I have a 94 intrepid that has a lurch when coming to a stop and has problems going into gear when it gets cold. I was told that the seals installed at the factory were faulty and the tsb instructs that new updated ones be installed with the overhaul. Also that the TCM (transmission control module) be update from a dealer to correct the cold engagement issue, the one I have now can not be updated and I need a new one. I was hoping to avoid the $2000+ overhaul. I have over a dozen e-mails from others with the same problem and have been on many web sites where others have had the same problems with dodge transmissions. I have not had the car repaird yet because I can not afford the repair yet and have been shifting into nutral before coming to a stop to avoid the lurch. I feel this is a factory defect and have call the factory but they are unwilling to do anything unless thousands call and complain. Lmk if you can help.
1994 Dodge Intrepid transmission complaints
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Transmission slips intermittently.
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
Consumer states this is the third time that the automatic transmission has been change. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
I purchased my car as a new vehicle on august 14, 1994. On july 24, 1997, when the mileage on my intrepid was 60,715, the transmission failed and was replaced. On february 12, 1999, when the car had 95,964 miles, the transmission was again replaced. The technician indicated that there seemed to be a common problem with chrysler transmissions. This time, a cooler was added to the transmission system in an effort to prevent any further transmission failures. The costs of these repairs were $1,483.11 and $1,430.88 respectively. The total for both is $2,913.99.
While driving transmission shifted into a higher gear, causing the vehicle to surge forward. Dealer notified.
Engine check light is on constantly, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.*ak consumer states the vehicle would not shift, also evaporator coil, compressor and condenser were replaced at 30000-40000 miles.
This auto has had major issue ex;ABS system fails similar to the 1990-1993 minivans that were reca lled transmission failure at 25000 miles is ridiculous tie rods prematrurely wearing out ect..
Consumer has had transmission replaced several times.
While driving and while reversing could hear a noise coming from transmission, sometimes gear could slip out. Dealer was contacted. Please provide more information.
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
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While driving transmission shifter malfunctioned, will not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer, where they could not find out what had been causing this situation. Also, engine cradle sounded like it was coming apart. Please provide more information.
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.
On two occasions while driving, the automatic transmission would not stay in drive gear, during the most recent occurrence, the dealer found a code indicating an internal problem, and stating that the transmission would probably need replacement, consumer is requesting a goodwill warranty on the transmission replacement.
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Right steering tie rod has rubbed through transmission wiring, causing a short circuit. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model; however, this vehicle is not included due to VIN. *ak
By the time recall 837 was fixed the transmission was already ruined, they want me to pay $4,300 to have it fixed, that is not fair.
Transmission has been replaced twice due to it dropping into limp mode, dealer makes a repair kit because this is a frequent problem.
Transmission "slips" or won't drop in lower gear at stop for a few seconds will "slip" when starting out.
Transmission froze at 55 MPH 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, ABS module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes I have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time. I am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural, I wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution. If it means legally or consumer agencies I am interested. I drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the ABS failures they were in the car. I would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. Thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard.
This is the second time a dodge transmission has had to be replaced by us. The first time was a dodge caravan-v6, probably a 1990 but I am not sure. Mileage was just over 60,000. This time it is a 1994 dodge intrepid, perhaps the same type of transmission at 87,000 miles. My feeling is that dodge has known about transmission problems for over 10 years now and they continue to make cars with transmissions that fail at what I consider unacceptable mileage. To have to pay $1,790 to rebuild a transmission on a '94 car is unacceptable. The person who rebuilt the transmission told us that he does a lot of dodge's and that if they put in a different shift kit this would not happen. *ak (tiresize: 15)( dot number: tire size: 15 )
The problem is that the transmission downshifts very roughly. The previous owner experienced the same problem and had to have the transmission rebuilt. Again it has started and is slowly getting worse as was the situation with the previous owner. I have taken it in twice to be fixed. The first time they said the clutch failed and they fixed it. The second time, they said that the machine showed no fault codes. However, I am still experiencing the problem and it is slowly getting worse.
It amazes me that there is thirteen or more internal service bulletins and 150 or more complaints about this vehicle's transmission on this site and you have not enforced a recall for the dodge intrepid. I was just told that now that my vehicle is out of warranty and that I must now replace transmission at a cost of $2,500.00. The transmission has been worked on a number of times while it was under warranty. I think you should make the chrysler corporation recall these vehicles and repair or replace the transmissions at their cost. It is a terrible injustice that the consumer must inherit this cost due to poor workmanship.
Vehicle will stall intermittently and without warning. Also, in cold weather transmission will fall out of gear or it will not shift at all. *ak the vehicle stalls on highway at all speeds, especially when turning the steering wheel to the right.
2nd transmission failure under 95,000 miles - I would like the federal safety agency to get involved with the problem on intrepid transmission failures - I counted 140 complaints since 1995 on your web site alone - other complaints are spread in many discussion forums throughout the internet on the poor workmanship of the powertrain - even the dealer has admitted to me and I see to others in your complaints that there is a problem - while not causing fatalities, this does cause major financial hardship to replace a $3000 transmission evry two years. Please get involved and investigate the possibility of a recall!
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Transmission is acting up, won't accelerate as usual, tires are balding after buying car just in march (tiresize: 60r22516)( dot number: tire size: 60r22516 )
The transmission had been replaced approx. A year before we bought it. We had the car approx. 2 yrs. And had to replace the transmission. The car was only 6 yrs. Old and had 2 transmissions go bad. Both were replaced at a dodge dealer with original parts. We only put approx. 27000 miles on the car shouldn't a transmission last longer than that? Since then I have talked to others with the same make and model and they have had to replace their transmission also. What's going on. The dodge people told me there is nothing they can do for me. I feel cheated, transmissions cost a fortune and they should last alot longer than they have. Is there any thing I can do to be compansated for this problem?
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.
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