1996 DODGE Intrepid Problems & Complaints
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STEERING
120 complaints
ON 15MAR12 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30PM I WAS DRIVING AROUND A SLIGHT CURVE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE LEFT. I IMMEDIATELY CORRECTED WHILE LETTING OFF THE ACCELERATOR. AFTER I REGAINED CONTROL, THE STEERING STILL FELT EXTREMELY LOOSE. *TR
Mar 15, 2012
I HAVE OWNED A 1996 DODGE INTREPID FOR 6 MONTHS NOW AND WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR I WAS AWARE THAT THE STEERING WAS A LITTLE LOOSE, WHAT I DID NOT KNOW WAS THAT THE ENTIRE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM AS WELL AS MOST OF THE TIE RODS AROUND THEM WERE COMPLETELY SHOT. MY STEERING WHEEL GRINDS WHEN I TURN IT LEFT AND RIGHT NOW AND MY STEERING HAS A HORRIFIC DRIFT WHEN TURNING FROM EXTREME TO EXTREME. THE BUSHINGS ON THE RACK AND PINION (AS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC) ARE COMPLETELY GONE. THE BROKEN PIECES ARE RATTLING AND VIBRATING SO VIOLENTLY THAT THE SHIMMYING I FEEL ON MY CAR IS ACTUALLY CAUSED BY THE STEERING. WHEN I BRAKE AT HIGH SPEEDS (50MPH) THE STEERING PULLS TO EITHER AN EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT. AFTER DOING RESEARCH, I FOUND OUT THAT I WASN'T THE ONLY ONE STRUGGLING WITH THESE SAME ISSUE. IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY OWNER OF A 1996 DODGE INTREPID IS EXPERIENCING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES. MY MECHANIC SAID TO ME THAT HE HAS NO GUARANTEE THAT MY STEERING WILL WORK RIGHT. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD NOW I'M AFRAID I'LL LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MY GIRLFRIEND MIGHT FREQUENTLY DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT I AM AFRAID THAT THE STEERING MAY GO OUT WHEN SHE IS DRIVING IT. I SPOKE WITH MY MECHANIC AND I AM IN THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE DEFECTIVE PARTS REPLACED. I PLAN TO SAVE THE PARTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE IN HOPES THAT I WILL GET SOME COMPENSATION FOR THEM. *TR
Feb 02, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, PROCEEDING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THERE WAS A LOUD POPPING NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. IMMEDIATELY, THE DRIVER STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO BROKEN BOLTS WHICH SUPPORTED THE TIE ROD BUSHING, AND THE RACK AND PINION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 177,000.
Dec 04, 2009
RACK AND PINION PROBLEMS, THE BUSHINGS THAT HOLD THE RACK AND PINION KEEP GOING BAD I'VE HAD THE BUSHINGS REPLACED (NOVEMBER 2007) BUT THEN IT FAILED AGAIN (SEPTEMBER 2008). WHEN EVER I GO AROUND A TURN THERE'S A DELAY IN MY SHEER ALMOST RESULTING IN A CRASH. *TR
Jan 07, 2009
BOLTS HOLDING TIE RODS TO STEERING GEAR (RACK) BROKE. UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS JUST LEAVING MY PARKING LOT AND DIDN'T CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS AND/OR INJURIES. PAID $700 TO HAVE CAR FIXED. *TR
Nov 25, 2008
+ 115 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
68 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATOR WAS MOVING FASTER THAN NORMAL. THE SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AND THE CONTACT NOTICED GASOLINE LEAKING FROM THE FUEL INJECTORS. HE DISCOVERED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 98V184000, BUT WAS UNAWARE IF HIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 160,000.
Mar 03, 2009
FUEL RAIL LEAKS IN MY 1996 DODGE INTREPID. I READ THAT THERE WAS A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE BUT DO NOT KNOW IF MY VEHICLE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED AS I PURCHASED IT IN 1999. *NM
Feb 05, 2007
ON 11-23-06 I NOTICED A GAS LEAK IN MY WIFE'S, NOW EX-WIFE'S, 1996 DODGE INTREPID. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME OF A POSSIBLE RECALL ON THE VEHICLE. I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP, POMMERING DODGE. POMMERING MECHANICS CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED AT NO COST UNDER A PRIOR RECALL RELATED TO BAD O-RINGS IN FUEL RAIL. HOWEVER, AFTER FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED, DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT THE O-RINGS IN THE FUEL INJECTOR WERE ALSO BAD. O-RINGS AND FUEL INJECTOR WERE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE, TOTAL COST $295.32. I INQUIRED BUT THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED THAT THE FUEL INJECTOR O-RINGS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IT SEEMS APPARENT TO ME THAT IF THERE WAS A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE O-RINGS IN THE FUEL RAIL NECESSITATING A RECALL, THERE MAY VERY WELL BE A SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR O-RINGS. *NM
Jan 12, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK HIS 1996 DODGE INTREPID TO THE GOODYEAR AUTO SHOP 1/11/07 AND WAS TOLD THAT GAS WAS LEAKING FROM THE O-RINGS AND THE FUEL INJECTORS. THE GOODYEAR AUTO CENTER RECOMMENDED FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MECHANIC SAID THE LEAK WAS COMING FROM THE END OF THE RAIL. THE CONTACT DID TAKE HIS VEHICLE TO ANDY LEWIS DODGE AND WAS TOLD THAT HE WOULD BE CHARGED FOR A DIAGNOSTIC, AND THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT FOR THE HAIR LINE CRACK IN THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED HIM THAT HIS VEHICLE DID HAVE THE O-RINGS REPLACED BACK IN 1999. THE CONTACT HAS ALL REPAIR ORDERS.
Jan 11, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 98V184000 I OWN 1996 DODGE INTREPID. I AM AT LEAST THE 3RD OWNER OF THIS CAR. HAS THIS VEHICLE BEEN RECALLED AND REPAIRED? I RECENTLY HAD THE REPAIRS DONE AT MY EXPENSE; OCTOBER 6, 2006. THIS AFTER SMELLING GAS FOR MONTHS. CAN I RECEIVE A REIMBURSEMENT? *JB
Oct 08, 2006
+ 63 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
65 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. AS OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 103,301.
Sep 13, 2007
1996 DODGE INTREPID W/3.5 ENGINE HEARD LOUD BANG,SMOKE AND OIL,KNOCKING NOISE. NO WARNING AT ALL, THE GAUGES WERE IN NORMAL RANGE, NO PRIOR TROUBLE WITH ENGINE. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO GOODYEAR TIRE STORE & UPON INSPECTION FOUND TWO (2) HOLES IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE BLOCK NEAR FRONT OF ENGINE ABOUT THE SIZE OF SILVER DOLLAR,WE THINK ENGINE CONNECTING ROD FOR ONE CYLINDER FAILED AND BROKE AT BOTTOM NEAR CRANKSHAFT AND PUNCHED BOTH HOLES IN BLOCK. *JB
Sep 19, 2005
RIDING DOWN I 85 MY ENGINE JUST STOPPED DUE TO A TIMING BELT BREAKAGE. *AK
Apr 11, 2005
THE VEHICLE HAS 55000 MILES. THE ENGINE BLEW CONSUMER HAS THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE IN THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE HAS HAD THE PROPER OIL CHANGES, AND THERE WAS NO WARNING UPON THE VEHICLE BLOWING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *NM
Feb 25, 2005
THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. A NEW THERMOSTAT WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AGAIN. THIS TIME SHE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER, WHO TOLD HER HE THOUGHT THAT HER MOTOR WAS BLOWN. BUT LATER SHE FOUND THAT SINCE THE ENGINE RESTARTED, IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN THE ENGINE AFTER ALL *JB
Oct 20, 2004
+ 60 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
38 complaints
ON JUNE 1ST, 2007, I, SHARON S. HATCHER, WENT TO TUFFY AUTO SERVICE CENTER TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED. THEY PROCEEDED TO INSPECT MY VEHICLE WHEN THEY HOOKED IT UP TO THE COMPUTER TO PASS ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC II [OBD II] LANGUAGE...MY VEHICLE WAS REJECTED BECAUSE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE REPROGRAMMED! WELL, I DROVE THIS CAR ALL DAY YESTERDAY AND LAST NIGHT AND I TOOK IT TO 2 OTHER PLACES AND THE SAME THING SHOWED UP LIKE AT TUFFY AUTO SERVICE CENTER!! I TOOK IT TO STEVE WHITE MOTORS [CHRYSLER, DODGE, AND JEEP DEALERSHIP] AND THEIR SERVICEMAN SAID TO DRIVE IT AROUND FOR 20-30 MILES AT A CONSTANT SPEED OF 45-55MPH. WELL, I DID THAT AND I TOOK AT BACK TO TUFFY'S AUTO SERVICE CENTER AND THE SAME BULLENTIN POPPED UP AGAIN AS LIKE AT THE OTHER PLACES. SO THE COMPLAIT THAT I AM FILING IS ON A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. I HAVE BEEN TO 3 DIFFERENT PLACES TO GET MY CAR INSPECTED AND AT ALL 3 PLACES ITS SHOWING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE NEEDS TO BE FLASHED OR REPROGRAMMED. THE DODGE DEALERSHIP IS NOT WANTING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLENTIN [TSB] REFERENCE NUMBER AS ALONG WITH PAPERWORK FROM THESE PLACES. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A NEW RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT HASN'T BEEN RESEARCHED OR LOOKED INTO ON ALL MAKES OF DODGE INTREPID'S DURING 1996. I AM NOT PAYING FOR A RECALL THAT HAS TO DO WITH. *TR
Jun 02, 2007
DT: THE CONSUMER STATES RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V021000/CHRYSLER RECALL C45 ON 1996 DODGE INTREPID CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE REPAIRS DONE, AND THE DEALER DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONSUMER WHEN THEY CAME IN. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED 3 NOTICES FROM CHRYSLER ON THIS RECALL DURING THIS TIME. THE OWNER SAID THAT HE HAS CALLED THE DEALER TO SEE IF THE PARTS WERE THERE. IT HAS BEEN OVER 6 MONTHS AND THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED THE FIRST NOTICE IN MARCH 2005. AND AS OF RIGHT NOW THE CONSUMER WAS STUCK WAITING ON THE PARTS.*AK
Aug 31, 2005
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION-PARK INTERLOCK. CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH GETTING DEALER TO HONOR THIS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE. DEALER IS REFUSING TO HONOR THE RECALL. DEALER ADVISED CONSUMER TO TAKE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALER. *AK
Mar 22, 2005
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE AND DRIVER WAS INSIDE. ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE BUILDING. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SHIFTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Mar 01, 2005
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V0021000 FOR FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK. MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT SHIFTER CABLE WAS STRETCHED, AND DRIVER WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF $200.00 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. DRIVER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT PERFORMED, AND THE ISSUE HAD NOT BEEN RESOLVED. *AK
Jan 31, 2005
+ 33 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
33 complaints
TAKATA RECALL: I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION IN WHICH THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND A PIECE OF METAL WENT THROUGH MY EYE CAUSING IMMEDIATE BLINDNESS AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF THE LEFT EYE. THE PIECE OF METAL WAS PULL OUT IN THE ER. THERE WERE NO OTHER INJURIES. THIS HAPPENED ON A CITY STREET IN DETROIT MI TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH. I'VE BEEN WEARING A PROSTHETIC EYE SINCE.
