1997 DODGE Intrepid Problems & Complaints
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
73 complaints
THE PRESSURE ON MY FUEL RAIL DOES NOT HOLD SO THAT MEANS A LEAK.IF I ASK FIRST CHRYSLER ANY THING THEY SAY NO RECALLS.I KNOW BETTER 98V184000. *TR
Apr 11, 2015
WARMED UP CAR BEFORE GOING TO WORK WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. GOT OUT TO LEAVE AND COULD SMELL GASOLINE EVEN THOUGH CAR WAS OPERATIONAL AND GOT ME TO WORK. *TR
Dec 21, 2007
TL* - THE CONTACT HAS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID THAT HE TOOK TO HIS LOCAL MECHANIC BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL FROM THE FUEL RAIL SYSTEM. AT THE REPAIR FACILITY, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE AND TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 98V184000. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ON 01/05/07, WHEN HE PICKED UP THE VEHICLE ON 01/15/07 THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD COVER THE LABOR, BUT NOT THE PART. THE CONTACT CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SERVICE IN REGARDS OF THE PART NOT BEING COVERED WHO STATED THAT IT WAS UP TO THE DEALER TO DECIDE REPAIR COSTS. THE CONTACT CAN PROVIDE COPIES OF INVOICE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PART WAS NOT COVERED, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT LEAKING FUEL. UPDATED. *JB UPDATED 2/15/2007 - *NM
Jan 18, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF GASOLINE WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED. THIS WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FUEL HAD LEAKED ON TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE O RINGS WERE REPLACED, AS WELL AS THE OIL SENDING UNITS. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL# 98V184000, WHICH PERTAINED TO THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Sep 08, 2006
WE STARTED NOTICING A STRONG GAS SMELL IN OUR CAR AND BAD FUEL ECONOMY. THE SMELL WAS SO STRONG THAT IT WAS MAKING US SICK AFTER BEING IN THE CAR FOR MORE THAN 15-20 MINUTES. I TOOK THE CAR TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT THE "FUEL RAIL IS LEAKING AND THE FUEL INJECTION O-RINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED ALSO". THE SHOP CANNOT GET THE PARTS DUE TO A SHORTAGE. THEY SAID THAT THE PARTS ARE ONLY BEING USED FOR "SAFETY ISSUES FOR DEALERS FIRST". SO NOTHING IS BEING DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WE NEED OUR CAR AND IT COULD POSSIBLY CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THIS PROBLEM AND WE CANNOT GET IT FIXED. *JB
Dec 28, 2005
+ 68 more complaints for this component
STEERING
44 complaints
RACK AND PINION / STEERING ISSUES IN 1997 DODGE INTREPID. AFTER JUST DRIVING 65-70 ON THE I-15 IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, I FELT AN ODD VIBRATION AND PULL IN THE STEERING OF THE 1997 DODGE INTREPID I WAS DRIVING. EXITED THE HIGHWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN INTO A BUSINESS PARKING LOT TO EXAMINE THE ISSUE WHEN THE FRONT END SENT A POP SOUND AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT. DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL WAS STUCK IN A RIGHT TURN POSITION DURING ANY POSITION SET ON THE STEERING WHEEL, WHILE THE PASSENGER SIDE REMAINED INTACT AND NORMAL. *TR
Mar 11, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS INOPERATIVE. A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE BOLT IN THE KIT OFFERED BY THE DEALER HAS A SMALLER HEAD AND AN IMPROPER LOCKING PAD THAT WOULD INEVITABLY LEAD TO A FAILURE. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AND IS WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 222,000.
Jan 02, 2009
PROBLEMS WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING HESITANT ON TURNS WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK IT TO HAYWARD DODGE REPAIR THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED A $4500.00 OF REPAIR THIS IS ALONG WITH SOME OTHER THINGS THEY SAY IS WRONG WITH THE VECH. THEY DIDN'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE MAIN PROBLEM OF THE STEERING . ALSO AFTER I PICKED UP THE VECH. I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREE WAY & MY HOOD FLEW OPEN & CAME THROUGH MY WINDSHIELD. I WAS CHARGED $135.00 FOR THIS 21 POINT INSPECTION. WITH MY HOOD &WINSHIELD DAMAGED I WENT BACK THE NEXT DAY, THE SERVICE MGR.TOLD ME TO TAKE HIM TO COURT THEY WONT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAMAGE. *TR
Feb 28, 2008
RACK AND PINION STEERING BROKE ON OUR 1997 DODGE INTREPID WITH NO WARNING WHILE IT WAS BEING BACKED UP, IT WAS TOTAL STEERING FAILURE. WE HAVE OWNED THIS CAR SINCE NEW AND IT HAS NEVER BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THANK GOODNESS WE HAD ALREADY MADE IT TO OUR DESTINATION AND THIS HAPPENED BEFORE WE HEADED HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED HOME AND IS STILL PARKED IN THE GARAGE UNTIL I CAN GET SOME INFO ON WHY THIS HAPPENED, AND HOW CAN IT BE PREVENTED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS NOT A DEFECT, BUT THE MORE I LOOK INTO IT THE MORE I SEE IT AS THE NORM. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION NOT ONLY FOR THE DRIVERS OF THESE VEHICLES BUT ALSO FOR ANYONE IN THEIR PATH. *TR
Jan 25, 2008
1997 DODGE INTREPID, INNER TIE ROD BUSHING FAILED WHILE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO GET FRONT END ALIGNMENT, I WAS TOLD THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS NEEDED REPLACING. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE BUSHING NOW. I HAVE FOUND ONE BUSHING COMPLETELY GONE EXCEPT FOR THE METEL BUSHING PART, AND THE OTHER NEARLY AS BAD, SUSPECT IT WOULD BE TOTALLY GONE IN ANOTHER MONTH OR TWO.
Oct 25, 2006
+ 39 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
43 complaints
I WAS DRIVING HOME AFTER WORK IN MY 97 DODGE INTREPID, MY ENGINE FAILED. MY MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAD NO SIGNS OF ENGINE PROBLEMS. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.*JB
Oct 30, 2006
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ENGINE STALLING. VEHICLE WOULD RESTART WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED AN ENGINE SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
Feb 28, 2005
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO A DRUG STORE PARKING LOT AND FLAMES WERE COMING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Oct 21, 2004
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED REGULARLY, AND THIS INCIDENT OCCURED ONLY TWO WEEKS AFTER THE LAST SERVICE DATE.*AK *JB
Oct 15, 2004
ENGINE FAILURE TO MY DODGE INTREPID 3 MONTHS AFTER DRIVING IT OFF THE LOT. *AK
May 20, 2004
+ 38 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
38 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FALLS OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED OR IN MOTION. THE FAILURE CAN OCCUR WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. ON AUGUST 8, 2007, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACK AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE WHEN THE KEY FELL FROM THE IGNITION. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE. SAFETY RECALL NUMBER 04V021000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION: LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT) WAS REFERENCED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 147,000.
