I have a 1994 dodge intrepid and I took it in for a routine inspection. I was told I had to replace the rack and pinion because my steering was tight. I replaced it but the car is still making a clunking sound when I apply the brake at a red light. It is very annoying.
1994 Dodge Intrepid: harsh or hard shifting
7 of the 717 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
What owners say
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.
Transmission replacement, fuel rail leak, control arm, hard start, moisture in lamps, body noise, musty A/C evaporator odor, front hub click/clunk, rt. Isolator squawks, .. . Will never purchase another dodge ! ! ! !
While backing out of a parking space, front control arm, that supports the engine cradle, broke on the passenger side. Three days before this happened, owner was hearing a clunking noise coming from the vehcle. Manufacturer was notified about this problem. Owner was told that vehicle was not included under recall # 99v215000. The vehcle was towed to the dealership. The problem has not been corrrected.
Low/reverse clutch piston cover gasket is defective, and shrinks. Causes rough shifting into neutral when stopping vehicle, and rough engagement to drive from stop. Also, on cold days, car will not go into reverse gear until transmission is thoroughly warmed up (10-20 minutes). Remedy requires very expensive transmission overhaul. Manufacturer is aware of problem (as are most transmission shops), but will not publically acknowledge, to avoid expensive recall.
Symptoms were clunking sound heard while driving at low speeds and braking. Mechanic diagnosed problem as failed left and right outer tie rod ends. This be a part of earlier model recall.
Delayed transmission engagement or harsh shift.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- This bulletin announces the availability and installation of a resuable automatic transmission oil pan gasket
- Subject regarding auxiliary differential vent
- Service and parts information on 1999 running changes to transmission range sensor (TRS) tt
- Subject on delayed transaxle engagement
- Information on 41TE/42LE service information
- Condition with tranaxle shudder during a 3RD gear to 3RD gear partial emcc ( electronically modulated...
- Concerns with 41TE/42LE transaxle shudder during an emcc (electronically modulated converter clutch) shift
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
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
7 of 717 owner complaints about the 1994 Dodge Intrepid (1%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid?
There is 1 recall and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 55Fuel leak 44Headlights 44Transmission failure 42Stalling 37Fuel smell 23Jerking 23ABS 20Won't shift 20Fire or smoke 18No deployment 16Loss of power 11Adaptive cruise 10Sudden acceleration 10Slipping 9Power steering loss 7Premature wear 7Brake failure 6Overheating 6Check engine light 5
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