2000 Dodge Intrepid: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Sep 18, 2009 · Brakes · 99,275 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that during break application he hears a grinding noise. Break failure can lead to increased stopping distances, which increases the risk of vehicle crash. All the components in the break system were replaced. After the repair the failure resurfaced. The current and failure mileages were 99275. Bl

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Engine · 128,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to smoke and make a grinding noise. She drove the vehicle back home. A mechanic stated that the engine failed. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Locks · 65,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 50 MPH the door lock mechanism failed three times and the locks were replaced. The driver side door requireed him to apply pressure to open and close the door. The electric locks were not working. The locks made a grinding noise every time trying to open and close them. The passengers rear lock also failed. The first two failures occurred within two weeks. When he would pull the handle and roll the window down, nothing would allow him to open the locks. The failure occurred in november on the first two doors. When driving over 50 MPH the automatic lock made a grinding noise. The front driver door locked, and therewas no way you could get out. Sometimes the noises would allow him to exit. He took the vehicle to the dealer to have the door failure diagnosed, and it was repaired it for $600. They did not offer any explanation as to why the locks failed. The failure mileage was 65,000. The current mileage was 73000.

Filed Jul 20, 2006 · Steering · 58,000 miles · RI

My 200o dodge intrepid has 61,000 miles on it. I started having problems with the steering at about 58,000. Whenever I made a turn left or right my steering wheel would lock and I would not be able to straighten out. I would sometimes have to turn it forcefully and it would make a terrible clunking and grinding noise. I have almost been in a terrible accident on more than one occasion. The wheel locked up as I made a right turn and I was forced down an embankment, fortunately I was alone in the car and no one was on the embankment as they usually are. I have brought the car to a dodge dealer and they are repairing it for $1067.00. They said it is the steering gear and rack. After reading all the complaints on this vehicle with the exact same problems. I fee this is a safety issue an should be on a recall status. I was hoping to purchase a 300 chrysler now I'm not sure if I want to stay with this company.

Filed Dec 26, 2005 · Locks · 90,000 miles · FL

Approximately 2 years ago I had to replace the electric locking mechanism on the rear driver side door of my 2000 dodge intrepid. The unit began making a loud, sharp grinding noise when the car reached 15 MPH and the lock automatically locked. The unit had to be replaced because it quit working. Now I find the both passenger side units are making the same noise and have quit working. Interestingly enough, the rear door cannot be manually unlocked unless the master control is put in the up position for all doors, but the front unit is opposite so it can't be unlocked unless the master control has been put in the down position. This is a real safety issue and something should be down about it. I especially object to the cost of replacing these mechanisms.

Filed Mar 7, 2005 · Locks · 38,000 miles · VA

Vehicle: 2000 dodge intrepid; approximately mileage 39,100; garage kept; passenger side front power lock started making a very loud grinding noise in november 2004. I took the car to the dealership and the lock was replaced - cost was $250. I do not have the old door lock part. In december 2004, the passenger side back power lock started making the same noise. In february 2005, the drivers side back power lock started making the same noise. Also, this door would not unlock or open. The lock was stuck until the next day. I have not had these two door locks replaced yet. I called the dealership today, march 7, 2005, to see if there was a recall on the power door locks. They told me no but they had replaced numerous power door locks on intrepids. They told me to call the dodge customer assistance phone number. The customer assistance told me that there was nothing they could do until I had the dealership verify that the locks needed repair. Even then, they couldn't guarantee anything. The noise that the door locks make is incredible. I have to listen to this noise whenever the speed of the car hits 15 MPH. The noise is very distracting. The first time it happened, I had no idea what it was. It was so loud that I thought I had hit something or something had fell off the car.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Engine · NY

The engine stalled when the check oil light illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted there was a grinding noise which came from the engine. *nm

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Engine · IL

While driving 40 MPH, the consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably and stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Steering · 63,696 miles · FL

December of 2003 steering started grinding and making a clunking noise when beginging to drive and drifting when driving. Took it to dealer, had to replace rack and pinion steering system. April of 2004 same problem only this time steering completely went out. Not the power steering, there was no way to steer the vehicle. Replaced rack and pinion steering system. November 2004 same problems again got it there before the steering complely went out again. Once again replaced rack and pinion steering system.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Locks · 65,794 miles · WA

Passenger door lock actuator makes loud grinding noise when door locks. This is the thrid door on this vehicle to have this problem

Filed Jan 20, 2004 · Engine · 55,000 miles · PA

While pulling into a parking area consumer heard a loud grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. A few seconds later the engine stalled. Dealer found that the pistons and rods were bent in the engine.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Steering · 51,000 miles · IL

Consumer stated while driving on the highway, the steering became more difficult while being driven. Before total loss of steering, there was a loud squealing noise that came from the engine compartment.