1998 Dodge Intrepid: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 5, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · PA

Transmission failure for 1998 dodge intrepid es at 103,000 miles. Rebuilt one put in and lasted 30,000 miles. Put in rebuilt engine again at 130,000 miles. Engine starting to act up again only after 5 months of driving. Temperature control not working properly and engine starting to act up again. All this in less than three years. Seems to be a major defect in transmissions.

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 Dec 13, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 55,000 miles · GA

I bought this car on 3/2002. Since I bought it I have replaced the starter three times; had a full front end replacement; new engine put in; new transmission; studs broke from the front tire and while the tire was rolling down the road my card was skidding down the road with my 2 month old granddaughter in the car. Now the electronic system is completely screwed up and the car is not even running. I have all my paperwork where the repairs were done. I believe that chrysler needs to replace this vehicle "no questions asked" because we have spent over $6,000 fixing this piece of junk.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Transmission · DC

1998 dodge intrepid transmission failed at 58000 miles.*mr

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Engine · 78,999 miles · NY

Engine failure at est. 79,000 miles. Transmission died at 76,847 miles. Tensioner arm pulley sheared off while driving----october, 2002.

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 Jan 4, 2004 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · NE

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.

Filed Dec 1, 2003 · Engine · MN

At 51,426 miles needed struts, sway bar links, front strut cushion, and lower control arms.tranny cooler lines also leaking, replaced pressure hose and retrun hose. Tie rod sleeve needed replacement, now at 55,000 miles check engine light on, cylinder #6 misfiring. Not fixed yet. Also transmission was replaced just before I bought it had 35,000 miles when purchased and was 2 years old. Would never purchase a dodge of any sort again.