1999 Dodge Intrepid: adaptive cruise control 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 Jan 9, 2006 · Engine · 114,000 miles · TX

We have a 1999 dodge intrepid that began to have exhaust smoke. The mechanic suggested changing oil to havoline 10w-40 max. We did so. The car continued to have a smoking exhaust. We have regularly changed the oil before the 3 thousand mile mark. We had about one thousand miles from the last oil change. We have used regular oil changes and synthetic oil changes in the past. Approximately 130 miles into a trip with the car set in cruise control between 65 and 70 MPH, the engine failed. Going up a slight incline, suddenly, the vehicle RPM's shoot up to about 6 thousand, the car lost power and could not be restarted. The incident was on a rather busy highway at the time. The motor had essentially froze, and lost oil as no or little oil was on the oil stick. The car is on a trailer awaiting to go to a local auto shop for repairs. The dodge intrepid was a great car to drive, and we had excellent gasoline mileage. The abrupt failure of the engine to perform on a busy highway is a forebearer of potential problems for the 2.7l engine, and its passengers.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Engine · 89,000 miles · CA

Well, I have had nothing but problems with this car since I have had it. First it was little things like the window only going up or down when it felt like it, the oil light flashing on and off for no reason, the driver seat reclining for no reason, all the weather stripping coming off of the doors. Now my whole engine is shot and I believe it is because of defective parts. I was driving on the freeway the other day when all of the sudden my car was making a noise any time I tried to accelerate. I checked all my gages and everything looked ok, so I turned off my cruise control thinking maybe that was the problem. Someone drove past me and motioned there was a problem, so I stopped and my whole car filled with smoke. I lifted my hood and there was a piece that goes on top of my radiator that was off and steam and water and coolant was everywhere. I had just checked the water before I had left, and my temperature gauge never moved from its usual spot so it was odd that my car would overheat. The tow truck came and said that 2 days before he had the same exact car same exact thing happened. The piece that is on top of the radiator is something that probably should be bolted down, but is actually glued on with a rubber sealant. Once that rubber got so hot, it seems that it melted and came off and with all the pressure the radiator blew and now I have a blown head gasget among other engin damage. The 1st estimate I have gotten is 2,500 which is outrageous, especially since it could have been prevented if they had just used a bold and not rubber glue on a hot radiator.

Filed Sep 30, 2003 · Acceleration, Airbags · 55,000 miles · MS

While driving at 25/30 MPH air bag clockspring module failed. This resulted in air bag, horn, and cruise control malfunctioning. Dealership replaced the clockspring.

Filed Jan 16, 2002 · Acceleration, Airbags · TN · crash

Airbag, horn and cruise control not functional due to clock spring

Filed Sep 2, 2001 · Acceleration, Brakes · LA · crash · 2 injuries

Cruise control component over took the brake system. Car accelerated from 25 miles a hour in stop and go traffic to 40 miles an hour. This happened in spite of the brakes being compressed. This cause me and my family to end up unde the rear of truck. This action kad occurred again to me personally and to two other persons. This problem was reported to the dealership several times and claimed to have repaired it , but the same thing happenned again on the way home from the shop. The first tiome it was supposedly repaired, the o2 sensor and cruise control cable were replaced. This action has not stopped this vehicle from accelerating on its own. After this incident it accelerated with two different people behind the wheel. My attorney has located two other 99 intrepids that have done this. One accelerated in reverse and the other in drive like mine. I have contacted chrysler/daimler customer service, but to no avail. This vehicle has been taken back by the finance company because we refused to pay on anything that almost killed our family. Of course they, household finance, could care less and were only interested in getting their money. I intend to put this information every where I can to hopefully prevent anyone from purchasing this vehicle. They could be killed because it has not been repaired and continues to accelrate ob its own. This car is a death trap and should be taken off of the road. If there is anything else I can do to accomplish the foregoing, please contact me .