While driving on a busy interstate, the vehicle lost power. There was no warning. Upon entering the interstate, the consumer noticed that the vehicle was not accelerating. *ak *sc
1998 Dodge Intrepid transmission complaints
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After dealership indicated that the floor shift ignition park interlock recall 04v021000 repairs were performed consumer was able to remove the key from ignition without the vehicle being in park. When the dealership was contacted they indicated that the recall repairs were not performed because the parts weren't available.
The dealership providing wrong information regarding the consumer having the floor shift ignition park interlock recall 04v021000 performed. The first time the appointment was made the dealership indicated that they have to order the parts to perform the recall. The second time the appointment was made they indicated they could not perform the recall because the vehicle had a salvage title although the vehicle was deemed road worthy by the state.
While the vehicle was running or parked and when the ignition switch was placed in the on position, consumer could move the vehicle while shifting from park to reverse ,and to neutral without applying the brake pedal. Consumer received a recall notice for replacement of transmission axle floor shifter park interlock ignition. The work was performed. But consumer informed the mechanic that this problem recurred. Dealer and manufacturer were aware of the problem, but there was no solution.
Consumer received recall 04v021000 concerning transmission lever and linkage:floor shift failure. When vehicle was off and the key out of the ignition floor shift gear could be moved out of park. This make/ model, and year was on recall, but consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
On the air conditioning problem, the bearings in the tension pulley went bad and it shreaded the serpentine belt which we had just replaced along with the entire new engine. About the transmission. A sensor went bad and the car would not shift out of first gear unless the car was stopped and the ignition turned off. After that, as soon as we brought the car to a stop it would again fail to shift out of first when re-accelerating. The engine is the big problem. The oil light came on. My wife pulled over immediately. But the engine quit before she could even get the car stopped. Had it towed to a chrysler dealership. The said it had no oil. We changed oil in this car like clockwork. Every 3000 miles and we have receipts to prove it. There was no oil leaking. And no blue exhaust smoke indicating it was burning up inside the motor. We suspected build up of engine sludge but dealership disposed of old motor before we could see it. Chrysler corporations customer service center treated us terribly. Very rude and disrespectful. They said engine failure due to lack of maintenance. We had similar problem with our previous vehicle. A dodge ram that was building up sludge. It was under warranty and we received a new engine. After doing extensive on-line research, I have discovered that this is a very typical problem. And chrysler maintains a cavalier attitude about it. They seem to be telling everyone that it is not a big problem and that each case is isolated. This cost us over $4000.00. And now we can't sell the car. I'm wondering when the new motor will go. It now has 63000 miles. Sorry for the long letter, but, I wanted to give you as many details as possible. Thank you. Ronald w. Ault. 989 435-9941. ([email protected])
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.
Within the last month our family has experienced two transmission failures in two different chrysler vehicles we own. The first, a 1999 chrysler sebring, had the transmission catastrophically fail after only 60,000 miles. The second, a 1998 dodge intrepid, had the clutches in the transmission fail after 79,000 miles. Both of these cars were extremely well cared for and driven normally. Both vehicles have been serviced according to the service manual supplied with the car. As a consumer, its hard to see how a company can charge $2,000.00 to replace a part of a car that failed without reason. I will never buy a chrysler product again.
Nar 9-8-03. Transmission, air conditioner, and defective water pump.
I believe my vehicle overall is defective. We purchased this vehicle new and have had nothing but problems with it. Had to replace rocker arms and engine at 51,000 miles. Have since replaced computer, transmission, intake manifold, cooling system, catalytic converter and now have a "check engine" light on again with codes relating to cooling and the catalytic converter. This vehicle is just an accident waiting to happen. Who knows what will go wrong with it next.
I have found an excellent and informative website against dailmler chrysler at www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com for anyone who would like more information mainly in regard to intrepid, 300m, concorde, lhs premature engine, steering, transmission and other common failures. I have experienced many of these problems myself and dailmer chrysler simply does not care, I could have even been killed in one instance. After owning another vehicle and putting nearly 30,000 miles on it I have not had any of the ridiculous problems experienced with chrysler's dodge brand of vehicles. There is a lot of information consumers need to know that dailmer chrysler does not want you to know about these vehicles and their common problems chrysler ignores, some of which are potential safety concerns such as the defective seat belt design chrysler continues to use and defective steering design and or components that can cause sudden looseness or change of response in steering, which can lead to a serious accident. These guys have been receiving complaints daily about these problems and have been referring consumers to the federal safety agency, I hope that in turn the federal safety agency will add this to the list of their complaints so others will also know about this. Thank you very much for your time.