Aug 09, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, UPON ATTEMPTING TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE OCCUPANT'S PURSE BECAME ENTANGLED WITH THE COLUMN GEAR SHIFT ALLOWING THE GEAR SHIFT TO MOVE OUT OF PLACE WITHOUT THE KEYS IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN AN INCLINE WHERE A BYSTANDER ENTERED THE VEHICLE AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V021000, REGARDING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLOOR SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. UPDATED 10/18/2006 - *NM
Sep 20, 2006
CONSUMER CALLED LOCAL DEALER TO GET VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 04V021000, BUT NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK RECALL CAMPAIGN: SAFETY RECALL - TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK DAIMLER CHRYSLER NOTIFICATION C45. *TC AS OF 8/18 THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *NM
Aug 24, 2005
AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND EXITING, WITH THE DOOR OPENED THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND THE DOOR KNOCKED THE CONSUMER DOWN AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED. A RECALL WAS RECEIVED ON THE SHIFT INTERLOCK 04V021000. *JB SHIFT INTERLOCK INOPERATIVE. *TC
Nov 09, 2004
RECEIVED RECALL SHIFTER-INTERLOCK. NO DEALER HAS PARTS TO DO REPAIRS. *BF THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ABOUT THE RECALL. THE REPRESENTATIVE INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO CALL HER BACK ABOUT THE RECALL. TO DATE THE CONSUMER HAS NOT RECEIVED A CALL BACK AND IS BECOMING MORE CONCERNED ABOUT THE POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD. *NM
Nov 05, 2004
+ 33 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
29 complaints
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS SINCE ITS PURCHASE REQUIRING REPAIRS AT MY EXPENSE. THE LATEST BEING A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS LEADING TO A FAILURE IN THE WIRING CONNECTION TO THE RADIATOR COOLING FANS ON 2 OCCASIONS. REPLACEMENT OF THE FAN HARNESS DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM IN THE WIRING HARNESS AND IT WILL SHORT OUT AND BURN THE CONNECTION AGAIN. THIS SHOULD BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. *TR
Oct 24, 2007
DT:THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE MUST STOP BEFORE IT WILL RESTART. NO INDICATORS LIGHT CAME ON EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS AND ALL HAVE BEEN REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE DEALERSHIP STATES A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY CAN NOT GUARANTEE THIS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *AK UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM
Nov 01, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE A COIL AND TIE RODS PUT ON THE CAR. PICKED UP THE CAR THIS MORNING AFTER SHE GOT HOME WITH THE VEHICLE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. *AK *SB
Jun 20, 2005
THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS ON AND THE WINDOWS WOULD NOT ROLL DOWN. *JB
Oct 18, 2004
CAR ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS CLEANED USING HOSE WATER. AFTER DRIVING CAR FOR APPROX. 10 MILES, ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUGHT FIRE AROUND ELETRICAL AND BATTERY AREA UNDER THE HOOD. CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Jun 01, 2004
+ 24 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
16 complaints
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE THE SWITCH IS OFF, IT WILL ALSO TURN OFF WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING AND STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD BECOMING IN-OPERABLE & NO VISIBILITY! I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65 MPH DURING RUSH HOUR, IN THE POURING RAIN WHEN THEY STOPPED ON ME! AIR CONDITIONER) WHENEVER WE START UP THE CAR, A MILDEW SMELL COMES OUT OF THE VENTS. THIS COULD BE A HEALTH HAZZARD FOR PEOPLE WITH LUNG PROBLEMS. (FUEL) WHILE THE CAR IS PARKED IN OUR GARAGE WE SMELL FUEL & THE SMELL OF FUEL IN THE CAR SOMETIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE FUEL GAUGE SEEMS TO BE DEFECTIVE, ONE MOMENT IT REGISTERS IT HAS A 1/3 TANK, NEXT MOMENT IT SAYS YOU ONLY HAVE A 1/16 OF A TANK! THIS CAR IS CURSED AND IS JUST AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN! *AK
Jul 16, 2007
DT: 1997 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONSUMER STATES THE SUNROOF FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS HAPPENED WHILE GOING BETWEEN 65-70 MPH. THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TOO CLOSE IT WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS WAS NOT THE TYPE OF SUNROOF THAT CAME OFF AT ANY TIME. THE CONSUMER NOTICED A LOT OF AIR NOISE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURIES. THIS HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2005. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. *AK
Sep 01, 2005
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, BUT STILL IDLING, REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLODED. THE BACK SEAT WAS OCCUPIED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT.*AK
Jun 30, 2003
ABOVE 45 MPH, MY 1997 DODGE INTREPID W/S WIPERS LIFT OFF THE GLASS CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN ON HIGHWAYS AT OR ABOVE 55 MPH ZONES. *NLM
Jun 14, 2003
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER CAUSED REAR SEAT TO CATCH FIRE. *JB
Feb 02, 2003
+ 11 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
14 complaints
CONSUMER STATES REAR BRAKES ARE LEAKING FLUID. DEALER STATED, CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Aug 11, 2003
CONSUMER NOTICED EXCESSIVE BRAKE PREMATURE WEAR, EVERY 1000 MILES DEALER HAS REPLACES 3 TIMES PAD AND ROTORS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Nov 20, 2002
BOOSTER PUMP ON BRAKE SHAFT BREAKS OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND BRAKE FAILURE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Oct 02, 2001
BOOSTER PUMP ON BRAKE SHAFT BROKE OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND 80% OF BRAKES. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.
Jul 10, 2001
PADS CRUMBLED, THEY SEPARATED FROM METAL BACKING. DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND WHEN PRESSING ON BRAKES IT FELT LIKE THEY WERE CRUMBLING. SECOND TIME, IT WAS METAL ON METAL BRAKING. TOOK VEHICLE IN TO DEALER, AND DEALER FIXED PROBLEM. SECOND TIME SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING OUT OF GARAGE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING SECOND TIME AROUND.*AK
Jan 30, 2001
+ 9 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
13 complaints
DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR, DRAGGING DOWN THE ROAD, AND THEN GOING INTO A DITCH. THIS WAS A FRONTAL IMPACT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. NO REPAIRS COULD BE MADE AT THIS TIME. NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS WERE ON PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE AIR BAG FAILURE WAS UNKNOWN. *AK
Nov 16, 2005
ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DASHBOARD AIR BAG COVER IS CURLING UP, AND IN THE UPPER LEFT CORNER, AIR BAG CAN BE SEEN. *AK
Aug 22, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE AIR BAG LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.TS
Nov 21, 2002
AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATES, DEALER STATED ILLUMINATION WAS OCCURRING DUE TO AN INTERNAL CONTROLLER FAILURE AND THAT THE AIR BAG CONTROLLER NEEDED REPLACED. *SLC
May 29, 2002
WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH, CONSUMER RAN HEAD-ON INTO A POLE, DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, HOWEVER PASSENGERS SIDE AIRBAG DID DEPLOY, CONTACTED DEALER, AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. *AK. CONSUMER SUFFERED INJURIES. *JB
Apr 08, 2002
+ 8 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
11 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT REVERSED AND DROVE OVER A TWO INCH BEAM. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CONTROL ARM FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE CONTROL ARM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT OF A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH THE FAILURE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 99V215000 (SUSPENSION: FRONT: CONTROL ARM: LOWER ARM). THE RECALL HOWEVER, WAS ONLY ISSUED FOR THE 2004 MODEL DODGE INTREPID AND NOT THE 1997 MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 190,000.
