We have a 1999 dodge intrepid, for the last 2 years the same mechanical problems occurred. You would feel and hear a clunking noise, check engine light comes on and the car locks in low gear. We had a 5 star dealer service the car 10 times over the past 2 years. Each time they thought they fixed the problem. Now they tell me it can't be fixed. Daimler would not give us the time of day. They tell us we should go to a different dealer. We told them we were sick of getting the run-around, the response was: we can't fix your car over the phone. Imagine going 55 MPH and having down shift into low gear.
1999 Dodge Intrepid transmission complaints
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Consumer called complaining about transmission problems. Consumer has replaced transmission five times in four years, and three times in less then two months. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do. Dealer was contacted, and stated that warranty expired.
Transmission goes into limp mode in second gear .driver window off track back window works when it get ready andengine light comes when it get ready seat belt retracts sometime I believe my car is falling apart.
Gear shift can be moved from park to drive without a key being in the ignition.
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).
I purchased a 1999 dodge interpid on april 11, 2003, after having it for 25 days, the transmission went. Was repaired. In the shop for 2 weeks. After having it for 9 days, a loud noise in engine was noticed. It was not drove, but went into the shop again and is currently there. The engine has gone. Repair shop called chrysler company and they said to replace it. Our extended warranty company wants me to authorize repairs and will decide what percentage they will pay for it. But the policy we have states engine repairs and replacement., according to their booklet. The cost to replace it, $8,300.00! That is more than what we paid for the car. This car has been driveable for 25 days before first breakdown with transmission job, undriveable and in the shop for 14 days, out for 9 days and is now in the shop awaiting a new engine. I have read on the internet about other 1999 dodge interpid owners who are having the same troubles as I am with their cars. Please help this engine is ruinned! Needs to be replaces, 2.7l, v-6..
The shift lever is hard to shift, and it is out of alignment. When I put the shift lever in the drive mode, it stops in 2nd gear, but the indicator on the dash will say "d". Right now it's functioning, but it can go anytime now. I would like to know why this is happening, and how much it will cost to fix, and better yet will it fall under my silver warranty plan.
The vehicle failed to shift out of second gear.*ak
The vehicle had problems with the transmission, it only went into 2 gears.
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???!!
Engine blew for "no apparent reason". Warranty will not cover a replacement due to the mysterious appearance of sludge. I had my oil changed regularly and maintained my vehicle properly. I have already replaced the transmission, various sensors and visited the dealer 3 times to correct an oil leak. I was never diagnosed with an engine problem until it finally shut down. While driving approximately 45 MPH on the highway, the engine started to make a loud noise and rattled continuously. This was very surprising, considering the vehicle was normally a quiet ride. The shop told me my engine was blown and the warranty company denied my claim. I am still financing this vehicle and do not have the 6,500.00 to replace this engine. I see numerous complaints on this site and others about the 2.7 liter engines. There should definitely be a recall.
I was the owner of a 1999 dodge intrepid, that was completely wrecked at 36,000 miles after experiencing sudden loss of steering control prior to the wreck, my dealer assured me over and over that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle although I was very concerned and pretended to know nothing about steering problems with these vehicles. Prior to the total vehicle loss, the engine blew up with a rod knock at about 33,000 miles and had to be replaced, the transmission had to be overhauled after it failed, the input and output speed sensors both failed and much more. This is just 1 of 2 defective daimler chrysler vehicles I have owned and daimler chrysler accepts no responsibility. Many of these vehicles are defective and do not hold up reasonably. I have never had any of these problems with a 15 year old vehicle with over 220,000 miles on it. I would like to inform consumers that my website against chrysler for ongoing premature dodge, chrysler engine, steering, transmission failures and more is now www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com. We have referred many to the federal safety agency and we hope that the federal safety agency will post this to refer others to our site who have not yet seen our site. At this website you will see accident pictures and complaints from consumers after sudden loss of steering control. We also have pictures of the common chrysler engine internal oil sludge buildup and damage from timing chains that have broke through these engines after tensioner failures. We also have many premature transmission failure complaints. If you have evidence of these problems, pictures or a complaint to be posted please also visit www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com and find out what daimlerchrysler does not want you to know.
I own a 1999 dodge intrepid with 26,400 miles on it. It has never been in an accident of any type and usually driven 10 miles per day. After 26,000 miles the engine developed a knocking noise. I was informed the roller bearing on the timing change had failed. After paying more than $1,400 for the replacement of the roller bearing and a new timing chain, it was determined that the timing chain problem had damaged one or more of the valves, which required the engine to be torn down and a valve job to be required for an additional cost of $900.00. All of this to a car with only 26,000 miles. 2 weeks after the engine repairs were made the transmission stopped shifting gears.
