding edge of rear cylinder head, lead from computer to crank sensor shorted to ground.
While driving at any speed electrical system operates erratically, causing gauges oninstrument panel to malfunction. Dealership informedconsumer thatthis vehiclewas not affected by recall 94v024000.no determination has been made as to the cause of this problem.please provide any additional information / attachments.
While driving a thick black-brown smoke was coming from under the hood. Soon flames started. Vehicle lost power when trying to acceleraste-went to sid eof road and stopped. Fire department and medical emergency vehicles arrived.fire was extinguished. However, vehicle was totaled.
94v024000/ electrical system:wiring: harness. While traveling at 20 mph instrument panel was not operating for a moment. When the gauges commenced to operate,vehicle started to surge forward and almost stalled. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin.
The transmission failed due to a defective transmission wiring harness.
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While the car was parked and running there was smoke coming from the wiring harness from underhood. Please describe.tt
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Car fire completely destroyed vehicle.
This car had given me no trouble on the day of the fire or prior to the fire.the car was performing perfectly.i was on my way home from work and had stopped at a stop light and saw a "whisp" of smoke.when the light turned green, i began to proceed through the intersection and the "whisp" became quite large.i immediatly pulled off the road and the engine area was smoking horribly.within seconds, fire engulfed the engine area.the car has been totalled by my insurance company.the fire report states the fire was electrical.the car was performing correctly prior to the fire.i had no warning or indication the car was on fire until i saw the smoke.no warning or indicator lights came on.i appreicate any help you can give to me with the issue.thank you.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from engine compartment, consumer parkedcar and openedhood and saw a fire, consumer tried to put out fire with a extinguisher.
94v024000/ electrical system:wiring: harness. While traveling at 20 mph instrument panel was not operating for a moment. When the gauges commenced to operate,vehicle started to surge forward and almost stalled. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under recall due to vin.
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Had smelled & noticed smoke from dashboard. Had vehicle towed. Was informed electrical wiring harness had burned. Vehicle had overheated. Thermostat replaced. Mechanic noticed other wiring harnesses were damaged & needed replacing. Had fused replaced in door panel & underhood.
Electricial wiring in the sensory panel gives incorrect data/unreliable, frequently the track light comes on and off, the abs comes on.contacted dealer and manufacturer. Also, transmission slips in first and second gear, needs to be replaced.*ml
Lost power to instrument cluster, no tach speed or any other gauges, air bag light would stay on. Transmission stays in secound gear. Kick in and ou with intermintent power to instrument cluster, power door lock then failed, uld remain dealer found failed/ground in wiring harness.
This car which has suffered from repeated problems, suddenly began sounding the horn and the interior light came on. Driver pulled over and got out to disconnect horn and vehicle burst into falmes. Within sixty seconds of horn sounding, car was engulfed in flames. I don't have the vin # anymore as there is nothing left of this car but two tires and a license plate. My daughter rides strapped in a car seat every day with me. Had she been in there i would not ahve had time to get her out and she would be dead. Threee weeks ago a neighbors 1995 dodge intrepid did the same thing fow a few weeks and then suddenly eruptred in flames. Chrysler really needs to be held responsible for this. I have been searching the internet and it is apparently quite common for this to happen! please help!
Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time.i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural,i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution.if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested.i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car.i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard.
At 60mph, vehicle jerked into low gear and all of communication gauges lit up before vehicle stalled.vehicle was inspected two weeks ago for same problem.vehicle has been to two dealers and neither one can find the cause.
Airbag console is sitting up to high, the airbag is covered .check engine light remains on often, radio does not play fm stations, short in wiring harness, rear tail light does not operate properly, car stalls while in motion,right tie rod makes a loud noise when turning, leakage near o-rings, a/c leaks freon--coils are defective. *ml
The failure is the wire harness that connects to the turn signal plug, it melts, bare wires are exposed, and almost caused fire, then stopped working completly numerous times.
I recently purchased a used 94 dodge intrepid from pa in dec 2007. A few weeks later the car suddenly stalled while driving on an extremely busy road and almost caused several accidents to it shutting off in the middle of a 40 mph road. The car didn't restart and had to be towed to a mechanic. This incident is just one example from many. Over the past 3 months i have been told it was the fuel pump, starter, a sensor, some sort of tube, catalytic converter and all sorts of things,which of course did not solve my problem. I have invested over $1,000 to try and repair the problem. It was not until today 3/24/2008 that while researching my car on the internet that i found the recall. I called both the dealership and manufacturer and because my vin wasn't apart of the recall i was told i could not be helped. So now what do i do. I 'm a single mother of a small child, i work and go to school. I can not afford to continue to give out hundreds of dollars and stop going to work or school because my car isn't reliable. I cannot afford to become stranded due to this problem. So please, please find a way to help those who really need your help in this matter.
Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident.
I was in parking garage at jfk airport. When i started car and put it into gear, the car shot forward and crashed into concrete barrier and pillar.the airbags never deployed and the braking did not slow it down.the car was totalled and the travelers insurance has offered $2275 less the $500 deductible.
Water pump failed.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Water pump failed causing leakage and engine overheating. (98v-184)
Timing belt melted, causing engine to lose power. Also water pump seized.
Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. In addition, vehicle died while driving.also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system.
Early life component failures (water pump 57k, crank sensor, turn signal relay switch)
Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. No warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot.now in need of new engine.
Engine temperature sensor/thermostat and water pump failed.
Water pump need replacing.
Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time.i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural,i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution.if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested.i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car.i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard.
While driving about any mph engine will overheat.has to stop until engine cools off.dealer had been contacted.please provide more information.
Water pump leaks coolant onto the drive train, causing the transmission and the engine to malfunction.please give any further details.
Radiator fan motor/relay fan failed, radiator cap failed.
Engine temperature sensor/thermostat and water pump failed.
Had smelled & noticed smoke from dashboard. Had vehicle towed. Was informed electrical wiring harness had burned. Vehicle had overheated. Thermostat replaced. Mechanic noticed other wiring harnesses were damaged & needed replacing. Had fused replaced in door panel & underhood.
While driving water will evaporate at all times.consumer has to keep putting water into the radiator to avoid overheating.also, there is an electrical short when the vehicle is put into reverse.motor and transmission have been repaired.gas smell present when air conditioner is turned on.
Consumer stated antifreeze started leaking, took vehicle to dealer and they replaced thermostat, currently vehicle has a blown head gasket and antifeeze is still leaking, dealer had to replace head gaskets.consumer questions why the the head gasket failed after the thermostat was replacement. Consumer stated there was never any indication that the vehicle was overheating the temperature always remained normal.*jg
Radiator fan motor/relay fan failed, radiator cap failed.
Consumer pulled up to the light to make a right turn, andvehicle lost power. Brakes were not working.driver shifted toright where another vehicle was present,and she hit the other vehicle.
While driving there is a gas smell detected. Most noticeable when heat or air conditioning is used. Dealers replaced numerous gaskets, but problem remains.
Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. No warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot.now in need of new engine.
Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
Vehicle would stall out while driving. Would have no prior warning. Has been stalling out every day. A problem with driving vehicle.
Oil pan gasket failed.
Oil filter failed.
Timing belt melted, causing engine to lose power. Also water pump seized.
When making a hard left hand turn engine shuts off. Dealer notified.
Engine mounts failed.
Consumer was driving vehicle about 50 mph when car lost power,strong shaking of entire car, gas odor/white smoke was coming from back of car. Consumer took car to dealership several time, replaced engine heads/vavles/piston. Rings/fuel rail injectors. Due to improper service, this incident reoccurred within 2-3 miles from dealership after it was suppose to be fixed.ak
The engine block was chipped in the back on the left side where the cylinder head meets the engine block. This resulted in antifreeze pouring out the back of the engine.
1994 dodge intrepid shuts off for no apparent reason.*mr
Left rear head gasket failed.
Timing belt tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to be worn down and slip causing car to be unstartable.if this would have happened at highway speed engine would have died and would have been unstartable.
Gasket failed.
Valve cover gasket failed.
1994 intrepid stalls when driving or at stop light.the vehicle would stall while sitting at stop lights, slowing down to stop or while driving on the interstate.when the vehicle stalled the check engine light illuminated.on one occasion the vehicle couldn't even be started and it had to be towed tot he dealer.the problem was the coating around the wiring.
Air conditioning blowing hot air.needed to replace freon.air conditioner works for 2 months and now is blowing hot air again!transmission is jerking when coming to a stop and then quickly accelerating.i replaced the head gaskets at a cost of $700 on a car that had only 48,000 miles on it.the gaskets were completely rotted.
While riding along the highway he smelled and saw smoke. After opening the hood,there was fire on the top of the engine block.
Oil pan failure.
Consumer stated antifreeze started leaking, took vehicle to dealer and they replaced thermostat, currently vehicle has a blown head gasket and antifeeze is still leaking, dealer had to replace head gaskets.consumer questions why the the head gasket failed after the thermostat was replacement. Consumer stated there was never any indication that the vehicle was overheating the temperature always remained normal.*jg
Steering / front suspension/ engine cradle is loose and noisy poblems started appearing around.
Engine mounts failed. They ripped the lower control arm out from the engine cradle. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer.*ml
Oil leak, causing fumes to come into the passenger compartment.also, engine head gasket has blown out.deaelr has repairedhead gasket a year ago. Manufacturer has been notified.
Engine timing belt had caused vehicle toslow down.sometimes it even lost power on the road. Dealer had to replace engine timing belt.please provide more information.
Transmission fluid leaks.
Vehicle will stall while idling or while driving without warning, all power is lost, sometimes vehicle will start immediately and sometimes it has to be left sit for a few minutes before restarting, dealer repaired power train control module which did not correct the problem, dealer could not remedy problem.
While traveling the vehicle would not accelerate.consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide further details.
When turning on the engine alllights will come on, andengine will start shaking.there was no sign ofwhat could be causing this problem.
While my husband was driving down a local street at approx. 25 mph, the car started making a funny sound all of a sudden then the car shut off. We later had the car towed to the dealership in our neighborhood who informed us that the engine was ruined without even looking at the car. We asked the dealership how this could've happened when we had scheduled oil changes with them on time. The car was there with them less than 30 dyas prior to the engine blow-out. The dealership coulnot give us an expalanation of what caused the engine t blow on a vehicle that had less than 70,000 miles.there was no warning such as oil leaks or smoke from burning oil even though we were informed that there was no oil in the car when it was given to them.no explanation given as to where 5 quarts of oil went from the scheduled oil change on 5/8/00 at their dealership. The total cost to us was $2165.00 which the dealer stated was the best they could do for us. They felt it was no fault of their's and we felt and still do that it was something that they did or didnot do during the oil change.
In wet and misty weather conditions, the vehicle stalled at 50mph and driver was able to drift to the shoulder without incident.
When driving at any speedthe vehicle is cutting off without prior warning and theis stalling intermittently.
The 1994 dodge intrepid is a poorly designed car. Our car has failed the a/c evaporator, power steering hose, timing belt tensioner, water pump, pulley, timing belt, the electronic climate control does not work - no air from any vents, transmission will not go in reverse when cold, transmission will not downshift to first when cold, transmission will not upshift to 3rd when cold, fuel leaked from the fuel rail, engine is hard to start when cold
Engine failed.
Cruise control light goes on in dash and car just suddenly stalls.this usually happens at all speeds and lately has stalled on highway at speeds in excess of 60 mph.this happens for no known reason.i've had this problem checked by a mechanic and he cannot find any reading on the computer that would indicate any problems.this car was manufactured after a similar recall on this car back in 1993 for a transmission harness failure.i'm wondering if there is anyone out there that is encountering the same problems with this particular model vehicle.it's extremely dangerous to stall in the middle of a freeway while traveling in excess of 65mph, especially at night.
Vehicle cuts off while driving.owner has to shift car to neutral to start the car up after it cuts off.dealer was contacted, they were not able to duplicate the problem.
While driving vehicle stalls out with no warning intermittently. The cruise control comes on by itself prior to the stalling.
At 60mph, vehicle jerked into low gear and all of communication gauges lit up before vehicle stalled.vehicle was inspected two weeks ago for same problem.vehicle has been to two dealers and neither one can find the cause.
Engine failed. *et
Vehicle idles through the brake.
When driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on, and the vehice is stalling and cutting off.
I bought this car thinking that the dodge intrepid was a great car and we have not hadnothing but a nightmare with this car. I can not believe that a new car could have that many problems. We have a dodge truck that has over 200 thousand miles and never had this trouble. I have only once received a recall notice and i got that one after i called chrsler about it. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Intermittent stalling/ won't start from parked position.
Vehicle stalls out frequently.
Consumer changed the oil and noticed that there was fuel mixed in with the oil. When vehicle wa started, and afteroil had been changed,engine compartment caught on fire.vehicle has not been inspected. Please provide additional information.
When driving at 40 mph and above vehiclestalls/ jerks and cuts off. Also, there is a rumbling noise coming from the front of the vehicle/electrical system malfunctioned, and inner tie rod failed.
While the vehicle had been parked for about 3 hours, consumer started vehicle and a puff of smoke came from under hood. Consumer states' flames were about the size of a football.consumer was able to put fire out.dealer stated cause of fire was a leaking fuel rail. Please provide any further information. Ph
Have had lots of problems car is not as reliable as i thought.
Engine check light is on constantly, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.consumer states the vehicle would not shift, also evaporator coil, compressor and condenser were replaced at 30000-40000 miles.*yd
Poor engine performance.
While driving at any speed or coming to a complete stop,engine will shut off without warning. It will start right back up most of the time.dealer has been contacted.
Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. In addition, vehicle died while driving.also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system.
When driving between 40 to 50mphcar starts to jump and jerk, and itfeels like it wants to stall.
Engine light comes on and then the vehicle accelerates out of control.
Oil leak, causing fumes to come into the passenger compartment.also, engine head gasket has blown out.deaelr has repairedhead gasket a year ago. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving gasoline is leaking from the engine, causing the vehicle to shut down.also, the dealer has changedthe fuel rail and several components on the electrical system.howver, roblem has not been solved.owner has difficulty getting parts to repair the vehicle.
Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. No warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot.now in need of new engine.
On the way home from work smelled gas and heard a loud pop. Then was told by some people that automobile was on fire. Tried to put it out, but was unsuccessful.
Abs warning light stays on.service technician advised owner it was too dangerous to drive the vehicle because the computer was messed up and could cause the brakes not to work.
Mother drove car to school, parked car, at about 15 feet away witness noticed car was on fire, and notified mother, fire dept. Took out fire, never been repaired because no warranty, no money since still paying monthly dues on loan. Not driveable and never investigated, still parked in garage.
Consumer contacted dealer, bob bost dealer in bradenton ,florida,several times for recall 99v215000/ manufacturer's recall 837.but, dealer could not perform recall repairs without a special tool whichdealer was unable to obtain from manufacturer.meantime, consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle.
Fuel rail is leaking fuel unto the engine manifold which could result in a fire.took vehicle to dealer, and whole system had to be replaced because of corrosion.a/c evaporator and timing belt also had to be replaced--a/c would bot hold a freon r134a charge, and the belt was torn by the water pump.*ml
Electricalshort in one of the sensors, smoke is coming out of the exhaust. Car cuts off giving no warning. Manufacturer hooked vehicle up to machine and nothing was found.
Oxygen sensor failed.
Transmission cooling lines leaked, vehicle rolled down the hill after left in park with key removed, resulting in an accident, also oxygen sensor failed twice and air condioning malfunctioned 3 times.
Oxygen sensor failed.
While driving the vehicle at any speed smelled strong chemical fumes entering into the passenger compartment. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts---
Pcv and spark plugs failed.
The way the cup holders are placed the drink can easily spill. Please describe.
Control switch failed, causing compressor to burn.
Have had lots of problems car is not as reliable as i thought.
Transmission failure requiring replacement of torque convertor and valve body with up-dated valve body assembly
Transmission failed - continually went into limp mode - after repair the shifting is sluggish and unable to be repaired by dealer after three visits.dealer keeps referring to driveability problems suggesting that spark plug wires, spark plugs, catalytic converter, and sensors be replaced.all these items were replaced at considerable expense and the car still shifts poorly with poor acceleration.this is on a car that has been literaly babied with only having 70,000 miles on it in 6 years.transmission problems on the intrepids, concordes, and eagle talons are well known.why haven't these been recalled?!!there are numerous technical service bulletins concerning the poor transmission quality and problems.also a review of dodge's service records would show the high rate of failures on transmissions in these cars.
Blend air door/air inlet actuator body controller failed.*skd
A/c condenser failed.
Airbag console is sitting up to high, the airbag is covered .check engine light remains on often, radio does not play fm stations, short in wiring harness, rear tail light does not operate properly, car stalls while in motion,right tie rod makes a loud noise when turning, leakage near o-rings, a/c leaks freon--coils are defective. *ml
The air conditionerevaporator failed.
Fuel rail is leaking fuel unto the engine manifold which could result in a fire.took vehicle to dealer, and whole system had to be replaced because of corrosion.a/c evaporator and timing belt also had to be replaced--a/c would bot hold a freon r134a charge, and the belt was torn by the water pump.*ml
Consumer stated the entire air conditioning system failed.
Automatic transmission failure - car would not shif into 2nd gear.transmission had to be replaced due to an internal leak.ac has been very unreliable.i have had two compressors, 2 evaporators and numerous o-rings replaced.
Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time.i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural,i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution.if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested.i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car.i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard.
