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.
1994 Dodge Intrepid transmission complaints
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Problem occurs when slowing down to stop at a stop sign, car downshifts and jolts the car. When starting up from a stop sign stop, the car lurches forward. This transmission has been downshifting and up shifting prematurely and cause a serious whip lash effect to drivers and passengers. I had reported this problem many times to my dealer and they could not (would not) find the problem. They have just now admitted that there is a problem with the transmission. I had purchased the extended 7 year, 70000 mile warranty package. This package was in effect the many times I complained about the problem. Now they tell me the car is out of warranty with too many miles for them to consider fixing the transmission. My argument is that I had reported this proble,m many times while it was under the warranty package and they did not fix it then because they couldnn't find the problem. The same problem has existed for most of the years that I owned this vehicle, and I had complained about this prloblem numerous times. When I talked to chrysler customer relation, they refuse to fix the problem.
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.
In january, my 6-year-old intrepid (with only 26,000 miles) began lurching when I braked. The dealer initially thought it was the brakes, but then said it was worn seals and gaskets in the transmission. I was told the work would cost $1400. When I complained, the work was done for $700 because of the low mileage. I then received the transmission recall notice, but was told that this was for different work. When I had the car in today and the tires were rotated, I was told that there was a safety problem with the steering - that parts were cracked and worn and had to be replaced. This would cost $600. I had a newspaper clipping from nov. 1999 that described steering problems in my model car and the federal safety agency investigation. When I read it to the service advisor, he said that was the problem. I asked why I had to pay for a repair when chrysler knew there was a safety issue, and he said I had to be charged until there actually was a recall notice. I do not blame the dealer, but this is grossly unfair and irresponsible on the part of chrysler. I now will have spent more than $1200 on safety repairs on a car that has been driven very few miles. This is my first and last chrysler. Please do the steering recall soon so I can get my money back. Thanks.
While driving 35 MPH vehicle downshifted unexpectedly/slipped and jerked very hard. Which could have caused loss of controland result in a crash. Transmission has been rebuilt, but continues to have the same problem. Please provide further information.
Transmission failures (2) since 1994, rebuilt in 1996. Air conditioner failures (2) since 1994 compressor replaced 1999. Engine removed so the firewall crack(s) could be welded from defective original welding, apparently was affecting the rack n pinion steering.
I bought this car thinking that the dodge intrepid was a great car and we have not had nothing but a nightmare with this car. I can not believe that a new car could have that many problems. We have a dodge truck that has over 200 thousand miles and never had this trouble. I have only once received a recall notice and I got that one after I called chrsler about it. No safety defect listed in the summary.
Abs module failed at 48,000 miles. Also, transmission was unable to shift into 1st. & 2nd. Gears, and intermittently would stick in 2nd gar. If this occurred, would have to stop vehicle, and turn engine off to relief. Dealer/manufacturer were not contacted at this time.
Transmission started slipping. Also, reverse gear went out.
While driving water will evaporate at all times. Consumer has to keep putting water into the radiator to avoid overheating. Also, there is an electrical short when the vehicle is put into reverse. Motor and transmission have been repaired. Gas smell present when air conditioner is turned on.
Driver was able to take vehicle out of park without ignition running. Also, the vehicle can be started in any gear. Dealer was notified about the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Also, vehicle was not included in recall 94v024000 electrical system: wiring. Please provide any further information.
Transmission needed to be completely replaced; power steering pump has been replaced twice, steering column has been replaced as well as chips in computer system that relate to steering, ABS light will not turn off even though equipment has been thoroughly inspected; when car is started, a buzz comes from passenger area that lasts for 10 seconds; if vent is truned completely off, the buzzing returns; air conditioner compressor failed and all the hoses and vlaves need replaced;
Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. Engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. Engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. Transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . Contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply.
Transmission failed causing wheels to lock up.
This will be the 4th transmission put into this car. That is an average of every 18 months, having to replace the transmission.
Vehicle has been experiencing following problems: ABS sensor light would come on and go out intermittently/cruise control would not work or engage properly/ check engine light would come on intermittently/brakes would lock up intermittently when applied/ faulty rotors causing excessive wear of brake pads, and vehicle would jerk into gear when applying accelerator pedal. Dealer notiied. Feel free to provide any other details.
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 ! ! ! !
Consumer has been telling dealer/mechanic about a bumping noise. Told by mechanic that transmission was gone. Also, received a recall regarding lower control arm bracket. Afraid that the transmission will fall out of automobile.
While driving at any speed transmission has a delay of about 10 seconds. Then vehicle suddenly accelerates without a warning.
The transmission will not shift from 1st when car is at operation temperature.
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Intermittently transmission will jump in and out of gear or will not go into gear. Dealer has inspected the vehicle, and recommended that the transmission be replaced. Also rack and pinion steering malfunctioned. Manufacturer has been notified.
Vehicle making noise while transmission not shifting propperly from 2nd to 3rd gear.
Transmission fails to shift out of second gear, occasionally will not shift into first. Dealers all acknowledge it is a common problem with intrepids made in 93, 94 and 95. I am lucky. Most failures happen around 40, 000 miles. This is a $2000.00 repair bill. Every mechanic I have talked to tells me if you buy an intrepid from those years your are guaranteed to replace the transmission. It is an obvious defect that chrysler is aware of and shou;ld require an immediate recall before even more people get ripped off!!
Air conditioning blowing hot air. Needed to replace freon. Air conditioner works for 2 months and now is blowing hot air again! Transmission is jerking when coming to a stop and then quickly accelerating. I replaced the head gaskets at a cost of $700 on a car that had only 48,000 miles on it. The gaskets were completely rotted.
Vehicle experiencing problem with transmission not engaging into gear during cold conditions. Also, coming out of gear while driving. When this occurs, consumer would have to pull over, turn off key and wait approximately 1-3 minutes before turning vehicle back on, and taking off again. Also, transmission will not downshift while at a stop postion. Manufacturer notified.
The right and left driver's side seat frame broke.
Transmission failed - continually went into limp mode - after repair the shifting is sluggish and unable to be repaired by dealer after three visits. Dealer keeps referring to driveability problems suggesting that spark plug wires, spark plugs, catalytic converter, and sensors be replaced. All these items were replaced at considerable expense and the car still shifts poorly with poor acceleration. This is on a car that has been literaly babied with only having 70,000 miles on it in 6 years. Transmission problems on the intrepids, concordes, and eagle talons are well known. Why haven't these been recalled?!! There are numerous technical service bulletins concerning the poor transmission quality and problems. Also a review of dodge's service records would show the high rate of failures on transmissions in these cars.
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.
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