Anti-freeze was leaking. Then, vehicle cut off. Had to be towed to dealer. Also dealer replaced water pump, and timing belt.
1993 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While traveling at any speed engine would stall. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Intermittently fails to start or suddenly dies without any warning at any speed. Instrument panel lights flash erratically/don't come on. Can usually start after 3-8 tries. Often leaves instrument panel lights on and fuel indicator on empty even when tank is full.
Intermittent stalling.
While driving with child in vehicle it just stalled, and power steering went out, making it difficult to steer. Consumer was able to control vehicle, and not hit anything. Dealer contacted, but couldn't do repairs until 3-3-2000.
We also experienced a transmission failure which was rebuilt at 80,000 miles in 09/15/1995, the paint is peeling, the black window panels are pealing and when the fan is started a knocking sound comes from the right front blower. Do we have a lemon? We have talked to the manufacturer and dealer. All of these problems seem extensive. At this point, the car is at the dearler with the head gasket problem (after paying $118 when it first overheated the day after picking the car up from overheating when the dealer said that a thermostat was the problem). Do we have any recourse?
Engine cradle has cracked, causing a loud clunking noise. Dealer said that transaxle/ engine cradle needed to be replaced.
Cruise control engages on its own.
A fire started in the engine compartment causing complete damage to vehicle which could have resulted in injury (ohio traffic crash report).
The oil light came on, the engine cut off while in motion. Dealer said that the timing belt had melted and the water pump seized and idler action pulley damaged.
Consumer had replacements done to the fuel rail o-rings / fuel filter / air filter. However, the fuel rail o-rings were repaired before consumer received recall letter (98v13000). Consumer wants reimbursement for repairs.
Water pump leaking into oil pan, lower front ball joints bad possibly causing unusual tire wear, weather stripping on drivers door won't stay on, serpentine belt cracked. This is just a few of the problems since I bought the car 6 months ago. Many major problems.
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.
Car was in the expressway in 55 miles in hour water pump failed, and leaked on timing belt causing vehicle to a sudden stop , causing a major engine damage
Looking to find out about why the manufacturer bought back this car and to find out if the fuel o rings are bad and need replaced as well as the front end suspension
When trying to start vehicle it won't start and all the lights were on. Consumer had the water pump replaced three times, and the timing belt replaced three times due to the water pump busting. Consumer noticed a leak coming from under the vehicle, and leaked into the garage of the consumer's home.
Fuel rail o-rings failed prior to recall notice causing gasoline fumes.
We have had nothing but problems with this car since it was purchased. We have had to purchase a rebuilt transmission and catalytic converter and are now experiencing problems with the exterior paint coroding, the constant smell of gasoline inside the car, the passenger side air-bag is buckling, the cup holders have broken, and the list goes on!
When getting into the vehicle and when driving the vehicle the consumer can smell gas fumes getting into the vehicle. Dealer can't fix the vehicle until ten days from now. Consumer states it is a safety problem driving around with gas fumes getting into the vehicle.
While driving at 60 MPH the consumer vehicle started to stall and didn't give any warning and just shut down. Contacted dealer, and they said there wasn't any problem.
Front cross member failed. Caused the engine to shift suddenly, which caused the right front axel to snap, which, in turn destroyed the right front suspension - all in approx. 1 second. This all occured while backing up at approx. 1 MPH.
Evaporator failed resulting in leak.
Engine valves failed, reducing power.
Crankshaft sensor failed one day after warranty expired.
On several occasions electronic engine control failed while vehicle being operated at 30 MPH, causing stalling and bucking. Also, timing belt pulley broke while vehicle in operation, speed 80 MPH, vehicle would not restart.
Vehicle engine fire.
Lights failed without warning.
Had taken vehicle to dealer & informed that "o" ring on air conditioner had corroded & needed replacing. The engine cylinder head broke when the rocker shaft bolted & rocker shaft is cracked.
Catastrophic water pump lock failure, leading to serpentine belt stopping , destructing engine and damaging transmission.
Water pump failed. Mjs
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