Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift was hesitant to move into the park position and had to be forced. Several days later, the contact placed the vehicle into park in front of her home and upon exiting, the vehicle continued to roll backwards. However, the gear shift was still in the park position. The federal safety agency campaign id number 04v021000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) was referenced. The failure and current mileages were less than 108,000.
1993 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems
60 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 60
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission37
- Axle assembly6
- Manual transmission5
- Automatic transmission: torque converter3
- Driveline: constant velocity joint2
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
- Driveline: universal joint1
At what mileage
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Dodge Intrepid transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position.
- Risk
- Either circumstance may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on june 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 04V021000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
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What 1993 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1993 dodge intrepid. While the vehicle was parked with the key removed from the ignition, a 12-year old child entered the vehicle from the passenger side. The vehicle rolled backwards downhill and struck a tree. The 12-year old stated that he did not touch the gears, but the vehicle was placed in reverse at the bottom of the hill. There were no injuries. The driver side tail light, the passenger window, and a dent in the rear of the vehicle were the only damages. The vehicle was repaired under recall number (04v021000 power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:floor shift) in may of 2007. The vehicle no longer shifts out of gear. The current mileage was 131,487 and failure mileage was 100,000.
While shifting the vehicle in drive, a loud clanking noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle failed to move on its own. The driver will contact a dealer for a appointment. Please fill in additional information.
Consumer stated when putting the vehicle in gear the transmission spun before going into gear. This happened for at least 3 months. Consumer took vehicle to a transmission mechanic and was told that the transmission had to be replaced. *ak
After the lower control arm recall was performed, there was a popping noise from the cv joint that wasn't occurring prior to recall repairs.
I have had nothing but problems with this car since it was purchased.the transmission slips and shudders I feel the dodge corp should take care of the ultradrive transmission as it is a {lemon} .*ak I now need 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, and the list goes on!
I purchased a 1993 dodge intrepid from a used car lot. 2 days later the car started smoking when going down a hill. Then the brake lights began to stick I have to pull up on the pedal to get them to go off and the steering wheel pops when going around a curve. Now the car sits at a repair shop needing a transmission because the drive and reverse gears failed leaving me with a bill of 800-2000 to repair it. I believe if the manufacturers would've done their job right in the beginning alot more people would be proud to own a dodge!
Automatic transmission was reapired once and overhauled a second time while still under warranty. Transmission was shifting gears in an abrupt and hard manner. Transmission would also slip out of gear after coming to a stop and wind on acceleration prior to going into gear. Dealer found major problem with gaskets in transmission. Dealer stated gasket failure to be common problem requiring repair.
No summery listed for above vehicle.
$2,250 for another chrysler transmission, no,one can rebuild.
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid transmission
Does the 1993 Dodge Intrepid have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 60 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Dodge Intrepid, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Intrepid transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V021000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Intrepid have bad transmission?
The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (159 complaints), 1995 (142 complaints) and 1999 (95 complaints).
Other 1993 Dodge Intrepid problems
Fuel system 124Engine 51Suspension 46Brakes 27Visibility 26Electrical 23Lights 22Seats 20Airbags 19Acceleration 17Steering 17Body 13Tires 7Seat belts 5Locks 4Wheels 1
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