1999 Dodge Intrepid: complete transmission failure

Filed Aug 10, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · NC

First one of the fans went then a few months later the other went. From about 60,000 miles, I have blew blue smoke coming out of the tailpipe had seals replaced but did no good. Still smoking. Transmission went out completly. The the 1st fan is going out again. (hint) the plastic fans are junk!! The 2.7 liter is not enough for the intrepid body I'm told . I'm planning on trading before we are stuck with another 2,000 repair bill on a vehicle kbbv at 2700.

Filed Jul 1, 2005 · Brakes, Transmission · OH

Dt: the consumer stated the vehicle is making a loud ticking noise that was coming from the engine. The consumer was afraid to drive the vehicle because of the safety hazard of the vehicle stalling in traffic. Transmission was replaced on april 29, 2005. The brake pads were replaced at least once a month for approximately a year and a half. Vehicle has not been to a mechanic or a service dealer. Contact did not have the address of the dealer where the vehicle was purchased.

Filed May 17, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 95,000 miles · TN

I just had the check engine light on my car fixed, oil leak and transmission leak fixed, and the windows fixed because they were off track. My air conditioning unit is broke and I hate that because I have a newborn baby and its hot! I had to get a new transmission at 95,000 miles. I was unhappy about that. I hate my 1999 dodge intrepid.

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 73,000 miles · VA

While driving vehicle was making an unexpected loud noise from the engine. Taken to the dealer for checkup because it was unable to start. Results showed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. *ak oil light kept coming on. Oil sending unit was replaced twice.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Engine · 117,521 miles · SC

While driving my dodge intrepid home the engine quit causing me to pull over to the side of the road with no steering and very little braking. I was able to jump start the engine and begin my trip home again. The engine quit again and had trouble steering car off the road with also no brakes. Now the engine will not start due to being locked up. I have changed the oil regularly and maintained the car in good condition. I have had to replace the transmission sensors at 50,000 miles due to failure. The manufacturer service mechanics knew exactly what the problem was when described over the phone about the transmission and the engine. The transmission had a failure again at 100,000 miles. This is terrible for a 99 model car that has only a 100,000 miles. The engine is locked up and now I have no transportation to travel back and forth to work. I have more problems with this car since I bought it.

Filed Feb 27, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 56,000 miles · MI

While driving at 45 MPH and without any warning automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to the dealer, technician indicated the need for a new transmission, also had a problem with the engine.

Filed Jan 28, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 71,000 miles · CA

Vehicle stalled without any warning while pulling out of the driveway. The was caused by transmission failure. Also, at 71,000 and while driving at 45 MPH vehicle stalled. This was caused by the engine locked . Two days earlier, vehicle overheated. Mechanic inspected the vehicle but found no problem. Told the consumer to add some more anti freeze. When engine locked dealership indicated this was a common problem with these model engines.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 88,000 miles · MI

My husband john and I purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid from easy rider auto sales 3980 pine grove ave. Fort gratiot, mi 48059 on april 11, 2003. The mileage on the title at time of sale was 86,554, current mileage is 88,290. I drove the car for a total of 1,736 miles. We also bought the extended warranty policy from the dealer for the car. Guardian warranty company (nadn)1‑800‑482‑7357.ext. 111. We had the car for a total of 25 days when the transmission went out. We took it to who easy rider auto sales said are a good company to do business with...lee's auto & truck repair 810‑984‑8947. After having the car back for a total of 8 days, I was backing out of my driveway and felt an sudden surge of power, the RPM reading was at 4,000. I was backing out slowly. I then braked and put it into park, watched the RPM gauge and seen it go over 5,000 RPM's in park at an idle. My husband contacted his friend who owns a repair shop and accepts this extended warranty we purchased. B & d auto and truck service in memphis, mi 810‑367‑8881. They currently have the car. The engine is totaled. B and d called the chrysler company, who told them to replace the motor because of the damages and they are aware that the 2.7,v-6 engine is trouble. B and d called the nadn company and told them about the engine. I was told that nadn doesn?t like to pay it?s claims. B and d always has to arburtrate over the money for the bill. B and d said to replace this engine would cost $8,600.00 plus tax. When we bought the extended warranty, we paid for it in full, we didn't argue about it. It is still covered! Before we bought the car, lee's auto did an oil change on it. There is a sticker in the windshield that states to have it changed again at 3 months or 3,000 miles. I drove it for 1,736 miles and had it for less than 3 months. Other problems include excessive rpms in idle, the power window in the back passenger side doesn't work, the trip meter doesn't work.

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 86,500 miles · TX

While driving home engine seized. Also, replaced the transmission. The electric windows worked sporadically except for the driver's window that did not work at all, and the air conditioner heater fan only worked on high.

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Transmission · MI

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.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · IL

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.

Filed Mar 22, 2003 · Engine, Steering · 36,000 miles · CA · crash

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.