1999 Dodge Intrepid: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Aug 25, 2006 · Engine · 10,900 miles · TX

I own a 1999 dodge intrepid car. It has about 100k miles. The engine, without warning, began making a grinding noise. At the end of the day, it left me stranded. I have talked to several dodge dealerships, and they refuse to work on the engine.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Engine · 62,000 miles · VA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the engine began to make a grinding and rattling noise, the vehicle then stopped. It was towed to an independent repair shop which determined there was sludge in the oil and the engine needs to be replaced. Dodge stated a rod had snapped, and contact had to replace entire engine at $8500.

Filed Sep 11, 2004 · Engine · 92,000 miles · OH

While driving my car started making a grinding noise, so I pulled over. Had a tow truck take the car to the dealership, falls dodge. Dealer stated engine had deep engine problem due to oil sludge. Only resolution was to replace engine. Cost of new engine $7800. Plus labor. Had car towed back home as repair bill was not feaxible, due to downsizing, loss of job. Needed car for interviews and job if found. Searched for used engine. None found. Contacted mechanic in tallmadge who said he could help. Found engine, used, at cost of $3800 plus repairs. Took 4 months. Need car for employment. Having engine replaced with no guarantee that it will last as these 2.7 l engines are prone to failure. Found many many many complaints and frustrations over these engines on the net. Need help as chrysler is stating engine sludge my fault even though I followed their manual. No one from daimler-chrysler will admit any problem exits nor offer any resolution. This has caused numerous financial, mental, and physical stress.

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Visibility · 67,878 miles · NY

Heard a grinding noise when I used the driver side power window, eventually the window was tilted as it was going up and down. Seems to be off the track. Window if not guided by hand does not stay within seals along side and at top. Also the passenger window on driver side is no longer operating.

Filed Jan 12, 2004 · Engine · 83,000 miles · OH

Consumer complained about an engine problem. Heard a horrible squealing/knocking noise and vehicle came to a complete stop.

Filed Nov 12, 2003 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · IL

Vehicle is experiencing a problem with the brakes. The brakes squeal when pressure is applied. Vehicle was taken to the dealership and owner was told that there was nothing they could do. Provide further details.

Filed May 19, 2003 · Brakes · MD

The brakes squeaked while driving. The vehicle brakes have been repaired three times in the last four years.

Filed Jun 1, 2000 · Body, Visibility · CA

I have noticed upon turning the engine off, when you exit the vehicle and touch the door with your hand or leg comes in contact with lower door frame you get an electrical shock. The driver's side door continues to push the window into the rubber gromet after it has already reached the top, causing the window motor to grind and the window to overextend into the rubber gromet. Both problems were noticed shortly after receipt of the car and have been an ongoing problem.

Filed Apr 16, 2000 · Transmission, Visibility · IL

Transmission hesitates and is sporadic. Has been in for a complete overhaul of the transmission. I still have the problem and have had it in for repair at least 3 other times. The dealer now says they cannot recreate the problem. I have had many people drive my car and they have noticed the rough shifting as well as the hesitant take off. This could be dangerous because you don't know when the transmission will engage and thrust your car forward. The other problem is the power windows. The driver window has a squeak and a grind. The dealer says they fixed it but it is doing it again. The back windows stopped functioning altogether and a part had to be ordered. The dealer did install this part in early april 2000.