Vehicle caught fire in from the ignition switch without warning.
1995 Dodge Intrepid electrical complaints
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Since purchase in 2000, front suspension problems, dealer only offered boot, not replacement of whole axle. Mechanic said boot would not fix problem. Air conditioner went out in 2001, while traveling, cost $500 to replace plus rental. Ignition switch was replaced in 2002, due to not operating properly. Could not remove key. Cost around $150 to repair. Now, there is a strong smell of gas in the car, while in use. Mpg seems to be lower than should be. This is my 3rd intrepid and the only one I have had excessive problems with.
When to start the car turned on ignition and heard a loud explosion. Lifted up the hood of the car and saw that the battery exploded.
Consumer complained that after operating vehicle she would attempt to remove ignition key from ignition. Key would stick and become unremovable. Dealership removed center console and cleaned/lubricated shifter rod to correct this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Controller causes all dash gauges to fail. Air bag light comes on and off. With air bag light on no way of knowing if it will go off. This problem could case air bag release while driving 65 MPH. Could cause accidents/deaths if deployed. Also wiring harnes has short in it.
Serious electrical failure problem. No one can seem to figure out what is causing this and how to fix it. Keep getting the run around from dealers as how to fix it.
Recall # 98v184000 chrysler/fuel leakage; since having recall work performed consumer has experienced numerous types of problem with vehicle. Owner had no trouble with the vehicle prior to having recall work performed. Transmission was rebuilt/spark plugs/ enginemanifold and fuel rail gasket replaced. So far repairs have totaled over $700.00.
Wiring harness in the automatic transmission short circuited which may have caused loss of vehicle control. Common problem. Please provide further information.
Electrical wiring for transmission came loose, causing loss of connection, and resulting in vehicle stalling.tsb has been issued for defect.
Was driving, A/C was engaged, driving about 25 MPH, the rear defrostwas blinking on and off, then the defrost on the front panel kicked on by itself, A/C was turned off this happened 2 times button engaged on it's own, the defrost kicked in and was blowing out extremely hot air. The rear defrost botton was not engaged and was blinking on and off, while the
Air bags sensor light intermittently would come on and stay on when vehicle is started. Dealer inspected vehicle and informed consumer that no problem could be found. Also, since transmission had been rebuilt. The control panel failed to operate, and gear shift failed to light up. While driving on highway at appoximately 60-65 MPH,transmission appeared to downshift to low and all lights would go out. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and problem still exits. Can the federal safety agency help in this matter.
Replaced fuel rail, tie rod and bushing failure caused difficulty in steering and alignment problems.
Due to location of the driver's side air bag and a mixture of the turnning the wheel, the horn does not work because the clock spring has opened. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission slips out of reverse and forward gears. Does not want to shift into 4th gear (overdrive) at 45 MPH, causing vehicle to shudder. Incorrect ECM installed at factory.
Transmission failed.
When getting into the vehicle and putting the key into the ingition, the key keeps getting stuck, and the consumer has to play with key until it comes out. Also, oil light stays on until the key get's out, tranmission is slipping. Vehicle is losing power.
After parking vehicle and releasing key while in drive position, the vehicle then rolls backwards into the woods. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Inner tire rods/transmission/air compressor, and alternator failed.
Fuel rail system failure allowed fuel fumes into vehicle. Battery exploded.
When the key is in the ignition its starts the car, but the key cannot come out. This has happened at least 7 times. Has not seen dealer.
Engine light came on due to a failed oxygen sensor.
Transmission failed, causing vehicle to vibrate.
Transmission failed causing the car to vibrate while driving or when changing gear.
While driving, the vehicle's engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please describe.
Engine idles rough due to coil failure.
Whiile driving down highway saw smoke coming from dash, pulled car over and entire car was engulfed in flames.
The vehicle shuts off without warning and leaves the driver stranded. Please describe.
All warning lights have come on while driving, because of 'static electricity', driver told he was shocking the computer chip.
Headlights do not provide sufficient lighting and are poorly adjusted, reflection off dashboard is obstructing visibility, vehicle's horn is hard to activate.
While driving at 60mph vehicle shuts off. Dealer cannot locate problem. Tt the consumer states that he was scared to drive this vehicle, because no solution was found for the problem.
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