1999 dodge intrepid - approx. 45,000 miles transmission failure
We bought our car new from gladstone dodge, and noticed right off that there was an hesitation and lunging in the transmission. This problem was random, you never knew when it would happen.when we took it in anyways to be checked the wrote it up as they "could not verify" and next time "could not duplicate" . We kept calling and insisiting there was something. We were told to bring it in when it was doing it.they replaced the cam sensors and said that was problem, not the transmission itself. Then warranty expired we paid for the next sensor. They said still not the transmission. Now at 60,000miles the transmission is completely gone. Daimlerchrysler refuses to pay saying that the tech could not verify or duplicate the problem. Even though we tried to tell them on several times, that there was something wrong from the beginning. 2 months ago we were shown thick sludge in the oil on a routine oil change, now after research I see in a complaint site for dodge intrepids that there are 1,000 that have had the same problem with techs "unable to verify or duplicate" and customer keep insisting there is a problem, sensors replaced and only to follow with transmission totally going out. And with the sludge the engine ends up blown. Something needs to be done!!!
Started vehicle in park with right foot on brake pedal. Soon as put in reverse encountered a "sudden unintended acceleration" (sua). Through normal reflex also had portion of my left foot on brake pedal as the motor raced being pushed in a backwards circular motion by an unknown component malfunction. A 180 degree circle was made until stopped by the rear bumper of an unoccupied windstar van. Then I was able to turn off the iginition to stop the still racing motor. That windstar driver had just descended from her vehicle. The police had my vehicle towed because of a vehicular defect. My vehicle missed an occupied station wagon by approximately two inches judging by skidmarks. The driver confirmed that soon as back up lights came on my vehicle just "shot out" of the post office parking space. Mr
While driving at normal speed vehicle started to jerk, consumer took to a mechanic and the mechanic stated transmission was burned. Needed replacing. Please provide any further information. Nlm
My transmission began making my car drive erratic. As with other owners of this same vehicle, while driving normally it all of a sudden began jerking abruptly and then the check engine light came on. The car would no longer go above 50mph as the transmission could not shift into higher gears. If I was on the freeway this could have been very dangerous. I've had the transmission solenoid pack replaced, the speed sensor replaced previously, and now I'm being told it is the speed sensor again. This is probably the worst experience I have ever had with a newer vehicle and I will never buy another chrysler product again.
The seat belt buckle issue we mentioned to the dealership when we had the car in to repair the output speed sensor. Even though we discovered there is a recall on seat belts for the very problem we have had with the seat buckles coming loose that hold our child seats in, the dealership told us that they would not repair ours. The output speed sensor issue almost caused an accident as it instantly downshifted the car to 2nd gear. It caused a terrible jolt to us and we were almost rear ended...taillights didn't flash to warn other cars. Air conditioner issue, well, that just never worked properly. The temperature selector often doesn't change the temperature. Cold comes out luke warm.
I purchased my 1999 dodge intrepid w/28,840 miles. From there it had unreasonably been a lemon and into the "five star" chrysler dealer at least 8 times. The vehicle had persistant steering issues and abnormalities, wandering, play, abnormal change in sensitivity while driving, noise, tire wear. Dealer could never "duplicate the problems'. The engine blew up at 33,000 miles, had to have replaced. Transmission failed shortly after, had to be rebuilt. Input/output speed sensors failed twice. Abs allowed brakes to lock up twice. Tcm and PCM needed updating due to flawed previous revisions. Power window failed, front bumper, grill paint wearing. Obviously this vehicle was a lemon. The vehicle was finally wrecked after sudden poor steering control after trying to get the dealer to do something many times. Daimlerchrysler denies any manufacturing responsibility. I do not see how they can get away with this. There are many others experiencing similar premature problems that should not be occuring as such. I have started a website against daimlerchrysler - [xxx] - email address is [xxx] - address: [xxx] san leandro, ca [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Transmission sensor light illuminated. Speedometer stays at zero. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
I drove my car to work without incident. Car was parked at work overnight. Left work the next morning, while accelerating up to speed I noticed that the car was jerking hard as it shifted through the gears (automatic). Before I got home (3 miles from work) the engine check light came on. When I arrived at home I cycled the shifter from park to drive (while car was parked in garage). While doing this the transmission would hesitate and then shift very hard into drive which made the car lurch forward (park and foot brake were applied). I had the car towed to the local dealership where they replaced the input speed sensor, this was covered under the original manufacturer's warranty, no cost to me. The next incident occurred in a similar fashion, the car was parked at work. When I left the next morning I noticed that the speedometer was not working (indicated "0" even though the car was moving). The shift selector on the dash was in [2] even though I had the shifter in the auto-stick mode which should start out in [1]. I took the shifter out of autostick and placed it in auto-shift, the acceleration was very sluggish, it was obvious that the transmission was stuck in [2]. As I was driving home the check engine light came on. While parked in the garage I cycled the shifter from park to drive, once again the transmission hesitated, then shifted very hard into drive, causing the car to lurch forward. I had the car towed to the local dealership where they replaced the output speed sensor. The original manufactures warranty had expired, I bought an extended warranty which covered the repair minus my $100.00 deductible. I have read numerous complaints through your website from other owners with the same problem, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that their is a real "safety" issue here. When is your department going to inform the manufacturer that this is not acceptable? Maybe after someone is "killed!!"