May 29, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING RELATIVELY LOW SPEEDS INCLUDING 10 MPH, THERE WAS SHAKING SENSATION ACCOMPANIED BY DIFFICULTY STEERING. THE DEALERS TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CONTROL ARM WOULD COST $1000.00 TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,890.
Apr 23, 2009
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE BOUNCED UP AND DOWN AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE REAR STRUTS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO MAKE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE REAR END. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS ALERTED, BUT DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE.
Jun 02, 2006
WHILE BACKING-OUT AND TO THE LEFT FROM A PARKING SPOT, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND THE VEHICLE, A 1997 4DR DODGE INTREPID WAS UNDRIVABLE. AN ASSESSMENT BY A QUALIFIED MECHANIC CONCLUDED A SERIOUS PROBLEM OCCURRED IN THE FRONT RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AREA. THE LOW CONTROL ARM WAS RIPPED AWAY FROM THE ENGINE CRADLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALERSHIP IN PARIS,TENNESSEE. (PEPPER'S DODGE ATTN. LORI 731-642-5661). DIGITAL PICTURES OF THE RIPPED METAL AND DAMAGE AREA ARE AVAILABLE AT [email protected] FOLLOW-UP REPORTING TO CHRYSLER HEADQUARTERS ABOUT THE SERIOUSNESS OF THIS EVENT CONCLUDED THAT, "SENIOR STAFF DECLINE ASSISTANCE." (CHRYSLER FILE # KMM590568V86801L0KM / REF# 11849430). MY INSURANCE CARRIER (USAA 1231595) SAID THAT THEY WILL BEGIN AN INVESTIGATION THIS WEEK. PEPPER'S DODGE HAS BEEN ADVISED AND SAID THEY WILL WAIT FOR USAA TO CONCLUDE THEIR REPORT. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO MECHANICS THAT THIS APPEARS TO BE VERY RARE AND DANGEROUS, AND COULD HAVE HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING. I AM REQUESTING A FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER BY THE NHTSA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU. *LA
Nov 25, 2003
BRACKET WHICH HOLDS STRUT INTO PLACE HAS WORN OUT AND CAUSED STRUT TO RELEASE, AND FRONT LEFT WHEEL TO FALL OVER WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.*AK
Jul 12, 2001
+ 6 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
11 complaints
THE ORIGINAL HEAD LIGHTS ARE WARN, DETERIORATED, AND DON'T LAMINATE DRIVING AT NIGHT, HIGH BEAMS ARE EQUAL TO ALL OTHER CARS LOW BEAMS. THE LUMIUNS DON'T GET OUT, BECAUSE OF THE DEFECTIVE LENS COVER. I WAS TOLD THAT ALL CARAVANS AROUND THE DATE OF 1997 HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT YOU HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AT A COST OF AROUND $200.00 EACH. THEY ARE A SAFETY ISSUE AT NIGHT, A REAL HAZARD, AND THEY ARE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. SHOULD BE REPLACED BY CORP/ DEALER. *TR
Sep 26, 2007
DT: THE HEADLIGHTSEERE MADE OUT OF PLASTIC AND THE OUTER SHELL WAS YELLOW. HAD A HARD TIME SEEING WHEN RAINING. NOTICED MANY DODGE VEHICLES WITHTHE SAME PROBLEM. *AK
Aug 03, 2005
ACRYLIC HEADLIGHT COVERS HAVE BECOME YELLOWED AND CLOUDY, RESULTING IN DIMINISHED BRIGHTNESS OF HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT AND IN DARK WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Jun 09, 2005
RAIN STORM DRIVING AT NIGHT POOR HEADLIGHTING ALMOST CAUSED ME TO RUN OFF THE ROAD,LIGHTING HAS ALWAYS BEEN A PROBLEM ,NO RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM EITHER. *AK
Oct 19, 2004
AT NIGHT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON HEADLIGHTS WILL COMPLETELY GOOUT WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH. SWITCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Jul 01, 2002
+ 6 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9 complaints
RECALL CAMPAIGN RECEIVED CONCERNING TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK FAILURE. *BF *SC
Jan 11, 2005
PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH STATUS. *PH **DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT OVER TO ARTEMIS**770834
Jan 10, 2003
THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE WATER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED ON TWO OCCASIONS, FROM 30,000 MILES TO 66,000 MILES. AT THE CURRENT MILEAGE, THE PROBLEM HAS REOCURRED. THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. TS THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PROBLEM IS WHEN YOU PULL THE WATER PUMP, IT CAUSES STRESS TO THE HOUSING AND THE GASKET. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THIS IS THE FOURTH WATER PUMP, AND IT'S LIKE HAVING AN OIL CHANGE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR THE CHARGES, AND STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION THE MANUFACTURER REP INSISTED ON PAYING HALF OF THE CHARGES, WHEN A NUT HAD BROKEN OFF OF THE WATER PUMP AND HAD GOTTEN INTO SOME BELTS AND CAUSED COSTLY DAMAGES. SCC
Nov 07, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE OIL GAUGE INDICATOR WOULD SHOW LOW TO NO OIL PRESSURE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND INFORMED THAT THE OIL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. TS
Nov 07, 2002
RICON FLEET DEFECT. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. AK SCC ***DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS******741473
Feb 24, 2001
+ 4 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
8 complaints
CONSUMER STATED WHEN TURNING CORNERS THERE WAS A LOUD CLUNKY NOISE AT WHICH TIME THE FRAME CRACKED. *AK
Oct 22, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TRUNK LID IS HEAVY. *SLC
Aug 05, 2002
CONSUMER NOTICED 2 YEARS AGO THAT CENTER OF THE BACK WINDOW WAS NOT CLEAR WHEN IT RAINED. WINDOW DESIGN MADE WATER FALL TO CENTER. BUT WAS CLEAR ON LEFT AND RIGHT. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED MANUFACTURER. PLEASE ADD THE VIN# AND MILEAGE.*AK
Aug 21, 2001
WEATHER STRIP ON LEFT FRONT DOOR FAILED. NLM
Feb 02, 2000
VINYL EMMISIONS FROM THE DASHBOARD LEAVES A FILM ON WINDSHIELD CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY.