Jan 22, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT WILL NOT GO OFF IT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME WHEN IT IS ON THE HEATER WINDOWS HORN AND REAR BACK UP LIGHTS AND REAR DEFROSTER DO NOT WORK WITH NO HEATER/DEFROSTER IT IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THE ICE OFF THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WINDOWS EVEN WHILE HAVING THE PASSENGER CONSTANTLY TRYING TO SCRAPE OFF THE ICE IT JUST INSTANTLY RE FREEZES CAUSING VERY DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS DUE TO THIS THE CAR WENT OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A DEEP DITCH THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND WE HAD TO BE TOWED OUT OF THE DITCH WITH A HOIST AND A LIFT AND BACK TO THE ROAD BY A COMMERCIAL WRECKER FROM WHAT I HAVE SEEN AND HEARD WHEN SEARCHING THE INTERNET FOR INFORMATION THIS PROBLEM IS MOST LIKELY CAUSED BY THE CLOCK STOP THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH PROMPTED A RECALL ON DODGE AND CHRYSLER MINI VANS OF THE SAME YEAR WHY WASN'T THIS CAR RECALLED TOO? I KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS PROBLEM THERE ARE THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS LISTED ON THE INTERNET FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM BY OTHER DODGE INTREPID OWNERS THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD ALSO THE FACT THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK CAN CAUSE ENTRAPMENT IN THE VEHICLE
Dec 26, 2010
MY 1996 DODGE INTREPID, WHILE MOVING FORWARD AT APPROXIMATELY 20 - 25 MILES PER HOUR STRUCK AN ABRUPTLY STOPPED VEHICLE. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED LATE. EVEN WHILE WEARING MY SEATBELT, MY FOREHEAD STRUCK THE TOP OF THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING INJURY, AND DIRECTLY AFTER THUS MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Feb 20, 2008
PASSENGER AIR BAG COVER, WARPED, LOOSE, RATTLES, POSSIBLE UNINTENDED ENGAGEMENT. *NM
Jan 18, 2007
I WAS INVOLVED IN A CAR ACCIDENT (I WAS THE DRIVER)IN WHICH MY CAR WAS IMPACTED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE (1997 FULL-SIZE DODGE VAN). THE POINT OF IMPACT WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE, THE LEFT FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE (DODGE INTREPID, 1996). THE IMPACT WAS SO STRONG THAT IT CAUSED THE BATTERY TO BREAK IN HALF, AMONG OTHER DAMAGES. I WAS USING THE SEAT BELT, AND SAW THE AIRBAG LIGHT COME-ON; BUT THE AIR BAG DID NOT ACTIVATE. I HAVE NOT GONE TO THE DEALER WITH THIS INFORMATION. WILL DO SO, ONCE THE INSURANCE COMPANY HAS COMPLETED ITS REPORT. MY CAR HAS BEEN DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS BECAUSE THE REPAIR COSTS EXCEED THE MARKET VALUE OF THE VEHICLE. I DID NOT SUFFER MAJOR INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THIS ACCIDENT, EVEN THOUGH THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT DID CAUSE THE SEAT BELT TO TIGHTEN ITS GREEEP AND THIS DID CAUSED SOME BRUSING AND SEVERE CHEST AND SIDE PAIN. I AM SENDING THIS COMPLAINT SO THAT THE PROBLEM CAN BE NOTED AND IF IT HASN'T REPORTED PREVIOUSLY AND CORRECTED, THAT IT BE DONE, AS TO AVOID OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, AND FACE WORSE LUCK THAN I. *JB
Jan 02, 2005
+ 28 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
26 complaints
I HAVE HAD THIS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MY 1996 DODGE INTREPID WITH THE BRAKES. FIRST I THOUGHT I JUST NEEDED NEW BRAKES. WELL I HAD NEW BRAKES PUT ON THE CAR AND THEN A WEEK LATER, THE BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHICH DAMAGED THE NEW BRAKES, THE ROTAR, THE CALLIPER, AND THE SPINDLE. THEN TWO WEEKS LATER I TOOK THE CAR FOR THE FUEL REGULATER TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROTARS NEEDED TO BE TURNED AGAIN ALREADY. THEN IN ANOTHER WEEK AND A HALF THE BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE AGAIN. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE IN THIS KIND OF TROUBLE WITH A BRAKE SYSTEM. I AM A SINGLE MOTHER AND I HAVE TO DRIVE MY CAR WITH MY SON IN THERE. IT IS MY BELIEF THAT IF YOU ARE GONNA MAKE A PRODUCT YOU SHOULD STAND BEHIND IT. ENGINE WISE THE CAR SEEMS TO BE FINE RUNS LIKE A CHARM BUT THAT DOESNT DO ME A BIT OF GOOD IF I CANT DRIVE IT. AMONG THE FACT THAT I CANT AFFORD TO PAY FOR ALL THIS TROUBLE WITH IT AND PAY FOR THE CAR TOO.*AK
Mar 26, 2004
CONSUMER STATES THAT BRAKE PEDAL INTERMITTENLY WILL GO DOWN TO THE FLOOR WHEN DEPRESSED, GREATLY INCREASING VEHICLE'S STOPPING DISTANCE. PROBLEM HAS BEEN REOCCURRING SINCE 1997. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO THOROUGHLY DUPLICATE OR REMEDY PROBLEM. TS
Dec 03, 2002
VEHICLE EXPERINCING BRAKE VIBRATION DUE TO FAULTY PADS AND ROTORS. *TT
Jun 25, 2002
DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES AT 40 MPH TO AVOID A BUS AND NOTICED OIL ON THE GROUND ABOUT 40 MILES LATER. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER STATED THAT GASKETS ON WHEEL CYLINDER HAD POPPED OUT, AND WERE CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. DRIVER INSISTED THAT IF ALL BRAKE FLUID LEAKED OUT THERE WILL BE NO BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Mar 11, 2002
CONSUMER HAD BRAKE PADS, CALIPERS AND ROTORS REPLACED 10 TIMES. BRAKES ARE MAKING A GRINDING SOUND, BRAKING DISTANCE INCREASES. DEALER CANNOT REMEDY SITUATION. *AK
Mar 12, 2001
+ 21 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
25 complaints
1996 DODGE INTREPID HAD TO HAVE ALOT OF FRONT END WORK DONE ON TIE ROD ENDS AND BUSHINGS WORN OUT THEN WHILE DRIVING THE CAR THE BRAKES FAILED FOR NO APPARENT REASON AND CAUSED A ACCIDENT WHOLE FRONT END TOTALED AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHY IS IT THAT DODGE AUTO AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Nov 05, 2008
NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 99V215000 LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET; FRONT LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM IS DETERIORATING WITH JUST A MATTER OF TIME OF COMPLETE FAILURE W/TIRE SPERATION. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS
Nov 22, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THERE IS PLAY IN FRONT END SUSPENSION, BOTH INNER TIE RODS AND POWER STEERING GEAR BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED. *TT
Jun 25, 2002
AFTER INSPECTION OF VEHICLE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT BUSHINGS WERE PREMTURELY WEARING OUT. THIS PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM BEING ALIGNED. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Jan 04, 2002
MAKES POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING ,SHAKES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. HAD FRONT ALIGN. TIRES REPLACED. TIE ROD BOLTS KEEP BECOMING LOOSE. AFTER READING COMPLAINTS NOW SCARED TO DRIVE CAR ESSPECIALLY SINCE I HAVE A TODDLER.CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION. *AK
Apr 19, 2001
+ 20 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23 complaints
AFTER PURCHASING CAR FROM AUCTION, WE TOOK FOR EMISSIONS TESTING IN ORDER TO PURCHASE A TAG. WE WERE TOLD THE TEST COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE COMPUTER HAD NOT FINISHED THE TESTS. WE WERE ADVISED HOW TO COMPLETE THE DRIVING REQUIREMENTS AND TO COME BACK AFTER THAT. AFTER SEVERAL TRIPS THE TESTS STILL SHOWED INCOMPLETE. NOW SIX YEARS LATER THE ODBII STILL WILL NOT COMPLETE AND ACTUALLY RESTARTS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS STARTED. AFTER LOTS OF RESEARCH WE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN WIDESPREAD AND A DEFECT THAT REQUIRES THE ECU TO BE FLASHED WITH UPDATED PROGRAM INFORMATION. THERE IS EVEN A TSB #181897 WHICH COVERED THIS. DEALERS ARE EITHER UNAWARE OF THIS PROBLEM OR WANT TO CHARGE CLOSE TO $100. WE BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD DO THIS SERVICE AT NO CHARGE SINCE IT IS S DEFECT THAT THEY ARE AWARE EXISTS. THERE ARE NO CODES BEING THROWN AND WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO TAG THE CAR FOR MANY YEARS. *TR
Nov 14, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE STARTED TO EMIT INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ONCE SHE MERGED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD THE VEHICLE BECAME COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED FOR THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 176,000.
