Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle was started; the engine was chugging and would not accelerate properly while traveling 30 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the nearest repair shop. After six weeks, diagnostics and physical inspection showed a valve part may have fallen into the motor causing damage and there was a severe sludge problem requiring the engine to be replaced. The service dealer bought the vehicle from the contact. The manufacturer was not alerted.
2000 Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems
11 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 47,659. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 47,659
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal3
- Linkages1
- Cruise control1
- Cables1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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25k-50k
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200k+
Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Throttle control failure
Based on the low failure rate, the absence of failures over the past year, the absence of injuries, and odi's field investigation of incident vehicles, a safety-related defect trend has not been identified at this time.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances. See attached report for additional information.
PE03010
What 2000 Dodge Intrepid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I pulled out of a parking lot and drove about two blocks. My speed was about 20 MPH. There was a red light ahead and I applied my breaks. Instead of stopping, my 2000 dodge intrepid sped up. I pushed harder on the break pedal, to no avail. The car sped through the intersection and slammed into another car. I mentioned this to the insurance agent and the car was checked out after it was repaired at the body shop. The dodge dealer said the cruise control cable was broken as a result of my accident. I do not know what or why the car did not stop when I applied the brakes and then firmly applied the brakes. The only way I got the car to stop was to turn off the key.
On 2 separate occasions vehicle experienced input and output sensor failure. The sensor controls and communicates with the rpms and transmission, per consumer. When this failure occurs vehicle immediately drops into second gear and accelerates from 30 - 60 MPH,without accelerator pedal being depressed. The dealership and manufacturer are aware of the failure and are replacing sensor with a newer model.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid and had a sudden engine failure on june 12, 2003 it caused rapid acceleration/ deceleration and there could have been serious injury to other parties and myself, had in it occurred in a populated area instead of the country road I was on. The engine failed and had to be replaced.
The second of 2 complaints. The confirmation # 10005050, is the first one sent.
Pedal accelerates accessively while traveling on highway. Dealership is aware of problem.
When pressing on the brakes at approximately 25mph for a red light, the car began to accelerate and would not stop, causing a crash into another car in the intersection.
Would wait at stop sign/light & take foot off brakes slightly, vehicle would jump & accelerate forward. Have taken vehicle to dealership for repairs. Wheels were rubbing against hub assembly. Problem of acceleration was found & mechanic replaced valve. *ak the hub assembly had problem and was replaced. The acceleration problem was not solved and resulted in three vehicle accident.
When vehicle was put in park it suddenly and unexpectedly accelerated, resulting in a collision which caused property damage. Also, upon impact, airbags did not deploy. *ak
When driving at 65 MPH the throttle cable broke, causing unwanted and unexpected acceleration. Vehicle raced at a high rate of speed. Vehicle was turned off in order to stop acceleration. Please note this was a rental car, rented from enterprise in sliver spring, maryland. Vehicle has since been repaired. *ak
Questions about the 2000 Dodge Intrepid acceleration
Does the 2000 Dodge Intrepid have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Dodge Intrepid acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 47,659 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Intrepid acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Intrepid have the most acceleration problems?
The Dodge Intrepid model years with the most acceleration complaints are 1999 (29 complaints), 1994 (28 complaints) and 1995 (25 complaints).
Other 2000 Dodge Intrepid problems
Engine 785Steering 80Transmission 41Electrical 33Seats 33Brakes 31Locks 28Airbags 25Lights 23Visibility 21Suspension 16Body 13Fuel system 9Seat belts 9Tires 5Driver assistance 2Wheels 2
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