1999 Dodge Intrepid: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Feb 26, 2009 · Transmission · 201,341 miles · MI

1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter 4 door 200,000 miles clean car would not shift into it's parking gear after a short trip. After several attempts I was able to shift the car into park. The next morning the car would not shift out of park. I tried with considerable force and the shift cable broke..I removed the center console and repaired the shift cable arm which had bent and twisted in a forward direction allowing the cable to fall off. I was able to reshape the damaged arm and re attach the cable..the car still would not shift. The engine was running so I know it is not a shift cable inter-lock problem...I have know idea as to what created the problem. I have had regular oil changes and inspection made to the transmission, there was not any slippage..the parking paw would not engage and then not release...I allowed the car to warn to a normal operating temperature..I then tried to shift the car from park and it did without any resistance. I still need to have the shift cable adjusted, the car is operating in park/reverse/neutral and drive only... I am worried that this condition could happen again...have you any further reports of this occurrence?

Filed Dec 29, 2005 · Engine, Steering · 126,000 miles · NC

Several problems with my 1999 2.7 liter intrepid. First, problems with transmission shifting hard. Sent to dealer and diagnostics came back 'within parameters'. Told it must be how we drive it. Since then, transmission would not shift between 2/3 gears. Left me stranded out of town. Had to replace the control module twice ($35.00 part). Keep a spare in the glove box just in case. Second problem, a clunking sound and ticking noise when turning steering wheel in either direction. Took to an independent repair shop, they wouldn't touch it. Have not had this problem corrected or seen by dealer. However, I have seen many tsb's on your website concerning this issue. Third, engine starting making a banging sound at about 126k. Had to have the engine replaced (bought a remanufactured engine) at a cost of $5000.00, was told something in the bottom end went. Couldn't afford to buy new car and have car payment. Only had 6 more payments to go. Was also told that this was common with these engines. Why is this engine still on the market if it has soooo many problems?

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Transmission · CA

While driving and upon stopping a stop sign vehicle shut down. Consumer got it started again. Vehicle surged forward before it got going again. Upon turning into a parking lot vehicle shut down again. Upon starting the vehicle again, it would not go into gear.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 51,217 miles · IL

While in the parking lot of a church vehicle went into reverse by itself and went across the parking lot. The consumer received a recall notice from the manufacturer for the trans axle floor shift interlock system. The consumer took the vehicle to a dealer, and was told that the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealer wanted to charge consumer $2227.89 to repair the transmission. Currently, the vehicle will not go into reverse at all. *ak refer to recall campaign #04v021000. The consumer place the key into the ignition and turned on the ignition and the vehcile vehilce shot into reverse, across the parking lot.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Electrical · 71,800 miles · OK

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.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Transmission · 139,000 miles · MS

Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Vehicle would not shift into gear. Consumer took the vehicle into dealer, as well as contacted the manufacturer, and neither was willing to assist consumer unless consumer paid out of pocket. Vehicle was no longer under warranty.

Filed Jul 13, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 73,825 miles · PA

This is a vehicle that was leased from the time it was new by a colleague and then was sold to me. It was impeccably maintained. With no warning vehicle would not shift and engine ran under strain. Car has less than 74,000 miles on it but two independent mechanics have declared the engine and transmission unusable. No repairs undertaken to date because of value analysis.

Filed May 15, 2004 · Transmission · 40,400 miles · VA

Fails to go into overdrive. Safety factor, was on a 600 mile trip, got onto the interstate, and would not shift out of 3rd into overdrive. Was almost rear ended by semi truck, as was only doing 45 MPH, as RPM were getting very high.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Transmission, Visibility · VA

My wife bought a 99 intrepid with 3.2l engine brand new. The car currently has 79k miles, but we have replaced the window motor (all under warranty) by the dealer 6 times (sometimes twice in the same windows). We have also been experiencing issues with the transmission such as rough changing of gears. We replaced the speed sensor once, and now the transmission is stuck in 2nd gear. We were told by the dealer the transmission will need an overhaul at $2,300.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 36,000 miles · FL

The vehicle stalled while driving. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that cause of the failure was due to sludge in the engine, and installed a new engine. *ak *ph the vehicle would not shift due to a faulty transmission output speed sensor.

Filed Sep 7, 2003 · Seat belts, Transmission · 70,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 64,000 miles · OH

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