Nov 01, 2012
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH, WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER , THEN, SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
Apr 20, 2005
THE MULTIFUNTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS AND WIPERS STARTED TO SMOKE AND BURNED OUT. MY WINSHIELD WIPERS CAME ON AND I LOST MY LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT. IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THE SWITCH I FOUND THE WIRING AND PLUG TO BE BURNED AND MELTED. ONE WIRE HAD ABOUT 3/4 INCH INSULATION MISSING. THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH AND WIRE LUME NOW HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $200.
Jan 28, 2003
VEHICLE CONSTANLY FAILS TO START PER CONSUMER. THE DEALERSHIPS INDICATED THAT THE CAUSE COULD BE A BAD IGNITION SWITCH OR LEVER. CAUSE UNKOWN. TS
Nov 21, 2002
+ 18 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
21 complaints
TL* - THE CONTACT A 1996 DODGE INTREPID WHICH HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS: HEADLIGHT MOUNTING BRACKET, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY, AND HEADLIGHT LENS ARE MADE OF PLASTIC CORRODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE FAILURE CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS WEREIN USE. SPEED AND WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE NOT A FACTOR. THE CONTACT WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS REPLACED BY DAIMLER CHRYSLER. *AK
Jan 09, 2007
1996 DODGE INTREPID I BOUGHT THIS CAR AS IS AND GOT IT HOME AFTER THE SAME NIGHT I FOUND OUT THAT THE HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK, WHICH IS A SAFETY PROBLEM, I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP THAT I GOT THE CAR FROM THE LOOKED AT IT BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT CAUSE THEY CLAIMED THEY DIDN'T KNOW THE HEADLIGHTS DIDN'T WORK, I EVEN ASKED IF THEY HAD TO INSPECT THE CAR BEFORE SELLING IT, YES THEY DID BUT NEVER FIXED THE HEADLIGHTS... I WOULD LIKE THIS FIXED ASAP. *NM
Dec 16, 2005
THE HEAD LIGHT LENSES WERE TURNING OPAQUE AND SMALL PIECES WERE PEELING OFF. THE LIGHTS WERE SO BAD THAT THE CONSUMER WOULD NOT DRIVE A NIGHT. *BF *SC *JB
Feb 16, 2005
HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT VERY BRIGHT, EVEN ON HIGH BEAM. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT REFLECT BUT A FEW FEET IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IT'S EVEN HARDER TO SEE WHEN A VEHICLE IS COMING TOWARD YOU.*AK
Aug 08, 2004
WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT BOTH HEADLIGHTS MOVED OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO REALIGN THE HEADLIGHTS. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PLASTIC BRACKETS, WHICH SUPPORT THE HEADLIGHTS BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO FALL OUT OF THE HOUSING. *AK *NM
Jun 04, 2004
+ 16 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
18 complaints
RECENTLY I TOOK MY 1996 DODGE INTREPID INTO A COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALIST DUE TO SEVERE PAINT CHIPPING ON MY HOOD. I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS IS COMMON WITH DODGE VEHICLES - THAT THE HOODS AND TRUNKS ARE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT DUE TO THE SEAMS BEING PINCHED WELDED WHICH IS ALLOWING MOISTURE TO GET INSIDE. ALSO FOUND THAT THE TRUNK IS RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT, BUT DIDN'T KNOW THIS UNTIL WE WERE INFORMED OF THE HOOD. THE CAR ONLY HAS 85,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF VERY WELL. OTHER THAN THAT - IT IS IN TOP CONDITION. *JB
Jul 30, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATED THAT 1996 , DODGE, INTREPID HAD A BOLT STICKING OUT ON BOTH BACK DOORS. THIS WAS A MANUFACTURING SAFETY DEVICE TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED IN CASE OF A COLLISION. CONSUMER WAS IN THE BACK SEAT GETTING GROCERIES OUT WHEN HER SHOE STRING BECAME ENTANGLED AROUND THE BOLT AND CONSUMER FELL ON CONCRETE AND BROKE HER HIP. CONSUMER DID NOT REALIZE THAT STRING WAS ENTANGLED AROUND THE BOLT. CONSUMER WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL, THEN SHE TAKEN INTO SURGERY, SHE HAD TO HAVE 3 SCREWS PLACED INTO HER HIP. CONSUMER WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 5 DAYS . THEN, CONSUMER WAS CONFINED TO A WALKER FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNTIL THE BONE HEALED. CONSUMER CONTINUED WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY. THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED ON MAY 18, 2005. CONSUMER HAD TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY SOMEONE ELSE FOR QUITE A WHILE. CONSUMER WAS IN CONTACT WITH CHRYSLER IN JUNE 2005. THEY SENT AN INSPECTOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND TAKE PICTURES. CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER ON JULY 5, 2005 STATING THAT HER CLAIM WAS DENIED. CONSUMER HAD NOT FILED ANY CLAIM WITH CHRYSLER. ALL CONSUMER WANTED WAS THE VEHICLE TO BE RECALLED SO THAT THE BOLT COULD BE REMOVED. CONSUMER HAD NOT TAKEN ANYONE TO CHRYSLER. SHE JUST WANTED TO INFORM OTHER PEOPLE THAT THE BOLT WAS DANGEROUS AND COULD INJURE OTHERS MORE SEVERELY. ALSO, CONSUMER HAD NOT DONE ANYTHING WITH THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WAS STILL BEING DRIVEN. *AK
Jul 27, 2005
BUSHINGS SUPPORTING 3 OF THE 4 CONNECTION POINTS OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME CRADLE HAVE FAILED, RESULTING IN A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN MOVING. THE CLUNKING SOUND HAS BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME, BUT HAS GOTTEN WORSE RECENTLY. IN LOOKING UNDER THE CAR I DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER HALVES OF THE RUBBER BUSHINGS HAVE FALLEN OUT AT THREE OF THE FOUR LOCATIONS. THIS CRADLE SUPPORTS THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND ALL STEERING COMPONENTS.
Sep 08, 2002
THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT LOCK. *TT
Jun 25, 2002
A RUBBER BUSHING, FRAME MOUNT HAS BROKE CAUSING MY CAR AND MOTOR TO SHAKE CAUSING A OIL LEAK AND VARIES OTHER PROBLEMS. I DON'T FELL LIKE THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BROKE, I BODY MOUNT HOLDS YOUR WHOLE CAR TOGETHER. IT IS NOT A MOTOR MOUNT, IT'S A BODY/FRAME MOUNT. *AK
Jan 16, 2002
+ 13 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
13 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE REAR DEFOGGER. TEN MINUTES LATER, HE NOTICED SMOKE INSIDE THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FLAMES APPEARED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES AND DROVE TO HIS RESIDENCE. HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 198,721.
Apr 10, 2008
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE WIPERS BECAME STUCK. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Oct 19, 2004
VEHICLE SUNROOF BLEW OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. (NUMBER 705869 REASSIGNED DUE TO ENTRY ERROR)*MR CONSUMER SUBMITTED PICTURES TO SHOW DETAILED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, CONSUMER INQUIRED ABOUT OTHER LIKE VEHICLES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. REQUESTED INFORMATION ON OTHER CASES BEFORE PURSUING A LAW SUIT. *PH *NLM
Oct 16, 2003
THE HEATER IS INOPERATIVE. *TT
Jun 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING, THE WIND BLEW THE SUNROOF COMPLETELY OFF THE TOP OF VEHICLE, AS OF JUL 11, 2001 VEHICLE IS PARTIALLY REPAIRED DUE TO PARTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS.*YH
Jul 17, 2001
+ 8 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
12 complaints
IT STARTED OUT MY STEERING WOULD GET REALLY TIGHT AND YOU COULDN'T MOVE IT AT ALL AND IT HAPPENS EVERYDAY NOW WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE RACK-N-PINION AND SO THEY FIXED IT AND ITS STILL DOING IT. *TR
Dec 15, 2008
THERE ARE SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FRONT COMPONENTS SUCH AS TIE RODS, BUSHING FAILURE- MULTIPLE REPLACEMENTS, ETC. STEERING HASN'T BEEN RIGHT FOR YEARS. LOW MILEAGE, STRANGE NOISES, HANDLING. CAR DOESN'T STAY IN ALIGNMENT, WHEEL DOESN'T RETURN TO CENTER, CAR JUMPS OUT OF DRIVING LANE. *JB
Sep 16, 2007
VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THEN, CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE BUSHING WAS WORN OUT, AND STEERING RACK BROKE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
Nov 18, 2004
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AKBOTH OF THE INNER TIE RODS AND EIGHT BUSHINGS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS FAILURE WAS PREMATURE. *JG
Sep 11, 2002
PROBLEM W/STEERING COLUMN AFFECTED ALIGNMENT CAUSING NEED FOR NEW TIRES.
