Transmission failed, consumer believes this vehicle should be recalled or owners should be reimbursed for transmission repair. Nlm
1993 Dodge Intrepid transmission complaints
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While shifting from park to drive gearshift split in half.
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Transmission will not shift out of second gear. Consumer can't drive on the highway in this condition.
Vehicle "shudders" or "bucks" at steady cruising speed of 25-45 MPH. Dealer indicates the torque converter needs replacement and the transmission must be rebuilt.
The transmission failed after a series of problems, where the dealer who inspected it said nothing was wrong. The transmission failed again at 150,000, after having significant rework between the two failures. Failure at speed could have caused a serious accident.
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Recal 99v215000/engine cradle: prior to receiving this recall notice vehicle experienced problem with repairs done on transaxle hub/welded chassis, and control arm. Dealer notified of engine cradle recall, and repairs were done. But dealer wanted to charge consumer for work done on suspension due to control arm breakage before this recall notice was received.
Rear transmission mount bracket loosened which could have caused transmission to completely fall out.
Driving along highway at 55 MPH, transmission suddenly seemed to drop into low gear without warning almost causing loss of control. The sudden de-acceleration was from 55 to almost 35 and grinding could be heard. Head a loud bang and none of the drive positions would work. Saw smoke come from rear of vehicle as it coasted to a stop. This occurred approximately after 30 miles of driving after recall on vehicle was installed and transmission cooler lines replaced. After coasting to side of road, found transmission fluid on ground and some burning off the exhaust pipe. Transmission was serviced by authorized dealer from the company. Although vehicle has large amount of mileage, this should never have happened considering services have been performed.
Recall notice issued 2/2000 from d-c corp. Reads: lower control arm attaching brackets on vehicle may crack & separate from engine cradle. If this occurs, transmission half-shaft may pull out of transaxle & cause loss of power. This will increase a risk of accident. Tried to schedule repair with three different local dealers & right tool to perform repair is not available. Chrysler claims mechanics don't apply correct torque, mechanics claim tool breaks after two usages. More tools sent to dealers on 04/03/00 in massachusetts. No loaners available, no.
Right axle disconnected from transaxle, damaging axle stub. Vehicle repaired at owner expense. Vehicle recalled 10 days later for defect to lower control arm brackets that cause exact same problem.
While trying to pull out vehicle hesitated, even in traffic. Took to dealer, and they said it was the transmission. Transmission has been known to last between 70,000 and 100,ooo miles. Yet, this transmission went out at 63,000. Consumer felt vehicle was unsafe because by pulling out onto the highway it might not take off right away, but then it will kick in.
Consumer received recall notice 92v128000, and called to make an appointment. Dealer stated that the part was not in, and rescheduled appointment for march 16, 2000. Also, when at a light vehicle jumps when trying to take off. Sounds and feels like transmission is slipping.
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?
When backing the vehicle out of a parking stall, a loud clunk was heard ... And then a loud "rotary clunking" noise. The vehicle would no longer move ... And the "rotary clunking noise" could be heard in all forward and reverse gears (I.e., all gears except park & neutral). The vehicle was towed to an aamco shop. The tow truck driver noticed that the passenger-side front suspension was "torn from the frame" ... And I noted that the passenger-side front wheel/tire was no longer centered in the wheel well (moved substantially forward). Aamco determined that due to the suspension bracket failure, the axle had broke (at the u-joint) and was allowed to spin freely ... Hence the loud "rotary clunking" noise. Aamco replaced both axles. The vehicle was then towed to autowest dodge (43155 auto mall circle; fremont, ca; 94538; 510 252-5000) to replace the engine cradle sub-frame, bushings, etc. ... And re-attach the suspension components. This lower control arm bracket failure is suspiciously similar to the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v215000 ... But according to autowest dodge and daimlerchrysler (1‑800‑992‑1997), my vehicle's VIN is not included in this recall. Is it possible for the federal safety agency to investigate the failure of this component on my vehicle? Perhaps the scope of the "99v215000 recall" should be expanded to include other lh body production runs. Note that old axles were retained by aamco for core exchange ... And I have asked to retain possession of the failed engine cradle. I'm sure a qualified metallurgist would be able to determine the actual cause of the failure/fatigue (poor engineering, poor workmanship, poor weld penetration, etc.). Fortunately, my vehicle's bracket failure occurred at a very low speed and no harm was done to the driver (my wife) or the passenger (my 15-month-old daughter). I'm only out the $2500.00 (approx.) repair bill ... I would hate to think what could have happened if the failure occurred at highway speed!.
The transmission had a shudder between 35-45 MPH and the transmission had to be rebuilt. Upon further investigation, I found that this is a major problem for chrysler and dodge vehicles. Also during this research I found that the air conditioner had many problems which I also had to replace. I ffel that since this has occurredso often that it definately is a design problem and chrysler should be fixing these problems. My charge came to $1700 and I feel that dodge should be picking up the bill. The air conditioner just plain stopped working. Through my research, this is definately a frequent problem that they have not addressed.
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.
Ever since I first brought the car, when I stepped on the accelerator, the transmission made a whiny sound. During the years of 1993 and 1994, the vehicle was brought to the repair shops at either manassas dodge and later to jerry's dodge (located in springfield, va) all under the 12,000 mile warranty, regarding this noise from the transmission. Both repair shops said there was no problem with the transmission or engine. Just a few days ago the noise from the transmission changed. I noticed the change in the noise when I accelerate from zero miles per hour until the speed is set. With the change in the noise, I noticed a slight dip in the response time of the car when I step on the accelerator.
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Recall repair (98v‑184) on the fuel injection system completed, after repair a total of nine injectors have failed resulting in gas leaks, injectors not covered under recall repair. Mjs
Was backing out of driveway going approximately 3mph vehicle stopped short. Wheel hit wheel well. Checked vehicle & noticed frame & right axle had broken. Vehicle towed to body shop & frame was replaced.
Harsh transmission downshift from second to first gear
Service representative says transmission went into "limp" mode? After failure, transmission would not shift past first gear? Not a problem he hasn't seen before? Daimlerchrysler rep says unusual to have failure with that few miles, must be an internal failure/engineering design defect?
Upon repair shop inspecting transmission, it was noticed that shaft weld to clutch gear was defective causing failure. A second gear also had a shaft weld that was of poor quality showing stress and would also break soon.
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!
Vehicle was in park outside of a store, and the vehicle went in reverse about a 100 yards, and hitting a curb and a guard rail before vehicle came to a stop. Also, can pull the key out of the igniton from park/drive and reverse.
Transmission failure at low miles.
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