Dec 14, 1998
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7 complaints
STARTED VEHICLE PUT IT IN REVERSE AND THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WENT BACKWARD FULL SPEED. *LA
Oct 21, 2003
CONSUMER WAS MAKING A K TURN AND PULLED TOWARDS THE CURB. HE PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE, AND VEHICLE ACCELERATED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK *SLC
Sep 05, 2001
WHILE PULLING INTO A FORWARD PARKING SPACE; AS THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN STARTED TO ACCELERATE AND TAKE OFF WHILE FOOT REMAINED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL. NO INJURY WAS RECEIVED; DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK
Sep 29, 1999
VEHICLE WILL INTERMITTENTLY RUN VERY HIGH RPMS GENERALLY 1500 TO 2000 WITHOUT WARNING. *AK *ML
Dec 01, 1998
VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
May 18, 1998
+ 2 more complaints for this component
STEERING,SUSPENSION
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS, TIRE RODS, SWAY BAR BUSHING AND MOTOR MOUNTS WORE PREMATURELY AND NEEDED CONSTANT REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 128,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Nov 22, 2011
THIRD FAILURE OF MY DODGE 97 INTREPID FOR POWER STEERING AND TIE ROD FAILURE. REPLACEMENTS WERE AS FOLLOWS: 3/27/98 7,999 MILES-POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACED(PREVIOUS OWNER) 11/2/01 41,530 MILES-THUMP NOISE IN FRONT END-REPAIRED STRUT ASSEMBLY (PREVIOUS OWNER) 11/9/01 41,923-I PURCHASED VEHICLE FROM DODGE EWALD-DRIVING HOME I HEARD A THUMPING IN THE RIGHT WHEEL UPON TURNING. TOOK BACK TO DEALER WHO REPLIED "THIS IS NORMAL" I STATED NO WAY!!!! REPLACED STRUT ASSEMBLY AND FROZEN OUTER TIE RODS AND ADJUSTING SLEEVINGS. 8/7/02 68,116 MILES-PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY-STEERING WENT. TOWED TO DEALER. REPLACED RACK ASSEMBLY AND INNER TIE RODS. 2/16/04 85,344 MILES-BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPOT-THUMP HEARD, NO CONTROL OF STEERING AND RIGHT WHEEL SEVERELY FACING IN. TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. REPLACED RACK ASSEMBLY, TIE RODS. WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE HOWEVER TOOK HANDS OF STEERING WHEEL AND IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. TOOK BACK TO DEALERSHIP TOLD THAT RIGHT WHEEL IS WORN (I WONDER WHY!) -SPOKE TO SERVICE AND INFORMED THEM THAT THIS PART WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES-STATED THAT THERE IS OBVIOUSLY SOMETHING WRONG. ALSO EACH TIME THE "RACK" HAD TO BE SPECIAL ORDERED DUE TO NONE IN STOCK (I NOW KNOW WHY!) PREVIOUS TIME I HAD TO PAY DEDUCTIBLE BUT THIS LAST TIME MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS ARE ONLY GUARANTEED FOR 1 YR. I HAD TO PAY $1,600 FOR THIS REPAIR! RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM ON-LINE HAS REVEALED THAT THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM ON THE INTREPID VEHICLES-MULTIPLE YEARS!!!!!. *JB
Feb 22, 2004
CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE BAD AROUND 74000 MILES. TOOK TO 3 DIFFERENT REPAIR FACILITES, WAS TOLD BY FIRST THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACED, WAS A BAD DESIGN AND THEY SEE IT ALL THE TIME. WAS TOLD OTHER COMPONENTS WERE WORE ALSO BECAUSE OF THE RACK AND PINION, TOTAL COST- $1500. MIDAS MUFFLER GAVE ME A SIMILAR ESTIMATE FOR $1600. THIS WEEK A FIRESTONE DEALER CHECKED THE CAR, THE RIGHT REAR CRADLE CAP BUSHING WAS GONE,RIGHT FRONT SEPARATED AND ABOUT TO FALL APART. OTHER SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS WORE AND NEEDED REPLACED. THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE IT TO A DODGE DEALER AND COMPLAIN. THIS CAR IS THE SECOND LARGEST PURCHASE WE HAVE EVER MADE, BESIDES OUR HOUSE. WE FEEL CHEATED BY DODGE. WE ARE AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR FEAR IT WILL FALL APART LIKE OTHERS I HAVE SEEN ON THIS SITE.DODGE SHOULD REPAIR THIS CAR FULLY OR BUY IT BACK FROM US. WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO TAKE OUR CHILDREN TO SEE THE OCEAN ( WE LIVE IN KY) AS WE HOPED TO DO THIS SUMMER AND THE CAR IS NOT DEPENDABLE ENOUGH TO DRIVE OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY!!*AK
Jun 10, 2002
LOUD CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. STEERING WHEEL PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT WHILE DRIVING. MECHANIC SAID NEEDED NEW STEERING RACK AND PINION AND THAT VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE.*AK
Oct 27, 2000
SEATS
3 complaints
THE DRIVER'S SEAT WILL RECLINE UNEXPECTEDLY (APPROXIMATELY 20-25 DEGREES). THIS WILL ESPECIALLY OCCUR IF YOU LEAN BACK INTO THE SEAT (SUCH AS UNDER HARD ACCELERATION). THE SEAT MUST REMAIN IN THE SEMI-RECUMBENT POSITION TO AVOID MOVEMENT. THE WHOLE SEAT, I AM TOLD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Jul 06, 2004
RAILS THAT HOLD FRONT SEATS DOWN BROKE AWAY IN REAR END COLLISION CAUSING SEVERE NECK AND BACK INJURY TO BOTH DRIVER ANS PASSENGER.
Mar 02, 1999
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS. DURING AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE CONSUMER WAS REARENDED, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS BROKE OFF THE TRACK. DRIVER AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
Dec 08, 1998
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
PROBLEMS WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ON 1997 DODGE INTREPID. *MR
Jun 09, 2003
CD PLAYER FAILED. NLM
Feb 01, 1999
AIR CONDITIONER OMITS FUMES FROM MILDEW.
Dec 14, 1998
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
FUEL RAIL DEFECT ,DODGE INTREPID
Jan 10, 2003
CONSUMER HAD FUEL RAIL RECALL REMEDIED IN 10/98 98V184000. PRIOR TO REMEDY BEING PERFORMED, CONSUMER HAD NO LEAKAGE FROM FUEL RAILS. SINCE REMEDY CONSUMER IS FUEL HAS BEEN LEAKING FROM RAILS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR AT LEAST 3X AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. TS
Nov 21, 2002
WHEN TRAVELING THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER DUE TO THE GAS GAUGE WHICH INDICATED HALF A TANK OF FUEL, AND THERE WAS NO FUEL PRESENT IN THE TANK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE SENDING UNIT. CONSUMER STILL HAVING PROBLEMS. *AK
Jun 22, 1998
TIRES
3 complaints
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD A BULGE WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE, THE OTHER THREE TIRES HAD TREAD WEAR (P225/60R16). *MR *NLM
Oct 16, 2002