May 06, 2001
+ 7 more complaints for this component
EQUIPMENT
11 complaints
IN JUNE OF 2002 MY A/C COMPRESSOR "FROZE" LEAVING ME WITHOUT MY AIR CONDITIONER DURING JUNE, JULY, AND PART OF AUGUST. I HAD THE COMPRESSOR AND OTHER COMPONENTS FIXED AT THE END OF AUGUST AT THE COST OF $504.00. I GOT TO USE MY A/C FOR A WHOLE 3 WEEKS UNTIL THE WEATHER COOLED OFF! NOW (MAY 2003), MY A/C DOESN'T WORK AGAIN! APPARENTLY THERE IS A LEAKY H-VALVE AND OTHER COMPONENTS THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $680.00. I REFUSE TO SHELL OUT ANY MORE MONEY FOR THIS PIECE OF CRAP CAR AS THIS IS MY 3RD COMPLAINT TO NHTSA. *JB
May 05, 2003
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AIR CONDITIONER CAME ON BY ITSELF AND SMOKE STARTED TO COME THROUGH VENTS, THEN VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK
Aug 29, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER FAILED.
Aug 21, 2001
AIR CONDITIONER CONTINUALLY NOT WORKING, UNABLE TO FIX PROPERLY. *MJS
Jul 21, 2000
A/C SYSTEM FAILED COMPLETLY. YH
Mar 16, 2000
+ 6 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8 complaints
1996 DODGE INTREPID WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHICH LED TO DAMAGE TO THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. *MR (TOTAL LOSS) *SC *JB
Jun 03, 2005
LEFT REAR DUAL TIRE CAME OFF OF VEHICLE.*MR. WHEN THE TIRE BECAME DISCONNECTED FROM THE SEMI, THE TIRE ROLLED ONTO THE MEDIAN AND STRUCK THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND CAUSED DAMAGED. *TS *JB
Sep 23, 2003
THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE TIE RODS TO THE RACK AND PINION GEAR BOX BROKE. *PH *CB *NLM
Jul 11, 2003
THE UNDERSIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL ON DRIVER'S SIDE OBSTRUCTS THE USAGE OF BRAKE & ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS CAUSES LOSS OF DRIVING OR CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP & MECHANIC DRILLED HOLES IN PANEL. PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. *AK
Apr 05, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
Nov 15, 1999
+ 3 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V184000 FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE RECALL INDICATED THE DEALER WOULD REPLACE THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS, AND REINFORCE THE OUTLET ON PASSENGER'S SIDE FUEL RAIL. ALSO, IT INDICATED THAT IF THE VEHICLE SHOWED SIGNS OF FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE RECALL LEAD THE CONTACT TO BELIEVE THAT THE OUTLET FUEL RAIL, THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS WOULD BE REPLACED AS PART OF THE RECALL REMEDY IF NECESSARY. SHE WAS INFORMED BY BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER THAT THIS WAS NOT TRUE. THE RECALL REMEDY WAS COMPLETED ACCORDING TO THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. ADDITIONALLY, THE UPPER AND LOWER INJECTOR O-RINGS WERE REPLACED. *AK THE HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 01/25/06. *JB
Dec 28, 2005
1996 DODGE INTREPID WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED TWICE.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE FUEL IJJECTORS LEAKED FUEL ONTO THE ENGINE. *NM
Jan 05, 2005
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE BLEWOUT WITH NO WARNING. ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH OWNER THEN SMELLING FUEL. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER,ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Jun 13, 2002
VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR TIMING BELT PROBLEM. DEALER FOUND A PROBLEM WITH FUEL RAIL LEAKING.*AK *TT
Mar 04, 2002
RECALL 98V184000 RECEIVED IN MAIL. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS FOR FUEL LEAKAGE. IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRS, THE MANIFOLD WAS BROKEN. DEALER INFORMED OWNER MANIFOLD ON BACK ORDER SINCE 10 MAR 99. *AK
Apr 29, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7 complaints
THERMOSTAT BROKE TWICE, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WONT STAY OFF, AND THE STEERING WHICH IS SUPPOSEDLY A COMMON DEFECT STOPPED RESPONDING AND IS NOT ABLE TO BE FIXED.
Jan 15, 2004
AS MY WIFE WAS IN A PARKED POSITION IN A PARKING LOT, SHE PROCEEDED TO PULL OUT. TO DO THIS SHE HAD TO GO AROUND A LIGHT POLE. AS SHE PULLED OUT SHE HIT THE LIGHT POLE. SHE GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND INSPECTED THE DAMAGES. THE DAMAGES WERE, CRUSHED LEFT FRONT BUMPER, A SMALL NIC ON THE HOOD AND A DAMAGED LEFT FRONT HEADLIGHT LIGHT ASSEMBLY. WITH DAMAGED NOT LOOKING SEVERE, SHE PROCEEDED TO BRING THE AUTOMOBILE HOME. ON HER WAY SHE IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCED A CHECK ENGINGE LIGHT, ALTERNATOR LIGH. AS I WENT TO INSPECT THE CAR, I NOTICED THE POWER STEERING PULLY WAS COMPLETELY MISSING AND THE MAIN SERPENTINE BELT WAS MISSING. THE FRAME WAS NO BENT AND THE IS NO WAY THAT ANYTHING COULD HAVE TOUCHED THE POWER STEERING PUMP CAUSING THE PULLY TO BREAK OFF. I AM COURIOS TO ASK IF THIS IS A NOWN PROBLEM. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, LARRY ROUDEBUSH. *AK
Nov 01, 2000
ENGINE OVERHEATED. CONSUMER PULLED TO SIDE, ADDED COOLANT, AND IT IMMEDIATELY REHEATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID ENGINE HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE BECAUSE THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING WHEN CAR WENT DEAD. *AK
Mar 21, 2000
THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD A FAILURE IN EVERY MAJOR SYSTEM. THE TIMING BELT FAILED WHICH LED TO THE DAMAGE TO THE WATER PUMP. THE POWER STEERING PUMP DEVELOPED A LEAK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR A CAR TO HAVE THESE KIND OF MECHANICAL FAILURES IN SUCH A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. *AK
Jan 26, 2000
POWER STEERING RACK CAME LOOSE CAUSING A DANGEROUS SITUATION IN 12/97 & 11/99. SAME PROBLEM EACH TIME AS WELL AS MANY OTHER PROBLEMS, SUCH AS ENGINE BEING REBUILT, AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REPLACED AND SEVERAL OTHER PROBLEMS. *AK
Nov 23, 1999
+ 2 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6 complaints
SPEEDOMETER, MILEAGE, AND TACHOMETER RARELY WORK. SOMETIMES THE NEEDLE ON THE SPEEDOMETER WILL FLUCUATE BACK AND FORTH,WILDLY, AND OTHER TIMES STICK ON A SPEED. AT TIMES THE TACHOMETER WILL WORK AND SO I CAN JUDGE MY SPEED. THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING, UNTIL THE FUEL FILTER AND PUMP WERE CHANGED IN FEBRUARY, BUT IF ALL THE OTHER GAUGES ARE NOT WORKING, THEN IT ALSO STOPS.*AK
Aug 30, 2003
ENTERING HIGHWAY AND PUSHED ON GAS PEDAL HARD TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, GAS THROTTLE STAYED OPEN AND CAR KEPT GOING FASTER AND FASTER. WAS GOING FROM 10 MPH TO 80+ MPH FOR ABOUT 3/4 OF A MILE AND SOMEHOW WAS FINALLY ABLE TO SLOW CAR DOWN ENOUGH TO DROP CAR INTO PARK. ENGINE RAN HARD FOR ANOTHER 10 TO 12 SECONDS BEFORE IT DISINGAUGED FROM TRANSMISSION. FOUND OUT THAT CABLE FROM GAS PEDAL HAD A FRAYED WIRE AND WAS GETTING STUCK ON THE PLASTIC HOUSING THAT COVERS THE WIRE. THOUGH MY LIFE WAS COMING TO AN END BECAUSE I COULD'T STOP MY CAR AND IT KEPT GETTING FASTER AND FASTER. THOUGHT I WOULD HAVE TO DITCH IT SOMEWHERE AND TAKE A CHANCE ON MAKING IT. IF YOU NEED MORE INFO, PLEASE CONTACT ME. ENDED UP ALSO GOING TO THE HOSPITAL LATER THAT DAY BECAUSE I STARTED TO HAVE AN AXCIETY ATTACK FROM ALL THIS GOING ON. NLM
Sep 25, 2002
UPON STARTING VEHICLE FIRE BROKE OUT IN THROTTLE BODY. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Feb 19, 2002
THROTTLE BODY WERE CLOGGED AND REQUIRED CLEANING. MJS
Oct 15, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE LURGED FORWARD AND STALLED AT AN INTERSECTION WHICH ALMOST CAUSED A CRASH 2X. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. DEALER WANTS TO INSTALL A "CO-PILOT" SO THEY CAN DETERMINE A PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Aug 24, 1999
+ 1 more complaint for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
6 complaints
THE HOOD LATCH RELEASED, WHICH CAUSED THE HOOD TO SLAM UP AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD. THE CONSUMER WAS BLINDED BY THE HOOD AND WAS FORCED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. *JB
Apr 30, 2003
HOOD LATCH RELEASES AND CAUSES HOOD TO FALL DOWN. HOOD HAS RELEASED ON TWO OCCASIONS.DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Nov 20, 2001
WHILE OPENING UP THE TRUNK THE LATCH BROKE, CAUSING THE TRUNK TO HIT THE CONSUMER ON THE HEAD. *AK
Dec 30, 1998
DOOR STRIKER/LATCH FAILED.
