1994 Dodge Intrepid: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Engine · OH

I recently purchased a used 94 dodge intrepid from pa in dec 2007. A few weeks later the car suddenly stalled while driving on an extremely busy road and almost caused several accidents to it shutting off in the middle of a 40 MPH road. The car didn't restart and had to be towed to a mechanic. This incident is just one example from many. Over the past 3 months I have been told it was the fuel pump, starter, a sensor, some sort of tube, catalytic converter and all sorts of things,which of course did not solve my problem. I have invested over $1,000 to try and repair the problem. It was not until today 3/24/2008 that while researching my car on the internet that I found the recall. I called both the dealership and manufacturer and because my VIN wasn't apart of the recall I was told I could not be helped. So now what do I do. I 'm a single mother of a small child, I work and go to school. I can not afford to continue to give out hundreds of dollars and stop going to work or school because my car isn't reliable. I cannot afford to become stranded due to this problem. So please, please find a way to help those who really need your help in this matter.

Filed Jul 27, 2006 · Acceleration · 101,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed May 22, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · IA

1994 intrepid stalls when driving or at stop light. *ts the vehicle would stall while sitting at stop lights, slowing down to stop or while driving on the interstate. When the vehicle stalled the check engine light illuminated. On one occasion the vehicle couldn't even be started and it had to be towed tot he dealer. The problem was the coating around the wiring.

Filed Dec 3, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · 70,000 miles · WY

Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. Intermittent problem. Dealer could not duplicate. Happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. Happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. Problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 MPH on highway, car stalled, no restart. Towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. Also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. They were done at 55,000 also. Replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. They had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. Passenger airbag cover warped, I fear it may fail in accident.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Acceleration · 199,000 miles · TX

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

Filed Dec 18, 2003 · Electrical · NY

While driving 80 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for analysis. The mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak

Filed Nov 26, 2003 · Acceleration · MN

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.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Electrical · DC

Vehicle shuts off without warning. *ph while driving the vehicle suddenly stalled. On other occasion the vehicle would not start but the next day the vehicle started up immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to identify the problem. The consumer was told of a recall (94v‑024) related to the wiring harness which also caused stalling.

Filed Dec 27, 2002 · Transmission · 51,627 miles · CA

On september of 2000 I purchased a vehicle for my wife martha banuelos. The previous owner told me and gave receipts from the dealer where she purchased the car and repaired the transmission twice. The first time on 9/19/1999 with 45,888. The car will stall and will not stay running. The second time on 8/25/1999 with 45,932 m. The car won't shift when cold. A third time I took the car to the same dealer on 11/7/2000 with 51, 627 m. Problem, it did not shift when hot. The dealer corrected the problem by changing the solenoid pack. A fourth time the car was taken to the same dealer on 4/4/2002 with 68,147 m. Problem, the transmission makes a buzz noise when accelerating, the dealer did not make repairs at this time because on road test no sound or slips were felt according to them. ******dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****** 770789. *ak

Filed Jan 23, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NY

At 60mph, vehicle jerked into low gear and all of communication gauges lit up before vehicle stalled. Vehicle was inspected two weeks ago for same problem. Vehicle has been to two dealers and neither one can find the cause. *ak

Filed Jul 23, 2001 · Acceleration, Engine · CA

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.

Filed May 7, 2001 · Fuel system · NJ

When driving at 40 to 45 MPH vehicle would start to jerk, and sometimes stall. Gas fumes were in car bad and clothes smelled like gas. Consumer kept taking care back and forth to dealer for over a year. Presently, there was recall on fuel injector; but, this vehicle was not included due to VIN. *ak valve cover gasketes need major tune up according the diagnostics result. Also, the vehicle needs factory air tubes.