While switching lanes lost control of steering momentarily. Consumer had to use force to get vehicle under control. Took vehicle to two mechanics, and they said that rack and pinion steering had manufacturing design flaw. *ak 2 independent mechanics stated that the bushings on the steering rack were worn and needed to be replaced, also stated that there was too much play or movement in the entire steering mechanism, however replacement of the bushings would not fix the problem since the play or movement in the steering box will continue to causing wear on the bushing, this problem occurs whenever stopping and turning in or out of a driveway, parking lot, etc, or accelerating after a stop, consumer can hear sounds and it feels like something is kicked out or slips from under vehicle's front end, consumer has complained to dealer on 4 occasions. Transmission hesitates when making shift from 2nd to 3rd, dealer stated operating as designed. Left front splash shield rubbing on tire making a noise, dealer repositioned splash shield.
1995 Dodge Intrepid: hesitation when accelerating
5 of the 588 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Intrepid describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
The transmission failed causing the vehicle to hesitate and jerk upon acceleration , the consumer requested financial assistance but was denied, transmission had been replaced before, the new one failed after only 30000 miles. Nlm
Transmission will not move when putting into reverse, and when driving forward it hesitates. Then rpms will go way up, then it will finally shift, but hard. Samething will happen when you are stopping. Contact dealer and manufacturer.
Gas leak at fuel rail and fuel injector, causing spark plugs to short out, repaired prior to recall, after repair continued to have problems with rough idling/hesitation and missing. Upon 2nd visit found carbon build up in number 1 and 6 cylinder, and arcing at end of #4 wire, all repaired as well as 2nd replacement of fuel rail o-rings. All problems due to gas leak. (98v‑184)
When first starting vehicle it hesitates going into reverse. The vehicle chatters when going through gears and speeds up to 15 MPH. Dealer was contacted and repaired the valve body, and reprogrammed the transmission control. Dealer now states that the front seal needs to be replaced. Will out of good gesture pay for the parts only. Consumer must pay $920 in labor. Warranty expired 5 months ago. Dealer was still unable to duplicate the problem, consumer suspects negligence with the dealer.
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 1995 Dodge Intrepid hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Intrepid?
5 of 588 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Intrepid (1%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 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 1995 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 53Fuel leak 33Headlights 27Transmission failure 26Stalling 21No deployment 18Fuel smell 17Fire or smoke 13Power steering loss 13Won't shift 10Brake failure 9ABS 8Engine failure 7Harsh shifting 6Jerking 6Shudder 6Slipping 6Wipers 6Airbag light 5Loss of power 5
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