Aug 05, 1998
REAR TRUNK LATCH FAILURE, CAUSING TRUNK NOT TO OPEN ALL THE WAY SINCE THE LOCK WON'T ENGAGE. TRUNK FALLS BACK DOWN AND COULD HURT THENINDIVIDUAL NEXT TO IT. *AK
Aug 26, 1997
+ 1 more complaint for this component
SEAT BELTS
5 complaints
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. *JB
Mar 13, 2003
MY SON WAS PUT IN HIS CARSEAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BACK SEAT. HE WAS WIGGLING AROUND AND THE SEATBELT UNFASTENED. WE THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE. WE SAW A PROGRAM LAST NIGHT THAT TOLD US OTHERWISE. THESE NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. *AK
Mar 08, 2002
CAR EQUIPPED WITH GEN 3 TYPE SEAT BELTS PROVEN UNSAFE IN TESTING.*AK
Mar 08, 2002
REAR RIGHT PASSENGER LAP AND SHOULDER BELT IS JAMMED WITHIN THE RETRACTING MECHANISM, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERABLE ,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Dec 09, 1998
THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT AND SHOULDER BELT WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THEY WERE NOT BOLTED IN PLACE AND DISCONNECTED. *AK
Nov 27, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. IN DECEMBER OF 2006, THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL REPAIR. HE INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT HE OFTEN SMELLED GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE O-RING IN THE INJECTORS WERE THE SOURCE OF THE FUMES AND THEY WERE REPLACED. IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE O-RING, THE MECHANIC NOTICED A CRACK IN THE FUEL INJECTION RAIL. THE CONTACT WAS THEN INFORMED OF A RECALL THAT DESCRIBED THE SAME FAILURE HE WAS EXPERIENCING. HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE VEHICLE ALREADY HAD THE RECALL REPAIRED, THEREFORE THE FAILURE COULD NO LONGER BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES SHOULD BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY SINCE THEY WERE REPLACED. THE RECALL NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 174,000.
Oct 10, 2007
FUEL LINE FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Feb 08, 1999
GAS LINE LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE ENGINE.
Jan 28, 1999
GAS GAUGE REPAIRED AND FAILED AGAIN.
Apr 17, 1997
TIRES
4 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 DODGE INTREPID. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE TIRES, SIZE 205/60R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO BLOW OUT. THE FAILURES CAUSED THE FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. HE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. THE SPEED, VIN, AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 236,000.
Aug 15, 2007
DOUGLAS, TOURING, P225/60R16, DOT # KMXOTCLR1603. CONSUMER SAYS THAT TIRES CONSTANTLY LOSE AIR. CONSUMER BELIEVES VALVE STEM MAY BE DEFECTIVE. *AK
Oct 01, 2003
TIRE HAD ONLY 22,000 ON IT. THE TIRE PRESS WAS CHECKED 5 DAYS EARLIER. THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDE WALL. (DOT NUMBER: BEXBEUU379 TIRESIZE: 225/60 R16)
Nov 10, 2000
TIRES FAILED (MICHLIN 225 60 16).
Oct 22, 1997
WHEELS
4 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE CRACKING.
Sep 22, 2006
THE CONSUMER WAS EXITING THE TURNPIKE WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A CURVE. THE VEHICLE CAME TO REST ON THE BERM. *PH THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL, ROCKER PANEL AND ROTOR. THE BRAKE WAS GROUND DUE TO IT SLIDING ON THE ASPHALT (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *NM
Feb 10, 2004
THE RIM'S WERE CRACKED. *JB
Mar 19, 2003
LEFT FRONT THE TIRE ROD IS BRUSHING AGAINST THE ROTORS.
Jul 29, 1999
SEATS
3 complaints
DRIVER'S SEAT "FALLS" BACKWARD WHEN "TAKING OFF" FROM STOP. *NLM
May 12, 2003
PASSENGER'S SEAT METAL ROD BROKE AND WAS STICKING OUT, IT TEARS PASSENGER'S CLOTHES. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Sep 18, 2001
THE DRIVER SEAT BACK IS BREAKING APART WHERE THE SPRINGS ARE COMING OUT OF THE DRIVER SEAT UPHOLSTERY, AND SEATBACK IS MOVING BACKWARD. IT MAY BREAK UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Dec 08, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A REPUTABLE DEALER. ALL REPAIRS ARE WELL DOCUMENTED. OVER THE LAST 2 YEARS THERE HAVE BEEN RECURRING PROBLEMS WITH OVERHEATING THAT NO ONE WAS ABLE TO DIAGNOSE. MY HUSBAND WENT OUT TO START THE CAR AFTER IT HAD BEEN SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 12 HOURS AND THE ENGINE BURST INTO FLAMES. THANK GOODNESS THERE WAS A SNOW BANK OR OUR HOUSE WOULD HAVE BEEN A LOSS AS WELL. THROUGH THE INTERNET I HAVE DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR SYMPTOMS THAT WE HAVE EXPERIENCED, WITHOUT REPAIR, BUT ARE LISTED IN RECALL INFORMATION. WE ARE GETTING THE RUN AROUND ABOUT HOW TO PURSUE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL PROVISIONS. *AK
Apr 17, 2007
DEFECT OF TRANSAXLES FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK, MANY PARTS IN ENGINE ARE EFFECTED, NEED REPLACEMENT. *BF ENGINE DAMAGE AS A RESULT IN A COLLISION. LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS AFFECTED. *TC
Oct 29, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH FRONT END BEGAN TO SHAKE, STEERING WHEEL AS WELL. ENGINE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS FLASHING, TAKEN TO DEALER WHO REPLACED INGNITION COIL. *AK
Mar 21, 2001
WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON, FOLLOWED BY SMELL OF BURNING WIRES, COULD CAUSE FIRE.*AK
Sep 05, 1996
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
WE HAVE HAD THREE FUEL RAIL PROBLEMS THEY WERE ALL COVERED UNDER RECALL NOTICE. I DONT THINK THAT IT SHOULD HAVE TO BE CORRECTED THAT MANY TIMES. THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT A FEW WEEKS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT DEALER REPAIRED IT. THE STEERING RACK WENT OUT 2 WEEKS AFTER WE BOUGHT IT DEALER REPLACED. THE TIE ROD BOLTS CAME OUT 6MONTHS OF STEERING WAS REPLACED. DEALER REPLACED. THERE STILLIS A PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND THE LINES. ALSO WITH THE OIL SENDING UNIT . I THINK THIS CAR IS A REAL LEMON. HOW MANY MAJOR COMPONENTS OF A CAR CAN FAIL THERE ARE A FEW MORE THAT I HAVE NOT REPORTED ON THIS FORM LOWER INTAKE GASKET TIE ROD BOLTS . I THINK THE COMPANY SHOULD BUY BACK THIS CAR BECAUSE THERE ARE TOO MANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH IT FOR ONLY BEING 5 YEARS OLD. *AK
Feb 02, 2001
ALL OF THE PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALER, AS WELL AS THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION. THE FUEL LINE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. THE TIE RODS WERE CORRECTED, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE DELEARSHIP CLAIMS THEY CANNOT REPORDUCE THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE DYING. CHRYSLER CORPORATION WOULD NOT OFFER ASSSISTANCE WITH ANY OF THE PROBLEMS. THE DEALERSHIP HAD THE VEHICLE IN FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS 25 TIMES IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS. I AM UNABLE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT OF TOWN AT ALL, FOF FEAR IT IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
Aug 11, 1999
PARKING BRAKE
2 complaints
EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATION PAWL FAILED TO ENGAGE DURING WINTER, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, DEALER SPRAYED WITH WD-40 AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED, POSSIBLY CAUSED DUE TO LACK OF LUBE. *SLC
Jan 11, 2001
EMERGENCY BRAKE ACTIVATION PAWL FAILED TO ENGAGE DURING WINTER, CAUSING PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR, DEALER SPRAYED WITH WD-40 AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT REOCCURRED, POSSIBLY CAUSED DUE TO LACK OF LUBE. *SLC
Jan 11, 2001
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
RACK & PINION: WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED BACK AND FORTH A LOUD METALLIC NOISE IS HEARD. DEALER SAYS THE WHOLE RACK AND PINION MUST BE REPLACED. MANY TSBS ON YOU SITE. TRANSMISSION (AUTOMATIC) WHEN IT SHIFTS GEARS THERE IS A SHUTTER. AGAIN MANY TSBS ON YOUR SITE. I SPOKE TO THE REPS AT DIAMLER , THEY WILL RECORD MY COMPLAIT. MEANWHILE DEALER SAID APPROX. $4000 TO REPAIR ALL.*AK
Dec 26, 2000
POWER STEERING HAS CONSTANT WHINE WHEN TURNING OR ACCELERATING. TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS AND SKIPS WHEN SHIFTING DURING ACCELERATION. DEALER STATES POWER STEERING PUMP AND ENTIRE TRANSMISSION MUST BE REPLACED.