THIS IS THE SECOND VEHICLE THAT HAS HAD A BLOW OUT WITH THE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA P215/65 R15 95T. I CALLED A LOCAL BRIDGESTONE-FIRESTONE DEALER AND ALL THEY SAID WAS THAT IT WASN'T ON THE LIST. THE FIRST VEHICLE WAS A 1997 DODGE INTREPID VIN [XXX] AND IT HAD THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLOW. IT DID $1940. WORTH OF DAMAGE. ALL I'M ASKING IS SINCE IT ISN'T ON THE "LIST" MAYBE IT SHOULD BE. THE TOP OF THE TIRE SEPARATED COMPLETELY AND DAMAGED THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL ALONG WITH THE BUMPER, ETC. LUCKILY THERE WERE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES. I HAVE SINCE GONE WITH A DIFFERENT TIRE AND NOT BRIDGESTONE-FIRESTONE. (DOT NUMBER: DNC508 ? TIRESIZE: P215/65 R1). INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Oct 19, 2000
FRONT TIRES (GOODYEAR EAGLE AG P225/60R16) EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR. MJS
Sep 09, 1999
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Oct 27, 2000
THERE IS A GRINDING NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLES WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING IN TOWN AND ON THE HIGHWAY. DODGE FIXED THE VEHICLE ONCE AND HAD TO REPLACE THE DIFFERENTIAL ASSY. THEY SAID IT WAS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM AND DID REPAIRS ON THE REAR AXLE, ASSY. AND BEARING, TRANSMISSION AND OTHER MAJOR PARTS. *AK
Jul 17, 2000
RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT AND AXLE FAILED/BROKEN CAUSING DAMAGE TO STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. MJS
Jul 16, 1999
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
WITH THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE, THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL INTO A SHORT POST DAMAGING THE VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Oct 14, 2004
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THE INSIDE INTERIOR DASH AND OVERHEAD LIGHT COME ON AND OFF WHEN THEY WANT TO. THE DASH FLASHES, WHEN I OPEN THE DOORS SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS COME ON AND SOMETIMES THEY DON'T. THE HEADLIGHTS AUTOMATIC TIMER WHEN SHUT OFF DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK. THE RIGHT AXEL ON THE PASSINGERS SIDE NEEDS TO BE REPLACES VERY LOSE. AUTOMATIC LOCKS FOR THE 2 BACK DOORS DON'T WORK.*AK
Jan 04, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
THE RECALL WORK COULD NOT BE DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. *NM RECALL# 04V021000 & 98V184000. THE TRANSAXLE FLOOR SHIFTER MOVED WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. *SC *JB
Sep 28, 2004
THERE WAS A GAS ODOR IN THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR VENTS WERE ON. THIS WAS DUE TO THE FUEL LEAKAGE RECALL 98V184000 BUT THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. AT 112,000 MILES THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO REMOVE KEYS FROM THE IGNITION WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING IN PARK. THIS WAS THE SAME DEFECT AS STATED IN THE FLOOR SHIFT IGNITION SWITCH RECALL 04V021000 BUT THIS VEHICLE HAD A COLUMN SHIFTER AND THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS OUTSIDE THE REMEDY SCOPE. *JB
Jan 27, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
LEFT BANK SENSOR HAS GONE OUT.CONSUMER NOTICED THAT ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS COMING ON. DEALERSHIP TOLD CONSUMER ABOUT SENSOR, CONSUMER HAS HAD SENSOR REPLACED ONCE BEFORE.*AK
May 09, 2002
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT KEPT COMING ON, ALTHOUGH AUTOMOBILE WAS BEING TAKEN TO THE SHOP. BUT AFTER TAKING IT TO THE SHOP, SHE WAS TOLD THAT CYLINDER WAS MISFIRING. THEN, WAS TOLD AFTER ENGINE LIGHT CAME BACK ON AGAIN, AND CYLINDER WAS BURNED OUT.*AK
Jan 29, 2002
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING, STEERING LOCKED. COULD NOT TURN WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT. TOOK TO MECHANIC TO CHANGE RACK AND PINION. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK A WORN BELT WAS REPLACED BUT DID NOT REMEDY STALLING PROBLEM, NOW RADIATOR LEAKS. CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN REPLACING THE AIR FILTER, THE PLASTIC CASE THAT HOLDS THE SCREWS INSTANTLY BREAKS. DEALER STATED VEHICLE HAD A RECENT FRONT END ALIGNMENT, HOWEVER THE TIRES WORE IN 8000-10000 MILES. *TT
Mar 20, 2002
RUST ON OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK. HANDLE BROKEN OFF OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK DUE TO HEAT. METALLIC SCRAPING NOISE FROM LEFT FROM OF VEHICLE. CLUNKING FROM LEFT FRONT WHEN WHEELS TURNED TO RIGHT AND DRIVING IN REVERSE. STEERING COLUMN MOVES UP AND DOWN CONTACTING THE DASH OVER BUMPS. CAR TAKEN TO DEALER FOR ALL ISSUES EXCEPT DIPSTICK TUBE. NONE OF THE PROBLEMS WERE CORRECTED. CHARGED $300 FOR SWAY BAR END LINKS AND POWER STEERING PUMP. NEW POWER STEERING PUMP STILL NOISY AFTER DRIVING 500 MILES AS DIRECTED BY DEALER. *AK
Feb 25, 2000
SEAT BELTS
2 complaints
ON FEBRUARY 25,2002 MY VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER CAR. DURING THE COLLISION, MY SEATBELT DISENGAGED, AND I WAS THROWN INTO THE REAR SEAT. THE ONLY INTERIOR DAMAGE WAS A SHATTERED CENTER FLOOR-MOUNTED CONSOLE. MY RIGHT HIP IS BRUISED. I BELIEVE THAT THE FORCE OF THE COLLISION THREW ME AGAINST THE CONSOLE CAUSING THE SEATBELT BUCKLE TO RELEASE. I WAS UNAWARE OF SEATBELT PROBLEMS IN MY VEHICLE. I LEARNED ABOUT THEM ON AN ABC NEWS PROGRAM MARCH 7. 2002.*AK
Mar 09, 2002
REAR SEAT SHOULDER LAP BELT LATCH PLATE DOES NOT RESTRAIN THE CHILD SEAT PROPERLY. THE SEAT STILL MOVES. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THEIR LATCH PLATE CANNOT BE USED WITHOUT THE EXTRA PLATE THAT COMES WITH THE CAR SEAT. BOTH PLATES ARE NEEDED TO SECURE CSS. *AK *ML
Nov 05, 1998
WHEELS
2 complaints
VEHICLE VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS BECAUSE THE WHEELS ARE BENT. *AK
Sep 29, 2000
TWO WHEEL MOUNTING STUDS BROKE ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE CAR IN A PARKING LOT.
Jul 16, 1998
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
IN COLD WEATHER THE VEHICLE STARTS AND CONSTANTLY STALLS WITHOUT WARNING CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START SEVERAL TIMES. THE DEALER TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BUT THE PROBLEM REOCCURED. TRANSMISSION FLUID AND POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKS. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE WAS LEMON. *YH
Mar 01, 1999
POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED.