Evaporator has been replaced 2 times and only lasts for about year. Cause is unknown. The evaporator to be replaced again because of leaks.
Air conditioner evaporator failed.
Air conditioning malfunctioned.
Air conditioner compressor failed.
A/c blows hot and cold air intermittently when used on automatic mode. *sd
Air conditioner has failed for third time in 3 years, 2 new compressors and now control module for $800.
A/c cooling system replaced.
The antilock brake system failed, and the a/c did not blow out cold air due to a defective evaporator.the evaporator was replaced.scc
A/c evaporator leaked.
A/c evaporator failed.
Feon leaks and the air conditioning compressor fails.
The climate control turns on and off when it wants too.
Consumer states that the air conditioning in their vehicle doesn't work, and hasn't worked since the year they purchased the vehicle. Consumer also states the dealer will not repair the work done under warranty due to the service contract expiration.ph
Transmission failures (2) since 1994, rebuilt in 1996.air conditioner failures (2) since 1994 compressor replaced 1999.engine removed so the firewall crack(s) could be welded from defective original welding, apparently was affecting the rack n pinion steering.
Air conditioning blowing hot air.needed to replace freon.air conditioner works for 2 months and now is blowing hot air again!transmission is jerking when coming to a stop and then quickly accelerating.i replaced the head gaskets at a cost of $700 on a car that had only 48,000 miles on it.the gaskets were completely rotted.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
While driving water will evaporate at all times.consumer has to keep putting water into the radiator to avoid overheating.also, there is an electrical short when the vehicle is put into reverse.motor and transmission have been repaired.gas smell present when air conditioner is turned on.
Engine check light is on constantly, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.consumer states the vehicle would not shift, also evaporator coil, compressor and condenser were replaced at 30000-40000 miles.*yd
While driving on highway abs light came on and stayed on. Abs light stays on everytime when startingvehicle up. Contacted a local mechanic.mechanic ran an analysis, and determined that the main computerwas bad.freon leaked out of air conditioner at 92,000 miles.
The passenger side airbag cover is coming up from the console i am afraid it will not deploy right and the a\c has to be refilled every two months and they say it has no leaks.
I was in parking garage at jfk airport. When i started car and put it into gear, the car shot forward and crashed into concrete barrier and pillar.the airbags never deployed and the braking did not slow it down.the car was totalled and the travelers insurance has offered $2275 less the $500 deductible.
Radio failed.
Cassette player failed.
Insufficient lighting when driving at night. Manufacturer has developed a new revised part to enhance lighting system.
I only have 80,000 miles on my car and the headlight lenses are so yellowed i can barely see anything at night. Very scary
While driving 25 mph consumersmelled smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer pulled over. Then,had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic replaced themulti function switch due to a burnt wire.
Inside high mount brake light experienced a fire while vehicle was parked.dealer notified, and informed consumer to notify nhtsa.
Inside high mount brake light experienced a fire while vehicle was parked.dealer notified, and informed consumer to notify nhtsa.
Headlight not bright enough to see at night and during rain weather, replaced with 95 headlight.tt
Inadequately designed headlights, impairing visibility at night.
Headlights malfunction, causing visual difficulty and may result in a crash.cause unknown.please provide further information.
Headlights are out of adjustment; only time headlights show any brightness are on side roads; vehicle doesn't get light on sign until it is on top of sign.
Headlights are designedpoorly,they do not light the road well and pose a visibility problem.
While driving at night with headlights on and another vehicle approached, consumercouldn't see that vehicle becausethe headlights were too dim.contacted dealer, and was told that they changed the design in the 1995 models,and manufacturer was not able to help.
Headlights are unberabaley dim service people admit its a problem but chrysler takes no action to correct thesepre 95 models
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
These headlights are the worst, my old 1969 buick had a better beam pattern. The housing is made of plastic and cracks very easly that can knock the allignment out..imust use the fog lights at night to see properly. Accidents will happen. It's just a matter of time.
Seats-automatic seats. Where anchored to the floor, plastic pieces have been noticed laying in the seat tracks on both driver and passenger sides,worried about seats leaving tracks if there happens to be an accident.head lights- way to dim for driving, especially if raining, also looks like the plastic cover is melting from lights being too hot also causing dimness.air bag cover on passenger side dash board is warping, affraid it may explode for no reason causing a fatality.abs -the light comes on for days then goes out for maybe a day then comes on again.had them checked out and they say its fine but light continutes to come on.
Headlights are dim and do not give adequate illumination even with high beams/fog lights on.
The headlight show is dim please describe.tt
Headlights are ineffective for night driving, causing poor visibility.*skd
Head lampsmisaligned.
Headlights do not give sufficient light.please give more details.tt
When driving in the dark the headlights are not bright enough for the consumer to travel.the pump motor has been replaced three times,and the dealer can't found the problem.
Headlights malfunction; neither the high beam/low beam provide adequate light. This is especially dangerous on rural roads and during inclement weather.
Inadequacy of the high-beam headlamps due to a design flaw.
The head light are not bright can't see at night .tt
High and low beam headlights are not bright enough, causing poor visibility.*skd
Both connecting bolts that connects the inner tie rods to the steering gear broke as i was turning in a driveway.i had just drove 50 miles on interstate 85 from smiths, al to tuskeeggee al. When i arrived at my destination as i turned from the ashfault highway on to the concrete drive way i heard a thump! that was when the bolts sheared into. My estimate speed was around 2 m.p.h. Also the headlights on the intrepid are too dim for night driving. The parklights lens stay clear while the headlight lens collects moisture dust and dirt after a period of time the lens start to turn brown which inpairs the ability to see well enough for night driving
Headlights are adjusted within specifications but are not bright enough to to be able to see clearly with or without the brights on.i can drive with the brights on all the time and not have a single person flash theirs at me.this is very dangerous when driving where there are no street lights.
The plastic cover on the outiside covering the headlight, is cloudy on the outside.the consumer cannot see at all. The dealership is aware of the problem.a technical service bulletin was issued regarding the headlamp pattern problem.another technical service bulletin was issued revising the first to include both of the headlamps.dodge refused to replace consumers.*jg
Consumer tstated that while driving, headlights are very dim and cause a lot of shadows.consumer feels it is unsafe to drive at night.*yd
Switch button ring head lights, when lights on dim could not see anything, went for repair/replace reflectors and now the highbeams are to low.tt
Headlights are too weak, causing poor visibility when driving at night.*skd
Headlights are poorly visible when driving at night. Dealer notified and informed consumer that they are aware of the problem,but there are no recalls pertaining to the problem.
No summary provided by consumer
High beam headlights lack focus during night driving, causing poor visibility.*skd
My headlight covers (a small bulb goes on the inside of the cover ) has been getting cloudy for the last 3 or 4 years.they are now to the point that there is a safety problem at night.i don't think i should have to pay the $125 a piece for a defect.both are defective.
Headlight inadequate, causing poor visibility.
Nightime driving is very difficult due to low visibility.
Headlights fail to provide sufficient lighting.*aw
Headlights out of adjustment, providing very poor illumination. *dsh
Both headlights are distorted/ very dull, and cause poor visibility.consumer cannot see at night due to poor lighting.
Speedometer/odometer will nose dive to 0 for 20 to thirty seconds will shut cruise control if on. The headlights will go off. To get them to come back on turn switch on off then back on.
Headlights do not provide sufficient illumination.
Early life component failures (water pump 57k, crank sensor, turn signal relay switch)
Headlight lenseshave clouded up light appears not as clear as it should be.dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Lens that houses halogen bulb collects dirt/film on inside.there is no way to clean the headlights and the ability for the beam to permiate the lens is dwindling.this causes very poor night time visibility.dealership recognizes the problem and will correct only at the expense of the owner.meanwhile, it is very hard to see un poorly lit roads.this is a safety hazard.
Both front headlamp lenses assemblies are severely, internally corroded. Light output is tremendously diminished and therefore is a major safety concern. Dealer refused to remedy the situation, and instead offered to sell new headlamp assemblies. ****dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****769305.
The headlights are very dim even when using high beams. When using high beams other driver's do not notice the high beams. The dealer is aware of the problem. A better headlight assembly has been designed by chrysler.
The headlights had a thick film forming inside which causedimpaired visibility.*nlm ph
Hi beam headlights do not work .tt
Headlights go off while driving vehicle, switch was replaced.dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Tail lights inoperative.
Turn signals fail to operate on certain days, especially on cold days. When putting on the emergency flashers, the signals will work.
When the car gets wet either from rain or washing, the turn signals malfunction and will make a popping and crackling noise. Please describe.
Turn signals operated intermittently.
Turn signal does not always work when applied; other motorist are not aware of turning/changing lanes, etc.; causes hazardous driving.tt
Early life component failures (water pump 57k, crank sensor, turn signal relay switch)
Turn signal switch does not function properly/it intermittently operates.
The vehicle's turn signal switch smokes, also the windsheild wipers sticks, and will not operate properly.
Turn signal switch failed. *sd
Dealership is charging consumer to fix a recall forlower control arm. In feb of 2000, consumer had an accident due to this recall 99v215, tire slipped from under the vehicle causing the car to slide into another one, dodge is wanting to charge consumer $4300 to fix recall problem.consumer also stated that there is a strong gas odor in vehicle.
The vehicle experienced a fuel leak.
Fuel rail line leaks onto the engine.
Fuel injection/fuel rail rubber "o" rings cracked/wore out due to constant exposure to fuel, resulting in fuel leakage.
Fuel rail leaks at no particular level, cause unknown : faulty fuel rail leak, could result in asafety hazard.
The vehicle is leaking fuel into the engine under the hood. (under investigation ea95-028). Consumer was told not covered under warranty fuel rail assembly was replaced.
When driving at any speed the consumer could smell gas in the vehicle, and the smell is very strong. Gas is leaking onto the exhaust manifold, and could cause a fire.
Fuel line leaks near electrical parts.
When starting up car thereisa real strong gas smell. Then, it goes away a little, but is still present.fuel is leaking from the area where fuel inljector mates to fuel rail. This happens when engine is cold and goes away after engine temperature goes up. Indication is that seals are inadequate or not installed properly.
The o-rings on the fuel rail have allowed the gasoline to leak onto the engine which at anytime could explode.this leakage is causing strong gas smell inside the vehicle and headaches.sometimes ms. Williams feels very sick.
We experienced both of the problems identified in your recall database (we were shocked to see this!) and never have received a recall notice. As information, the dealer did not repair this quickly or without charge.we waited over a week and the dealer charged us about $400 for the electric system problem.
Fuel rail is leaking fuel unto the engine manifold which could result in a fire.took vehicle to dealer, and whole system had to be replaced because of corrosion.a/c evaporator and timing belt also had to be replaced--a/c would bot hold a freon r134a charge, and the belt was torn by the water pump.*ml
The contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. The contact examined the vehicle himself and noticed that the fuel lines were leaking. The contact patched the leak himself on several occasions, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.updated 01/25/12 the consumer stated the fuel leak was located on both sides of the crossover tube for the fuel rails. He first noticed the odor of fuel on november 13, 2088. But could not locate the source. It was an intermittent problem and was finally obvious when it started to spray later in 2099. The consumer contacted the local dodge dealer, but they stated there were no recalls on the vehicle.the consumer covered the tubing interface with jb weld black/red and was able to stop the leak. However, the fitting leaked again when the seasons changed.the consumer contacted the dealer again, and was informed a new fuel rail would cost $480.the consumer stated a friend informed him there was a recall pertaining to other chrysler vehicles and the 93 dodge intrepid. Updated 01/27/12 updated 02/01/12
Fuel line connector leaked gasoline.
Fuel was spilling into the engine area; the fuel rail needed replacing.
My wife and i own a 1994 dodge intrepid 3.5 liter 24-valve vehicle.my wife drives this car every day to transport my son to school.she informed me that gasoline fumes were very stong inside the passenger compartment.i further investigated under the hood of my 1994 intrepid and found that the unsupported front steel crossover tube and the two rear tubes connected to the two siemens fuel injection rails were leaking profusely, depositing fuel all over the engine and puddles on the garage floor.being a mechanical design engineer, (profession), and automotive mechanic, (unprofessional), i commented to my wife barbara, while visually looking at the fuel lines and the clips holding the fuel lines to the fuel rails; i hope there is not just 'o' rings sealing this connection and also the only means of support for the steel cross-over line.i was wrong, this was the only part sealing up the lines to the injection rails.in my opinion, this is a very poor design and extremely dangerous.i went to buy the o-rings at a local auto parts store.i was told that they were unavailable for the 3.5 liter.i then went to my local dodge dealer to purchase the o-rings.they told me you have to buy the entire injection rail @ $189.00 each.to get all 4 o-rings which means i have to spend around $375.00 just to get these four o-rings.when asked why the parts department said that is the only way chrysler will sell the o-rings, which to me is a consumer rip-off to begin with.i took the o-rings to a vendor i use at my place of employment. He matched them up for me and i replaced them.the problem is two fold.#1) the cross-over line is dangling out there only supported by o-rings bouncing up and down with the car every mile you drive.right now with the engine running and the system pressurized you can wiggle the cross-over tube slightly and fuel will leak out of each of the two cross-over tube o-rings.i even installed viton rings to minimize damage due to exposure
Fuel rail leaks3rd time.can i be reimbursed?
Both fuel rails, the quick connect fittings' leak fuel onto engine. Strong smell of fuel vapors as heater/air conditioning blower sucks it into passenger's compartment.
Vehicle's fuel rail leaks gas on the intake manifold.the whole fuel rail assembly was replaced.the consumer feels the manufacturer should redesign the fuel rail.
I bought this car thinking that the dodge intrepid was a great car and we have not hadnothing but a nightmare with this car. I can not believe that a new car could have that many problems. We have a dodge truck that has over 200 thousand miles and never had this trouble. I have only once received a recall notice and i got that one after i called chrsler about it. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Consumerclaimed fuel lines leaked fuel.taken vehicle to dealer for repairs, and dealer could not determine what had caused the leakage.please provide more information.
Failure of the fuel rail system prior to recall notice resulting in engine fire. (representative for consumer).
Manufacturer's recall 787. Fuel seals/fuel lines fittings and pump.consumer states the vehicle is a duplicate problem and repair work was done at owner's expense.
Fuel pump failed.
Fuel pump replaced.
Gasoline odor was notice while driving home, consumer notice fuel leaking from the injection fuel rail onto the engine. Consumer found a recall # 00 v 268 000/fuel leakage on nhtsa website, although it not pertaining to this vehicle make, model, year; it's having the same problem out line in this recall. The dealer was not notified.
Driver became ill from gas fumes leaking on engine, unable to use vehicle several days until repaireddue to possibility of fire
Fuel rail failure.
Fuel injector rail leaks gasoline.
Noticed a strong smell of gasoline. When taken to a mechanic, mechanic discovered fuel leaking onto the manifold. Fuel rail was replaced because of problem.
Recall repair of the faulty fuel rail o-rings not completed due to dealership problems. (98v-184).
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
Smelled gas intermittently, winter '98, then no smell all summer, then again in fall '98.smell coming in via ventilation system, apparently from engine compartment but could not find leak.then late october strong smell, found leak at front of fuel rail (apparent mechanical connection between rail itself and piping which connects the two halves of the fuel rail)leak is intermittent.called service advisor and described, he checked his computer and said no recall, etc., so dodge would not pay to fix.gave rough estimate of $475 to replace rail.then checked your web site and found campaign id no. 98v184000, which i believe describes my problem.i will pursue with dealer, just wanted it on record another ones leaking...
Started smelling gas after returning from refueling the car.i thougt it was just from refueling. After starting the vehicle in the morning the smell became even stronger. I drove the vehicle to work and back and at various times noticed a strong odor of gasoline.after i arrived at home i opened the hood to look for leaks. I did not find any till i started the vehicle. There was fuel spraying from the injector rail. I came in and contacted the dealership that services my vehicle and made arrangements to have it repaired today{11/21/98}.they contacted me to tell me that it was the fuelrail that was leaking and it was not covered under warranty. I have to wait till monday to pick up my vehicle because that part was not available.they also told me that there had been a recall on some vehicles but my was not on the list.i went onto the web and found a recall listed by nhtsa about the fuel rail and injector seals.i am taking this with me on monday when i go to pick up my vehicle.
I , cheryl bares, michael's wife, was at a red light on gulf rd. When the light turned green started to go , as i pushed on the accelerator, the car started to go and then it slowed, (bogged). I decided to pull into a parking lot to see what was the matter, when i saw smoke and then fire.i applied my braked, but they did not work. I was heading straight for a store front window when i saw a giant mound of snow. I smashed into the snow mound to stop the car. As i got out ,the car went up in flames. I called the schaumburg fire dept and also made a police report out#99-4016. By the time the fire dept put it out the whole front of the car was destroyed.chrysler says they have reviewed the information on the fire ,and state they are not convinced ofa manufacturer's responsibility in this. My insurance co. States that the results are inconclusive also.
Fuel rail assembly failed.
While driving gasoline is leaking from the engine, causing the vehicle to shut down.also, the dealer has changedthe fuel rail and several components on the electrical system.howver, roblem has not been solved.owner has difficulty getting parts to repair the vehicle.
Vehicle vibrating due to failure of the fuel injector and rails, fumes present.
Recall 98v18400; consumerhad seen the connector inside ofengine leaking fuel, but at thetime vehiclewas parked. It could not be determinedwhere leakagewascoming from. Consumerhad taken vehicle to dealer three times.please provide more information.