I was getting my kids out of the car and my son got in the front seat and was able to move the car out of park and into reverse on my automatic transmission. I am able to move the shift into all gears without the car runnig or a key in the ignition. My car with my son rolled out of the driveway and across a street and into a lake on top of a park bench.. I was not parked on a hill. I was in flat ground. Dodge reports I have a inoperative shift interlock and they are not responsible for the problem, but. 685,000 dodge cirrus, strattus, chrysler sebring, and plymouth breeze in 1998 were all recalled for this problem. Cars with automatic tranmissions can have a nonfunctional interlock system causing them to roll away. After the my car came to a rest my son fell out of the car into the water. It was listed as the federal safety agency recall number 98v183. My son did not have to depress any brakes to change the gears on my car and have it roll away . I must use the parking brreak at all times. If all other dodge cars had this problem why would intrepid be the exception. It si all made by the same company and proably the same parts.
Transmission will come out of gear on its own and drop down to a low gear. It then locks out the higher gears. This is a dangerous operation as it could result in a accident by being rearended from another vehicle. Chrysler has had problems with this since 1992 and at one time repaired or replaced all defective vehicles. It is still an on going safety hazard.
Transmission shifts down while driving at any speed. Please provide additional information.
Engine check light came on and the transmission would not shift out of first gear. The speedometer did not work either. The mechanic said the transmission needed to be replaced and also informed me that other dodge intrepids had the same problem.
My rotors warped at 18000 mi. I had to bring the car in twice to have the clunking in the steering wheel corrected and now the car pulls to the left. Today, the transmission stuck in 2nd. Gear. In other words, I have had many of the problems that others have described on your web site.
Powertrain -- check engine light illuminated as coming to a stop, and car jolted. From that point on, car stuck in second gear. 24 days out of warranty, with under 32k miles. Dodge would not pay for repair even though it is a known issue with dodge. Windows stuck in up position on 3 occasions, affecting rf, lf, and rr windows. Motors replaced under warrenty.
Consumer is concerned that 7 year old child released vehicle from gear without applying brakes and with engine being off, resulting in a collision. Please provide any further details.
Our son got in the car before his mother. He moved the shifter and the car started rolling. There was no key in the ignition and we have found that this shifter moves easily without a key. My son was inside the car and it started rolling. My wife was walking toward the car then ran and opened the door trying to get inside to step on the brake. My wife is 25 weeks pregnant and was pulled from the car and hit by the door and drug approximately 20 feet. My son then jumped out of the car into a ditch while the car was still rolling and went and got help for his mother. My son is fine and so far there seems to be no harm to the baby. My wife has multiple bumps and bruises and a major road rash but is doing okay. We would like to be contacted asap regarding this situation. We have contacted dodge corporation also. Please call us at 812‑282‑5740. Thank you.
Service dealership claims wires were exposed as a result of some previous repair. This vehicle had no previous repair work except for a sensor which was replaced under warranty. Terefore, the malfunction had to result from factory workmanship or the dealer performing the warranty sensor replacement. Yet, I'm getting no assistance from dodge in this power train control module replacement, which is costing in excess of $1,000. The vehicle is approximately 6,000 miles past warranty coverage. I would recommend that no one purchase a dodge product because, obviously, dodge will not stand behind their products.
Transmission stuck in 2nd gear.
Vehicle had vibration in the motor and transmission did not shift gears correctly. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 6 times, but was told by dealer that vehicle was fine, and that it was normal characteristic of vehicle. Cause was unknown. *ak radiator fan motor failed. Motor window regulator failed. Gearshift control faied. Rear strut assembly failed. Windshield wiper blade and windshieled pivot carrier assembly failed. A/c evaporator coil failed. Instrument panel trim failed. Battery failed. Door weather strip failed.
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Transmission has not seated into park on more than one occasion. Key can be removed from ignition no matter where the shift lever is.
Transmission not shifting properly.
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