Dt*: the contact stated there are several problems with the vehicle. The first problem is an intermittent failure of the interior lights. The dealer replaced a computer chip and this remedied the problem for a short time. The vehicle occasionally failed to start. The battery was replaced and appeared to remedy the problem. However, there were rust and white spots in the driveway underneath the vehicle where the battery is located. Shortly after christmas all the interior lights dimmed and the vehicle lost all power while driving 45mph at night, but normal operation resumed when the vehicle was restarted after several hours. The vehicle has been seen by the dealer several times, but the dealer has never been successful in identifying the underlying electrical problem. Lastly, the contact took the vehicle in for an oil change at the local dealer. During the oil change the oil plug was damaged causing a slow leak. The dealer made three attempts at repair, but oil continues to leak from both the top of the engine and underneath. The vehicle received regular service through the local dealer exclusively.
1999 Dodge Intrepid electrical complaints
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The car has had A/C problems. Electrical problems. Window problems. Transmission problems. And the 2.7 motor has been out of service since 2003! I need help. I still owe $8000.00 plus on this thing and I have not been able to use it since the fall of 2003. Thank you.
Dt: consumer discovered that she could not unlock the back passenger door, and husband would have to open rear right side door from inside for anybody to get inside. The vehicle had 35,000 miles on it. Took vehicle to dealer for repairs, and dealer replaced latch activator for $257, and diagnosed this a circulatory electrical problem. This happened again to front passenger door. Spoke with chrysler, who asked for an estimate, but did not reimburse consumer for this work. Took vehicle to dealer and again replaced latch activator with diagnosis of the same problem. This happened at 39,000. Owner's son has chrysler vehicle as well and has experienced the same problem. *ak
Failure of 2.7 liter dodge intrepid engine at 72,000 miles
While driving 40 MPH driver noticed that the SRS light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the SRS sensor needed to be replaced. *ak updated 12/7/2005. The air bag light is still on and the mileage had disappeared.
The engine would not start. The consumer took the vehicle for an inspection, however the problem could not be duplicated.
My 1999 dodge intrepid is shutting down while driving. The dealer is unable to remedy the situation after fooling around it for more than a week. This engine starts back up immediately after the engine cut.
Over usage of oil. Could not make it from one oil change to the next. Took it in faithfully every 3 months. Fans went out. Faulty intake replaced. A/c went out, drivers side window falls off track. Motor out in drives side back window. Passenger side door sticks and wont open. Engine blows. All major repairs occurred within a four month period, the minor items have been occurring for approx. A year. The car has low miles. I can no longer have repairs made to this vehicle and make payments at the same time. I will return it to the bank. It has been in and out of the shop for the past four months.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that computer and engine needed to be replaced.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that the problem could not be duplicated.
On 7/30/04 while driving to work my car seemed to begin idling high. While taking off from a stop sign, my whole car jerked and made a loud "clunk" sound. My speedometer quit working, my check engine light came on and my car would not shift out of high. I made it to work and called the closest dealer and was told it was a sensor. Made it to the dealership, to have car checked and was told it was definately the sensor. I was also told that I had the best warranty and would be "no problem". Also told them the passenger window in the front only worked occasionally and I had received recalls. Also explained that windshield washer bottle was broken. Ended up paying over $380.00 to have car repaired and declined fixing the windshield washer bottle because that would cost an additional $200+. I feel this is very dangerous, since speedometer quit working and engine was stuck in high. Dealership acted like no big deal and I am still upset at paying over $380 and having "the best warranty.
Ignition switch was replaced twice because the wiring harness was defective. Also, radiator motor and fan did not work properly, causing the indicator to get to the red zone.
While driving at highway speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. The consumer had to coast down the ramp to a safe stop. *ak the engine was rebuilt. The engine experienced oil sludge. The driver side window need to be fixed because it was off track, the fan in the radiator had gone out, the sensors had gone out, the inside lights did not work, the alarm did not work, and the door lights did not work. *sc the transmission had problems has well.
My wife was driving back from the store when the engine just stop and locked up right in the middle of the highway, she was able to coast the car of the side of the road. We had a mechanic look at it, the reason for the failure was the engine ran out of oil. The oil light never came on, not once, the mechanic could not find out where it went to, but couldn't. I had this car for about 11 months before this and checked the oil on a weekly basis. How could this happen. How could a dodge dealer sell this car. Now I'm stuck with an $11,000 paper weight in my drive way. I think dodge should replace my engine and figure out why something went wrong.
The car stalled while on the freeway going at regular speed. The car had oil and gas on top of having regular oil changes.
Consumer placed the key inside of the ignition and vehicle would not turn on. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic replaced the battery.