Dealer stated that there was leaking from the fuel injection ring.the consumer observed smoke coming from the rear of the hood and glass.the engine immediately shut off.(recall# 98v1840000)scc ph
Had vehicle repaired for recall 98v184000. After starting vehicle itshimmied.owner noticed fuel gauge indicated loss of fuel, consumer stoppedand checked under hood, and noticed fuel leakage, also after checking underneath vehicle, fuel tank was leaking.*yd
When the vehicle is parked on a slight incline with the truck fully open, the trunk closes and may cause an injury.
Called original dealer (downer motor co.10 west front st., elmer, nj 08318)- he said my car was already in for fuel injection leak problems and already repaired under recall.(for previous owner)he said can not be repaired again even though it is the same recall problem.recall #790 (98v184000)fuel rail o-rings and reinforcements.
Recall 98v184000 concerning fuel injection system leakage. Parts are on national back order.
There is a strong gas smell coming insidecab of the vehicle.when liftinghood onecan see gas squirting out of both sides of fuel rail.when turningvehicle off fuel leaks to the groud, like a faucet. Driver feels this is a safety hazard, and could cause a fire.
Fuel injector is leaking gas all over the engine block, and the smell is getting in the vehicle while driving, and the gas is going on the ground.
Fuel rail failure.
Plastic fuel railmade by siimansare causing the rail to leak fuel onto engine and intake manifold.
While driving at any speedcan smell gas in the vehicle, and when putting gas into the tank, the gas will leak out from the o ring around the fuel injector rail. Also, engine check light didn't come on and there wasn't any prior warning.
The contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he smelled a strong odor of gasoline fuel. The contact examined the vehicle himself and noticed that the fuel lines were leaking. The contact patched the leak himself on several occasions, but the failure continued. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.updated 01/25/12 the consumer stated the fuel leak was located on both sides of the crossover tube for the fuel rails. He first noticed the odor of fuel on november 13, 2088. But could not locate the source. It was an intermittent problem and was finally obvious when it started to spray later in 2099. The consumer contacted the local dodge dealer, but they stated there were no recalls on the vehicle.the consumer covered the tubing interface with jb weld black/red and was able to stop the leak. However, the fitting leaked again when the seasons changed.the consumer contacted the dealer again, and was informed a new fuel rail would cost $480.the consumer stated a friend informed him there was a recall pertaining to other chrysler vehicles and the 93 dodge intrepid. Updated 01/27/12 updated 02/01/12
Fuel rail o-rings failed on two occasions prior to recall notice resulting in leakage, unable to receive recall repair due to lack of parts.
Transmission would take five seconds or more to shift into gear after the gear shift was put into "drive".dealer fixed the problem.
Fuel rail cracked and spilled a large amount of gas on the engine.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
The fuel rail "o" rings were replaced in an earlier recall and the nhtsa web site records that both the "o" rings as well as the fuel rail are prone to failure but the dealer insists that only the "o" rings were replaced and covered by the previous recall. This is serious as it could have resulted in an engine fire.
The fuel injection rail leaked when the car was driven and heated up. The fuel was leaking onto the intake manifold. Dlr says cant do anything about because he cannot duplicate the problem.
Fuel rail cracks caused a fuel leak which almost resulted ina fire.problem similar to recall #98v184000. Manufacturerstated that this vehicle was not included.
The 1994 dodge intrepid is a poorly designed car. Our car has failed the a/c evaporator, power steering hose, timing belt tensioner, water pump, pulley, timing belt, the electronic climate control does not work - no air from any vents, transmission will not go in reverse when cold, transmission will not downshift to first when cold, transmission will not upshift to 3rd when cold, fuel leaked from the fuel rail, engine is hard to start when cold
Fuel rail leakage.
Gasoline was leaking into engine area from fuel rail.
Fuel injector replaced.
Recall component of the fuel injection 0-ring failed prior to recall notice. (98v-184) mjs
Recall component failed prior to recall notice causing fuel leakage. (98v-184)
The contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid.while driving approximately 30 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle.in addition, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument control panel.upon further inspection, the contact noticed fuel leaking under the hood of the vehicle and smoke.the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign id number 98v184000 (fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system).the dealer would not assume financial responsibility for the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 170,000.updated 2/2/09 updated 02/04/09.
Fuel injection system leak.
The fuel injection system is leaking from the fuel rail "o" rings, cause unknown.please give any further details.
The fuel rail started to go on my car 3 weeks after i bought the car, jan 96.bernicker said that they fixed the problem.in oct 97 the gas smell came back the fuel rail completelywent feb 98.i wrote chrysler to pay to fix the problem.they refusedthe tire rod problem has been around since i had the car.bernicker fixed it 3 weeks after i bought it.that fix lasted maybe 2 or 3 weeks.the warrantee was then over.
When driving at 40 to 45 mph vehicle would start to jerk, and sometimes stall. Gas fumes were in car badand clothes smelled like gas. Consumer kept taking care back and forth todealer for over a year.presently,there wasrecall on fuel injector; but, this vehicle was not included due to vin.valve cover gasketes need major tune up according the diagnostics result.also, the vehicle needs factory air tubes.
This is the third failure in four years. The first repair was done by an independentshop. The second time it was fixed by a dodge dealer. Both repairs were done before the recall was issued. When is was issued i was told i did't need to have it fixed again . I was just to send my paper work and bills to daimler chrysler for re-imbursement .which they did. This third time i didn't think it was the same problem. I took my car to my regular mechanic and was surprised to find out that the fuel injector rail had failed once again. I had the work done by him rather than taking it to dodge.they didn't fix it right the last time and we have had several problems with our closest dodge dealer . We have had to take our repairs back because they were not done right the first time. Also we have been faced with rude employees and a service manager that told us maybe if we did more business with them we would better service. Daimler chrysler has told me that they will not re-imburse me this time because i didn't use a dodge dealer for the repair. Do i have any recourse? is this problem with the fuel rail failure on going? will i once again in two years have to have it fixed?
Had been experiencing fuel leakage from the "o" rings & was smelling gas fumes inside of vehicle. Had taken vehicle for inspection. Mechanic noticed fuel leaking onto the engine. Was informed defective fuel rails. Was informed by manufacturer vehicle not under recall.
Fuel rail failure.
Fuel injection system leaking, resulting in fire, prior to recall notice (98v184000).
Fuel was leaking out of the fuel manifold when driving. Had vehicle checked. Found the crossover tube was leaking. It's in the front over the engine. Has not taken vehicle to dealer .
The fuel rail leaked prior to the recall and fixed.(98v-184)yh
Consumer has received recall that refers to fuel leak nhtsa recall # 98v184000. Dealer replaced the parts recalled, and consumer withdraws complaint. *ml
No summary provided by consumer
Fuel injection system leaks.
1994 intrepid engine caught on fire.the consumer informed a recall had been issued on the vehicle, however when he contacted the dodge dealer he was told the recall had already been performed, but was unable to give a date. Chrysler stated they would buy the car back if the investigation showed there was a problem with the recall work.
Driver noticed a strong fuel smell under the hood due to fuel leak coming from connection to the fuel rail at crossove rpipe.
When driving at any speed the consumer can smell gas fuel coming into the vehicle. The smell went away and came back, causing the consumer to take the vehicle to the dealer.the dealer determined that there was gas fuel coming into the vehicle, and said that fuel rail had a leakage.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration after recall work was performed (#98v184000-fuel injection system o-rings), resulting in the wheels smoking.
Dealership indicated it is unsafe to drive car because of potential car fire.chrysler has fuel rails on back order with no time frame on when they will ship.dealership informed me it may be one week to months, and i am without a car.chrysler nor the dealership will provide rental car nor any restitution for the inconvenience of this defect.
Fuel rail was leaking fuel onto engine, causing strong smell of gas and potential of a fire. Dealer replaced fuel rail ,part on backorder.
Recall 98v184000. Vehicle was repaired underrecall. However,o-rings have started to leak. Dealer / manufacturer have been notified aboutproblem. Dealer is stating that they never performed the recall on vehicle, consumer has paperwork showing they did.
Transmission would take five seconds or more to shift into gear after the gear shift was put into "drive".
A fuel smell was comingfrom inside ofvehicle.dealership is aware of problem. Fuel rail needed to be replaced.
Driving the vehicle consumer smelled fumes. Saw that there was leakage underneath vehicle. Fuel rail wascracked, causing fuel to leak onto engine. Consumer has taken vehicle to repair shop once.
Consumer denied recall repair service from a particular dealership, however work completed by other location/dealership(98v-184).mjs
Consumer smelled gas and noticed fuel injector leaking gas out offront. Two years ago, dealer replaced " o" ring, and fuel outlet rail.currently, consumer is experiencing the same problem.
Recall 98v184000 concerning fuel injection system leak.the o ring cracked, causing a fuel leak which may cause a fire.this vehiclehas not not included in the recall due to vin although it has the same problem.*ml
Gasis leaking from the fuel rail, causing strong fumes inside and around the outside of the vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
This vehicle has the same fuel rail leak as stated in the recall.consumer was told by dealer vehicle was not covered under recall, but thatthe leak can also cause fire in the engine compartment.
The contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid. There was a fuel odor present in the vehicle. The auto mechanic replaced the o-rings per recall#98v184000; however, the fuel rails had a hair line crack. The mechanic called the manufacturer per the failure and stated that they will not authorize them to replace the fuel rail. The current and failure mileages were 145,623 miles. The purchase date is unavailable.
The fuel lines under the hood leak, squirting fuel onto the engine block.
Fuel leaks in lines. Fuel injection.ttthe bolt on one bank of fuel runner became lose and fuel coupling come apart causing gas pour out.
The car was hard to start, i discovered fuel leaking from the fuel rail, could have caused a fire.
Three years ago the vehicle was recalled for the "fuel rail" reinforcement: nhtsa recall campaign 98v184000.the consumer had a problem in this area and was told by a mechanic that the rail reinforcement was only replaced on one side.the consumer called daimler chrysler who has denied responsibility along with the dealership.the consumer has the defective fuel rail in her possession.*nlm
Nhtsa campaign 98v184000.ford issued a fuel leakage recall. This vehicle wasnot included in the recall due to vin, but it was experiencing fuel leakage from the fuel rail. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.
Fuel rail ruptured while driving at 55 mph. The vehiclesuddenly lost power, and the consumer coasted to a stop.fuel was all over the engine and the engine was hot.there is a fuel leakage recall 98v184000, but the consumer's vehicle wasn't included due to vin.*la
Im writing this letter wanting to know who should i talk to regarding the recalls on my 95' dodge intrepid as far as the fuel rail leak i have that can cause a fire and also the drivers side seat recall due to it breaking can u please help me!
Dt: the contact owns a 1994 dodge intrepid that experienced a gasoline leak on the fuel rails whichwere located on top of the engine.there was strong smell of gasoline, and onecould virtually see the gasoline dripping on the engine.there was a fear of an ignition source.the vehicle was towed to a repair shop.there was nhtsa recall98v184000 but this vehicle was not included due to the vin.the vehicle was repaired with a new fuel rail.since the repairs there have been no further problems.
Fuel injector lines leaking fuel onto manifolds.
Driver experienced two months of fuel odor and throttle problems.now the fuel injector line has completely failed, causing fuel to spill onto the motor.
Fuel line failed causing vehicle fire.
Right side fuel injector fuel rail cracked, causing fuel to leak under pressure into engine valley between head and intake manifold.
Cracked fuel rail spayed and leaked fuel on the engine.
Consumer smelled gas and noticed fuel injector leaking gas out offront. Two years ago, dealer replaced " o" ring, and fuel outlet rail.currently, consumer is experiencing the same problem.
Recall 98 v 184 000. Fuel injector o-ringsleaked. Underrecall it stated thato-rings would be replaced.dealer chargedconsumer for repairs.neal huffman dodge, louisville, ky 502-897-0601.
Fuel injector leakage. Consumer had contacted dealer for repair of leakage, but it could not be fixed.please provide more infomation.
Cracked fuel rail spayed and leaked fuel on the engine.
Driving at approximately 40 mph started to smell gas, noticed that the fuel rail was cracked, causing gas to leak onto the engine block which could result in a fire. Mechanic claims this is widespread problem. Parts are on national backorder.
Fuel started to spew onto engine becausecoupling separated. Dealer is inspecting vehicle, and will replacefuel pressure regulator andfuel rail. Please provide additional information
Had vehicle repaired for recall 98v184000. After starting vehicle itshimmied.owner noticed fuel gauge indicated loss of fuel, consumer stoppedand checked under hood, and noticed fuel leakage, also after checking underneath vehicle, fuel tank was leaking.*yd
There are large puddles of fuel that lay on top of engine. Owner took vehicle to dealer and was told that the fuel rail had been damaged, and that cailfornia gas had eaten up o-rings. Owner is very concerned for safety.
The front pipe that connects to the fuel rail became loose, causing fuel to leak into engine.please provide details.
Fuel lines failed, leaks fuel.
Fuel rail leaks gas onto engine.
Fuel rail failed causing leakage.
Fuel rail failure resulting in fuel leak onto engine.
Fuel rail failed prior to recall notice.
Vehicle turn will turn over, but will not start, cause unknown.dealer cannot identify the problem. Fuel pump pressure regulator was replaced but problem of starting continues.
I was driving down the road and i started smelling gas. The fuel rail on top of the engine started leaking by the passenger side front injector. There was a recall issued for this vehicle for the same issue that was supposed to correct it and the recall work was done according to the manufacturer. Years later it started leaking again. Apparently the recall kit does not fix the issue, eventually the fuel rail on top of the engine will eventually start leaking again which may result in an engine fire if not fixed. I had to take the car to a shop and am still waiting for a repair kit from chrysler.
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly which may cause a crash.alsodome light comes on unexpectedly.please provide further information.
No protective cover on trunk light bulb, causing a fire.
When consumer lifts up the hood for whatever reason it does not stay up by itself.dealer has been notified.
Our dodge intrepid was parked in our front yard with the engine off for about 10 minutes and we smelled something burning.we looked outside and the engine of our car was in flames. We had to call the local fire department to come and put the fire out.they had to pry the hood up because the engine was on fire so bad that it had melted the hood latch cable to the outer part of the cable.the car is a complete loss.the engine is totally ruined.we never received any information about any recalls and i have done some research and there was a recall on these cars for this exact problem.this is what it says.passenger vehicles built with 3.5l engines.the fuel injection delivery system can leak fuel from some of the sealing o-rings or from hair line cracks in the thermostat fuel injection rail.fuel leakage of an ignition source can result in a fire. This sounds exactly like what happened to our car.i am wanting some information on who i talk to and how i can get this situation handled.the car is a total loss due to a manufacturer defect and we never received any information on this subject what so ever.thanks for your help.charles long.
Hood failed to hold without warning, dealer notified.
Trunk latch failed, causing trunk lid not tostay up. Constantly falls on person reaching into trunk.
I bought this car thinking that the dodge intrepid was a great car and we have not hadnothing but a nightmare with this car. I can not believe that a new car could have that many problems. We have a dodge truck that has over 200 thousand miles and never had this trouble. I have only once received a recall notice and i got that one after i called chrsler about it. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Transmission failed to engage in cold weather.
When the vehicle is parked on a slight incline with the truck fully open, the trunk closes and may cause an injury.
I have a 1994 dodge intrepid es, the vehicle is going into gear and popping out of gear sometimes.
Transmission would take five seconds or more to shift into gear after the gear shift was put into "drive".
Odometer calibrated incorrectly.
States check engine light came on again, comes on when shifting into reverse, shifter seems to get stuck, replace module and powertrain control.
Speedometer/odometer will nose dive to 0 for 20 to thirty seconds will shut cruise control if on. The headlights will go off. To get them to come back on turn switch on off then back on.
Abs warning light stays on.service technician advised owner it was too dangerous to drive the vehicle because the computer was messed up and could cause the brakes not to work.
Transmission fluid leaks.
In wet and misty weather conditions, the vehicle stalled at 50mph and driver was able to drift to the shoulder without incident.
Speedometer needle does not move at high or low speeds. Dealer says it needs an electrician. Please provide more details.
Fuel rail failure.
Delayed transmission engagement or harsh shift.
I have a 94 intrepid that has a lurch when coming to a stop and has problems going into gear when it gets cold.i was told that the seals installed at the factory were faulty and the tsb instructs that new updated ones be installed with the overhaul.also that the tcm (transmission control module) be update from a dealer to correct the cold engagement issue, the one i have now can not be updated and i need a new one.i was hoping to avoid the $2000+ overhaul.i have over a dozen e-mails from others with the same problem and have been on many web sites where others have had the same problems with dodge transmissions.i have not had the car repaird yet because i can not afford the repair yet and have been shifting into nutral before coming to a stop to avoid the lurch.i feel this is a factory defect and have call the factory but they are unwilling to do anything unless thousands call and complain.lmk if you can help.
Transmission would take five seconds or more to shift into gear after the gear shift was put into "drive".dealer fixed the problem.
Transmission failed at 52000 miles.
Transmission failed. *et
No summary listed for above vehicle.
By the time recall 837 was fixed the transmission was already ruined, they want me to pay $4,300 to have it fixed, that is not fair.
The transmission failed ,it was repairedwith me paying some of the repairs (which sucked) when i picked it up, i drove it 3 blocks and it was still doung the same thing so they fixed it agian or at least should have been right. Now 10,000 miles later it failed agian. They say 1 year or 12,000 mile which comes first & it's been 1 year 6 mo. But 10,000 it still shouldn't fail this was the first and will be my last crysler/dodge i'll ever own
Consumer was driving car was in drive and went into neutral.tt
Transmission failed.