Mar 04, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2 complaints
BRAKES ROTORS WARP AND BECOME OUT OF SPECIFICATION FAR TO OFTEN.
Feb 11, 1998
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. IN ADDITION, BRAKES WILL NOT LOCKUP NO MATTER HOW HARD BRAKES ARE APPLIED; VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ABS.
Aug 03, 1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
THE AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY WHICH AFFECTS THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS & THE HEATING/AC COMPONENT. WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON THE WINDOWS & HEATER/AC STOPPED WORKING. ADDITIONALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKING MECHANISM IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL AT ALL WHEN THE IGNITION IS IN THE OFF POSITION. I HAD A 1993 DODGE INTREPID WITH THE SAME AIRBAG LIGHT PROBLEM DESCRIBED ABOVE, I WAS ABLE TO GET THE LIGHT TO GO OFF AT TIMES BY ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH ALLOWED THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS AND HEATER/AC TO WORK UNTIL THE LIGHT WOULD COME BACK ON. THE DIFFERENCE IS I CANNOT GET THE AIRBAG LIGHT TO TURN OFF AT ALL ON THE 1996 MODEL, THE DIFFERENCE BEING BETWEEN THE TWO MODELS IS THAT THE 93 HAD THE GEAR SHIFTER ON THE FLOOR CONSOLE; WHILE 96 IS ON THE COLUMN. THE FACT THAT THE 93 AND 96 BOTH HAVE THE SAME AIRBAG LIGHT AFFECTING THE ELECTRIC WINDOWS & THE HEATER/AC IS NOT A COINCIDENCE. I'VE BEEN TOLD BY MECHANICS THAT ONE THING SHOULD AFFECT THE OTHER, BUT MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE SHOWS THAT TO BE UNTRUE. IN MY OPINION THERE IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH EITHER THE SENSORS OR SOMETHING IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, OR POSSIBLY THE WIRING WITHIN THE STEERING COLUMN DUE TO POSSIBILITY OF MANUFACTURING ISSUES. THIS DOES POSE AS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THE WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN AND THE HEATER/AC WILL NOT COOL/HEAT THE CAR AND THE DEFROSTER CANNOT CLEAR THE WINDOWS OF CONDENSATION; WHICH CREATES OBSTRUCTED VIEW. THE NONWORKING HEATER/AC SEVERELY RESTRICTS THE TIMES YOU CAN DRIVE THE CAR, UNLESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO RISK HEAT EXHAUSTION DURING SUMMER OR FROSTBITE DURING THE WINTER. *TR
Sep 11, 2013
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS GETTING SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE WHEN TECHNICIANS NOTICED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE IN THE ENGINE OIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SHOP WHERE THE FUEL RAIL WAS DEEMED TO BE LEAKING GASOLINE. THE VEHICLE/PART WAS LISTED (ACCORDING TO CHRYSLER) AS HAVING BEEN REPLACED IN 1999. *TR
Oct 17, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,TIRES
1 complaint
REPEATED OVERHEATING PROBLEMS RESULTED IN REPLACING MY RADIATOR TWO TIMES, THERMOSTAT THREE TIMES AND THERMOSTAT W/ BREATHER HOUSING TWO TIMES. COOLING SYSTEM INCLUDES EXTERNAL METAL PIPES WHICH HELP CIRCULATE COOLANT TO HEATER. THE PIPES ARE HIDDEN FROM CLEAR VIEW AND WHEN MINE SPRUNG LEAKS DUE TO THEIR PLACEMENT THE LEAKS WERE DIAGNOSED AS BEING BLOWN HEAD/HEAD GASKET BY THREE SEPARATE SHOPS. REPLACEMENT OF PIPES SOLVED OVERHEATING. MOISTURE GETS TRAPPED IN AND AROUND THE FRAME AND SUBFRAME AREAS WHERE THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS ARE LOCATED AND ALLOWS FOR UNNECESSARY PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF ALL THE MOUNTS, BUSHINGS, MAIN FRAME AND SUBFRAME. THIS HIDDEN CONDITION HAS RESULTED IN ALL MOUNTS NEEDING REPLACEMENT, TRANSMISSION DROPPING, FRONT INNER&OUTER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS GOING OUT, RACK N PINION PROBLEMS AND THE SUBFRAME COLLAPSING. DOCUMENTED RECORDS SHOW THAT FROM 2004 THROUGH 2008 ON AVERAGE I DROVE 7000 MILES A YEAR. IN THAT 28000 MILES I REPLACED ALL MOTOR/TRANSMISSION MOUNTS, ALL 4 INNER&OUTER TIE ROD BUSHINGS/ENDS TWICE, RADIATOR TWICE, THERMOSTAT HOUSING TWICE, COOLANT PIPES ONCE AND HAVE GONE THROUGH TWO SETS OF TIRES. I AM REPLACING SUBFRAME, TRANSMISSION MOUNTS AND FRONT AXLE AGAIN. I CONTINUE FIXING THE CAR BECAUSE I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPLACE IT BUT I AM GETTING VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE STEERING, AXLE OR BRAKES GIVING OUT WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN HEAVIER TRAFFIC. SO CONCERNED MY DOCUMENTATION HAS BEEN GIVEN TO FAMILY MEMBERS IN CASE OF FATALITY RESULTING FROM THE DEFECTS MENTIONED. *TR
Oct 24, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MY SON DIED IN DEC 12,2002 IN A 1996 DODGE STEALTH TWO DAYS AFTER HE DIED I RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTICE. CAR LOST CONTROL ON FREEWAY AND WENT OFF ROAD AND ROLLED. HE JUST PUT A TRANSMISSION AND REPLACED CLUTCH, AND PUT IN NEW ENGINE THROUGH TRACY DODGE IN TRACY, CA. *TR
Dec 20, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
MY 1996 DODGE INTREPID RECEIVED A CLEAN AIR WAIVER IN THE YEARS 2003 AND 2004. THE OBD COULD NOT BE READ BY THE EMISSIONS STATIONS. FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS I HAVE TRIED TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM WITHOUT RESOLUTION. THE CLEAN AIR FORCE SAYS THE SOFTWARE IS UPDATED AND SHOULD BE READABLE AND DODGE INSISTS IT'S THE CAF SOFTWARE. THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (18-005-01) FOR 1996 DODGE VEHICLES FAILING FOR READINESS. I KEEP FAILING FOR READINESS, AND THE DEALER NOR CLEAN AIR HAS FURTHER INFORMATION. I HAVE BEEN WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR TWO WEEKS WHILE A MASTER MECHANIC TRIES TO SOLVE MY SITUATION. THE LENGTH OF TIME TELLS ME A FAVORABLE REPLY MAY NOT BE FORTHCOMING. I WAS TOLD I CAN NOT SELL THE CAR, AS THE EMISSIONS ISSUE WILL ALWAYS BE MY (THE OWNERS) PROBLEM. I CAN NOT GET A TAG FOR THIS CAR AND THEREFORE LEGALLY CAN NOT DRIVE IT. WHAT CAN I DO? *JB
Mar 09, 2007
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
1. THE EVENT OCCURRED WHILE BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY 2. 1996 DODGE INTREPID, 3.5L, 196,000 MILES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT THAT IS A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF THE CAR'S SUBFRAME HAD METAL FATIGUED AND SEPARATED FROM THE SUBRFAME. THIS CAUSED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL TO MOVE OUTWARD AND LODGE AGAINST THE FENDER. WHEN THE WHEEL MOVED OUTWARD, THE HALF-SHAFT PULLED OUT OF THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT DISENGAGING THE DRIVETRAIN FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. 3. THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THE SUBFRAME WAS PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE, SO THE CAR IS GOING TO BE SCRAPED.*JB
Oct 14, 2005
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,TIRES
1 complaint
PURCHASED 1996 DODGE INTREPID IN MAY 2005. FOLLOWING WEEK HAD TO TAKE CAR BACK TO DEALER RE: BRAKES, TO NO AVAIL. A MECHANIC STATED BRAKES WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. WAS ADVISED THAT TIRES WERE NOT IN SUCH GREAT CONDITION EITHER. KEPT HEARING STRANGE SOUNDS (RATTLING NOISES) FROM THE CAR. IN AUGUST, SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CAR WOULD NOT STEER AT ALL. HAD TO TAKE CAR TO MECHANIC, WHO TOLD US FAN BELT HAD COME OFF WHILE DRIVING. POWER STEERING PUMP HAD TO BE REPLACED AND POWER STEERING LINE. HE ALSO ADVISED THAT RACK AND PINION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. FINALLY, ON AUGUST 26TH, WAS GETTING IN CAR TO DRIVE AND DID NOT GET VERY FAR, WHEN THE CAR CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP AND MADE A LOUD NOISE. GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND FOUND TWO BOLTS ON THE GROUND. PLEASE HELP !!! DISTRESSED. DO WE HAVE ANY RECOURSE HERE? HAVE RECEIPTS, BUT DO NOT HAVE OLD PARTS. *JB *AK *NM