Purchased in march of 1999: 6/02/99-rear window leak-repaired free of charge, 6/07/01-tires-$211.14 1/24/02-camshaft position sensor-49,550 miles-$170.80, 7/12/02-A/C system blowing warm. Freon&A/C dye-55,771 miles-$71.77, 7/16/02-install new coolant tube, install new air box(A/C/water outlet tube, antifreeze)-55,956 miles-$294.68, 7/18/02-replace engine with new-56,783 miles-$4,396.00. 7/18/03-rental car and motel charges for engine repair-$125.00 11/29/02-brake inspection-70,000 miles-$14.03, 4/29/03-window regulator and window(driver window)-62,072 miles-$424.82, 5/02/03-parts for brakes-$163.37(personally installed), 6/13/03-battery replacement-63,772 miles-$145.57, 7/23/03-install sop vacuum hose for pcv,replaced vacuum tube from pcv valve to valve cover-67,753 miles-$65.20, 10/29/03-transmission & starter-approx.70,000 miles-have not had it fixed due to financial difficulties-still at cortese dodge in henrietta, ny. (quote about $3,400.00-will not know until they tear the transmission apart) the above are the problems that we have had with this car that we purchased brand new in 99. We still owe the bank approx. $7,000.00. The approx. Total of repairs(out of our pockets)$9,700.00. New car cost $22,930.64+$6,420.98(finance charges)=$29,351.62. We did have regular oil changes that we had done professionally and I did it myself.
The front power windows fell down without using the controls. *nlm there were fuse/wiring shortages, headlight/interior light flickered without warning, the belts, main power train, A/C belt, and the compressor caught fire and the power steering had become inoperative. *scc the doors did not close properly. *jb
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.
This is a 1999 dodge intrepid, that I have had plenty of problems out of. This was purchased at 29,569 miles, 10/99. Jan 2000 the inner sensor went out, replaced by dealer under warranty. July 2000 the outer sensor went out, replaced by dealer not under warranty per milage at time. Aug 2000 the passenger fan went out, replaced by dealer at a cost of $500. Sense then replaced brakes often, burn lots of oil and plenty of hesitation from the transmission. But my other biggest problem is the window motor,that has gone out in the passenger window twice and now the driver window has completely fail apart. You here nothing but noise when closing the door, cannot let the window up and down without its sounding like its going to break from popping like its getting caught on something. Most of the time you have to pull it up by hand in order to get it to close completely. Has their been a recall on this item?
Consumer placed key in ignition and key would not turn. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.
1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 VIN#[xxx], 43,913 miles, transmission sensor went out, $132.84. 9/14/00 75,085 miles, water outlet and transmission lines needed replaced. Mechanic informed me the transmission lines were factory installed defective. $582.24. 12/14/01 86,992 miles, timing chain broke, replaced water pump. $1,188.79. 6/14/02. 91,324 miles, transmission speed sensor broke. $350.60. 8/2/02 96,828 miles, dash lights went out. Mechanic informed me the dash lights were an internal wiring defect. $223.30. 10/2/02 98,003 miles, cooling fan went out. Mechanic informed me this was a factory defect. Chrysler had changed the design of the fans so I could not just repair one side of the fan since it was no longer available. $680.35. 10/24/02. 109,754 miles, engine blew, taking starter with it. Told by mechanic that chrysler designed the 2.7 engine to be a disposable engine (compared to the 3.2 that year). Replaced with used engine. $4174.49. 5/21/03 I had over $7000 in repairs in under a year and a half. While Im gravely disappointed in the mechanics of this vehicle, I feel that the fan assembly, transmission lines, and electrical wiring are things that were obviously defective from the start and should be repaired free of charge. Additionally, the transmission sensor going out at only 43,913 miles should have been replaced free as well. While it is difficult to prove that I took care of the engine, I have oil change receipts. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Ac fans had to be replaced twice, rear windows won't go down, dealer replaced light switch, brakes wear unevenly and shudders when pressed, alignment goes easily, oil disappears with no leaks or no smoke, back of driver's seat collapses unexpectedly.
Our car failed to start normally. This is the second time our car would turn over and over and would not start. I noticed this time all of the gauges and dashboard light weren't working either. After a number of hours, we tried on and off many times, the engine finally started to sputter and eventually started.
The vehicle stalled without warning. *jb vehicle stuck in second gear. Speed sensor replaced. Timing belt failed and there was sludge in the engine. Engine needed to be replaced. Window, radio and speaker inoperative. *tt
History includes blown transmission sensor, failure on the very first year inspection for brake rotors, driver's side window sticks in up position, intermittent heat control button not functioning properly, noisy when turning in front strut area, keyless remote does not function properly and now the worst of it. One month ago, took car in with oil and engine lights flashing, ticking noise from engine, stalling out. Dealer did electronic sensors repairs and tune up costing $500. One month later, car had to be towed back to dealer with loud banging in engine. Repair bill of over $6,000 to fix a car I've owned 3 years, 8 months and 60,000 miles. 2.7 l engines are blowing in these cars all the time making it next to impossible to purchase a used one to do repairs myself. One used car parts place said they have a waiting list. Recall anyone???!!
I was driving on the interstate as car started a rattling noise and lost power,and would not start again. The car was towed to dealer, and I was told that the engine was blown at 88,000 miles. There were no working dash lights to alert of any problem. The dealer could not give explanation. The car is under full warranty and oil has been changed regularly. Estimated cost 5,000 dollars.
From what they say, my timing belt came off and took out the engine. I also had problems with the power locks going out at the same time, the steering was starting to go out and the cam sensor went out.
The dash lights went out intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer 10 times. A switch was replaced twice, however the dealer did not specify which switch. The problem still existed.
After consumer put keys in the ignition, it wouldn't turn. Consumer has to wiggle keys for 20-30 minutes before it turns. The dealership cannot located the cause of the problem. Ph
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