Automatic transmission failed.
When engines cold, while driving vehicle suddenly without warning jumps out of gear, from drive into neutral.tt
Transmission failure.
This will be the 4th transmission put into this car.that is an average of every 18 months, having to replace the transmission.
No summary provided by consumer
When driving gear gets stuck .tt
Transmission failed.
Transmission lunges into forward off/on.
Have had lots of problems car is not as reliable as i thought.
Dodge intrepid 1994, problem with transmission.the consumer stated the transmission did not shift properly and it would only go into reverse.the consumer then received a recall letter.
Transmission failure; also, driver's seat snapped while driving on freeway.
Transmission failed - continually went into limp mode - after repair the shifting is sluggish and unable to be repaired by dealer after three visits.dealer keeps referring to driveability problems suggesting that spark plug wires, spark plugs, catalytic converter, and sensors be replaced.all these items were replaced at considerable expense and the car still shifts poorly with poor acceleration.this is on a car that has been literaly babied with only having 70,000 miles on it in 6 years.transmission problems on the intrepids, concordes, and eagle talons are well known.why haven't these been recalled?!!there are numerous technical service bulletins concerning the poor transmission quality and problems.also a review of dodge's service records would show the high rate of failures on transmissions in these cars.
Vehicle experiencing problem with transmission not engaging into gear during cold conditions. Also, coming out of gear while driving. When this occurs, consumer would have to pull over, turn off key and wait approximately 1-3 minutes before turning vehicle back on, and taking off again.also, transmission will not downshiftwhile at a stop postion. Manufacturer notified.
The transmission had been replaced approx. A year before we bought it.we had the car approx. 2 yrs. And had to replace the transmission.the car was only 6 yrs. Old and had 2 transmissions go bad.both were replaced at a dodge dealer with original parts. We only put approx. 27000 miles on the car shouldn't a transmission last longer than that? since then i have talked to others with the same make and model and they have had to replace their transmission also.what's going on.the dodge people told me there is nothing theycan do for me. I feel cheated, transmissions cost a fortune and they should last alot longer than they have. Is there any thing i can do to be compansated for this problem?
Vehicle lunges forward before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
The consumer has been experiencing problems with automatic transmission.the consumer stated that transmission violently downshifts while driving.the manufacturer has been contacted.
Dt:the caller received a recall notice concerningthe floor shifter. She said that for the last two months she has had to leave the keys in the ignition because the vehicle will not go into park. She parked on level ground and she knew the vehicle will not roll away. When she took vehicleto the dealer they said she might have dropped something in the shifter,and they will not look at it for free, even though she had a recall letter. Dealer told her it would be 5 to 7 days before they would look at vehicle. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.
Transmission failures (2) since 1994, rebuilt in 1996.air conditioner failures (2) since 1994 compressor replaced 1999.engine removed so the firewall crack(s) could be welded from defective original welding, apparently was affecting the rack n pinion steering.
This is the second time a dodge transmission has had to be replaced by us. The first time was a dodge caravan-v6, probably a 1990 but i am not sure. Mileage was just over 60,000. This time it is a 1994 dodge intrepid, perhaps the same type of transmission at 87,000 miles. My feeling is that dodge has known about transmission problems for over 10 years now and they continue to make cars with transmissions that fail at what i consider unacceptable mileage.to have to pay $1,790 to rebuild a transmission on a '94 car is unacceptable. The person who rebuilt the transmission told us that he does a lot of dodge's and that if they put in a different shift kit this would not happen. (tiresize: 15)( dot number:tire size: 15 )
Transmission failed.
Transmission fails to shift out of second gear, occasionally will not shift into first. Dealers all acknowledge it is a common problem with intrepids made in 93, 94 and 95. I am lucky. Most failures happen around 40, 000 miles. This is a $2000.00 repair bill. Every mechanic i have talked to tells me if you buy an intrepid from those years your are guaranteed to replace the transmission. It is an obvious defect that chrysler is aware of and shou;ld require an immediate recall before even more people get ripped off!!
312-764-7899(h): auto-tran: two bands on transmission broke; vehicle would not move in drive.tt
While driving and while reversing could hear a noise coming fromtransmission, sometimesgear could slip out.dealer was contacted.please provide more information.
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Auto-tran:while driving, transmission slipped out of drive; heard thump sound. Reported by driver's mother. Please provide details.tt
Transmission failure.
Driving vehicle at any speed, vehicle will downshift,causing jerking and slowing down while in traffic.
Transmission is still lurching into/out of gear after several attempts to repair.
Transmission fails after only 63,000 miles, requiring costly repair.
The key was not inside of the ignition at the time of this incident.vehicle jumped out of gear, rolled down the street, and crashed into parked vehicle. It was towed to the dealer for inspection.however, the cause could not be determined at this time.
After driving for a extended period of time the transmisson drops out of gear and will not shift to forward gear.after the engine cools,the symptoms disappear. The vehicle will be checked for problem.
Transmission intermittently dropped into "limp" mode (2nd gear) and transmission lights come on while traveling at 55 mph.
Transmission is acting up, won't accelerate as usual, tires are balding after buying car just in march (tiresize: 60r22516)( dot number:tire size: 60r22516 )
Transmission started slipping.also, reverse gear went out.
9-2-98 transmission failed.replaced original transmission with a used model with 7000 miles on it.on 9-9-98 this transmission failed and the car caught fire, resulting in a total loss.an independant inspector determined that the fire was caused by a defective transmission shift module.
The entire transmission was replaced by the dealership/manufcturer at 28,000 miles.the transmission is now failing again at 48,000 miles.there is plenty of documentation that the transmission in the intrepid (by other owners) is defective.i personally know of three other intrepid owners that have had the transmission replaced.will i have to replace the transmission every 20,000 miles from now on.
In january, my 6-year-old intrepid (with only 26,000 miles) began lurching when i braked.the dealer initially thought it was the brakes, but then said it was worn seals and gaskets in the transmission.i was told the work would cost $1400.when i complained, the work was done for $700 because of the low mileage.i then received the transmission recall notice, but was told that this was for different work.when i had the car in today and the tires were rotated, i was told that there was a safety problem with the steering - that parts were cracked and worn and had to be replaced.this would cost $600.i had a newspaper clipping from nov. 1999 that described steering problems in my model car and the nhtsa investigation.when i read it to the service advisor, he said that was the problem.i asked why i had to pay for a repair when chrysler knew there was a safety issue, and he said i had to be charged until there actually was a recall notice.i do not blame the dealer, but this is grossly unfair and irresponsible on the part of chrysler.i now will have spent more than $1200 on safety repairs on a car that has been driven very few miles.this is my first and last chrysler.please do the steering recall soon so i can get my money back.thanks.
Consumerhas been telling dealer/mechanic about a bumping noise. Told by mechanic thattransmission was gone.also, received a recall regardinglower control arm bracket. Afraid that the transmission will fall out of automobile.
Air conditioning blowing hot air.needed to replace freon.air conditioner works for 2 months and now is blowing hot air again!transmission is jerking when coming to a stop and then quickly accelerating.i replaced the head gaskets at a cost of $700 on a car that had only 48,000 miles on it.the gaskets were completely rotted.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I bought this car thinking that the dodge intrepid was a great car and we have not hadnothing but a nightmare with this car. I can not believe that a new car could have that many problems. We have a dodge truck that has over 200 thousand miles and never had this trouble. I have only once received a recall notice and i got that one after i called chrsler about it. No safety defect listed in the summary.
I purchased my car as a new vehicle on august 14, 1994.on july 24, 1997, when the mileage on my intrepid was 60,715, the transmission failed and was replaced.on february 12, 1999, when the car had 95,964 miles, the transmission was again replaced.the technician indicated that there seemed to be a common problem with chrysler transmissions.this time, a cooler was added to the transmission system in an effort to prevent any further transmission failures.the costs of these repairs were $1,483.11 and $1,430.88 respectively.the total for both is $2,913.99.
At 60mph, vehicle jerked into low gear and all of communication gauges lit up before vehicle stalled.vehicle was inspected two weeks ago for same problem.vehicle has been to two dealers and neither one can find the cause.
The 1994 dodge intrepid is a poorly designed car. Our car has failed the a/c evaporator, power steering hose, timing belt tensioner, water pump, pulley, timing belt, the electronic climate control does not work - no air from any vents, transmission will not go in reverse when cold, transmission will not downshift to first when cold, transmission will not upshift to 3rd when cold, fuel leaked from the fuel rail, engine is hard to start when cold
On two occasions while driving, the automatic transmission would not stay in drive gear, during the most recent occurrence, the dealer found a code indicating an internal problem, and stating that the transmission would probably need replacement, consumer is requesting a goodwill warranty on the transmission replacement.
Automatic transmission failure.
Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time.i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural,i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution.if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested.i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car.i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard.
Transmission jerks into gear whenever vehicle comes to a complete stop/hesitates before changing gears, and intermittently stalls. Can i get some help in this matter.
Intermittently transmission will jump in and out of gearor will not go into gear.dealer has inspected the vehicle, andrecommended that the transmission be replaced. Also rack and pinion steering malfunctioned. Manufacturer has been notified.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed causing vehicle to lurch forward with out warning.
I have found many complaints listed for this exact failure on the 1994 intrepids.this to me is a very very dangerous failure, as i was on a main highway when the failure occurred causing immediate loss of power.this could have easily occurred on the capital beltway that i was approaching, where vehicles routinely travel 55+ mph.i am very concerned for my own safety and that of my spouse/children should this failure happen again, and of course i am concerned about the welfare of others.in several e-mail messages that i have viewed service representatives have been quoted that chrysler is aware of "a problem".i can make the e-mails and quotes available to you if you so choose.i just had this trans replaced today at a cost to me of $2,000.00.this seems to be the average price according to e-mails.i had no choice but to have the repair done as i depend on my vehicle for daily commutes/transport of children etc.i appreciate your prompt assistance, as i will be contacting local officials regarding this hazard.w. Michael purdon, vp, purdon associates inc.
Transmission slips intermittently.
Electricial wiring in the sensory panel gives incorrect data/unreliable, frequently the track light comes on and off, the abs comes on.contacted dealer and manufacturer. Also, transmission slips in first and second gear, needs to be replaced.*ml
Transmission is failing. When driving and coming to a stop ,the speed would increase and never downshift. Also, consumer is having promblem with the steering. The vehicle is still in the shop from 21 days ago, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
While driving 35 mph vehicledownshiftedunexpectedly/slipped and jerked very hard.which could have caused loss ofcontrolandresult in a crash. Transmission has been rebuilt,butcontinues to have the sameproblem.please provide further information.
On two occasions while driving, the automatic transmission would not stay in drive gear, during the most recent occurrence, the dealer found a code indicating an internal problem, and stating that the transmission would probably need replacement, consumer is requesting a goodwill warranty on the transmission replacement.
Transmission skips and jumps, sometimes vehicle won't go anywhere, andloss of power. Consumer had recall (99v-215) completed on 12-may-2000, recall indicates the possibility of transmission problems that can occur due to defect in the lower control arm.consumer feels the transmission failure is directly relatedto the recall component failure.the vehicle is experiencing transmission problems after recall repair and would like it repaired at no additonal cost.
Transmission will fail to go into gear, especially in cold weather. Transmission will disengage without warning for seconds at a time, making left hand turns very dangerous. Have made several attempts to repair (following manufactures tsbs on shudder) without success.
While driving, due to trans. Lock out vehicle won't shift from third to fourth gear, suddenly at 40mph it acts as though in neutral gear, rendering inoperative.
When consumer goes to drive the car, the gears stick for a couple of seconds, then car will go into to drive until driver has to stop/slow down then driver puts it in neutral to start again andto make it drive properly.
Multiple transmission failures on the 42le mopar transmission. In this case, a 94 dodge intrepid es. Failed at intervals of 60,000 miles. Dodge denies any defect. Additionally, the steering on this vehicle had multiple issues. The tie rods and other linkages totaled $700+ in repairs.
Look on the web and you will see these transmissions are junk look under 1994 dodge intrepid
While driving at 20 mphtransmission locked up and was jerking forward, and athigh speedvehicle will shake. At 35 to 40 mph vehicle was shifting very hard.
On some occasions the transmision sticks.
Transmission wouldnt shift when car got warmed up.
Transmission was jerky when oil got warm and lost forward gears due to warped retainers/bushing and loss of seal between lower/higher gears.
Transmission slips. *sd
While driving at any speed transmission has a delay of about 10 seconds. Then vehicle suddenly accelerates without a warning.
Low/reverse clutch piston cover gasket is defective, and shrinks.causes rough shifting into neutral when stopping vehicle, and rough engagement to drive from stop. Also, on cold days, car will not go into reverse gear until transmission is thoroughly warmed up (10-20 minutes). Remedy requires very expensive transmission overhaul. Manufacturer is aware of problem (as are most transmission shops), but will not publically acknowledge, to avoid expensive recall.
Consumer has had transmission replaced several times.*jg
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Car has a rough downshift at a stop light.when the light turns green a slight touch on the gas pedal causes first a 2-3 second race of the engine then a sudden 10 foot lurch.i must stay a car length behind the car in front of me and keep my foot on the brake to avoid a crash .dodge says i need a new transmission
I am looking for some guidance.my story involves 2 cars.i contacted the daimler chrysler corp. And was blown off.i contacted the wisconsin lemon law.they told me to try and contact the local bbb, local attorney generals office and the office of consumer affairs.the attorney general told me to contact you.i bought a used 1995 dodge intrepid in 1998.in 1999 i had toput a rebuilt transmission into it.that tranny was still going strong when i sold the car in 2004.i liked the car so much that i bought another used one from a friend.she purchased a 1994 intrepid brand new.in 1998 the tranny went out in her car.the car only had 9834 miles on it at that time.she put in a rebuilt.the car was impeccably kept up so i knew it was a good buy to purchase it from her.so i did in 2004.the tranny went out recently.i could not afford a car payment so i opted to put in yet another rebuilt transmission.my problem is that with my first car, the new factory transmission that cam with the new car lasted only 4 years.'the rebuilt lasted at least 5 years.with the 2nd car, the new tranny that came with the new car only lasted 4 years and the first rebuilt lasted 7 years.how is it that a 10 year old car with only 76,000 miles on it has to have 3 transmissions?this in on average, only 3.3 years per tranny.i feel i should get some compensation for the 2 transmissions that i invested in owning these vehicles. Is there any recourse that i can take to help recover some of my expenses or am i out of gas?thank you for your time.karen mitok.
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It amazes me that there is thirteen or more internal service bulletins and 150 or more complaints about this vehicle's transmission on this site and you have not enforced a recall for the dodge intrepid. I was just told that now that my vehicle is out of warranty and that i must now replacetransmission at a cost of $2,500.00. The transmission has been worked on a number of times while it was under warranty. I think you should make the chrysler corporation recall these vehicles and repair or replace the transmissions at their cost. It is a terrible injustice that the consumer must inherit this cost due to poor workmanship.
When the accelerator is depressed the transmission does not respond instantly; then suddenly there is a "bang" and the vehicle lunges forward.the cause cannot be determined.
While driving transmission shifted into a higher gear, causing the vehicle to surge forward.dealer notified.
Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. In addition, vehicle died while driving.also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system.
Transmission stuck in third gear. Also the car couldn't start in park gear.*sd
Car direction uncontrollable during acceleration, replaced tie rods.vehicle make clunking noise, during braking and steering, dealer recomends sway bar link replacement in front end.transmission shifting eratic, vehicle slow to shift on entering highways causing dangerous situation.transmission also causes vehicle to lurch during acceleration.shiftinh is delayed, but when it does shift there is sudden acceleration.cruise control shuts off intermitently, accelerates or decelerates up to 5mph when set.hood has shut and several other people many times.has not caused injury but is very dangerous.no visibility at night due to horible head lights.
This auto has had major issue ex;abs system fails similar to the 1990-1993 minivans that were reca lled transmission failure at 25000 miles isridiculous tie rods prematrurely wearing out ect..
Automatic transmission failed.
Abs module failed at 48,000 miles. Also,transmission was unable to shift into 1st. & 2nd. Gears,and intermittently would stick in 2nd gar.if this occurred, would have to stop vehicle, and turn engine off to relief. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Vehicle will stall intermittently and without warning.also, in cold weather transmission will fall out of gear or it will not shift at all.the vehicle stalls on highway at all speeds,especially when turning the steering wheel to the right.
Problem occurs when slowing down to stop at a stop sign, car downshifts and jolts the car. When starting up from a stop sign stop, the car lurches forward.this transmission has been downshifting and up shifting prematurely and cause a serious whip lash effect to drivers and passengers.i had reported this problem many times to my dealer and they could not (would not) find the problem.they have just now admitted that there is a problem with the transmission.i had purchased the extended 7 year, 70000 mile warranty package.this package was in effect the many times i complained about the problem.now they tell me the car is out of warranty with too many miles for them to consider fixing the transmission.my argument is that i had reported this proble,m many times while it was under the warranty package and they did not fix it then because they couldnn't find the problem.the same problem has existed for most of the years that i owned this vehicle, and i had complained about this prloblem numerous times.when i talked to chrysler customer relation, they refuse to fix the problem.
While driving vehicle would hesitate. Vehicle would not shift into second gear.the dealer will repair vehicle.
Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
On september of 2000 i purchased a vehicle for my wife martha banuelos. The previous owner told me and gave receipts from the dealer where she purchased the car and repaired the transmission twice. The first time on 9/19/1999 with 45,888. The car will stall and will not stay running. The second time on 8/25/1999 with 45,932 m. The car won't shift when cold. A third time i took the car to the same dealer on 11/7/2000 with 51, 627 m. Problem, it did not shift when hot. The dealer corrected the problem by changing the solenoid pack.a fourth time the car was takento the same dealer on 4/4/2002 with 68,147 m. Problem, the transmission makes a buzz noise when accelerating, the dealer did not make repairs at this time because on road test no sound or slips were felt according to them.******dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****** 770789.
While driving the tramission overheats, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the transmission. Please provide any further details.
Automatic transmission requires rebuilding.
Transmission failed.
Lost power to instrument cluster, no tach speed or any other gauges, air bag light would stay on. Transmission stays in secound gear. Kick in and ou with intermintent power to instrument cluster, power door lock then failed, uld remain dealer found failed/ground in wiring harness.
Cruise control light goes on in dash and car just suddenly stalls.this usually happens at all speeds and lately has stalled on highway at speeds in excess of 60 mph.this happens for no known reason.i've had this problem checked by a mechanic and he cannot find any reading on the computer that would indicate any problems.this car was manufactured after a similar recall on this car back in 1993 for a transmission harness failure.i'm wondering if there is anyone out there that is encountering the same problems with this particular model vehicle.it's extremely dangerous to stall in the middle of a freeway while traveling in excess of 65mph, especially at night.
Transmission malfunction.
Automatic transmission failure, vehicle stalls when shifting gears.ttconsumer received recall 94v024, had to wait 2 months because dealer stated he was unaware of recall and did not know how to do repairs, after repair the transmission did not seem to to work correctly and finally it gave out completely, after repairs, transmission still did not seem right and vehicle experienced stalling, dealer reprogrammed transmission, but this did not help either.front brakes squeal after front brake pads replaced and front rotors were turned.right front stabilizer and left side sway bar link were replaced, noise in front end.
The transmission on this car malfunctions after the car is driven over 50 miles non-stop.after the vehicle is allowed to cool it functions normally.the car first starts shifting roughly, then it doesn't shift at all.finally it will not move.i have heard that many people have had transmission problems with this type of car.there should be a recall.i called a service person to discuss the problem/solution.the service person said thath usual solution is to replace the transmission.i talked with a mechanic about the problem.the mechanic thinks that it is either the throttle body or the pump which both can fail after the transmission is hot and has been operating for a long time.
Transmission controller failed to engage.
2nd transmission failure under 95,000 miles - i would like the nhtsa to get involved with the problem on intrepid transmission failures - i counted 140 complaints since 1995 on your web site alone - other complaints are spread in many discussion forums throughout the internet on the poor workmanship of the powertrain - even the dealer has admitted to me and i see to others in your complaints that there is a problem - while not causing fatalities, this does cause major financial hardship to replace a $3000 transmission evry two years.please get involved and investigate the possibility of a recall!
The transmission will not shift from 1st when car is at operation temperature.
While driving water will evaporate at all times.consumer has to keep putting water into the radiator to avoid overheating.also, there is an electrical short when the vehicle is put into reverse.motor and transmission have been repaired.gas smell present when air conditioner is turned on.
While driving the vehicle stalls without warning, at transmission, when changing gears jerking.tt
Transmission failed six times. *dh
Transmission "slips" or won't drop in lower gear at stop for a few seconds will "slip" when starting out.
The problem is that the transmission downshifts very roughly.the previous owner experienced the same problem and had to have the transmission rebuilt.again it has started and is slowly getting worse as was the situation with the previous owner.i have taken it in twice to be fixed.the first time they said the clutch failed and they fixed it.the second time, they said that the machine showed no fault codes.however, i am still experiencing the problem and it is slowly getting worse.
Vehicle has been experiencing following problems: abs sensor light would come on and go out intermittently/cruise control would not work or engage properly/ check engine light would come on intermittently/brakes would lock up intermittently when applied/ faulty rotors causing excessive wear of brake pads, and vehicle would jerk into gear when applying accelerator pedal. Dealer notiied. Feel free to provide any other details.
Water pump leaks coolant onto the drive train, causing the transmission and the engine to malfunction.please give any further details.
While driving at 70 mph the transmission slipped and the vehicle shut down, had to get off the ramp. Consumer had prolems getting the vehicle to go into first gear and the vehicle won't.
Engine check light is on constantly, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.consumer states the vehicle would not shift, also evaporator coil, compressor and condenser were replaced at 30000-40000 miles.*yd
Transmission repaired 3 times.
9-2-98 transmission failed.replaced original transmission with a used model with 7000 miles on it.on 9-9-98 this transmission failed again,and the car caught fire, resulting in a total loss.an independant inspector determined that the fire was caused by a defective transmission shift module.
The original transmission was rebuilt once under warranty at about 26,000 miles. It was rebuilt at 78,000 miles and repairs for manufacturer original parts failure at 82,000, 89,000 and again at 111,000 miles. All mechanics have stated it was a design flaw and poor materials used by chrysler corp.
Automatic transmission failed.
Transmission sticks.
Im writing this letter wanting to know who should i talk to regarding the recalls on my 95' dodge intrepid as far as the fuel rail leak i have that can cause a fire and also the drivers side seat recall due to it breaking can u please help me!
Abs brakes and traction control went out. Had to pay for repair. Is there a recall.
Abs brakes failed, abs light/traction control light come on/off.
Automatic transmission failure - car would not shif into 2nd gear.transmission had to be replaced due to an internal leak.ac has been very unreliable.i have had two compressors, 2 evaporators and numerous o-rings replaced.
Transmission fluid cooling lines replaced four months ago due to leakage. Other models of this vehicle were on recall for problems similar to the consumer's vehicle.
Transmission cooling unit and lines failed.
Transmission cooling lines leaked, vehicle rolled down the hill after left in park with key removed, resulting in an accident, also oxygen sensor failed twice and air condioning malfunctioned 3 times.
While driving transmission shifter malfunctioned,will not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear.consumer had taken vehicle to dealer, where they could not find out what had been causing this situation. Also,engine cradle sounded likeit wascoming apart.please provide more information.
While driving the vehicle gears became defective.the vehicle is now parked.a recall letter was received for the shift interlock.
Dt*:the contact stated while driving various speeds, the automatic transmission shifted gears by itself and the vehicle operated at a reduced speed.the vehicle was seen by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem.a nhtsa recall, #04v021000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the automatic transmission however, the recall did not remedy the problem.the dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
The consumer stated she was able to shift gears with the key completely out of the ignition with the vehicle turned off . A recall was issued for this defect, however the vehicle identification number was outside of the remedy scope. Please provide additional information.
Dodge intrepid 1994, problem with transmission.the consumer stated the transmission did not shift properly and it would only go into reverse.the consumer then received a recall letter.
Right steering tie rod has rubbed throughtransmission wiring, causing a short circuit.a recall has been issued onvehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due tovin.
Driver was able to take vehicle out of park withoutignition running. Also, the vehicle can be started in any gear.dealer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Also,vehicle was not included in recall 94v024000 electrical system: wiring.please provide any further information.
Defective torque converter. Spring becomes loose, requiring majoroverhaul.
Transmission - torque converter failure.
Torque converter and modulator failed.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
Outer tie rods failed and cv boot torn.
Transmission failed causing wheels to lock up.
Transmission periotically jerks into gear usually after coming to a stop and then speeding up to take off.dealer reporgramed it but to no avail vehicle jerks are strong enough to give you whip lash.bodys door molding poorly fitting.
This car also died on the road twice due to throttle body fouling and once due to the coolant line bursting.it was also placed in the shop three time for air conditioner problems.
Consumer stated the transmission and lines were replaced due to a leakage.
Transmission repeatedly failed after several repair attempts. *dh
Transmission failure.understand that chrysler has a history of transmission problems.
Transmission has been replaced twice due to it dropping into limp mode, dealer makes a repair kit because this is a frequent problem.
Consumer states this is the third time that the automatic transmission has been change. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.mr
Vehicle making noise while transmission not shifting propperly from 2nd to 3rd gear.
Transmission jumps out of gear, without warning, at 25 60 mph throwing passengers and driver forward and causing near rear end collision.
Transmission failure.
Transmission would not shift properly when the engine was hot.
Consumer stated the transmission and lines were replaced due to a leakage.
Transmission malfunction.
I am very scared about the gen 3 seat belts. I have two children i am very scared for their safety. I do not think that your product is safe and this product should be recalled. This could cause many deaths. I also feel that you shouldreplace them with the gen 4 seat belts for free. How would you feel if your kids were in the car and they got hurt? i bet you wouldn't like that.if it wasyour car with your kids, you would have it replaced.p.s. I saw this on the tv there was no incident date.
Front passenger side seat belt failed to retract.
Both front lap seat belts failed to operate properly.
Both plastic spacers or guide were broken and laying on the floor. It allowed the back of the passengers seat to move upward in the amount of at leastone quarter of a inch 1/4 ". The seat belt is hooked to this assembly and this free play could in case of a accident be enough to give a head start and allow the seat to tear out and injure the passenger.
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Driver's seat belt did not lock in place during a rearend collision, driver hit head on visor.
Driver and passenger side seatbelts do not retract into retractor, dealer has yet to be contacted.
Both front seat belts will not retract, they end up loose when being worn,then they usually fall on the floor when not being used.
My daughter ran into the rear of another vehicle and totalled a 1994 intrepid.neitherair bag norseat belt restraint device worked.she impacted the steering wheel and was injured.
Driver's seat frame cracked in two while driving on highway causing seat back to sag and driver's hand to slip from steering wheel
Front driver seat cracked in half.
The driverside seat back support cracked in half.the crack was through the cast iron frame piece which attaches from the back to the seat. The seat now wobbles sideways. It is unstable and i am afraid the whole seat back will break off at any time. There was no unusual handling to the seat by any means. This is a serious problem and i am sure this problem exists in other cars.please help.
Rhs passenger front seat failure is not covered by the manufacturer although they do have a customer satisfaction notification repair out now for the lhs driver's seat, same problem. I have reported this to the manufacturer (file number 7715416) and they.
Driver's side seat track was broken, allowing the seat to move back and forth without application. Dealer replaced seat and seat track.
In this incident the driver's back seat support snapped back to analmost reclining position causing driver to swirve and run into median of road.currently the car is being driven with a cooler on the floor of the back seat so that the seat can be precariously positioned.when chrysler was contacted they are stating that they are not at all liable. I feel this is definately a safety issue since the seat is currently very unstable.
The metal support under the seat cushion of the driver's seat has twoextensionsthat hold a pivot engaging the seat back support. Both the left extension and the right extensions are sheared off so that the seat back just flops back,the car can't be safely driven because of this.dt
Was drivingseat broke ending up in the back seat.
Inboard and outboard seat back support braket fractured causing the seat back to be loose, make noise and separate from the seat bottom.
Seats-automatic seats. Where anchored to the floor, plastic pieces have been noticed laying in the seat tracks on both driver and passenger sides,worried about seats leaving tracks if there happens to be an accident.head lights- way to dim for driving, especially if raining, also looks like the plastic cover is melting from lights being too hot also causing dimness.air bag cover on passenger side dash board is warping, affraid it may explode for no reason causing a fatality.abs -the light comes on for days then goes out for maybe a day then comes on again.had them checked out and they say its fine but light continutes to come on.
Inboard driver's seat back attachment to seat bottom fractured without vehicle accident.awaiting parts for repair.will retain parts and photos of undamaged vehicle.
The right and left driver's side seat frame broke. *et
Inspection of the seat sliding rails and the stationary rails on the passengers side seat found the following problem. Four pieces of plastic were found on the floor under the seat. These pieces were 5 & 15/16" long and approximately 1/4" thick. It was found that the back of the seat could be lifted approximately 1/4" in the upward direction. These pieces were broken from a piece that was attached to the side of the stationary seat rail by 5 3/16" nubs that engaged matching holes in this stationary rail. This was observed from the rear passengers area. The plastic piece with the 5 nubs is 5 1/2" long and has 5 tabs that should attach to the afore mentioned pieces. This was observed on both the inboard and outboard seat rails. These pieces provide a sliding surface and a spacer to take up the clearance between the moving seat rail and the stationary seat rail attached to the floor. Simular devices were observed on the front of the affected seat which were not broken. The safety aspect of this condition is that this free approximate movement of 1/4" could allow movement to generate, during an accident, and cause the seat to tear loose and cause serious injury or a fatality to the passenger.
Dealership was notified about the problem. Passenger's side seat is a power seat and it makes a clicking noise.seat rocks back and forth like the seat is off balance.consumer states seat is same and factory recall was issued for driver's seat only, and not passenger's seat which has the same identical problem.
Since the sat broke under normal (actually better than normal) use and very low mileage, it must have been defective.
Driver seat (power) broke in two at the right rear corner near where it is bolted to the seat back, causing the back to move up away from the seat.
Tookcar in for recall notice on seat.when car finished, seat motor will not move seat forward or backward.motor acts as if not connected to something now.
Power adjusting drivers seat will not remain in one position during operation ofvehicle. Seat will slide forward during braking, and will move backwards during acceleration. Vehicle had previously been serviced for this problem, and has not been corrected.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Driver's power seat cracked in two:the seat back cracked away from the seat back causing the seat to lurch backward. At this point there was no support on the right side of the drivers seat.the motion caused me to vere to the right - almost hitting another car. The car is now almost undrivable due to the lack of support the seat is supposted to do.when the seat lurched backward, i pulled my lower back in an attempt to stay in an upright position.now i know that chrysler-daimler does not care about me or my car because i have been in to the dealer who wants no responsibility for this manufacturers defect. The dealer and the customer arbitration board at chrysler both want nothing to do with me.i politely asked them why this will not be repaired for free and the response was - pay @$650.00 or do not bother us with this problem.i paid for the estimate and left very unhappy.current mileage at estimate 68699and date of estimate 1/3/00.please respond to this defect request - it would be much appreciated. Many others seem to have this same problem with the 94 intrepid.also. It is funny that all the salvage yards here in tucson either are missing the power front seat or the one's that are still in the car are allready cracked or broken throught at the seatback support at the track rail.help me if you can, but please repond to this.
Metal framework of seat broken at right rear corner of power drivers seat where it attaches to seat back. Obtained replacement seat from junk yard. It broke at same place 10/01/2000. I fear that with one side broken it will put more strain on the other side of seat and eventualy cause it to break which could very likely cause injury or crash. I am having much difficulty trying to find another replacement seat.
While driving driver's seatback broke fromwhich may have caused the driver to lose control of vehicle.please provide further information.
Driver's seatback collapsed while driving down the street, causing the driver to fall back into the prone position which could have resulted in an accident.
Drivers power seat back is weakening separating from bottom portion. Please describe details.tt
Transmission failure; also, driver's seat snapped while driving on freeway.
Bracket holding driver side seat back failed.seat back wobbles.
Seat back snapped on right side, dealer says frame is broken but it's not a manufacturing defect.baloney!seat back wobbles from side to side and is very unstable. They want nearly $700 to replace.this is not acceptable to me.
The driver's seatback frame broke.
Back of front seat broke due to a bracket that had sheared off in half, which could have caused loss of vehicle control and injuries.
Seatback broke in half.
Driver's seatback support fractured, causing no back support on right side of seat.
Right seatback support bracket for drivers bucket seat broke due to fatigue crack. Left seatback support bracket cracked 1/4 inch at this time.
Driver's power seat cracked in two:the seat back cracked away from the seat back causing the seat to lurch backward. At this point there was no support on the right side of the drivers seat.the motion caused me to vere to the right - almost hitting another car. The car is now almost undrivable due to the lack of support the seat is supposted to do.when the seat lurched backward, i pulled my lower back in an attempt to stay in an upright position.now i know that chrysler-daimler does not care about me or my car because i have been in to the dealer who wants no responsibility for this manufacturers defect. The dealer and the customer arbitration board at chrysler both want nothing to do with me.i politely asked them why this will not be repaired for free and the response was - pay @$650.00 or do not bother us with this problem.i paid for the estimate and left very unhappy.current mileage at estimate 68699and date of estimate 1/3/00.please respond to this defect request - it would be much appreciated. Many others seem to have this same problem with the 94 intrepid.also. It is funny that all the salvage yards here in tucson either are missing the power front seat or the one's that are still in the car are allready cracked or broken throught at the seatback support at the track rail.help me if you can, but please repond to this.
Im writing this letter wanting to know who should i talk to regarding the recalls on my 95' dodge intrepid as far as the fuel rail leak i have that can cause a fire and also the drivers side seat recall due to it breaking can u please help me!
One morning while sitting in my car the front driver side seat-back broke.the seat-back began to sag backwards on the right side.i took the car to the dealer and they contacted daimler-chrysler via their computer system.my car was covered for a free repair because other dodge interpid owners are having a similar problem.though my repair of my moterized driver side seat is free, i feel that this could be a major safety problem. My car was not moving when the seat back broke.had i been involved in an accident or stopping quickly i may have had a major problem.daimler-chrysler knows about the problem because they are fixing it for free.i was told that this was several hundred dollars of free repairs provided by daimler-chrysler. Someone should look into the driver side seat back failure problem in dodge intrepids.
