1994 Dodge Intrepid: sudden loss of power

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Fuel system · 21,000 miles · CT

Fuel rail ruptured while driving at 55 MPH. The vehicle suddenly lost power, and the consumer coasted to a stop. Fuel was all over the engine and the engine was hot. There is a fuel leakage recall 98v184000, but the consumer's vehicle wasn't included due to VIN.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Engine · IL

Engine timing belt had caused vehicle to slow down. Sometimes it even lost power on the road. Dealer had to replace engine timing belt. Please provide more information.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Suspension, Transmission · MA

Transmission skips and jumps, sometimes vehicle won't go anywhere, and loss of power.*ak consumer had recall (99v‑215) completed on 12-may-2000, recall indicates the possibility of transmission problems that can occur due to defect in the lower control arm. Consumer feels the transmission failure is directly related to the recall component failure. The vehicle is experiencing transmission problems after recall repair and would like it repaired at no additonal cost.

Filed Jun 13, 2000 · Airbags, Electrical · CA

Lost power to instrument cluster, no tach speed or any other gauges, air bag light would stay on. Transmission stays in secound gear. Kick in and ou with intermintent power to instrument cluster, power door lock then failed, uld remain dealer found failed/ground in wiring harness.

Filed Mar 20, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · NY · crash

Consumer pulled up to the light to make a right turn, and vehicle lost power. Brakes were not working. Driver shifted to right where another vehicle was present, and she hit the other vehicle.

Filed Oct 6, 1999 · Suspension, Transmission · VA

I have found many complaints listed for this exact failure on the 1994 intrepids. This to me is a very very dangerous failure, as I was on a main highway when the failure occurred causing immediate loss of power. This could have easily occurred on the capital beltway that I was approaching, where vehicles routinely travel 55+ MPH. I am very concerned for my own safety and that of my spouse/children should this failure happen again, and of course I am concerned about the welfare of others. In several e-mail messages that I have viewed service representatives have been quoted that chrysler is aware of "a problem". I can make the e-mails and quotes available to you if you so choose. I just had this trans replaced today at a cost to me of $2,000.00. This seems to be the average price according to e-mails. I had no choice but to have the repair done as I depend on my vehicle for daily commutes/transport of children etc. I appreciate your prompt assistance, as I will be contacting local officials regarding this hazard. W. Michael purdon, vp, purdon associates inc.

Filed Sep 10, 1999 · Transmission · MO

While driving the tramission overheats, causing loss of all power. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the transmission. Please provide any further details.

Filed Jun 25, 1998 · Electrical · NY · fire

While driving a thick black-brown smoke was coming from under the hood. Soon flames started. Vehicle lost power when trying to acceleraste-went to sid eof road and stopped. Fire department and medical emergency vehicles arrived. Fire was extinguished. However, vehicle was totaled.

Filed Sep 7, 1997 · Engine · NY

Timing belt melted, causing engine to lose power. Also water pump seized.

Filed May 12, 1997 · Engine · IN

Consumer was driving vehicle about 50 MPH when car lost power,strong shaking of entire car, gas odor/white smoke was coming from back of car. Consumer took car to dealership several time, replaced engine heads/vavles/piston. Rings/fuel rail injectors. Due to improper service, this incident reoccurred within 2-3 miles from dealership after it was suppose to be fixed.ak

Filed Jan 30, 1997 · Electrical · OH

While driving at a speed of 65mph or less, vehicle will stall and lose power. Has to turn off the vehicle and restart and then it rides fine. Please describe details.