1999 Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Acceleration, Visibility · 95,000 miles · MA

In normal driving conditions both the window regulator and the cable for the cruise control failed causing the glass to enter the window frame and the car to lose speed. I had the window repaired only to have it fail again and have not yet repaired the cruise control for fear of another failure.

Filed Mar 14, 2007 · Acceleration · 132,000 miles · WY · crash

A friend was getting on to the highway when the accelerator stuck and reved the engine all the way. We had just put a new motor in the vehicle so he shut the car off to preserve the motor and lost most of the steering. He hit a wood sign post and coasted down the hill to a gas station. The insurance co. Totaled the car with me still owing $2,000.00 on the car and $2,000.00 on the motor. The insurance co. Only gave us $2,800.00 for the car so we still owe money for a vehicle that had a defect.

Filed Jun 10, 2005 · Acceleration · 95,500 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

I own a 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine. It has about 95,000 miles on it. I was pulling my car forward when the accelerator/throttle stuck and plunged my vehicle into a jeep in my driveway. I almost pushed that vehicle almost into the road with oncoming traffic. I put my car into reverse to prevent further incidence, and it crashed into a tree (with the throttle still stuck). The tree stopped my vehicle and I was able to shift it into park. There was minimal damage to the jeep because it had a square metal bumper, but I was not so fortunate. I have frontal damage as well as extensive rear damage to my vehicle. The car was going at such a fast rate of speed that the driveway had deep marks in it from the acceleration and me trying to brake. The car had to towed to a repair shop because I did not want to take the chance of further injury/incidence.

Filed May 4, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 72,000 miles · SC

Failure of 2.7 liter dodge intrepid engine at 72,000 miles

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Acceleration · RI · crash

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on its own, resulting in a crash through the garage door. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 51,217 miles · IL

While in the parking lot of a church vehicle went into reverse by itself and went across the parking lot. The consumer received a recall notice from the manufacturer for the trans axle floor shift interlock system. The consumer took the vehicle to a dealer, and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealer wanted to charge consumer $2227.89 to repair the transmission. Currently, the vehicle will not go into reverse at all. *ak refer to recall campaign #04v021000. The consumer place the key into the ignition and turned on the ignition and the vehcile vehilce shot into reverse, across the parking lot.

Filed Sep 21, 2004 · Acceleration · 96,000 miles · IL

I was on my way to work that morning and there was a loud clunk and then the wheel locked up. I was unable to break or turn the steering wheel without major difficulty. My speedometer went from 45 to 10 in seconds so I was able to coast to a stop. When the car was towed and checked by the mechanic I was told that the timing change prematurely "popped" and one for the pulley's bent all of the valves which blew my motor. I was then told that it would take $5000 to replace the motor. I don't have $5000 so I had the car towed to my mothers home where she has room for the car and it has been sitting ever since. I have a 5 year loan on this vehicle that must be paid and no vehicle. Even a used motor is going to cost me at least $2800-$3000 and this is not money that I have available to me. The car was well-maintained and recieved oil changes and I made sure to get everything done before it was needed. I still have 3 years to go on the loan and absolutely no way to pay for the repairs. And I know that the longer the car sits the worse the overall damage will be because things will begin to wear down from non-use. But what else can I do??

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Acceleration · 28,000 miles · WI

After starting the vehicle and placing the vehicle in reverse it will accelerate to the point that it will almost run over other vehicles or people.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 100,000 miles · MT

While in the vehicle, trying to start the engine, vehicle rolled down the hill, striking a pole. Dealer stated that a cable became defective. *ak the consumer attempted to place the vehicle in drive when the vehicle started to roll. The brakes did not respond. *sc

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · IL

While driving 50 MPH vehicle surged forward. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.