Seats-automatic seats. Where anchored to the floor, plastic pieces have been noticed laying in the seat tracks on both driver and passenger sides,worried about seats leaving tracks if there happens to be an accident.head lights- way to dim for driving, especially if raining, also looks like the plastic cover is melting from lights being too hot also causing dimness.air bag cover on passenger side dash board is warping, affraid it may explode for no reason causing a fatality.abs -the light comes on for days then goes out for maybe a day then comes on again.had them checked out and they say its fine but light continutes to come on.
Transmission jerked and fire started under the hood.
Anti lock warning lamp comes on and brakes feel vibration and not stopping, replace front brake rotors.
Rotors warp causing extreme steering wheel shimmy and poor braking.
Antilock brakes intermittently fail.*aw
I was in parking garage at jfk airport. When i started car and put it into gear, the car shot forward and crashed into concrete barrier and pillar.the airbags never deployed and the braking did not slow it down.the car was totalled and the travelers insurance has offered $2275 less the $500 deductible.
While reversing could step onbrake pedaland brakes will make noises, and will not operate. Dealer was contacted about it.please provide more information.
Abs brake system failed during an accident.
The whole anti-lock braking system has been rebuild. The anti-lock warning light comes on and you hear a click and the vehicle rolls forward a bit and the pedal goes down to the floor.
Anti lock brakes fail intermittently.
When applyingbrakes the abs light would come on, and vehicle would take longer to slow down. Dealer had to replaceabs.
Whenconsumer appliedbrakes there was air inside of the pedal. Pedal went all the way down to the floor,andvehicle vibrated.
Abs system failure, abs indicator light comes on, abs module replaced.tt
Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time.i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural,i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution.if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested.i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car.i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard.
This auto has had major issue ex;abs system fails similar to the 1990-1993 minivans that were reca lled transmission failure at 25000 miles isridiculous tie rods prematrurely wearing out ect..
Airbag delay in deployment aprox 5 mins. Abs system failed, and all tires locked up.
Abs braking problems.please describe.tt
Abs light is on constantly. Vehicle has not been examined by dealer.
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
Abs brakes and traction control went out. Had to pay for repair. Is there a recall.
Car has a rough downshift at a stop light.when the light turns green a slight touch on the gas pedal causes first a 2-3 second race of the engine then a sudden 10 foot lurch.i must stay a car length behind the car in front of me and keep my foot on the brake to avoid a crash .dodge says i need a new transmission
The antilock brake system failed, and the a/c did not blow out cold air due to a defective evaporator.the evaporator was replaced.scc
Abs, brake failure on wet surface while driving causing loss control hitting a curb causing under the body damages.tt
While driving on highway abs light came on and stayed on. Abs light stays on everytime when startingvehicle up. Contacted a local mechanic.mechanic ran an analysis, and determined that the main computerwas bad.freon leaked out of air conditioner at 92,000 miles.
Abs brakes failed, abs light/traction control light come on/off.
The control unit had to be replaced on the abs system on the car. Please describe.tt
The abs light comes on and the abs system was totally replaced at 4300 miles. Please descrbie.
Driving car, applied brakes, cruise control didn't disengage, hit brakes to miss a car, went into skid, hit brakes harder, lost control, went into ditch.
Abs module failed at 48,000 miles. Also,transmission was unable to shift into 1st. & 2nd. Gears,and intermittently would stick in 2nd gar.if this occurred, would have to stop vehicle, and turn engine off to relief. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Vehicle has been experiencing following problems: abs sensor light would come on and go out intermittently/cruise control would not work or engage properly/ check engine light would come on intermittently/brakes would lock up intermittently when applied/ faulty rotors causing excessive wear of brake pads, and vehicle would jerk into gear when applying accelerator pedal. Dealer notiied. Feel free to provide any other details.
Anti lock warning lamp comes on.
Anti lock brake controller failed.
Brake warning lamp is on.
Brakes squeal.
Brakes failed, causing vibration and not stopping.
Vehicle vibrates when brakes applied, also brake pedal goes to floor.*skd
Brakes repaired twice.
Brakes failed.*skd
Consumer pulled up to the light to make a right turn, andvehicle lost power. Brakes were not working.driver shifted toright where another vehicle was present,and she hit the other vehicle.
While driving 15 mph, consumer applied the brakes and experienced completebrake failure, mechanic replaced the pads, and front and rear rotors. Mileage at the time was 64000..mechanic stated the rotors were worn.
While driving, the vehicle brakes failed.please describe.
Brakes squealed.
When brake applied, the wheel shimmies back and fourth, replaced rotor 3 times, replacement solved the problem 15,000 miles.tt
No summary entered for abov evehicle.
Failure of disc brakes, applied brakes extended stopping distance impact, 12:00 speed 15mph.tt
Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
Automatic transmission failure, vehicle stalls when shifting gears.ttconsumer received recall 94v024, had to wait 2 months because dealer stated he was unaware of recall and did not know how to do repairs, after repair the transmission did not seem to to work correctly and finally it gave out completely, after repairs, transmission still did not seem right and vehicle experienced stalling, dealer reprogrammed transmission, but this did not help either.front brakes squeal after front brake pads replaced and front rotors were turned.right front stabilizer and left side sway bar link were replaced, noise in front end.
Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. In addition, vehicle died while driving.also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system.
Vehicle has been experiencing following problems: abs sensor light would come on and go out intermittently/cruise control would not work or engage properly/ check engine light would come on intermittently/brakes would lock up intermittently when applied/ faulty rotors causing excessive wear of brake pads, and vehicle would jerk into gear when applying accelerator pedal. Dealer notiied. Feel free to provide any other details.
Premature wear of front brake pads, causing vibration while braking on a 6% mountain grade at 75 mph.
Front brake pads failed.
Brake pads failed.
Front brake rotors are rust-pitted.
Premature wear of front brake rotors, causing vibration while braking on a 6% mountain grade at 65 mph.
Rotors failed causing damage to pads.
Right front brake rotor cracked/shattered due to metal fatigue.
Disc rotor had to be replaced every 10k miles, please describe.
Front brake rotors failed and replaced.
Front brake rotors out of specification, causing vehicle to vibrate excessively when brakes are applied at high speeds.
Brake rotors out of round.
Vehicle had premature rotor warp and brake failure.tt
Fron tbrake rotors warped twice.
Front brake rotors warped, causing vibration while braking.
Consumer stted while the rotors were replaced, the mechanic noticed the tie rods needed to be replaced as well.
Warped front brake rotors.
Upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop there is heavy pulsating due to the front brake rotors which wear excessively.also, six set of rotors has been replaced.please provide any further details.
The front brake rotors are overheating and warping, dealer has replaced them three times, symptoms of problem include severe shaking when applying brakes.
Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident.
Vehicle's front rotorsare warping due to inferior materials used to make them.the dlr is aware of the problem.this problem does not extend to the other functioningbrake components.
Front brake rotors wearing down very fast on car.owner states that he had totake the car to the dealship to have the rotors changed at lease1 every othermonth. Due to this problem the car is very hard to stop.
Back brakes do not work; vehicle stopped by front brakes; at times hard pedal; pedal travels to floor while stopping.
Trunk lid falls unexpectly on consumer. Brake pedal sticks. Please describe all other probelms.tt
Brake fluid leaks from fluid reservoir when brakes are applied, causing brake fluid level to drop.*skd
While driving the steering became loose and caused the steering wheel to jump around.this made it difficult for the driver to steer the vehicle.*nlmin addition, steering jerked and swayed while driving.
Transmission is failing. When driving and coming to a stop ,the speed would increase and never downshift. Also, consumer is having promblem with the steering. The vehicle is still in the shop from 21 days ago, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
While making a right hand turn at 20-25 mph consumer heard popping noise. Steering started to shake ,and then suddenly steering wheel turned to left on its own , causing vehicle to run into a concrete light pole . Vehicle was totaled.driversustained injuries.
I have had a binding and cluck in my steering. I am concerned, this is a safety issue.
Consumer states that while driving the steering went out. Contacted dealer.*mr
Driving 25mph & was making left turn when without any warning steering went out. Vehicle kept straight. Stopped vehicle & checked it. Noticedupper control arm had broken & fell out ontransmission. Vehicle was towed to repair shop.entire upper control was replaced.mechanic could not indicate what caused it to break.
I have a 1994 dodge intrepid es, the vehicle is going into gear and popping out of gear sometimes.
The vehicle started to turn itself when driving and could not be controlled while driving. This lead to us taking it to a tire shop and we were told the bushings on the rack and pinion and the bushings on the tire rod were gone off the car. The vehicle was not able to be driven until the bushings were repaired because the loss of control was so bad on the vehicle. The failure of the bushings caused the vehicle to have to be repaired. We almost loss complete control over the vehicle twice before we found out what was causing the extreme pull in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mechanic and they replaced the rack and pinion bushings and the tire rod bushings and tightened the tire rod bolts. This was a very scary situation for us and we were concerned for our safety and the safety of our child. This was also a very expensive repair to the vehicle.
The two main bolts that hold the steering in place sheared off,causing complete loss of steering.
Without any prior warning the steering system suddenlyfailed to respond, total failure, no steering control, while driving at 60 mph on the freeway. The car steered itself hard to the right into a concrete baracad on the freeway and totaled the car.air bags also failed to work. I have stored the car. It has not been touched since the accident. I will keep it in storage for a short time in case you want to inspect it. It appears based on an external visual only inspection that components in the rack and pinion steering system failed. I have taken some digital photos.
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
Transmission cooling lines leaked, vehicle rolled down the hill after left in park with key removed, resulting in an accident, also oxygen sensor failed twice and air condioning malfunctioned 3 times.
When wheel is turned, noise comesfrom front end steering rackand luabe steering rackbushings were replaced.
Steering wheel will move up and down about 2 inches. Has to do with tilt mechanism,. Ealer changed entire steering column. This defect can result in accident.
Power steering problems.
The power steering is extremely weak and sluggish, making turining the steering wheel very hard and sometimes even dangerous, especially at slow speeds.this is a constant problem that only seems to be getting worse in terms of the difficulty of steering and slugishness of the steering wheel to turn the car's wheels.my mechanic indicates that this is a problem that many of the dodge intrepids are experiencing and is being investigated as to whether a recall should be issued.
This is in support of a found ongoing defect investigation: nhtsa action number: pe99044. Extensive effort is required to turn wheels at idle, as in parallel parking.power steering pump was replaced by owner, however with no positive effect to steering effort.suspect rack and pinion to be defective.vehicle is out of warranty.owner has not seeked advice from dealer or other automotive technician on this problem.seems to be getting worse.please advise.
Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. No warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot.now in need of new engine.
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, abs light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
Power steering belt fractured, causing loss of steering control.
The tie rod and the stabilizer links prematurely wear out, causing loss of steering control. Please give any further details.
Steering / front suspension/ engine cradle is loose and noisy poblems started appearing around.
I already fixed the problem. I spent $370 and would like reembursement if it becomes a recall. I contacted daimler chrysler and they suggested i contact you. No safety defect listed in the summary.
The tie rod attaching bolt failed on the left tie rod at its mount point on the rack and pinion unit.
I already fixed the problem. I spent $370 and would like reembursement if it becomes a recall. I contacted daimler chrysler and they suggested i contact you. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Steering control arm, retaining bolts snapped off, causing loss of control, resulted in vehicle hitting curb.
No summary listed fro above vehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
No summary listed for this vehicle.
The defective front tie rods broke off, causing loss of vehicle control. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Both tie rod ends became loose causing a banging noise over road bounces and pot holes.
Bolt in the tierod end became dislodged, causing vehicle not to respond during a turn. Wheelswent the opposite direction of the turn.dealer has been contacted.
Connecting bolts ininner tie rod broke, resulting in loss of steering. Dealer has been notified.
Owner states that his front tie rods ends are loose and owner feels that steering will give out while driving.
Multiple transmission failures on the 42le mopar transmission. In this case, a 94 dodge intrepid es. Failed at intervals of 60,000 miles. Dodge denies any defect. Additionally, the steering on this vehicle had multiple issues. The tie rods and other linkages totaled $700+ in repairs.
Tie-rod failed.
When driving at 40 mph and above vehiclestalls/ jerks and cuts off. Also, there is a rumbling noise coming from the front of the vehicle/electrical system malfunctioned, and inner tie rod failed.
While repairing a recall consumer was informed thattie rod and its attachment needed to be replaced.dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs were not part ofrecall. Feel free to provide any further information.
When reaching 45 mph or higher tie rod ends shook.
Both connecting bolts that connects the inner tie rods to the steering gear broke as i was turning in a driveway.i had just drove 50 miles on interstate 85 from smiths, al to tuskeeggee al. When i arrived at my destination as i turned from the ashfault highway on to the concrete drive way i heard a thump! that was when the bolts sheared into. My estimate speed was around 2 m.p.h. Also the headlights on the intrepid are too dim for night driving. The parklights lens stay clear while the headlight lens collects moisture dust and dirt after a period of time the lens start to turn brown which inpairs the ability to see well enough for night driving
Tie rod ends worn out prematurely due to a poor design.
Loose steering rods ends due deterioration of robber gromet/cushion which holds steering rod.
While driving at speeds of 30-40 mph, vehicle pulls to the right and left.tie rod end is worn and rack and pinion bushings loose, dealer replaced tie rod ends and rack bushings.
Consumer stted while the rotors were replaced, the mechanic noticed the tie rods needed to be replaced as well.
Consumerwasexperiencing steering tire rod problem.left tie rod went out 55,000,and right tierod went out at 44,000. Consumer stated that there was a manufacturer's defect.
Outer tie rods failed and cv boot torn.
Ea99031/rack and pinion steering: vehicle experienced pulsation in the steering wheel while driving at 10 mph or more; vehicle taken to independent repair shop, andand informed consumer that inner tie rod broke,affecting the steering system. Manufacturer notified.
A year ago i had to replaced one tie rod end for to much play and this year when checking for inspection we found that another two have too much play and must be replaced.talking to the garage and part stores they say that this style or model of cars are going though these items.if one of these items lets total go then a person could lose control of the car.luckily we had found my problems before they broke lose.i am going to replace the 3 that have not been replaced.nlm
Bolts that holdtie rod bushings tovehicle separated at 35mph, causing loss of vehicle control.vehicle was inspected and repaired by an independent mechanic. Consumer states there was no warning before the steering was lost, rubber was completely gone from the tie rod bushings.
Airbag console is sitting up to high, the airbag is covered .check engine light remains on often, radio does not play fm stations, short in wiring harness, rear tail light does not operate properly, car stalls while in motion,right tie rod makes a loud noise when turning, leakage near o-rings, a/c leaks freon--coils are defective. *ml
Right steering tie rod has rubbed throughtransmission wiring, causing a short circuit.a recall has been issued onvehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due tovin.
Tie rod ends failed.
Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident.
Symptoms were clunking sound heard while driving at low speeds and braking. Mechanic diagnosed problem as failed left and right outer tie rod ends.this be a part of earlier model recall.
Loose steering rod ends due to deterioration of rubber gromet/cushion which holds steering rod.
While driving about 20 mph, making a u turn, the retainer bolts that hold the tie rod ends into the steering box sheared off, causing driver to lose control of vehicle. No crash was involved. The vehicle is being repaired.ak
Backing out of a parking space, i heard a bang and the steering failed. Inspection revealed the failure of both of the bolts connecting the inner tie rods, to the rack and pinion. I noted at least 4 other instances of this failure reported in your files in 2000. Please strive to have this issue rectified soon, another 5 minutes and i'd have been at highway speed, and may notbe here to report this occurrences.
Steering wheel is loose.took vehicle to dlr, and they said it was the rack and pinion.
While backing out of a parking spot, i heard a slight pop/crack and then lost complete control of the steering.i had no warning that such a catastrophic failure was about to occur.had i been driving on the beltway there probably would have been more than one fatality.the dealer said my 7/70 warrenty had expired (time) and i would have to bear the cost of the repair which he initially guessed would be $1375 but could be much more once they got it up and looked at the damage.this is a serious defect especially with no warning or requirement to have the part replaced after a specified number of miles.i am the only driver of this car. Dt
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Intermittently transmission will jump in and out of gearor will not go into gear.dealer has inspected the vehicle, andrecommended that the transmission be replaced. Also rack and pinion steering malfunctioned. Manufacturer has been notified.
While driving at speeds of 30-40 mph, vehicle pulls to the right and left.tie rod end is worn and rack and pinion bushings loose, dealer replaced tie rod ends and rack bushings.
Independent repair facility determined that the rack & pinion assembly requires repair/replacement.
Ea99031/rack and pinion steering: vehicle experienced pulsation in the steering wheel while driving at 10 mph or more; vehicle taken to independent repair shop, andand informed consumer that inner tie rod broke,affecting the steering system. Manufacturer notified.
Independent repair facility determined that the rack & pinion assembly requires repair/replacement.
Ea 99 031/steering system rack and pinon: while driving into a parking lotrack and pinon failed. Dealer/manufacturer were not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.
Rack and pinion failed.
Transmission failures (2) since 1994, rebuilt in 1996.air conditioner failures (2) since 1994 compressor replaced 1999.engine removed so the firewall crack(s) could be welded from defective original welding, apparently was affecting the rack n pinion steering.
The rack and pinion failed on the vehicle.*dt
I had the steering and suspension inspected at 73,000 miles and i was given a clen bill with no problems noted. Approximatly 3 months later while making a left hand turn at apprx, 10-15 mph the inner rack and pinion bolts sheared off and left me with no directional control ,and both front tires were splayed out in opposite directions. There was no prior warning and the place where i had it repaired said this is not an uncommon occurrence
Rack and pinion snapped, causing failure ofpowering steering. Deaelr will repairvehicle atowner's expense.manufacturer has been notified.the steering failure was sudden and there was a pop noise.
