Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the cruise control light illuminated, followed by unwarranted acceleration. The brake pedal was tapped, and the engine stalled. The stalling was accompanied by all the dashboard warning lights illuminating. The vehicle was towed to a private repair shop, where there were no immediate repairs made.
1994 Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems
28 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Cruise control3
- Accelerator pedal2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid acceleration
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
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.
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What 1994 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle tended to slow down from 55 MPH to 25 MPH unexpectedly, resulting in vehicle hitting the steering wheel. This occurred 5 times, causing the vehicle to shut down once on the road. Owner will inform the manufacturer.
The vehicle cruise control would active while the vehicle was going down hill, then the vehicle would stall. When the cruise control came on it made the vehicle jerk. *jb
While driving a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle accelerated and hit a brick wall. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head and back injuries, and was transported by ambulance to a hospital. The vehicle was towed to the dealer.
The cruise control activates by itself while driving. Since it has not been set, it decelerates down to 0 MPH until the engine stalls. The cruise cannot be shut off by depressing the brake pedal or by hitting the off button on the steering wheel. After the engine stalls, it takes several attempt to start the engine again. This started two years ago, once in a while and has gotten worse so that now it happens almost daily. Local mechanic cannot find the problem.
Consumer stated the vehicle suddenly accelerated when the gear was put into drive, also the air bags failed to deploy when the vehicle hit a concrete road divider.ts
While driving transmission shifted into a higher gear, causing the vehicle to surge forward. Dealer notified.
Cruise control light goes on in dash and car just suddenly stalls. This usually happens at all speeds and lately has stalled on highway at speeds in excess of 60 MPH. This happens for no known reason. I've had this problem checked by a mechanic and he cannot find any reading on the computer that would indicate any problems. This car was manufactured after a similar recall on this car back in 1993 for a transmission harness failure. I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that is encountering the same problems with this particular model vehicle. It's extremely dangerous to stall in the middle of a freeway while traveling in excess of 65mph, especially at night.
Throttle stuck wide open while accelertating.
Car direction uncontrollable during acceleration, replaced tie rods. Vehicle make clunking noise, during braking and steering, dealer recomends sway bar link replacement in front end. Transmission shifting eratic, vehicle slow to shift on entering highways causing dangerous situation. Transmission also causes vehicle to lurch during acceleration. Shiftinh is delayed, but when it does shift there is sudden acceleration. Cruise control shuts off intermitently, accelerates or decelerates up to 5mph when set. Hood has shut and several other people many times. Has not caused injury but is very dangerous. No visibility at night due to horible head lights.
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid acceleration
Does the 1994 Dodge Intrepid have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the acceleration of the 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 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 1994 Dodge Intrepid problems
Transmission 159Fuel system 118Steering 75Engine 73Brakes 69Electrical 68Suspension 64Lights 59Body 58Airbags 42Seats 34Visibility 23Seat belts 9Wheels 5Locks 4Tires 4
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