May 18, 1998
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
HARD STARTING LEAKING FUEL RAIL 3.5. *TR
Feb 18, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR 1500$ THE INSPECTION RAN OUT AT THE END OF THAT MONTH, INSPECTION WAS COMPLETED AS A "LICKEM STICKEM" THE CAR 2 WEEKS LATER WAS DETERMINED BY AN OUTSIDE MECHANIC UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND HAZARDOUS TO PUBLIC SAFETY, CAR WAS LEFT AT PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR TWO (2) WEEKS IN WHICH TIME NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE CAR REMAINS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NOT RUNNING. *TR
Aug 01, 2012
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
1997 DODGE INTREPID-169,610 MILES > > I ONLY HAD THIS CAR FOR 1-1/2 YEARS WITH LESS THAN > 3,500 MILES DRIVEN. > > TODAY ON MARCH 16, 2008 AT 1:15PM, I CAME BACK TO > COLLEGE FROM SPRING BREAK. I NOTICED THAT I WAS 29 > MILES AWAY FROM THE COLLEGE AND THE STEERING WHEEL > STARTED TO JERK TO THE RIGHT AND MOVE ON ITS OWN. I > TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BACK TO THE LEFT AND HAD TO > FORCE THE WHEEL TO TURN AND MOVE WHERE I NEED TO GO. > > > THE STEERING WHEEL NEVER MADE NOISES AS I WAS > DRIVING > TODAY, BUT I NOTICED THAT I HAD TO FORCE THE WHEEL > HARD TO MAKE A TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT. WHEN I > TRIED TO PARK, THE WHEEL WOULD NOT RESPOND, SO I HAD > TO FORCE THE WHEEL TO TURN AND STILL DID NOT WORK. > I'M NOW TRAPPED IN THE PARKING LOT BECAUSE I'M NOT > SURE THAT I'M SAFE ON THE ROAD. > > I'M LOCATED IN SOUTHFIELD, MI AND IN 8 WEEKS, I NEED > TO DRIVE BACK TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN (APPROXIMATELY 312 > MILES, 7-9 HOURS). INCIDENT TWO I WAS 4 MILES AWAY FROM SCHOOL AND NOTICED THAT I HAD STEERING PROBLEMS. AS I WAS FORCING THE WHEEL TO CORPORATE A TRUCK WAS TO MY RIGHT AND I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR AS THE CAR JERKED TO THE RIGHT. CAUSING ME TO HIT THE TRUNK FROM MY FRONT RIGHT TO THE PASSENGER TIRE. NOW MY ENGINE IS HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS THAT DEAL WITH ONE OF THE CYLINDERS NOT RESPONDING AFTER THE INCIDENT. THE CAR SHAKES VIOLENTLY IF IDLED FOR SECONDS AND MOVING SOMETIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, MY STEERING STILL DIDN'T WORK SO COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR WITHOUT HELP AND MY CAR BLOCKED SEVERAL CARS. I HAVE SPENT OVER $1400 IN KEEPING THE ENGINE FROM COLLAPSING TO THE GROUND AFTER THE INCIDENT, A PART THAT KEEPS THE CAR FROM FLIPPING OVER WHEN TURNING. I STILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR
Mar 16, 2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEATS
1 complaint
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THEY'RE OCCASIONALLY HARD. FRONT END WILL DIP, CAR SLOWLY SLOWS DOWN, WON'T COME TO A STOP SOON ENOUGH. I HAD BARELY STARTED TO ACCELERATE AT A LIGHT WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY, I APPLIED THE BRAKES, THEY WERE HARD, BRAKES WOULDN'T ENGAGE. CAUSING ME TO REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 5 MPH. (SPARK PLUG WIRES) ABOUT EVERY 12,000 MILES WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUG WIRES DUE TO THE 2ND CYLINDER WIRE BEING BURNT FROM THE ENGINE. A SIMPLE GUARD COULD FIX THIS PROBLEM! IF NOT, A FIRE COULD RESULT! (SEATS/SEAT BELTS) THE SEATS WILL LEAN BACK SLIGHTLY & UNEXPECTEDLY, COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH IF INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT! THE SEAT BELTS DON'T SEEM TO STAY TIGHT AROUND THE WAIST. THE SEAT BELT SITS TOO HIGH OFF THE LAP. IF IN AN ACCIDENT, I WAS AFRAID I WOULD SLIDE UNDER THE BELT BECAUSE IT'S SO LOOSE! I WOULDN'T WANT THAT TO HAPPEN TO ME, MY SPOUSE OR ANY OF MY CHILDREN. HEAD LIGHTS) THESE LIGHTS ARE PATHETIC! THE HEAD LIGHTS WILL GO OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING, SOMETIMES WON'T COME ON AT ALL MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GO ANYWHERE! THEY ARE VERY DIM & THE HIGH BEAMS ARE ABOUT WORTHLESS BECAUSE THE BEAM IS TOO MUCH TO THE SIDES OR UP TOO HIGH. VISIBILITY ISN'T VERY FAR AND IT'S TOO SCARY TO DRIVE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE DIM LIGHTS. *AK
Jul 16, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAD A RECALL PERFORMED ON VEHICLE LAST YEAR AT MARTIN DODGE IN BOWLING GREEN, KY. AFTER GETTING THE SERVICES RENDERED I NOTICED SEVERAL PROBLEMS. ONE WAS THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE NO LONGER OPERABLE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT PAST SECOND GEAR AND WOULD MISS GEARS REPEATEDLY, AND ABS BRAKES FAILED. ALSO NOTICED THAT SUSPENSION WAS WORSE AFTER THEY PERFORMED SUSPENSION RECALLS. I HAVE TRIED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ONLY SUGGESTED THAT I BRING IT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AT MY COST, EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEMS EXISTED AFTER GETTING THE RECALLS FIXED. I INCURRED COURT COST OF $166.00 BECAUSE OF IMPROPER EQUIPMENT AND THE BUY, HERE, PAY HERE LOT WAS REQUESTING $2,280 FOR A CAR THAT I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO JUNK IT BECAUSE NO BEING ABLE TO PASS INSPECTION FOR THE ROAD. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANYTHING YOU COULD DO TO AID IN ME ABSORBING THE COST OF THIS SITUATION. *AK
Jun 28, 2007
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AND FELT A RUMBLE IN THE CAR, LIKE THE TIRES WERE OUT OF BALANCE. I CHECKED THE TIRES AT A GAS STATION BEFORE LEAVING AND ALL LOOKED FINE. THE RUMBLING GOT WORSE OVER THE COURSE OF THE DRIVE DOWN 95 SOUTH IN MASSACHUSETTS, UNTIL I GOT OFF 95 S AND WAS ON THE EXIT RAMP FOR 295 SOUTH WHEN I FELT AND HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A TIRE BLOW OUT. I INSTANTLY SLOWED DOWN AND GOT AS FAR TO THE RIGHT AS I COULD. ANOTHER MOTORIST HAD STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME THAT HAD SEEN THE WHOLE THING. HE GOT OUT MADE SURE I WAS ALRIGHT AND WHETHER OR NOT I HAD AAA (WHICH I HAD) AND HE TOLD ME THAT MY WHEEL ROLLED OFF INTO THE WOODS. AND SURE ENOUGH I LOOKED AT THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AND THE CAR WAS RIDING ON THE ROTOR, WITH SOME DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL AND THE PASSENGER DOOR OPENS WITH DIFFICULTY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE ROTOR, ALL 5 OF THE STUDS HAD SHEARED OFF AND THE LUGS WERE GONE. AAA AND THE MECHANICS AT MEINIKEE HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT. AFTER RETRIEVING THE WHEEL, INSPECTION SHOWED THAT NONE OF THE HOLES IN THE RIM HAD BEEN OVALED. I HAD THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CHANGED BY TOWN FAIR TIRE TWO MONTHS PRIOR AND IT WAS SUSPECTED THAT THE LUGS WERE EITHER LOOSE OR OVERTIGHTENED, HOWEVER TOWN FAIR TIRE IS LOOKING THE OTHER WAY BECAUSE I HAD DRIVEN 8,000 MILES SINCE THE TIRE WAS CHANGED. EVERYONE THAT LOOKED AT THE WHEEL THOUGHT THAT IT DIDN'T MAKE SENSE BECAUSE USUALLY WITH LOOSE LUGS ONE OR TWO OF THE LUGS LINGER BEHIND, NOT IN THIS CASE. MEINIKEE WAS ABLE TO SALVAGE THE WHOLE WHEEL AND ONLY HAD TO REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY COSTING $311, NOT INCLUDING BODY DAMAGE. THE WHOLE THING SEEMS SUSPICIOUS, SINCE THERE SHOULD NO WAY THAT ALL 5 OF THE STUDS SHOULD HAVE SHEARED OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY WITHOUT SOME SORT HELP FROM EITHER HUMAN ERROR ON THE LUGS OR A FACTORY DEFECT. *NM
Sep 14, 2005
AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
DODGE CARAVAN 97 MODEL VIN#[XXX]. STAT FARM INSURANCE # [XXX]. THE ABOVE DODGE CARAVAN WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A SCHOOL BUS ON TUE. 16TH NOV 04 ON ROUTE 516 OLD BRIDGE, NJ 08857. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE UTILITY POLE. *AK THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO WORK. THE DRIVER SEAT AND PASSENGER SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD INSTEAD OF PROTECTING US FROM NECK AND BODY INJURY. THE VEHICLE IS WITH STATEFARM INSURANCE. THEY MAY REMOVE IT FROM ITS TEMPORARY STORAGE IN COUPLE OF DAYS. YOU MAY CONTACT THEM OR THE OLD BRIDGE POLICE IN CASE YOU WANT TO INSPECT THE FAILED SAFETY SYSTEMS. UPDATED 08/03/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Nov 19, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER BEING SERVICED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.
