While driving on highway, vehicle completely shutdown without warning, cause unknown. Also, consumes a lot of oil. *ak the vehicle shut down while on the road without warning, but the dealer replaced the diagnostic censor twice and the vehicle continued failing. The engine makes noise due to cam shaft failure.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving approx. 30-35mph vehicle stopped in middle of traffic. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic informed owner camshaft and transmission sensors had failed. Indicated that slug (oil) caused failure of vehicle. Vehicle was repaired. Problem had reoccurred after arriving home.
There was a loud knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. Vehicle suddenly stalled without warning, took vehicle to dealer,and dealer stated cylinder head needed replacing. *ak consumer stated that the vehicle has been taken to the dealer twice and each time they replaced engine but the engine failed again.
There was a loud knocking noise coming from engine compartment. Vehicle towed to dealer, and informed engine cylinder head needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
While driving vehicle would continue to stall out. Had taken to dealer. Problem not duplicated. Had sensors in vehicle replaced after several remedies were tried.
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Oil pan needed to be replaced at 41500 miles due to the fact that the threads wear out after approximately 15 oil changes according to my mechanic.dodge customer service was contacted but because car is over the warranty mileage cost of repair would not be covered.
Engine runs very rough, vehicle will slow down intermittently at any speed when accelerator is applied. Taken to dealer 6-7 times, co pilot was installed, but did not show a problem.
I am extremely frustrated and and disatisfied with my dodge vehicle and the service I have been provided from hayward auto chrysler-plymouth-jeep. Since purchasing the 1999 dodge intrepid es from hayward auto with only 28,000 miles there has been nothing but problems. The vehicle lost 5+ quarts of oil in 2215 miles and the engine blew up shortly after puchasing. I had the oil and filter changed just 2 months prior w/reciept. I just bought the vehicle from the dealer in april 2001. Dealer almost did not replace engine trying to blame me for it's failure. I regularly maintain and inspect my vehicle. There is nothing I could have done to cause this failure and I feel insulted. The transmission began to fail and was overhauled, speed sensor and tourqe converter replaced due to failure. Component fell off of left lower suspension control arm, replaced. Speakers blown, replaced, rear power window fails, replaced. Once, dealer did not seal tranny correctly when brought in for tranny service several months ago and released vehicle with tranny pouring out fluid when I got home. Steering failed twice, steering behavior changed dramatically after each incident. When service advisor called me he told me tire pressure was out of whack. They adjusted the tire pressure the last time it was in! I overheard tech on phone yelling with bad attitude as if I have the problem further insulting me. I talked to the service manager/owner, tried to explain everything I have been through with this vehicle. Mr. Gregory martin didn't let me finish, told me I was lucky and that the engine was not supposed to be replaced, placed the blame on me. " well, you have a new engine?" I have been extremely patient with this car and these people. They should be apologizing to me and thanking me for my patients instead of treating me like I am retarded. I guess you have to buy a bmw to get a decent car and service. I am very dissapointed and let down with this vehicle and then additionally this service.
There was a light ticking noise coming from engine area, that got louder and louder. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that short block caused engine to leak oil. Please provide any further information.
Several days after having the 3.2l engine replaced because it blew up due to unexplained oil dissappearance I experienced continued problems with the vehicle. My input and output speed sensor was replaced when my vehicle was in for engine replacement due to rough shifting and surging in low gears and intermittent transmission bump. Vehicle's transmission seemed to work somewhat smoother. Transmission kickdown issue worsened however. Vehicle would need to be driving at 30-35mph or slower for transmission to kick down hard for merging, passing or to enter the freeway or acceleration was poor. Transmission bump still sometimes occured. During acceleration across intersection vehicle began to violently surge back and fourth as vehicle was switching back and fourth between gears. This happened for several seconds, I was ready to kill the ignition but it stopped. I stepped down hard on the accelerator trying to investigate the problem and engine reved but vehicle acelerated very slowly indicating transmission slippage. The slippage only occured once shortly after and could not be duplicated. Dealer was able to duplicate or pull fault code. Dealer is going to perform major transmission overhaul/rebuild at only 33350 miles. Additional lossed time from work because of these continual problems.
Purchased vehicle with 28,000 miles. Oil and filter change performed at dealership prior to vehicle purchase according to dealership. Checked oil about 2 months later, dipstick was almost dry. Had oil and oil filter changed. Oil was thought to be leaking from cheap or incorrectly installed oil filter since newer vehicle with low milage shouldn't be burning that much oil. Checked oil ever two weeks several times out of concern. Oil level was fine. Assumed problem was corrected. At 33,000 miles about 1.5 months later engine began making knocking nose and running very rough. Dealership stated that engine was blown. Had to provide proof of recent oil and filter change for dealership to replace. Dealership stated that engine had only 1 quart of oil and that oil looked really mucky. Engine lost about 5 quarts of oil in 2215 miles. No visual signs of leakage anywhere, no smoke or excessive exaust. Vehicle had been checked and maintained well. Dealership cannot explain and states that they are not allowed to tear down and inspect the engine. Dealership replaced engine at 33000.
Vehicle was using a lot of oil. Vehicle burned 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles.consumer's vehicle was burning 2 quarts of oil per 1000 miles. Oil light didn't tell when vehicle was low in oil .if engine was out of oil vehicle would sometimes stall. Contacted dealer, and dealer had to tear engine down to find cause.
