Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the key falls out of the ignition while the vehicle is parked or in motion. The failure can occur while driving at any speed. On august 8, 2007, the vehicle rolled back and struck another vehicle when the key fell from the ignition. There was very little damage to the other vehicle. Safety recall number 04v021000 (power train:automatic transmission: lever and linkage:floor shift) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 147,000.
1997 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems
53 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 70,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 70,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission30
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift7
- Manual transmission4
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
- Automatic transmission: torque converter2
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines2
- Manual transmission: column shift assembly1
- Axle assembly1
At what mileage
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Dodge Intrepid transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
Related investigations
Auto trans ignition-park interlock
The manufacturer reports above are based on daimlerchrysler?s (dc) analysis of model year (my) 1998 (population = 356,384) and 1999 (population = 486,948) ja, jx and lh family subject vehicle data (earlier mys excluded).the population number includes all mys.the precise number of duplicates between odi and dc reports cannot be determined due to missing or incomplete information.the fatality incident involved an elderly person who attempted to stop a roll away vehicle and received fatal injuries.odi also gathered information on my 1997-99 prowler vehicles in this investigation. The prowler vehicles were manufactured with a different design shifter mechanism (the shift lever is shorter).there are no complaints of prowler interlock failure in odi?s database, and dc has received no reports either.the prowler is excluded from the recall scope.the investigation involved a condition where the interlock system could fail (or be made inoperative by the operator) during vehicle use, possibly inadvertently.the interlock system is required under fmvss 114.with the transmission in the park position and the ignition key off, the combined action of pressing the shift button and pulling the shift lever rearward may result in the operator overcoming the interlock system and cause the mechanical linkage of the system to disconnect.when this occurs, there is no overt indication to an operator that the system is defeated, and an increased risk of vehicle roll-away exists.under recall 04v021, dc will replace damaged shift mechanisms, and will install on all vehicles a device which inhibits the operator?s ability to overcome the interlock and defeat the system.beginning with my 2000, dc incorporated a brake and transmission shifter interlock (btsi) system into the subject vehicles.introduction of btsi involved design changes to the shift mechanism, one of which resulted in reduced mechanical advantage (rma) of the shift button.the rma shifter requires increased forces to overcome the interlock system, making the shifter less susceptible to damage.
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What 1997 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I had a recall performed on vehicle last year at martin dodge in bowling green, ky. After getting the services rendered I noticed several problems. One was that the turn signals were no longer operable, automatic transmission would not shift past second gear and would miss gears repeatedly, and ABS brakes failed. Also noticed that suspension was worse after they performed suspension recalls. I have tried on several occasions to contact the dealership and they only suggested that I bring it for a diagnostic at my cost, even though the problems existed after getting the recalls fixed. I incurred court cost of $166.00 because of improper equipment and the buy, here, pay here lot was requesting $2,280 for a car that I had no choice but to junk it because no being able to pass inspection for the road. I would appreciate anything you could do to aid in me absorbing the cost of this situation.
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in a parking lot, upon attempting to enter the vehicle, the occupant's purse became entangled with the column gear shift allowing the gear shift to move out of place without the keys in the ignition. The vehicle rolled backwards down an incline where a bystander entered the vehicle and engaged the emergency parking brake. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v021000, regarding the automatic transmission floor shift. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 10/18/2006 -
Consumer called local dealer to get vehicle repaired under recall 04v021000, but no parts were available. *ak recall campaign: safety recall - transaxle floor shifter ignition/park interlock daimler chrysler notification c45. *tc as of 8/18 the parts were still not available.
After parking the vehicle and exiting, with the door opened the vehicle rolled and the door knocked the consumer down and the vehicle rolled away and crashed. A recall was received on the shift interlock 04v021000. *jb shift interlock inoperative.
Received recall shifter-interlock. No dealer has parts to do repairs. *bf the consumer contacted the dealer about the recall. The representative informed the consumer that he would have to call her back about the recall. To date the consumer has not received a call back and is becoming more concerned about the potential safety hazard.
With the vehicle in drive, the consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle began to roll into a short post damaging the vehicle. Provide further details.
In may of 2004, I purchased a 1997 dodge intrepid es. I later found out on june 6, 2004 that there was recall on a part in my car. The recall was for a new floor shift ignition. So I took my car to the northwestern dodge dealership in ferndale, mi to have this manner handled. On that day I was told that it would take only a few weeks for my part to come in for my recall to be taken care of. To this day, october 3, my car has still not been taken care of. I called the people at the dealership many times to see what the situation is and they would give the runaround. I am a college student and I am very fearful for the safety of myself and my automobile if the car begins to move on its own. This is the only source of transportation that I have and I pray that I don't lose my car because its' makers won't do what they are supposed to do. I hope that this will make some type of influence so something can be done so I can drive my car. Thank you.
The recall work could not be done due to lack of parts. *nm recall# 04v021000 & 98v184000. The transaxle floor shifter moved while in the park position. *sc
Safety recall transaxle floor shifter ignition/ park interlock.*mr the vehicle was taken to the dealer fro recall repair. The dealer requested that he consumer leave the vehicle for the next two days so they could repair the problem. The consumer could not understand why the dealer was not willing to provide him with a loaner vehicle until the repairs were made.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid transmission
Does the 1997 Dodge Intrepid have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the transmission of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid, 15% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 70,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Intrepid transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V021000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Intrepid have bad transmission?
The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (159 complaints), 1995 (142 complaints) and 1999 (95 complaints).
Other 1997 Dodge Intrepid problems
Fuel system 83Steering 61Engine 54Electrical 28Suspension 23Visibility 23Brakes 21Airbags 18Lights 15Body 9Acceleration 8Seats 5Seat belts 4Tires 3Wheels 3Driver assistance 1Locks 1
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