Consumer was backing out of garage slowly when suddenly vehicle accelerated in reverse gear at high rate of speed with foot still on brakes which almost caused consumer to run into a house. Consumer had to put gear into park, and take out key in order to stop vehicle. A repair shop claimed that front suspension was faulty and could not drive vehicle to inspect it.
1993 Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems
17 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Linkages1
- Cruise control1
- Cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Fuel rail leakage
Alleged gasoline leaks from the fuel rail cross-over tube fittings
PE98014
Underhood fuel leaks
A safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if waarranted by the circumstances.an engineering analysis clossing report is included in the public file.
EA95028
What 1993 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Cruise control malfunctions causing erratic acceleration. Yh
Cruise control engages on its own.
Was driving when engine check light & cruise control light came on. Vehicle then stalled out & would not start. Tried 3 times & vehicle filled with gas fumes. Had vehicle towed to mechanic. The mechanic could not locate the stalling problem or the gas fumes problem.
When driving at 40 MPH the cruise control would come on, and a few minutes later the vehicle stalls out. Cruise control has to be shut off in order to get vehicle started again. Solution cannot be found.
Fuel injector seals have failed, resulting in fuel leakage during vehicle operation. Transmission operation is erratic, the transaxle can fail to shift or disengage a speed.
The cruise control comes on automatically, and will not cut off when stepping on the brake pedal. The vehicle will keep the same speed.
Cruise control will activate at any rate of speed over 30 MPH without indication. Dealer have not been able to identify the problem. *akcruise control system automatically engages on its own then the vehicle cuts off, the condition occurs frequently and daily , at high and low speeds, without warning
Intermittent stalling/failure to start. In addition, cruise control disengaged on its own, causing vehicle to accelerate out of control, almost hit a pedestrian.
Vehicle continues to stall after several repair attempts.
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid acceleration
Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the acceleration of the 1993 Dodge Intrepid, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Intrepid have the most acceleration problems?
The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1999 (29 complaints), 1994 (28 complaints) and 1995 (25 complaints).
Other 1993 Dodge Intrepid problems
Fuel system 124Transmission 60Engine 51Suspension 46Brakes 27Visibility 26Electrical 23Lights 22Seats 20Airbags 19Steering 17Body 13Tires 7Seat belts 5Locks 4Wheels 1
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