Backing out of a parking space, i heard a bang and the steering failed. Inspection revealed the failure of both of the bolts connecting the inner tie rods, to the rack and pinion. I noted at least 4 other instances of this failure reported in your files in 2000. Please strive to have this issue rectified soon, another 5 minutes and i'd have been at highway speed, and may notbe here to report this occurrences.
While driving 35 mph vehicle pulled sharply to the left. Was towed to repair shop. Mechanic determined a bolt that holds rack and pinion steering had broken.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
I have a 1994 dodge intrepid and i took it in for a routine inspection. I was told i had to replace the rack and pinion because my steering was tight. I replaced it but the car is still making a clunking sound when i apply the brake at a red light. It is very annoying.
Without any prior warning the steering system suddenlyfailed to respond, total failure, no steering control, while driving at 60 mph on the freeway. The car steered itself hard to the right into a concrete baracad on the freeway and totaled the car.air bags also failed to work. I have stored the car. It has not been touched since the accident. I will keep it in storage for a short time in case you want to inspect it. It appears based on an external visual only inspection that components in the rack and pinion steering system failed. I have taken some digital photos.
I was backing out of my garage when i heard a "thunk" sound and then noticed my steering was completely gone. The two bolts which hold the rack and pinion together had failed and broken completely. I contacted the manufacturer and told them i could understand just about any mechanical failure except the complete loss of steering. They said they would do nothing toward the repair. They said the car was out of warranty and had too many miles for them to offer any compensation. No one i have talked to including the service manager at the dealership had ever heard of such a failure. The dealer quoted me $2200 to repair it; i found an independent to repair it for approximately $740. I feel this kind of mechanical failure should never occur!
Rack and pinion steering failed.
At 48,000 miles the rack and pinion steering has malfunctioned, causing loss of vehicle control. The dealer states that the problem is in the rack pinion assembly.
The tie rods failed as a result of rack and pinion bolts shearing, causing a total loss of steering.*et
Noise in front end steering rack bushings , replace rack and pinion.
Installed three new steering racks, possible due to engineering design flaws.
When vehicle was taken to the dealership for a recall campaign a problem was discovered with the steering rack.steering rack was bad. Steering rack was replaced at owner's expense.please provide any further information.
Nhtsa recall 99v215000 and manufacturer's recall 837/engine cradle.parts received were broken. Sothey returned them. No parts available.
Recall 99v215/engine cradle. Parts are not available.
On two different occasions dealer received two separate shippments of special tools for manufacturer's recall repairs for engine cradle.however, dealer informed consumer that the tools broke, andwas waiting fornew tools. But, was unable to tell when they would arrive.
While driving transmission shifter malfunctioned,will not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear.consumer had taken vehicle to dealer, where they could not find out what had been causing this situation. Also,engine cradle sounded likeit wascoming apart.please provide more information.
Recall # 99v215000 daimlerchrysler/engine cradle; when contacting dealership to schedule an appontment, consumer was told that an appointment could not be set up because they did not have the tool to correct the campaign. Dealership not certain when the tool will be available.
Consumer has contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 99v215000/ engine cradle.dealer and manufacturer stated that parts were not available. Problem has yet to be corrected. *ml
Consumer made appointment for manufacturer'srecall 837and nhtsa recall 99v215000/ engine cradle on 02/08/2000. Dealer denied recall existed. But, then changed story and told consumer that there was a recall issued.however,no parts were available, possibly a waiting period of 2-3 weeks.
Nhtsa recall 99-v-215-000/ manufacturer's recall 837 concerning engine cradle failure. Consumer was denied an appointment that was previously made.manufacturer was contacted. Dealer's address: glenbrook dodge, 100 w collins blvd, ft wayne indiana.zip code unknown,phone # 219-481-2000.
Nhtsa recall 99v215000 and manufacturer'srecall 837/engine cradle. Once the dealer received thecorrect tools to repair the recall, the tool broke after 1 car was fixed.*ml
Consumer received recall notice concerningengine cradle failure.contacted dealer.no parts or tools were available to correct the problem, also consumer could not be given a scheduled appointment.
Recall 99v215000./ engine cradle.parts andtools needed to performrecall repairs are not available.
Received recall 99v215000/ engine cradle.contacted dealership & set appointment. First time arriving waited 45 minutes before being told repair tools had broken.at second appointment mechanic took too long & owner left. At third appointment part was broken. Consumer upset.
Dealer's next available appointment is june 21, 2000 for engine cradlerecall repairs.
Recall # 99v215000 daimler chrysler/engine cradle; dealer does not have the proper tool(s) to perform recall corrective action. Owner was told that the tool(s) should be available by next week. Please provide any further information.
Recall 99v215000/engine cradle.dealer has canceled two scheduled appointments because the parts and tools were not available.
Recall 99v215000/ engine cradle: dealer, lithea dodge, 1659 ne stephens, roseburg or 541-734-4485, has the part forrecall repairs,but no tools to remedy the recall, and the tools are on back order.
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall99v215000/ manufacturer's recall 837/ engine cradle. Tool whichwas needed to correctrecall problem was broken,a new tool will not be available until six weeks. Problem has yet to be corrected. Please provide any further details.
Recall # 99v215000 daimlerchrysler/engine cradle; when arriving at dealership for appointment on march 9th, owner was told that the tool to correct recall campaign was not available. Dealer was not sure when the tool would be available.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall 99v215000/manufacturer's recall837/ engine cradle. Dealer stated the tool which was needed to correct the recall problem wasnot available.recall problem has yet to be corrected, appointment for repair currently scheduled. *ml
Purchase car when pressing on the horn the trunk opened up the dash board where the air bag is loose having other problem consumer will describe other problem.
Firewallcracked, causingunit body construction to move out of place.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
The structure and frame of the vehicle has been cracked, making it impossible to align the car.
Transmission failures (2) since 1994, rebuilt in 1996.air conditioner failures (2) since 1994 compressor replaced 1999.engine removed so the firewall crack(s) could be welded from defective original welding, apparently was affecting the rack n pinion steering.
The rear lateral link holds the rear wheel in alignment. It has two bushings on each end and an adjustment thread in the center. The tubing the bushing mounts in split thus rendering the car very unstable even at 25 mph. My wife was just about to get on the freeway when this occured. The tube that split open is rolled in its construction. However, the seam did not break, and the weld did not break rather the tube split just outside of the weld area. There was no impact to this part or any related suspension component. It just failed under normal use. I understand that parts wear out, but this item only contained a wearable part and in and of it self should not have failed. Had my wife reached freeway speeds when it failed the results could have been disasterous! i have a picture of this failed component available if you would like to see it.
While vehicle was parked consumer could see hot spots andwrinkleson bumper assembly.problems had happened three times and she had taken it each time to dealer for repairs.problem could not be resolved.
Whenever vehicle is parked or in motion, the truck would pop up & rear view is obstructed. Door locks make clicking sounds as if opening & closing on own. Taken vehicle to dealership to check out.
Had smelled & noticed smoke from dashboard. Had vehicle towed. Was informed electrical wiring harness had burned. Vehicle had overheated. Thermostat replaced. Mechanic noticed other wiring harnesses were damaged & needed replacing. Had fused replaced in door panel & underhood.
Power door latch and solenoid failed.
Driver's door stuck. *tw
Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
Trunk supports lack tension, causing trunk lid to shutunexpectedly/injury.
Trunk support rods failed to keep lid up, causing lid to fall down while passenger was removing groceries, resulting in injury. *sd
Trunk will lower without touching, more so with ease if wind is blowing. Please describe details.tt
Trunk keeps falling down on drivers head, dealer adjust something inside the truck and need a support bar, to no avail.tt
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Struts failed to hold hood up. Hood came down, struck owner in head and caused a laceration. This hood is very heavy. Could cause serious injury to a person fo small stature. The struts should be more dependable and last longer than the ones installed in this car..
In cold weather the hood comes crashing down on your head when raised, this condition progressively gets worse
While under the hood changing the oil,hood support brackets gave way, slamming the hood on consumer's fingers. Dealer has not been contacted.
Hood props failed from deterioration causing injury to consumer when hood collapsed.
Transmission would take five seconds or more to shift into gear after the gear shift was put into "drive".dealer fixed the problem.
The mechanism that supports the truck does not keep it in the open position when the vehicle is on a slight incline or when a breeze comes along.the mechanism was replaced in once in 95. This did not solve the problem.the trunk lid malfunctioned and injured the consumer..
Water/snow leak into trunk then down into cavity.*skd
Trunk lid fails to stay up during strong winds, causing lid to drop/injury.*skd
Consumer was loading trunk andtrunk lid fell down.the trunk lid was heavy and there was nothing to hold it up open.
Whenever vehicle is parked or in motion, the truck would pop up & rear view is obstructed. Door locks make clicking sounds as if opening & closing on own. Taken vehicle to dealership to check out.
When the vehicle is parked on a slight incline with the truck fully open, the trunk closes and may cause an injury.
The trunk lid support is weak and the trunk will not stay up.consumer states when trunk lid is open, it will close by itself, particularly on a windy day, on at least three occasions the lid slammed shut and was caught just as it was about to hit the head or neck of a person placing an article in the trunk, another occasion consumer's finger was injuried when the lid slammed it, consumer was advised by dealer there is no way to repair trunk lid.
Transmission would take five seconds or more to shift into gear after the gear shift was put into "drive".
Fuel rail failure.
Trunk lid support fails, causing truck lid to shut without assistance.*skd
Trunk lid fell on driver 4 times. *sd
The trunk lid of the car keeps falling down because it's too loose. Owner has been injured.
Decklid was opened to full upright position. I proceeded to place merchandise into cargo area. Decklid fell attempting to close by itself, making impact with my head.
Trunk lid will not stay in up position.
Trunk leaks.
Water entering vehicle from outside into trunk. Location is spare tire & jack area. Jack was rusty & corroded when retrieved. Carpet was rusty & molded.
Trunk lid will not stay in the open position. *sd
Purchase car when pressing on the horn the trunk opened up the dash board where the air bag is loose having other problem consumer will describe other problem.
Trunk lid falls unexpectly on consumer. Brake pedal sticks. Please describe all other probelms.tt
The plate or guard under the dash board fell on the floor.
The right and left quarter panels leak when it rains. *et
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99v215000, letter was misplaced. Dealer stated vehicle was not included in the recall.
Subframe broke, causing the entire front end to drop, cause unknown.please give any further details.
Consumer states that while driving at highway speeds the vehicle wanders all over the road.nlm
Consumer was drivingand steering wheelvibrates andthere is a lot of play in the steering wheel.
I have a 1994 dodge intrepid es, the vehicle is going into gear and popping out of gear sometimes.
The original welds that go around the strut tower are not holding, which could cause loss of vehicle control. The manufacturer/dealer are aware of the problem. Not willing to correct free of charge.
While driving about any mph andwhen starting heard noises coming fromwheels.sometimes could not steer in any direction.please provide more information.
While driving could feel a hard vibration onsteering wheel,had contacted dealer, and they could notdiscover what has causedvibration.please provide more information.
Struts bolts failed, resulting in misalignment.
The vehicle started to turn itself when driving and could not be controlled while driving. This lead to us taking it to a tire shop and we were told the bushings on the rack and pinion and the bushings on the tire rod were gone off the car. The vehicle was not able to be driven until the bushings were repaired because the loss of control was so bad on the vehicle. The failure of the bushings caused the vehicle to have to be repaired. We almost loss complete control over the vehicle twice before we found out what was causing the extreme pull in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mechanic and they replaced the rack and pinion bushings and the tire rod bushings and tightened the tire rod bolts. This was a very scary situation for us and we were concerned for our safety and the safety of our child. This was also a very expensive repair to the vehicle.
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Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
Cracking sound in front of suspension during cold weather.
Consumer was going 55mph andcar stopped acceleratinglike it was in neutral, and started shaking from the front end. Dealer will be notified.
Owner experiencing front end problems; had to replace the whole front end of the vehicle; constantly replacing the tires; while driving down the road vehicle feels as though it's going to fall off the wheels.
I have found many complaints listed for this exact failure on the 1994 intrepids.this to me is a very very dangerous failure, as i was on a main highway when the failure occurred causing immediate loss of power.this could have easily occurred on the capital beltway that i was approaching, where vehicles routinely travel 55+ mph.i am very concerned for my own safety and that of my spouse/children should this failure happen again, and of course i am concerned about the welfare of others.in several e-mail messages that i have viewed service representatives have been quoted that chrysler is aware of "a problem".i can make the e-mails and quotes available to you if you so choose.i just had this trans replaced today at a cost to me of $2,000.00.this seems to be the average price according to e-mails.i had no choice but to have the repair done as i depend on my vehicle for daily commutes/transport of children etc.i appreciate your prompt assistance, as i will be contacting local officials regarding this hazard.w. Michael purdon, vp, purdon associates inc.
Gentlemen: i just bought recently a dodge intrepid 1994 used of course. This car was bought in guadalajara mexico and was when new imported from the usa. The problem is the following:yesterday, we heard a sound coming from the front suspension, so we took the car to a mechanic, who in order to test it and hear the noise, drove the car two blocks, and when turning in a corner, suddenly the front right shaft came out and broke down leaking oil and spreading small metal parts. We had to push the car back to the work shop and found the problem was not really in the shaft in itself, but the main frame or (bastidor) as we call it in mexico, who was teared off without any apparent reason, as it was not beaten, hitted or rusty it has no show of any harm. The mechanic said this is the first time he sees something like this. I am very concerned as this car was used in a highway the day before with my family and if this situation was present at that time, you can imagine the risk we ran on and the potential consequences. At this time, i have to replace both the frame and the shaft, meaning a strong disbursement for me, therefore i want to present my claim, as this seems to be a defective part. I remember when i was about to buy the car a friend came by and told me "remember, it is a chrysler"meaning warning. I sold a 1992 thunderbird sc in good conditions to buy this car and i never had a problem like this by far. Maybe you guys can advise me what to do, ?do i sell the car or what? best regards and thanks...luis f. Ascencio
Vehicle was not steering correctly. Dealer contacted, and stated the entire front end was worn out,repairwork could not be done to remedy the problem. Consumer had repairs done at owner's expense.
Steering / front suspension/ engine cradle is loose and noisy poblems started appearing around.
Car direction uncontrollable during acceleration, replaced tie rods.vehicle make clunking noise, during braking and steering, dealer recomends sway bar link replacement in front end.transmission shifting eratic, vehicle slow to shift on entering highways causing dangerous situation.transmission also causes vehicle to lurch during acceleration.shiftinh is delayed, but when it does shift there is sudden acceleration.cruise control shuts off intermitently, accelerates or decelerates up to 5mph when set.hood has shut and several other people many times.has not caused injury but is very dangerous.no visibility at night due to horible head lights.
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Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident.
Shaking/vibration in front end of vehicle.
I was driving my car when i took a right turn the car started to shake. Then the steering wheel took a violent turn to the left and locked causing my car to be thrown into a concrete electrical pole i received several injuries to my head face and shoulder neck and back my car was at a total loss i could not believe what had just happened to me my mechanic looked at the car and he told me it could not be fixed then i later found that there had been recalls on the part that broke on my car i have researched this throughly andi cant understand with all the problems and complaints on this vechile why they are still on the road and the manufacturer wants to take no responsibility for iti was lucky to not have been killed! but the next person driving these poorly made cars might not be so lucky.
When driving at 40 mph and above vehiclestalls/ jerks and cuts off. Also, there is a rumbling noise coming from the front of the vehicle/electrical system malfunctioned, and inner tie rod failed.
Consumer was traveling about 45mph onhighway andfront end collapsed.without prior warning. She took vehicle to a local garage, and mechanic told consumer that he has seen several similar incidents. Consumer said that when she turned key in ignition switch it wouldn't turn.
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the front suspension is cutting the tire causing the tire to wobble and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle.dealer notified. Mr
Automatic transmission failure, vehicle stalls when shifting gears.ttconsumer received recall 94v024, had to wait 2 months because dealer stated he was unaware of recall and did not know how to do repairs, after repair the transmission did not seem to to work correctly and finally it gave out completely, after repairs, transmission still did not seem right and vehicle experienced stalling, dealer reprogrammed transmission, but this did not help either.front brakes squeal after front brake pads replaced and front rotors were turned.right front stabilizer and left side sway bar link were replaced, noise in front end.
While driving at speeds of 30-40 mph, vehicle pulls to the right and left.tie rod end is worn and rack and pinion bushings loose, dealer replaced tie rod ends and rack bushings.
Front suspension noisy in cold weather.
The owner was operaing her 1994 dodge intrepid on highway 2 in northeast montana when her car suddenly sverwed violently to the left and caused her to lose control of her vehicle, resulting in an accident that thoroughly demolished her car.
While backing out of a parking space, front control arm, that supports the engine cradle, broke on the passenger side. Three days before this happened, owner was hearing a clunking noise coming from the vehcle.manufacturer was notified about this problem. Owner was told that vehicle was not included under recall # 99v215000. The vehcle was towed to the dealership. The problem has not been corrrected.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty a/c evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt.isolator squawks, .. . will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
Bolt that holdslower control arm to bracket fell off, causingtire to disconnect fromvehicle.recall 99v215000 had previously been repaired.please provide any additional information/attachments.