While driving vehicle began to make loud noises and died. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealership, and found that engine had no oil. There was no warning signs on dash. Please provide further details.
Rear passenger's side power window is dead and has failed. When electronic cooling fans for engine turn on automatically as they should during certain engine temperatures front headlights noticeably dim almost looking like they are being flashed for a second or what someone could interoperate as the driver flashing his lights. Headlights also seem to dim slightly when rolling down two windows at the same time. I purchased a professional battery and alternator tester has shown that the vehicles battery and alternator are working as normal. This makes me wonder about the vehicle's electrical system.
Consumer took vehicle for a routine check up. Mechanic stated that water pump needed to be changed because it was leaking antifreeze, part number 501718388aa. Tube and gasket, part number 5277928, were replaced. Dealership iwas aware of problem.
A/cevaporator has gone out in my car. Additionally, the sensor on transmission went out 4 months ago. My mechanic says the exhaust system has rust spots. All people who have looked at the car say these problems shound not be happening on a car with only 48,000 miles.
Car was 4 months old - driving down I-70 and had a blowout. The tire split clean in to. Was told that I must of hit a pot hole. On 9/13/99 I had taken the car into the dealership and told them the tire was losing air. They said they couldn't find a problem, aired up the tire and I left. Little over a month later I had a blow out. I did not hit a pot hole. The tire was defective. I had to replace the tire with my own money.*ak (tiresize: p205/70r15)
Please see the letter we have sent to the manufacturer: june 18, 2000. No safety defect listed.
While driving excessive movements occur within steering wheel and column. Also, after vehicle is parked steering wheel does not lock up. *ak within first 2 months of ownership, engine light illuminated. Every hose and wire under the hood had tape on them, dealer stated that every vehicle came from the manufacturer like that. Consumer questioned why the steering wheel panel would not snap or stay in place, dealer could not answer that question.
While traveling at approximately 65 MPH was a light "ticking" noise coming from front of vehicle. Noise started increasing in volume, and consumer parked vehicle. Dealership has examined vehicle, and determined that oil was leaking from head gasket and oil pan which caused head gasket to blow. Consumer was informed that engine came out of factory with this problem. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Drove vehicle to closest dealership at time of engine noise. Vehicle was running when taken to dealership. Dealership looked at engine, said there was sludge in engine, said they could clean the sludge out of engine for $360.00 and that would probably solve noise problem in engine. Dealership supposedly cleaned sludge out of engine, engine then seized. Dealership asked for receipts of engine oil changes which were provided. Dealership supposedly cleaned out sludge from engine. Engine then seized upon being started. Daimlerchrysler refuses to fix engine.
In and out of morlans, inc (dodge dealer) several times because of the electrical sytem causing the check engine light to come on with many different codes such as rough idle-transmission not shifting /down shifting-transmission control module replaced-camshaft sensor replaced-ignition coil pack replaced-these were done while still under warranty at different dates. Just recently 3/25/01 my transmission went into a limp mode again at 40,000 miles-this time it was a transmission input speed sensor (my cost $92.00), when I got my car back now my heater- A/C and rear defrost control / vents don't work ? Diagnosed problem electrical (charged $50.00) again with the control head / board control module. I've made several calls to the chrysler corp. Without avail for assistance. Please give any help possible to correct these electrical defects. Thank you.
Consumer was traveling along and vehicle just stopped. It would not move or start back up. A spring broke and caused engine valves to come down and put holes in pistons. Vehicle has a 2.7 engine that needed replacement. Dealer knew this was a common problem. Warranty expired. *ak
Transmission was leaking fluid from underneath vehicle. Dealership was aware of problem. There were no injuries to report. *ak the engine was leaking oil and was repaired. The consumer says the steering wheel was making noise when making a right turn, but the dealer could not duplicate the problem.
The thermostat housing is plastic and has a brass tube running through it which leaks antifreeze, the part has been redesigned but chrysler refuses to fix consumers vehicle because the vehicle is no longer covered under warranty. Nlm
Water outlet housing contains metal bleed screw which randomly leaks antifreeze. First leak occurred approx 3 months ago and housing was replaced. Housing leaked again, dealer tightened bleed screw but would not replace housing. Housing is once again leaking, dealer will not repair. Service manager says that chrysler engineers report that this leakage may occur and that no action will be taken to correct antifreeze leak. Leakage occurs where bleed screw fitting inserts into the plastic water outlet housing. Leakage does not occur from bleed screw but instead from the fitting to housing interface. Chrysler engineers also reported (thru service manager) that they have had several complaints on this but there is no service bulletin or corrective action to stop leakage.
The vehicle would not start at different times starting from 6/99 to 4/00, replacement of the relay for the fuel tank pump, power train module, sensor and the crankshaft did not rectify problems with stalling. Yh
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Vehicle stalld after beeing cut off. 3 weeks ago, on 02-08-2000, dealer said it was the battery . 2nd time it was taken back to dealer, who said that cable was wrong on the battery. 3rd time, dealer claimed it was the alarm system that wasn't hooked up rightly. On 02-28-2000, dealer told consumer it could be 3-4 things, to check to see why vehicle was stalling.
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