Oct 28, 2004
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
I AM UNABLE TO GET A RECALL DEFECT FIXED.*AK
Jul 28, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
IN OCTOBER THE DRIVER AND REAR CATALYTIC CONVERTERS BECAME CLOGGED IN TURN HEATING UP THE TRANSAXLE AND CAUSING UNREPAIRABLE DEFECTS. IN DECEMBER, I BEGAN SMELLING GAS FUMES AND CHECKED UNDER THE HOOD, I NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A LEAK FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL IN THE PASSENGER REAR OF THE ENGINE. WATER PUMP WAS REPLACED IN MAY 2002 AND AGAIN IN DECEMBER 2002. IN DECEMBER A PULLEY AND PISTON WERE ALSO REPLACED
Jan 15, 2004
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TRANSMISSION SLIPS, SHIFTS ROUGH, SOMETIMES WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR AT ALL,SOMETIMES IT WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR.
Jan 15, 2004
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY 18 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS KILLED IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT INVOLVING A DODGE INTREPID. WE ARE INVESTIGATING TO SEE IF THERE WAS A STEERING FAILURE. SHE WOULD HAVE LIVED HAD HER SEAT BELT NOT FAILED. HER SEAT WAS RECLINED AND AS A RESULT SHE SLID UNDER THE SEAT BELT CAUSING HER INJURIES. WHY IS THERE NO WARNING THAT THIS FAILURE CAN OCCUR? KIDS DO NOT READ THE OWNER?S MANUAL! WE FEEL THAT THE CASE MAKER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HER DEATH BUT NO ONE WANTS TO HELP BECAUSE OF THE COST. WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP US? SINCERELY, CONSUMER COMPLAINANT STATED DURING A FOLLOW UP CALL THAT BOTH BELTED FRONT OCCUPANTS DIED AS A RESULT OF REAR ENDING A PARKED TRAILER WITH AN IMPACT SPEED OF APP. 40-45 MPH ACCORDING TO THEIR INVESTIGATOR. BOTH FRONTAL AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN THE CRASH. THE MALE DRIVER'S HEAD IMPACTED THE TRAILERS SAFETY BAR RESULTING IN AN OPEN HEAD WOUND. THE FEMALE PASSENGER SLID UNDER THE SEAT BELT RESIDING ON THE FLOOR BOARD WITH AN INTERNAL HEAD WOUND AND A LACERATED HEART. IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE PASSENGER'S BELT WAS BUCKLED AFTER THE CRASH. THE ANGLE OF THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS BETWEEN 1-2 O'CLOCK. THE DRIVER WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD A THE SCENE AND THE PASSENGER DIED THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE TRAILER WAS PARKED AT A WEIGHT STATION ON RAMP WHEN IT WAS STRUCK ON A SUNNY AFTER NOON AT ABOUT 4:00PM. THE POSTED SPEED ON THE TWO LANE HIGHWAY WAS 70 MPH. THE ROAD WAS STRAIGHT AND KNOWN TO THE DRIVER. DRUGS OR ALCOHOL WERE NOT A FACTOR. EYE WITNESS SAYS THE DRIVER WAS AWAKE AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHY THE CRASH OCCURRED. THERE IS SPECULATION THAT THERE WAS A STEERING PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CONSUMER HEARD THAT THE INTREPID HAD STEERING PROBLEM. THE COMPLAINANTS LAWYER IS INVESTIGATING THIS ISSUE. ACCORDING TO LAWYER THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS RECLINED FURTHER BACK THAN WHAT WAS STATED BY COMPLAINANT. EYEWITNESS STATED AS SUCH. CW. *LA AN INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMED, HOWEVER THERE WERE NO INDICATIONS THAT THE ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A STEERING OR BRAKING PROBLEM. *JB
Nov 05, 2003
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON REPEATEDLY AND ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE HAD COME FROM THE REAR HOOD AREA. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FIRE STARTED FROM THE #5 FUEL INJECTOR/WIRING HARNESS/FUEL RAIL. THE VEHICLE ALSO LOST BRAKING POWER AND REVVED DURING THE INCIDENT. THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT WHERE THE ROCKER ARM COVER WAS REPLACED, THE POWER STEERING WAS NOISY, LEAKED, AND WAS REPLACED, AND THE BLEEDER SCREW WAS BROKEN AND THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS REPLACED. *SCC *NLM
May 14, 2003
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
THE INSURED WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION, IN WHICH THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND ALSO THE SEAT BELT RELEASED, THERE WERE 4 INJURIES. (CLAIM#52-2499-839)*JB
May 03, 2002
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES. WHEN IT COMES ON WINDOWS WILL NOT ROLL DOWN AND A/C DOES NOT WORK. CONSUMER FEELS SOMEONE COULD EASILY SUFFICATE. CONSUMER HAS TO STOP AT EVERY LIGHT TO OPEN DOOR TO GET AIR. ALSO,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WAS COMING ON.*AK
Aug 03, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND REMAINS ON UNTIL VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF. VEHICLE IS HARD TO START. FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED, BUT ENGINE CHECK LIGHT STILL REMAINS ON. *AK
Jul 12, 2001
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEMS WHILE THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY. WITH OUT A LARGE AMOUNT TO BE PAID TO THEM FOR THE SERVICES. THANKS. * NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Feb 16, 2001
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SEATS
1 complaint
VEHICLE WAS STRUCK FROM REAR AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHILE AT A STOP POSITION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY/SEAT BELT FAILED TO LOCK, AND DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARD. DEALER/ MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK
Feb 06, 2001
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE WHEN IT STARTED TO LOSE POWER FOR NO REASON. IT FAILED TO GO OVER 30MPH. TOOK IT TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC & WAS INFORMED A DRUM BROKE OFF IN TRANSMISSION. PART HOLDING DRUM HAD SHEARED OFF. TRANSMISSION NEEDED COMPLETE OVERHAUL. ALSO, HAD REAR TIE RODS REPLACED/THERMOSTAT WAS REPLACED TWICE FOR OVERHEATING, AND 02 SENSORS REPLACED TWICE DUE TO ENGINE CHECK LIGHT COMING ON.*AK
Jan 02, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
LEAKS FUEL DIRECTLY OVER ENGINE, EXTREMELY DANGEREOUS! RECALL THIS ALSO! THIS CAR ALSO IS OUR SECOND INTREPID TO HAVE CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE TO BE COVERED UNDER WARRENTY. ALSO THE SECOND INTREPID WE OWNED THAT DEALERS REFUSE TO FIX AIR CONDITIONER LEAK, THEY ONLY SPRAY AN ANTI FUNGICIDE ON THE EVAPORATOR COIL. *AK
Oct 23, 2000
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
UPON DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE DOES NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTS , AND RPMS RACE HIGH, CAUSING VEHICLE TO JERK FORDWARD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED SEVERAL PARTS, BUT PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. *AK
Sep 12, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Aug 08, 2000
STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: TIE ROD END REPLACED, BRAKES PULLED TO LEFT, TRANSMISSION AND SHOCKS REPLACED THREE OCCASSIONS, WINDOWS WON'T STAY UP, STEERING WHEEL CROOKED, RESERVOIR CAP REPLACED TWICE, BRAKE ROTORS OUT OF ROUND, RACK AND PINION REPLACED TWICE, FUEL GAUGE REPLACED, DRIVER WINDOW FIXED 3 TIMES, TIRES REPLACED 3 TIMES IN 4 YEARS, CHILD SAFETY SEAT BELT WON'T ADJUST AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. *AK *ML
Mar 06, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES BRAKES THEY ARE HARD. ALSO, WHEN HE APPLIES BRAKES IN SUDDEN STOP, THEY DON'T ENGAGE. FRONT END DIPS WHEN CONSUMER BRAKES, AND THERE IS A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE CAR WHILE DRIVING 25 TO 30MPH. AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 30MPH. *AK
Jan 27, 2000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
GAS ODOR COMING IN CAR THROUGH VENTILATION SYSTEM/FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR/O-RING SEALS.
