1998 Dodge Intrepid brakes problems

Filed Jan 14, 2013 · Brakes · 156,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes failed to respond and the pedal did not engage in order to stop the vehicle. The contact was forced to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The contact merged onto the shoulder. When the contact turned the vehicle off and back on, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 156,000.

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the ABS sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised that there were no parts available for the repair and they had been back ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the brake lines rusted causing brake fluid to leak out around the muffler creating a fire hazard. The brakes failed once while driving 30 MPH. The brake pedal went to the floor. Prior to the brake failure, the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact added brake fluid as an attempt to remedy the problem. Shortly after this incident, the contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the vehicle again. The dealership was contacted.

Filed Jun 20, 2006 · Brakes, Transmission · 56,500 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the brake pedal was depressed while traveling at 50 MPH and it went completely floor. The brake returned by a spring, but there was only around 2% of braking power. The automatic transmission was down shifted, but the transmission failed to move from the drive position, although the lever indicated an auto stick position. The accelerator pedal was released and the vehicle eventually slowed to a stop on its own. The vehicle was driven slowly to a brake repair shop where it was determined the brake line was corroded and ruptured. The brake line was replaced. The vehicle has not been inspected concerning the transmission problem. The manufacturer has not been alerted. The vehicle is being used in a salt belt state and there have been other corrosion issues, such as the master cylinder and brake rotors. Updated 07/05/06.

Filed Mar 9, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealership, where it was determined the pump for the cooling system failed. This caused water to get into the engine, therefore, the engine must be replaced. Also, the brakes warped causing vibration in the front end. The vehicle was not seen by a mechanic for this and neither problem was repaired.

Filed Apr 26, 2004 · Brakes · 122,660 miles · NJ

Car felt like it had a flat tire while driving, didnt happen immedialely, car had to be "warm". Steering wheel uncontrollable. Brake booster needed to be replaced and when removed it was filled with water. Now rotors need to be replaced from wear. New brake boosters were not accessible from dealer.

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Brakes · 72,000 miles · NY

No brakes in cold weather! Brake vacuum booster not working in cold weather. Brought car to dealer and vacuum booster was replaced. The problem was it was full of water and frozen.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 60,000 miles · MA

The engine failure is what I'm sick about. We paid the car off in dec. 2002, and we were happy with a relatively new, low mileage car. However, in january, 2003 the oil light started to blink. Checked oil - fine. In february had oil changed. Pro team told us oil dirty - they did a flush. Oil light still blinking! End of march into april car started to blow a little black smoke, progressed to stuttering and stalling. Took car to chrysler dealer (five star) first they said something with carburator was gone - fixed $1,l00!took car home, no change(?)back to dealer, then they told us engine (2.7 liter) was shot. Needed transportation. Had new engine done. Paid $5,500 - credit card - no other way. Being angry and sick about it ever since.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

Repairs were done to the engine on 3 occasions, rotors 2 occasions, brakes 1 occasion, control arms (suspension) 1 occasion, steering 1 occasion, & electrical. Although I only have 54,000 miles on my car and the engine has been replaced, the dealership refuses to fix the ongoing engine problems. The dealership manager, rod harris, admits it a lifter ticking but insists that it is normal. Chrysler gave me an "added care service contract" that is good through 6/26/04 and to 75,000 miles. Plan code is ad675h. They refuse to fix my car. This is the second time, after the first three attempts to fix it, I have been to the dealership. I filed a complaint with chrysler on 1/12/04. Also note they still have my vehicle today 1/12/04 because the transmission failed. It's been in service for 5 days. Transmission failed while I was driving on 1/7/04. I am concerned with the safety of the vehicle and the engine failing now with my 10 month old daughter.

Filed Jul 31, 2003 · Brakes · VA

Consumer stated the vehicles brakes have been replaced numerous times due to vibration in the front end of the vehicle. Dealer stated the calipers have been redesigned. Please provide any further information.