Consumerreceived nhtsarecall 99v215000/manufacturer's recall837 concerning lower control arm failure. Dealer said that the control arm stripped, and could not repair the problem.*ml
Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 99v215000/manufacturer's recall 837/ lower control arm. Manufacturer has yet to send the tools to correct the recall problem. Please provide any further details.
Consumer has no part to repairrecall concerning lower control arm.this has been a whole year delay.
Thefront hub and bearing assembly was replaced, the right lower control arm and right axle had to be torqued the axle was frozen into the hub. *mr *scc
Consumer feels the the recall work on the lower control arm attaching bracket (99v-215)was not performed in a timely manor and the the people at the dealer were rude.nlm
Consumer received recall99v2150000 concerning lower control arm. Contacteddealer. Dealer indicated thatno parts or tools were available to correctrecall problem.please give any further details.
Consumer has been unable to have recall repair of the lower control arm performed.consumer arrived for appointment at dealer only to find out that there were no parts available.(99v-215)nlm
While driving the vehicle the lower control arm braket was split from the frame. Dealer has been notified. Please provide futher information. Ts
Consumer received recall99v12500/ lower control armon feb. 15, 2000, dealer cannot perform the work due to the lack of a tool that is needed, and won't be available until april. *ml
Consumer feels the the recall work on the lower control arm attaching bracket (99v-215)was not performed in a timely manor and the the people at the dealer were rude.nlm
Dealer technician broke the last bit used to install recalled 99v-215 reinforcemnet brackets and they are on national backorder, dealer unsure when part will become available.nlm
Dealership is charging consumer to fix a recall forlower control arm. In feb of 2000, consumer had an accident due to this recall 99v215, tire slipped from under the vehicle causing the car to slide into another one, dodge is wanting to charge consumer $4300 to fix recall problem.consumer also stated that there is a strong gas odor in vehicle.
The vehicle exhibited symptoms of recall 99v-215 and was taken to the dealer for repair, the consumer is not satisfied with recall 99v-215 because he had to pay for the repair.nlm
Consumer was unable to have recall (99v-215) repair for the lower control arm bracket because the dealer had no parts available.nlm
Recall 99v21500 was complete, but additional damage to tie rod was caused by the recalled parts, consumer wants reimbursed.
The tool needed to peform the recall 99v-215 of the lower control arm attaching bracket is on national back order therefore the repair cannot be made.nlm
Transmission skips and jumps, sometimes vehicle won't go anywhere, andloss of power. Consumer had recall (99v-215) completed on 12-may-2000, recall indicates the possibility of transmission problems that can occur due to defect in the lower control arm.consumer feels the transmission failure is directly relatedto the recall component failure.the vehicle is experiencing transmission problems after recall repair and would like it repaired at no additonal cost.
The tool needed to peform the recall 99v-215 of the lower control arm attaching bracket is on national back order therefore the repair cannot be made.nlm
The lower control arm attaching brackets failed prior to recall notice 99v-215 which caused the vehicle to loose power intermittently, consumer request reimbursement.nlm
Consumerhas been telling dealer/mechanic about a bumping noise. Told by mechanic thattransmission was gone.also, received a recall regardinglower control arm bracket. Afraid that the transmission will fall out of automobile.
Dealer technician broke the last bit used to install recalled 99v-215 reinforcemnet brackets and they are on national backorder, dealer unsure when part will become available.nlm
Nhtsa recall 99v215000 on the engine cradle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall. However, the district manager is refusing to honor the recall because thelowercontrol arm that attaches the brackets is broke. Please provide further details. All repairs finished using new factory parts.the consumer stated that no further action is necessary.*tc
Recall 99v215000; consumer was in reverse and vehicle was making a loud noise & started shaking. Consumer found out thatit was the lower control arm that broke which separated from the engine & pulled out the transaxle. Dealer claimed thatconsumer had to hit something.consumer will be talking with the manufacturer.consumer also, found a recallon the vehicle for the problem.
Dealer has not corrected recall in a reasonable amount of time.
Driving 25mph & was making left turn when without any warning steering went out. Vehicle kept straight. Stopped vehicle & checked it. Noticedupper control arm had broken & fell out ontransmission. Vehicle was towed to repair shop.entire upper control was replaced.mechanic could not indicate what caused it to break.
Struts in the front and rear worn out causing excessive tire wear. Mjs
Stabilizerbar broke, causing front end to rattle.
Transmission failure requiring replacement of torque convertor and valve body with up-dated valve body assembly
Trailing bar broke.
The left rear trailing arm bolt broke .tt
Rear left control arm has broken away from metal support attached to frame. Bracket.
Pe 98022;rear suspension trailing arm/bolt.when turning the vehicle the wheel feels like the tire is flat or the car is coming apart.dealer cannot duplicate theproblem.
Consumer reportedthat rear suspension trailing arm/bolt replaced on their vehicle. Learned of this investigation through car & travel magazine of september 98 issue. Consumerwould like to know could there be a refund.
Rear trailing arm bolt sheared off, causing the rear suspension to drop which may have caused a loss of vehicle control and a crash.please provide further information.
Rear suspension support arm on driver's side fatigued and separated causing loss of control of vehicle suddenly without warning.support arm appears to have been weakened by rust corrosion, appears to be inadequate corrosion resistance.inspection of passenger side rear suspension support arm appears to be weakened from rust corrosion as well and most likely will fail from fatigue too.concern that failure occurs suddenly without warning and would result in loss of control and possible loss of life.
Struts in the front and rear worn out causing excessive tire wear. Mjs
Vehicle tires cannot be used with chains for driving in snow conditions due to tire size whichhas limited clearance.*aw
Was driving a 1994 dodge, intrepid with firestone turanza tp225/60r16 with 5,000 miles, tires bought for vehicle at 65mph. Heard a thumping noise at low speed, but no noise at highway speed.noise was worse later & then noticed tread left tire. Pulled over & the right front tires was still inflated but balded. Had done damage to vehicle. A month later a 2nd tire was had the same problem of loud noise. Took to retailer & had tire replaced before any damage could be done. All four turanza tires were defective.
Tire valve stem leaking air.
Engine check light is on constantly, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.consumer states the vehicle would not shift, also evaporator coil, compressor and condenser were replaced at 30000-40000 miles.*yd
I purchased a car on 4-30-03 and was hit from behind by a hit & skip driver on 5-1-03. Police considers car a total loss. Car dealerships papers says that i have 10 days to show proof of insurance to them. The car dealership also says that they do/did not cover car for 10 day, and i still am financially responsible for the car. I was not given citation concerning the accident. The hit & skip driver pushed my car into another car. Is the dealership legally responsible to cover the car during this 10 day period? i am willing to work with the dealership but i do not feel that i should be totally financially responsible due to only owning the car for 24 hours.*nlm
Have intermittent failure of all instrument panel gauges upon cold startup of vehicle. Air bag light comes on indicating a problem when this occurs, but also occurs independently sometimes. This has been a chronic problem since october 1998. Also, when the gauges are inoperative, the transmission will not shift into overdrive. Usually the gauges come back on within a 5-10 minute period. It's unknown by the manufacturer if the airbags would deploy or not in an accident (according to the dealer-service). I have a service contract which is replacing the cluster module under my contract, but chrysler corp. Has informed the dealer that nothing is covered concerning the malfunctioning airbag light & module. This car has never been wrecked, and has had regular service per the manufacturer's suggestions. I feel this is a safety problem which should be the manufacturer's responsibility.
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Vehicle has been experiencing following problems: abs sensor light would come on and go out intermittently/cruise control would not work or engage properly/ check engine light would come on intermittently/brakes would lock up intermittently when applied/ faulty rotors causing excessive wear of brake pads, and vehicle would jerk into gear when applying accelerator pedal. Dealer notiied. Feel free to provide any other details.
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The transmission failed ,it was repairedwith me paying some of the repairs (which sucked) when i picked it up, i drove it 3 blocks and it was still doung the same thing so they fixed it agian or at least should have been right. Now 10,000 miles later it failed agian. They say 1 year or 12,000 mile which comes first & it's been 1 year 6 mo. But 10,000 it still shouldn't fail this was the first and will be my last crysler/dodge i'll ever own
Fuel rail is leaking fuel unto the engine manifold which could result in a fire.took vehicle to dealer, and whole system had to be replaced because of corrosion.a/c evaporator and timing belt also had to be replaced--a/c would bot hold a freon r134a charge, and the belt was torn by the water pump.*ml
Check engine light comes on.
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Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
While drivingengine check light will come on unexpectedly, and sometimes will stay on. Dealer had try to fix it, but still came on.please provide more information.
While driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle accelerated and hit a brick wall. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head and back injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.
Throttle replaced.
Vehicle tended to slow down from 55 mph to 25 mph unexpectedly, resulting in vehicle hitting the steering wheel. Thisoccurred 5 times, causing the vehicle to shut down once on the road. Owner will inform the manufacturer.
Cruise control light goes on in dash and car just suddenly stalls.this usually happens at all speeds and lately has stalled on highway at speeds in excess of 60 mph.this happens for no known reason.i've had this problem checked by a mechanic and he cannot find any reading on the computer that would indicate any problems.this car was manufactured after a similar recall on this car back in 1993 for a transmission harness failure.i'm wondering if there is anyone out there that is encountering the same problems with this particular model vehicle.it's extremely dangerous to stall in the middle of a freeway while traveling in excess of 65mph, especially at night.
While driving vehicle stalls out with no warning intermittently. The cruise control comes on by itself prior to the stalling.
Car direction uncontrollable during acceleration, replaced tie rods.vehicle make clunking noise, during braking and steering, dealer recomends sway bar link replacement in front end.transmission shifting eratic, vehicle slow to shift on entering highways causing dangerous situation.transmission also causes vehicle to lurch during acceleration.shiftinh is delayed, but when it does shift there is sudden acceleration.cruise control shuts off intermitently, accelerates or decelerates up to 5mph when set.hood has shut and several other people many times.has not caused injury but is very dangerous.no visibility at night due to horible head lights.
Fuel throttle was stuck open while driving, vehicle accelerated on its own.
Press gas pedal to pass another vehicle, accelerator stuck in open position, resulting in fast speed.tt
In january, my 6-year-old intrepid (with only 26,000 miles) began lurching when i braked.the dealer initially thought it was the brakes, but then said it was worn seals and gaskets in the transmission.i was told the work would cost $1400.when i complained, the work was done for $700 because of the low mileage.i then received the transmission recall notice, but was told that this was for different work.when i had the car in today and the tires were rotated, i was told that there was a safety problem with the steering - that parts were cracked and worn and had to be replaced.this would cost $600.i had a newspaper clipping from nov. 1999 that described steering problems in my model car and the nhtsa investigation.when i read it to the service advisor, he said that was the problem.i asked why i had to pay for a repair when chrysler knew there was a safety issue, and he said i had to be charged until there actually was a recall notice.i do not blame the dealer, but this is grossly unfair and irresponsible on the part of chrysler.i now will have spent more than $1200 on safety repairs on a car that has been driven very few miles.this is my first and last chrysler.please do the steering recall soon so i can get my money back.thanks.
On two different occasions vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when putting the vehicle in reverse. One incident the vehicle accelerated hitting a church, broke a window and blew out a tire. On another incident the vehicle accelerated going over a curb and hit a tree on the passenger side, no one was injured on both incidents but there was property damage.
Vehicle will accelerate rapidly catching driver off guard. Failure not diagnosed by dealer. Please describe details.tt
While driving transmission shifted into a higher gear, causing the vehicle to surge forward.dealer notified.
Put vehicle in gear with foot on brake vehicle accelerated at high speed.tt
Sudden acceleration, causing accident. *sd
Vehicle has been experiencing following problems: abs sensor light would come on and go out intermittently/cruise control would not work or engage properly/ check engine light would come on intermittently/brakes would lock up intermittently when applied/ faulty rotors causing excessive wear of brake pads, and vehicle would jerk into gear when applying accelerator pedal. Dealer notiied. Feel free to provide any other details.
Driving car, applied brakes, cruise control didn't disengage, hit brakes to miss a car, went into skid, hit brakes harder, lost control, went into ditch.
Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
Throttle stuck wide open while accelertating.
Dt*:the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the cruise control light illuminated, followed by unwarranted acceleration.the brake pedal was tapped, and the engine stalled.the stalling was accompanied by all the dashboard warning lights illuminating.the vehicle was towed to a private repair shop, where there were no immediate repairs made.
Consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the gear was put into drive, also the air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle hit a concrete road divider.ts
While driving at any speed transmission has a delay of about 10 seconds. Then vehicle suddenly accelerates without a warning.
Transmission is failing. When driving and coming to a stop ,the speed would increase and never downshift. Also, consumer is having promblem with the steering. The vehicle is still in the shop from 21 days ago, and the dealer can't determine the problem.
Cruise control warning light illuminated intermittently.
Merging from an on ramp, accelerator went to the floor by itself and would not release.enginge kept racing faster and faster.could have cause a major accidentwith numerous injuries/deaths.
Consumer states that while driving the throttle got stuckin the open position and would not disengage. Ran (2) stop signs and had to turn off engine to stop vehicle.ak
The vehicle cruise control would active while the vehicle was going down hill, then the vehicle would stall.when the cruise control came on it made the vehicle jerk.
When the vehicle is at a constant speed of 60 mph, the cruise contol kicks in momentarily.this happens approximately 12 minutes after engine startup and the cruise control is off.
The cruise control activates by itself while driving.since it has not been set, it decelerates down to 0 mph until the engine stalls.the cruise cannot be shut off by depressing the brake pedal or by hitting the off button on the steering wheel.after the engine stalls, it takes several attempt to start the engine again.this started two years ago, once in a while and has gotten worse so that now it happens almost daily.local mechanic cannot find the problem. *la
While turning the air vent on, consumer noticed gas smell in the air . Dealer has been notified.
Poor visibility as a result of insufficient defogger.
The 1994 dodge intrepid is a poorly designed car. Our car has failed the a/c evaporator, power steering hose, timing belt tensioner, water pump, pulley, timing belt, the electronic climate control does not work - no air from any vents, transmission will not go in reverse when cold, transmission will not downshift to first when cold, transmission will not upshift to 3rd when cold, fuel leaked from the fuel rail, engine is hard to start when cold
While turning on the air vent or the heat, consumer notice gass smell for the air vent, causing the consumer to open the window's to get air. Dealer has been notified, andcan't duplicate problem. Please provide further informaton.
Water comes into heater/ac housing fogging up the windshield upon operation of heater or a/c system.tt
Turned on defogger & it failed to work like it should. Driver's & passenger's vision was obscured. Condensation had built up. Will be taken to dealer to check out.
Moisture leak, causing reduced visibility on all windows.tt
Defroster inoperative, causing poor visibility *sd
3.3 liter engine ,raw gas odor is coming into the vehicle and around it, especially when a/c, or fan is on.
Rear defroster fails to defrost all of window, impairing visibility.
While backing the vehicle out of the garage driver's side door burst into flames. Flames were coming from the window panel of the door side, andmechanism box for the power windows. Flames were stopped by the wiring of the electrical window panelbeing pulled apart. Door received damages that might be unrepairable.
Power window fails intermittently, regulator need to be replace.tt
Remote entry system and remote trunk latch fail.
Rear view mirrors fail to ajust properly.
Vehicle has a leaking sunroof, possible safety hazard if comes into contact with electrical wiring.tt
Passenger side window does not always roll up/roll down.
Poor visibility due to a glare in the windshield.
Windshield reflects the dashboard.
Visibility is impaired due to the angle of the windshield.at night the street lights appear as streaks down to the windshield.this is the case for all drivers (not a vision problem).
Driver's window leaks.
The vehicle's turn signal switch smokes, also the windsheild wipers sticks, and will not operate properly.
Windshield wiper arms have too much play, they flap up and down, and do not clear properly windshield.
Windshield wipers rattle.
Windshield wipers get stuck in the middle of the windshield during operation. Oncewindshieldwipers are turned on high, operation continues. Problem was reported to the dealership.problem has not been corrected.*ml
Windsheild wiper motor will intemittently function properly, causing visibility problems while driving.
Wheel broke in minor accident.
I have a 94 dodge intrepid that had a flat tire in a driving rain.in short the lug nuts have a tin cover on them that twisted off while trying to remove them.the lug wrench also rounded off and is no longer serviceable.the real problem was that due to galvanic reaction the aluminum wheel was corroded onto the steel hub/disc brake.after myself and the highway patrolman that was assisting me were unable to remove the tire and aluminum wheel the only recourse was to climb under the vehicle while on a jack and beat it off with a dead blow hammer.it says right in there owner manual "never to get under a vehicle while on a jack."i was very unhappy with the whole situation.upon reporting this incident to chrysler corp. There only response was that i should have had it towed into a servicing dealer.i ask you then, why is there a jack provided with the vehicle?why doesn't the lug wrench provided work? why is it necessary to put ones life in danger having to get under the vehicle upon a jack to remove the tire?and finally, why doesn't chrysler corp care about my safety? incident responded to by kansas highway patrol, badge #407i'm a deputy with the barton co. So. Badge #904.
While driving and with no warning bar connected to two rear tires had cracked, causingvehicle to heavily vibrate. Dealer notified.
Wheel collapsed during accident, causing vehicle to lose control/rollover.*skd
Was traveling 50mph when the driver's front side wheel came off. Was bolted on. Tried to stop vehicle after it collapsed to pavement. The suspension, coil springs & the straps were damaged when this happened. Vehicle hit guardrail.
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