Consumer had brake pads, calipers and rotors replaced 10 times. Brakes are making a grinding sound, braking distance increases. Dealer cannot remedy situation.
1996 Dodge Intrepid brakes complaints
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While driving about 45 MPH stepped on the brakes pedal and pedal went to the floor, and no pressure on brakes had to be applied.
Emergency brake activation pawl failed to engage during winter, causing pedal to go to the floor, dealer sprayed with wd-40 and the problem has not reoccurred, possibly caused due to lack of lube.
Consumer was driving at approximately 35 MPH, went to apply brakes and brake pedal went to the floor ,vehicle did not stop, causing a rearend accident.
Brakes on dodge intrepid's should be recalled and replaced with a quality product. I will never purchase another chrysler product. These dealerships are only out for our money. They may say service is number 1 but this is a lie. Recall the braking system on these cars. Just look at all the complaints on this model, recall recall recall....do the right thing, recall!!!!
Front brake rotors consistantly warp. Only had the car 1 year, and they have warped 4 times, replacing them twice, and resurfacing them 2 more times. They are now warped for the fifth time. Rotors were replaced with oem parts at a authorized chrysler dealer.
Rack & pinion has been replaced once & same symptoms are occuring again. There is a popping noise in the front when turning. Due to the failure of the steering, we have had to replace tires & struts sooner then normal. Brakes have also been replaced because rotors were bad & brake pads were warped. Rear window glass was removed & a new section between the rear door & back glass was replace while under warranty. The same condition exists again. The back door is very difficult to open due to misalaignment. Dealer refused to provide any service after original warranty. Chrysler corp. Authorized the replacement of rack & pinion, water pump, & rear wheel cylinders at 45450 miles. Due to defects, mainly in the steering, I continue to pay a mechanic to assess the safety of operation of this vehicle.
Recall repair completed on the 0-ring (98v‑184), however after repair engine continually stalls, not able to be rectified. Mjs
Vehicle has gone through 3 sets of brake pads and rotors have had to be turned and doesn't do well with any pads we have used, always noisy, have only had car for 1 1/2 years, front plastic center wheel caps keep falling off, have lost 4 already. Also, power steering pump is leaking, as well as, the o-ring recall problem. It also has a problem with the gas gauge, have run out of gas 2 times. The car also has a problem with overheating, doesn't matter if temperature is hot or cold outside, sitting in traffic or not.
While driving approximately 15 MPH and attempting to make a right hand turn the wheel went right and the vehicle kept going straight. The manufacturer has been notified.*ak replaced parking brake, and fuel pump.
Brake failure.
Brakes and rotors warped. Front end alignment was also required at the time front brakes were replaced. Concerned that at such low mileage and after only 2 years of driving (mostly city) the brakes had deteriorated so significantly.
Consumer complained that front brake rotors were inspected and found warped/worn and unable to turn. Consumer believed this is not considered to be a normal wear for this part at 31000 mile. Dealer notified and informed consumer that this was a normal wear.
Brakes failed twice almost resulting in vehicle collision due to caliper's leaking.
Brakes will not stop vehicle quickly when applying maximum pressure to pedal. Feels like air is in brake system.
The front rotors were turned over on may of 97 for warping with 25,000 miles. The rotors need turning because of same problem they had with 48,000 miles. When applying light pressure to the brakes the steering wheelshakes and the car surges.
Brakes pulsate when coming to a stop.
Brakes rotors warp and become out of specification far to often.
Particles found in brake fluid, transmission jumps out of gear, the moon roof fell on owners head.
Head cylinder failed.
Brake failure due to xle rubbing against brake line, causing line to break.
Vehicle vibrates when brakes are applied. In addition, brakes will not lockup no matter how hard brakes are applied; vehicle does not have ABS.
While driving applied the brakes and the front of the vehicle vibrated and shimmied.
Brakes failed.
Contaminated brake fluid.
Failure on the ABS brakes, consumer having a hard time making a sudden stop.
Driving at slow speeds anti lock brakes become inoperative. Resulting in extended stopping distances. Tt
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