Windshield wipers quit mid cycle. Looked under hood, fiddled w/relay at junction box, wipers resumed operation. On trip operated very irratic. Stopped in mid cycle, failed to turn on, itnermittant cycles very irratic, no operation in 1st intermittant cycle. On 06/29/1999 dealer replace switch # 4760437 & relay # 4671168. Recently problem reoccurred. Called chrysler ti inquire about any recall or service bulletins. Answer, none. Aske dealer about any problems w/local customers. Answer, none. I find it hard to believe I, only, have this problem.
1997 Dodge Intrepid visibility complaints
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Dealership would not fix the problems while the car was under warranty. With out a large amount to be paid to them for the services. Thanks. * no summary listed for above vehicle.
Intermittently windshield wipers become inoperable, obstructing view of driver. Dealer has been notified.
Power window was rolled up, and the child got wedged in between the seal and the window. Window would not roll back down to release the child. Dealer has not been contacted.
The right outside rear view mirror does not reflect properly, when consumer was considering changing lane he checked the mirror and saw that he had plenty room (twenty car lengths) and then look over his shoulder and saw that the car was really at his right rear bumper. Nlm
Vehicle experienced the following problems: tie rod end replaced, brakes pulled to left, transmission and shocks replaced three occassions, windows won't stay up, steering wheel crooked, reservoir cap replaced twice, brake rotors out of round, rack and pinion replaced twice, fuel gauge replaced, driver window fixed 3 times, tires replaced 3 times in 4 years, child safety seat belt won't adjust and needs replacement. *ak
R/r fuel pump module to repair low pressure condition. Nlm
This vehicle is two years old, and the windshield wiper blades lift away from windshield whenever the vehicle reaches the speed of 50mph or higher. Dealer has been contacted.
Gas odor coming in car through ventilation system/fuel pressure regulator/o-ring seals.
Sun roof- problem existed at time of sale, dealer aware that parts were defective and no replacements available. Still not fixed as of 5/24/1999. Car drifted to the left on flat roads and crowned highways-right lane. Drift was severe. Full lane change within 300 ft or less. Dealer response- all components set to manufacturer's specs. Nothing he can do. Last trip in march 1999 dealer noticed wear on tires and rotated them. Also ordered power steering pump and a steering idler arm. Car does not drift anymore. Front end has had a vibration from day 1. Dealer can't seem to notice it of find out the cause. Changed tires, rotated tires, checked on brake discs, etc. Still no full solution. Vibration is less the first noticed but still present at 5/24/99. Some was corrected 12/08/1997, more remains. Lights do not seem to be bright enough or the throw pattern is wrong. Leaves blind, bark areas in front of car especially the high beams. Dealer response: lights are set according to specs. They seem to throw lights more upward-short range and to the sides. Oncoming traffic complaints.
Brakes continually experience noise. Mjs
Took car in for routine oil change, when service tech attempted to remove the dipstick to check oil level, the yellow plastic top broke off, prohibiting removal. Had to go to a local chrysler dealership to purchase new dipstick and have broken one removed. On the second entry, the trunk lid did not stay open, and hit person(s) placing items in or removing items from trunk. And on the third entry, there is a constant film on the windshield which severely limits clear vision and also causes extreme glare, especially during night driving.
The windsheild is distorted and the driver cannot drive the vehicle because he cannot see out of the windsheild.
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