Sep 22, 2005
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
I WOULD FIRST AND FORMOST LIKE TO REPORT THE PREMATURE WEAR OF THE STEERING RACK ON MY 1996 DODGE INTREPID AT AROUND 77,000 MILES. THE RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED AT A HEFTY PRICE. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THIS IS AN ALARMINGLY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM WITH CHRYSLER LH BODIED VEHICALS, ESPECIALLY DODGE INTREPIDS, AND HAS BEEN FOR MANY YEARS. I HAD THE RACK REPLACED ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO AND ALREADY MY CAR IS SHOWING SYMPTOMS OF MORE STEERING RELATED PROBLEMS. I DRIVE ONLY A MODERATE AMOUNT SO THIS COULD NOT BE JUST "USUAL WEAR AND TEAR". IN ADDITION TO THE STEERING RACK, WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS I HAVE HAD TO HAVE AN AXEL REPLACED, ALL OF THE BREAKS DUE TO PREMATURLY WARPED ROTORS (THE BREAKS ACTUALLY WENT OUT ONCE AND I ALMOST REAR ENDED SOMEONE), THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND GETS STUCK IN GEAR FOR A MYSTEROUS REASON NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT, AND A LOOSE WIRE CAUSED THE CAR CAUSED MULTABLE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS. (THE DATE BELOW IS NOT ACCURATE, THESE THINGS OCCURED BETWEEN 2003 AND PRESENT)
Jun 04, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
CONSUMER STATES: THE ENGINE CRADLE MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS RUSTED IN THE BACK, AND THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT IS STARTING TO RUST IN THE BACK. WAS MAKING NOISE, GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER, AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. *AK
May 20, 2005
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, AUTOMATIC IN "DRIVE" POSITION SHIFTS INTO 3RD GEAR CAUSING HIGH [300-400K] RPM AND HIGH FUEL CONSUMPTION. CONDITION CAN BE CORRECTED BY STOPPING VEHICLE, TURNING SWITCH OFF, WAITING UNTIL SIGNAL LIGHTS HAVE DISAPPEARED, THEN TURNING SWITCH ON AGAIN. THIS IS ALSO A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO POTENTIAL FOR REAR-END COLLISION WHILE VEHICLE IS IN OFF. *AK
Apr 10, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE LIGHT GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD FLICKERED ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES, AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WHILE APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BY PULLING OVER AND TURNING OFF THE VEHICLE. THEN, DRIVER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Mar 11, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
NHTSA RECALLS 04V021000 CONCERNING FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION PARK INTERLOCK, AND 98V184000 REGARDING FUEL LEAKAGE. IT HAS BEEN NINETY DAYS, AND THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
Mar 03, 2005
STEERING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FRONT END OF CAR SHOOK MILDLY AT HIGH SPEEDS. TAKEN TO MECHANIC, WHO SAID STRUTS WOULD NEED REPLACING WITHIN NEXT 3 MONTHS. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, WHILLE PULLING ONTO A BUSY ROAD, RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM FELL APART, ONE WHEEL WENT ONE WAY, THE OTHER WHEEL WENT ANOTHER WAY, CAR THUDDED TO A HOLT VIOLENTLY. TOWED TO REPAIR SHOP, HAS BEEN IN SHOP 2 MONTHS ALREADY, HAVE HAD RACK AND PINION, WATER PUMP, STRUTS, TIRES, POWER STEERING PUMP, AND POWER STEERING PUMP SENSOR RELPACED. VEHICLE STILL WILL NOT TURN, AND IS NO LONGER DRIVABLE OR REPAIRABLE. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FROM DEALER CERTFIED USED CAR 4 MONTH EARLIER, APPROX 90000 MILES. TOTAL REPAIR COSTS SO FAR ARE $1,500 - $3,000 AND CLIMBING EVERY DAY. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE.*AK
Dec 01, 2004
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ENTIRE SUSPENSION REPLACED. ACCORDING TO MECHANIC SUSPENSION WAS SHOT, AND HE HAS SEEN THIS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. HE SUGGESTED THIS MAY BE A RECALL PROBLEM, BUT ADVISED TO CHECK INTO IT TO BE SURE. ALSO, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS AGO AND HAVE JUST BEEN TOLD IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING WITH HIGH BEAMS ON BECAUSE THE LOWER BEAMS DO NOT WORK.*AK
Nov 01, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE RACK AN PINION BUSHING FAILED HAD TO REPLACE THE WHOLE RACK AND PINION.ALSO THE AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED THE RING FOR THE ABS AND TRACION CONTROL COME OFF THE AXLE.THERES A SHORT IN THE IGNTION SWITCH, THE GAUGES DONT WORK, AND THE CAR WONT DRIVE IT GOS IN DEFAULT.*AK
Oct 06, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THIS CAR LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AGO, I HAVE NOT EVEN PUT TWO THOUSAND MILES ON THE CAR AND THE TRANSMISSION HAS QUIT WORKING IN THIRD AND FOURTH GEAR. THE MOTOR HAS BEGUN TO USE OIL AND IS KNOCKING. WHILE DRIVING,THE CAR LOSES POWER AND EVEN DIES. IT ALSO,WHILE IDLING,BEGINS TO REVS THE ENGINE TO AN UNSAFE LEVEL AND YOU MUST SHUT THE CAR OFF. I CONTACTED THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM, GREENE COUNTY AUTO AUCTION & SALES - 6319 HWY. 49 SOUTH PARAGOULD, AR 72450. THE SALESMAN I BOUGHT THE CAR FROM DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND WAS EXTREMALY RUDE WHEN I SUGGESTED THAT HE TRY TO WORK WITH ME ON GETTING THE CAR FIXED OR TRADING IT IN. AS I SAID I HAVE HAD THE CAR BUT A SHORT TIME AND ALL THESE PROBLEMS ARE OCCURING. HE ASSURED ME THAT THE CAR WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AND THAT HE HAD, HAD IT SERVICED AND CHECKED OUT AND THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE A 1996 DODGE INTREPID I BOUGHT IN 1998 I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS STEERING PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE SPENT MUCH MONEY TO FIX THIS CAR. THE BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED,THE BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED, THE STEERING HOSES HAVE BEEN REPLACED,ALL THIS WAS DONE AT UNDER 55,000 MILES AND LUCKILY GEFORE MY FIANCE AND MY CHILDREN WERE SERIOUSLY HURT IN AN ACIDENT DUE TO STEERING LOSE OR CONTROL. THESE PROBLEMS TOTALED AROUND 2,500.TO FIX. NOW WE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AGAIN WITH THE CAR HAVING 90,000 MILES NOW THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS OUT AGAIN AND THE RACK AND PINION IS OUT AND IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER. WE ARE A LOW INCOME FAMILY SO TRADE THE CAR IN IS OUT OF THE QUESTION AND GETTING IT FIXED RIGHT AWAY IS SOMETIMES NOT POSSIBLE. JUST BY PURE LUCK I WAS LOOKING FOR PRICES OF RACK AND PINIONS AND I JUST STUMMBLED ACROSS THIS WEB SITE AND I AM GLAD I DID.*AK
Jul 21, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. ALSO, STATED THAT THE REAR LIGHTS DON'T WORK AS WELL AS THE PANEL AND OTHER THINGS IN THE VEHICLE.*AK
Jul 01, 2003
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
I OWN A 1996 DODGE INREPID WITH 61,255 MILES ON IT AS OF TODAY ( 1/16/2003). THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THREE FAILUERS OF THE WATER PUMP AT A COST TO REPAIRE OF $500.00 EACH TIME TO REPAIRE. I HAVE ALSO HAD THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAIL, WHICH COST $1185.00 TO REPAIRE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVEN HARD, MILEAGE WILL SHOW MAYBE 10,000 MILES PER YEAR. I FEEL BY THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON YOUR SYSTEM THAT THE MANUFACTURE HAS HAD MORE THAN NORMAL NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FOR BOTH THESE PROBLEMS. I THINK A RECALL IS CALLED FOR, AND SOME SORT OF REMIBRUSMENT FOR THE COST OF REPAIRES MADE. ALL MY REPAIRES WHERE DONE BY A GOODYEAR FACILITY OR DEALERSHIP.