Nov 17, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
ENGINE LIFTERS NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. WOULD MAKE LOUD TICKING NOISE WHEN IT'S SUPPOSE TO GO UP & DOWN. TOOK TO DEALER & INFORMED BY MECHANIC NO NOISE WAS HEARD, BUT WOULD REPAIR THE LIFTERS. OWNER PICKED VEHICLE UP & IT STARTED LEAKING FUEL IN MIDDLE OF ROAD & MADE PUFFING SOUNDS & FINALLY STALLED OUT. TOWED VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED AFTER BEING HARD TO APPLY. HAVE SQUEAKING NOISE IN BACK OF VEHICLE. THE TICKING NOISE CAME BACK. *AK
Oct 28, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE HAD A RECALL DONE FOR THE FUEL SYSTEMS LEAKAGE. (#98V184000) THE MOTOR HAD RAN HOT. VEHICLE HAD WORKED FINE PRIOR TO THE REPAIRS. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER.
Oct 20, 1999
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE LIGHT BULB IN THE TRUNK HEATED UP AND BURNED, WHICH CAUSED A DAMAGE TO THE OWENER'S MERCHANDISE. YH
Aug 18, 1999
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
HAVE HAD REPEATED PROBLEMS WITH THIS CAR SINCE PURCHASE 2 YEARS AGO. WATER PUMP HAS BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. ROUGH IDLING SINCE WATER PUMP #2 - UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. POWER STEERING FAILURE. NUMEROUS MINOR PROBLEMS WITH INTERIOR/EXTERIOR THAT DO NOT SEEM TO STAY FIXED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. (WE CONSIDER THIS CAR A LEMON!!!!)
Jun 20, 1999
STEERING,SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
SUN ROOF- PROBLEM EXISTED AT TIME OF SALE, DEALER AWARE THAT PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NO REPLACEMENTS AVAILABLE. STILL NOT FIXED AS OF 5/24/1999. CAR DRIFTED TO THE LEFT ON FLAT ROADS AND CROWNED HIGHWAYS-RIGHT LANE. DRIFT WAS SEVERE. FULL LANE CHANGE WITHIN 300 FT OR LESS. DEALER RESPONSE- ALL COMPONENTS SET TO MANUFACTURER'S SPECS. NOTHING HE CAN DO. LAST TRIP IN MARCH 1999 DEALER NOTICED WEAR ON TIRES AND ROTATED THEM. ALSO ORDERED POWER STEERING PUMP AND A STEERING IDLER ARM. CAR DOES NOT DRIFT ANYMORE. FRONT END HAS HAD A VIBRATION FROM DAY 1. DEALER CAN'T SEEM TO NOTICE IT OF FIND OUT THE CAUSE. CHANGED TIRES, ROTATED TIRES, CHECKED ON BRAKE DISCS, ETC. STILL NO FULL SOLUTION. VIBRATION IS LESS THE FIRST NOTICED BUT STILL PRESENT AT 5/24/99. SOME WAS CORRECTED 12/08/1997, MORE REMAINS. LIGHTS DO NOT SEEM TO BE BRIGHT ENOUGH OR THE THROW PATTERN IS WRONG. LEAVES BLIND, BARK AREAS IN FRONT OF CAR ESPECIALLY THE HIGH BEAMS. DEALER RESPONSE: LIGHTS ARE SET ACCORDING TO SPECS. THEY SEEM TO THROW LIGHTS MORE UPWARD-SHORT RANGE AND TO THE SIDES. ONCOMING TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS. *AK
May 25, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
FUEL INDICATOR FLUCTUATES CONTINUALLY, REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY FUEL PUMP DID NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM. MJS
Apr 28, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TOOK CAR IN FOR ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, WHEN SERVICE TECH ATTEMPTED TO REMOVE THE DIPSTICK TO CHECK OIL LEVEL, THE YELLOW PLASTIC TOP BROKE OFF, PROHIBITING REMOVAL. HAD TO GO TO A LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO PURCHASE NEW DIPSTICK AND HAVE BROKEN ONE REMOVED. ON THE SECOND ENTRY, THE TRUNK LID DID NOT STAY OPEN, AND HIT PERSON(S) PLACING ITEMS IN OR REMOVING ITEMS FROM TRUNK. AND ON THE THIRD ENTRY, THERE IS A CONSTANT FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH SEVERELY LIMITS CLEAR VISION AND ALSO CAUSES EXTREME GLARE, ESPECIALLY DURING NIGHT DRIVING. *AK
Apr 24, 1999
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH VEHICLE IS STALLING, AND DRIVER CAN HEAR SOME RUBBING NOISE. VEHICLE WILL CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, CONSUMER IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE TIE RODS. *AK
Jan 21, 1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
BRAKES FAILED @ 35 MPH; REGAINED BRAKES THEREAFTER; EMERGENCY BRAKE STUCK (DEALER CLAIMS NOTHING WRONG).
Jan 01, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
WATER PUMP FAILED.
May 18, 1998
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 1997 DODGE Intrepid have?
The 1997 DODGE Intrepid currently has 384 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 1997 DODGE Intrepid?
The most common problems reported for the 1997 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 1997 DODGE Intrepid problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 1997 DODGE Intrepid comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
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