As my wife was in a parked position in a parking lot, she proceeded to pull out. To do this she had to go around a light pole. As she pulled out she hit the light pole. She got out of the vehicle and inspected the damages. The damages were, crushed left front bumper, a small nic on the hood and a damaged left front headlight light assembly. With damaged not looking severe, she proceeded to bring the automobile home. On her way she immediately experienced a check enginge light, alternator ligh. As I went to inspect the car, I noticed the power steering pully was completely missing and the main serpentine belt was missing. The frame was no bent and the is no way that anything could have touched the power steering pump causing the pully to break off. I am courios to ask if this is a nown problem. Thank you for your time, larry roudebush.
1996 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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Water pump failed / engine overheated / heads warped / cylinder walls damaged now engine needs to be replaced
Consumer smells gas in vehicle. Took vehicle to family mechanic, and noticed a gas leak at the top of the motor. Consumer constantly smells fumes.
Air conditioner continually not working, unable to fix properly.
Engine overheated. Consumer pulled to side, added coolant, and it immediately reheated. Took vehicle to dealer, and they said engine head gasket needed to be replaced. Also, vehicle was unsafe because there was no power steering when car went dead.
Vehicle was leaking oil. Dealership was notified vehicle was leaking oil when cranking up the vehicle.
This vehicle has had a failure in every major system. The timing belt failed which LED to the damage to the water pump. The power steering pump developed a leak and had to be replaced. There is no excuse for a car to have these kind of mechanical failures in such a short period of time.
The water pump failed on the highway, causing engine to overheat so bad the engine had to be replaced , all the while the temperature gauge stayed in the normal range.
Has overheated various times. Some parts have been replaced a couple of times. Other times dealer says no problem can be found.
Power steering rack came loose causing a dangerous situation in 12/97 & 11/99. Same problem each time as well as many other problems, such as engine being rebuilt, air conditioning unit replaced and several other problems.
Low speed radiator cooling fan continues to run poorly, and at times fails to run at all.
Consumer was sold a vehicle with incomplete safety recall #790 of the fuel rail o-rings dealer refuses to complete. Nlm
While driving vehicle at various speeds engine would overheat. The temperature gauge would run hot. Had noticed smoke from under the hood. Took vehicle to dealer more than 5 times for problem to be repaired. Had engine cylinder/ engine head gasket cover kit/bracket pump/mtg/temperature gauge & outlet cylinder replaced.
Recall repair completed on the 0-ring (98v‑184), however after repair engine continually stalls, not able to be rectified. Mjs
While driving consumer noticed gas fumes in the car, and the fumes kept getting stronger and stronger. Vehicle was taken to garage. Mechanic informed consumer of a serious fuel leak. Fuel was leaking onto the manifold from the fuel rails and o-rings. A puddle of fuel had formed that could have ignited.
There was a leakage within the water pump. Consumer had water pump replaced twice, and water pump is leaking again. And dealer states that the problem is coming from the engine too.
All of the problems have been reported to the dealer, as well as the chrysler corporation. The fuel line problem was corrected. The tie rods were corrected, but the problem recurred. The delearship claims they cannot reporduce the problem with the vehicle dying. Chrysler corporation would not offer asssistance with any of the problems. The dealership had the vehicle in for various problems 25 times in less than 3 years. I am unable to take the vehicle out of town at all, fof fear it is not safe to drive at highway speed.
Water pump failed. Yh
Engine continuously overheats. Water loss coming for somewhere, possibly the water pump. The water loss never reaches the ground.
Tie rods are defective, causing steering to become loose, resulting in loss of control. 2. A leak from water pump is dripping onto timing belt, possibly stretching the belt, and ruining engine. Also, dealer has replaced rack and pinion steering.
Water pump has been replaced 3 times by dealer, and problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.
I had to have my car towed to our local garage because of the water pump went. From what the garage mechanic told me was that it was leaking for a while with out being noticed. In turn, because of the leak it ruined the timing belt which also had to be replaced along with the water pump. My mechanic told me that it is highly unusual for a water pump to go on a 4 year old car with not that much mileage. This visit to the garage cost me $500.47 (parts & labor).
Recall 98v184000 received in mail. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle for repairs for fuel leakage. In the process of repairs, the manifold was broken. Dealer informed owner manifold on back order since 10 mar 99.
My car dies. I went through customer arbitration and their decision was "the stalling concern remain unresolved." I will be happy to send you a copy of the letter. It does not feel good to know that three people decided my life is not worth spit.
Vehicle experiencing intermittent no start and stall, rough idle.
Water pump has been replaced 5 times because of leaking anti freeze. First pump replaced 11/96, and last pump replaced 2/99. All pumps replaced by the dealership. *ak.e.t.
We bought this car as a program and it sure has been in the shop alot. I also heard from the area mechanics that they have replaced alot of the racks on the dodge intrepids and how come there is not a recall on this item.
The cab of the car the car got smoky and the heater quit. My car then froze up. We had it checked out and the water pump, timing belt and transitioning rod all blew. I contacted my dealer but the car was past warranty so they didn't care. I then contacted chrysler who told me they had never heard of such a happening and I was totally on my own.
Fuel line fitting leak at front of manifold spills gasoline onto hot manifold. Fire hazard. Water pump leak caused overheat due to low cooant level. Coolant reservoir is not transparent enough to check coolant level - always looks full.
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