Jan 16, 2003
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
FIRST TO GO WAS THE BRAKES AND ROTORS, THEN THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM. NEXT WAS THE TRANSMISSION AND NOW THE DIFFENTAIL AND TIE RODS. DT
Dec 05, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A GAS ODOR. RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V184000 FUEL INJECTION WAS PERFORMED, BUT AFTER RECALL REPAIR THE FUEL ODOR RETURNED, THE RECALL REPAIR HAS BEEN DONE FOUR TIMES YET THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *TT THE HEATER DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY, THE POWER DOOR LOCK WOULDN'T LOCK, THE DOORS WOULDN'T OPEN, THE WATER PUMP WAS LEAKING, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE TOO DIM, THE DOORS SQUEAKED, THERE WAS A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE BRAKES, THERE WAS PLAY IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE FROM THE INNER TIE RODS AND POWER STEERING GEAR BUSHINGS. *JB
Jun 25, 2002
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
I HAD ALMOST CONSTANT PROBLEMS I.E. MECHANICAL,EQUIPMENT AND FOUGHT A NEVERENDING BATTLE WITH THE DEALERSHIP/WARRANTY DEPT. AND LOST WORK/JOBS ULTIMATELY LEADING TO HAVING NO MONEY TO ALL MY MONTHLY BILLS OR TO GET THE CAR REPAIRED, I HAD TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP TO REPOSESSION TO THE LENDER, AND JUST RECENTLY OVER A YEAR LATER I AM RECIEVING NOTICES OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS ON THIS VEHICLE.CAUS. NO SAFETY DEFEC TSTATED. *AK
Feb 10, 2002
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,WHEELS
1 complaint
1. THE INNER PROBLEM HAPPAN 2 TIMES IN LESS THEN A YEAR. THE WEEL IS NOT REACTING GOOD, AND WHEN YOU TERN LEFT THE WEEL STAYS THERE, AND WHEN YOU TERN RIGHT IT STAYS THERE. THE SECOND PROBLEM IS THAT THE ENGINE IS SHAKING ON REVERSE AND MAKING NOICE. THE ENGINE HOLDERS ARE BROKEN. *AK
Oct 02, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AND APPROACHING A STOP ENGINE WILL SHUT OFF, AND ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON JUST LIKE STATED IN RECALL 98 V 184 000. *AK
Apr 17, 2001
AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, CRUISE CONTROL INOPERABLE. DEALER SAYS CLOCK SPRING NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, COSTING OVER $300.00. *AK
Mar 27, 2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, ALL OF SUDDEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM DASHBROAD. SMOKE FOGGED UP ALL WINDOWS, CAUSING POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY. DRIVER QUCKLY PULLED INTO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP. A MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. MECHANIC FOUND ALL THREE WIRING HARNESS WERE MELTED TOGETHER. REPAIRS TO VEHICLE THROUGH STATE FARM INSURANCE. *AK
Aug 24, 2000
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP THAT THEREE WS EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL. THEY REPLACED THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS IN NOVEMBER OF 1999 AT A COST OF $300. SIXTEEN THOUSAND MILES AND 7 MONTHS LATER THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURED. THEY SAY THEIR SERVICE WARRANTY IS ONLY 12 MONTHS OR 12 THOUSAND MILES. I AM NOW FACED WITH ANOTHER REPAIR BILL. ALSO MY CRUISE CONTROL HAS QUIT WORKING. IT WOULD CUT OFF OR PICK UP SPEED THEN ONE DAY JUST QUIT WORKING TOTALLY. I DONT KNOW ABOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL BUT I THINK THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FRONT END OF THESE INTREPIDS THAT THEY DIDNT CORRECT WHEN THEY REPLACED THE BUSHINGS.*AK
Jul 08, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ALL THE ABOVE REPORTS WERE REPORTED AND ATTEMPTS WERE MADE THROUGH THE ORIGINAL DEALER. DUE TO EXTREMELY POOR SERVICE I SWITCH TO DON MEALEY ROYAL CHRYSLER, NOW AUTONATION. THE SERVICE WAS EVEN WORSE. I HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR MORE THAN ONE DAY IN OVER A WEEK.ALL THESE DATES ARE ESTIMATES AS MOST OF THE TIME HOLLER DODGE DID NOT EVEN GIVE ME A RECEIPT. THEY SHOULD HAVE THEM IN THEIR REPAIR RECORDS.SORRY MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS [email protected] NOT VOM. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK
Mar 22, 2000
CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
THE BUILT IN CHILD SAFETY SEAT IS DEFECTIVE. YH
Feb 04, 2000
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
RACK & PINION HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE & SAME SYMPTOMS ARE OCCURING AGAIN. THERE IS A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT WHEN TURNING. DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE STEERING, WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TIRES & STRUTS SOONER THEN NORMAL. BRAKES HAVE ALSO BEEN REPLACED BECAUSE ROTORS WERE BAD & BRAKE PADS WERE WARPED. REAR WINDOW GLASS WAS REMOVED & A NEW SECTION BETWEEN THE REAR DOOR & BACK GLASS WAS REPLACE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY. THE SAME CONDITION EXISTS AGAIN. THE BACK DOOR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN DUE TO MISALAIGNMENT. DEALER REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY SERVICE AFTER ORIGINAL WARRANTY. CHRYSLER CORP. AUTHORIZED THE REPLACEMENT OF RACK & PINION, WATER PUMP, & REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS AT 45450 MILES. DUE TO DEFECTS, MAINLY IN THE STEERING, I CONTINUE TO PAY A MECHANIC TO ASSESS THE SAFETY OF OPERATION OF THIS VEHICLE.
Nov 26, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE CAN SMELL FUEL WITHIN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, GAS GAUGE BROKE, INDICATING AN INACCURATE AMOUNT 0F GAS WITHIN THE FUEL TANK. GAS GAUGE MAY INDICATE THAT THERE IS A FULL TANK OF GAS, WHEN IN REALITY, TANK IS ALMOST EMPTY. *AK
Apr 14, 1999
STEERING,TIRES
1 complaint
WHEN AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING ANY TYPE OF TURN THERE IS A POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING, AND CONSUMER'S TIRES ARE BALD, AND THE CONSUMER HAD THE TIRES ROTATED AND THE TIRES ARE NOT ANY GOOD, WHICH CAN CAUSE A SAFETY DEFECT WHILE DRIVING. *AK
Apr 13, 1999
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WE BOUGHT THIS CAR AS A PROGRAM AND IT SURE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP ALOT. I ALSO HEARD FROM THE AREA MECHANICS THAT THEY HAVE REPLACED ALOT OF THE RACKS ON THE DODGE INTREPIDS AND HOW COME THERE IS NOT A RECALL ON THIS ITEM.
Mar 14, 1999
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,WHEELS
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS GONE THROUGH 3 SETS OF BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HAVE HAD TO BE TURNED AND DOESN'T DO WELL WITH ANY PADS WE HAVE USED, ALWAYS NOISY, HAVE ONLY HAD CAR FOR 1 1/2 YEARS, FRONT PLASTIC CENTER WHEEL CAPS KEEP FALLING OFF, HAVE LOST 4 ALREADY. ALSO, POWER STEERING PUMP IS LEAKING, AS WELL AS, THE O-RING RECALL PROBLEM. IT ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS GAUGE, HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS 2 TIMES. THE CAR ALSO HAS A PROBLEM WITH OVERHEATING, DOESN'T MATTER IF TEMPERATURE IS HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE, SITTING IN TRAFFIC OR NOT.
Jan 30, 1999
STEERING,PARKING BRAKE,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A RIGHT HAND TURN THE WHEEL WENT RIGHT AND THE VEHICLE KEPT GOING STRAIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK REPLACED PARKING BRAKE, AND FUEL PUMP. *YD
Nov 19, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
THE AIR CONDITIONER BLOWS WARM AIR ONLY WHEN CAR IS JUST OUT OF STANDARD WARRANTY. RESULTING EVAPORATOR REPAIR IS COVERED UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY. WATER PUMP FAILURE CAUSED OVERHEATING WHICH CAUSED CAR TO STOP. RESULTED IN TIMING BELT PROBLEM & REPAIR. COST $500.00 ROD BEARING PROBLEM OCCURRED 1-1/2 WEEKS AFTER WATER PUMP/TIMING BELT REPAIR. ESTIMATED COST $2000.00.
Nov 09, 1998
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHEN DRIVING THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE LIGHT WOULD NOT GO OFF. ALSO, THERE WAS A GAS LEAKAGE COMING THE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND WHEN GETTING INTO THE VEHICLE, THE ODOR WAS VERY STRONG. *AK
Oct 26, 1998
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH CONSUMER HIT SIDE OF CAR AHEAD, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED UNTIL VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. AIRBAG ONLY DEPLOYED HALF WAY. DRIVER SUSTAINED HEAD AND FACIAL INJURIES. *AK THE SEAT BELT FAILED, AND PULLED THE DRIVER THE DOOR AND HIT WINDSHIELD.
Oct 26, 1998
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MULTI-FUNCTION TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSOR IS NOT FUNCTIONING.
Jul 14, 1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
PARTICLES FOUND IN BRAKE FLUID, TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF GEAR, THE MOON ROOF FELL ON OWNERS HEAD.
Jan 15, 1998
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AND THE FRONT SEATBACKS BROKE BACKWARDS AND THE CAR HIT ANOTHER AND NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED.*AK
Jul 29, 1996
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 1996 DODGE Intrepid, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 1996 DODGE Intrepid 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 1996 DODGE Intrepid Problems in 3 Steps
1
Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 1996 DODGE Intrepid dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
3
Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your DODGE dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1996 DODGE Intrepid have?
The 1996 DODGE Intrepid currently has 580 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 1996 DODGE Intrepid?
The most common problems reported for the 1996 DODGE Intrepid are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 1996 DODGE Intrepid problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1996 DODGE Intrepid comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 1996 DODGE Intrepid?
You can report safety problems with your 1996 DODGE Intrepid directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 1996 DODGE Intrepid VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 1996 DODGE Intrepid reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 1996 DODGE Intrepid. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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