Both speed control modules and TCM have failed in the last 2 months; locking me into gear and causing engine to stall in intersections both times.
Intermittently gear shift would have to be shifted back and fourth to get vehicle to start. Dealer and manufacturer were both notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving at highway speed of 60 MPH vehicle loss acceleration, could not exceed 30 MPH. Vehicle taken to a repairs shop, and informed consumer that transmissiom had lost all gears except 1st gear. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
I purchased this vehicle in march of 2001. I have had nothing but trouble with it ever since. I have had electrical, air conditioning, and transmission problems which has resulted in approximately $2,600 in repairs in the year that I have owned it. I have contacted the crysler corp. And they did not help me in anyway. The car orignally had a 36,000 mile 3 year warranty on it. Now the crysler corp. Offers a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty on all their vehicles. This the first crysler product and the last one I will ever buy. I have previously owned gm products and currently own a 1997 ford f-150 pickup and I am very satisfied with it. Is there any help you can give me? I have all receipts for all repairs since I have owned the vehicle.
Transmission had to be replaced at 15000 miles. Tranmission was slipping. Contacted dealer.
I purchased a new 99 dodge intrepid in june 1999. Within 2 weeks of the purchase, the front passenger window motor burned out and it was replaced by the dealer. When I took the car home, I discovered the front passenger door would not open from the inside. I went back to the dealer, who said a rod was not reattached to the door when the window motor was replaced. They fixed it and the door worked fine. In april of 2000, the left rear window motor burned out and I went back to the dealer to have it replaced. In february of 2001, I went back to the dealer because the transmission would not shift into 2nd gear. I was told the solenoid pack burned out and needed to be replaced. Herb gordon was not very helpful, so I called chrysler in michigan and told them the problem. The said to pay for the work and send them the original receipt and they would reimburse me for most of the work. I had the work done and sent the receipt. In july of 2001, the transmission had the same problem. Herb gordon said it was the speed sensor and since they would not do the work nor did they offer to cover any part of the work, I called chrysler again. They said to have the work done and send the receipt for reimbursement. I did have the work done. Approximately december 2001, the right rear window stopped working and in january of 2002 the driver's window started to work intermittantly. Herb gordon said the rear motor burned out and the driver's motor was going to burn out, so I called chrysler again. They again said since I was past the original warranty, they would not cover the work. After talking with them, they said they would cover all but $100, but not a rental car even though the work would take a few hours. I learned later the driver's door latch subassembly was going to burn out and I would not be able to use the remote to open the door, only the key. I will not buy another chrysler product because of the problems I have had with the car, dealer and chrysler.
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.
Transmission failure- the transmission will not go into 3rd gear. We have called dodge with no help a very rude rep. Sd that since we did not buy it from a dodge dealer they would not cover it also the miles. Although the week befor when I put the complaint in the lady form dodge sd we would need to bring the car to a certified dodge dealer for a diagnostic. I told her we already had a diagonstic done by a certified transmission place and had to pay 89.00 for this. She told me that was not good enough that if we want dodge to help we need to bring it to dodge. Know we are stuck with another diagonstic bill for 85.00 from dodge and no further help. Really upset that I pay 11,000 for a car and then 2,000 on a transmission. If this is not resolved I will not buy another dodge. The customer service is bad they even us bad language at it seems like they just wanted more money out of me when they made me go do a diagonstic at ther location. Know I am out the money with a car that will only go 30mph and is pretty much worthless.
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