2000 Dodge Intrepid: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Feb 29, 2008 · Engine, Locks · 73,945 miles · MI

There have been several problems with my 2000 intrepid 2.7l. I have had to replace all the door lock motors at different times, starting all the way back from 1/8/04 and the final one was just this month (february.) I was having an issue with the car stalling out while I was driving it. Some times it would start back up while it was still coasting, other times it would take a long time before it would start again, leaving me sitting on the side of the road. When hooked up to a diagnostic machine it would not show what caused the malfunction. My mechanic had to change random censors until we found the correct one. Which turned out to be the crank sensor. This problem was occurring around february/march of 2007, with only 60,121 mileage when the first one was replaced. Then this past wednesday, 2/27/08, the engine started to make a knocking sound. We thought maybe it was due to the extremely cold weather we were having. It did not due it after the car was heated up. When I was driving home from picking up my kids today, friday 2/29/08, the engine started knocking very loudly and lost power. I did make it to my driveway but just barely. I still owe quite a bit for the car and now I don't have anything to drive and can't even trade the vehicle in. After searching the internet to try to find a replacement engine I have found that this is a very common thing with this engine. I have 73,945 miles on the car.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Locks · 82,555 miles · VA

Car is a well maintained (all recommended service done at dealership). Driver side door failed to open using the inside door handle. Had to roll down window and reach to the outside door handle in order to open door. Feels like handle is no longer engaging the door lock. Experienced initial panic when I thought I was trapped in the car.

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 Feb 7, 2006 · Locks · KS

2000 dodge intrepid door latches are defective due to a solenoid defect. *ts

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Locks · 20,000 miles · KS

Dt*: the consumer stated the door locks will not lock. It was taken to a dealership where they replaced the defective solenoid in the power door locks. This defect has happened to all doors in the vehicle on different occasions. The manufacturer has been contacted.

Filed Sep 22, 2005 · Locks, Visibility · 67,000 miles · OH

Dt: there is an issue with the automatic front driver/passenger door locks, two of them have stopped operating-they can be locked and unlocked manually, but they do not unlock with the keyless entry. While driving down the road, the door locks lock makes a scary shrill noise that frightens passengers as well as the driver. Took vehicle to a dealer and they offered to replace the locks but it would be at the consumer's expense. Consumer did replace one of the door lock mechanisms, this was on the driver's door. No problems since the repair of that door lock. No explanation as to why the door lock has stopped operating. Consumer has not contacted chrysler corp on this issue at this time. Both front power windows have stopped operating as well, the power will raise window up and down but the window glass is off track. One of the two window brackets broke, causing the window to be off track-no repairs for this as well. *ak the consumer was unable to close the window , someone would have to stand on the outside of the vehicle to physically hold the glass on the track.

Filed Jul 16, 2005 · Engine · 103,000 miles · IL

I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7 liter engine that is junk. Also A/C has not worked in 2 years as well as door locks and windows.

Filed Apr 13, 2005 · Locks · 67,452 miles · CA · 1 injury

Drivers side rear door electric door latch. When the latch starts to make noise and than fails, it fails in the locked position. You are unable to open the door from the inside or outside. You are also unable to pull up the door lock lever that indicats if the door is locked. This makes it very unsafe for anyone in the back seats if the lock should fail because it fails in the locked position and you are not able to open the doors in an emergency.

Filed Mar 9, 2005 · Locks · 29,000 miles · CA

Electric rear door lock failed to open. Part replaced by dodge at 28,000 miles . Now the passenger door lock has failed. No manual override and it doesn't unlock with a key. It's a safety issue. I will have this replaced too, but what happens if the driver's door lock fails?

Filed Mar 8, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · MI

Interior lights turned on and off intermittently which often scared and distracted the driver from the road, increasing the chance of a crash. Taken in for repairs three times, but the problem recurred. *ak the consumer stated that the interior lights go on an off while the vehicle is not running. The consumer stated that the control module was replaced at total of 4 times. The consumer stated that the rear door lock has a buzz noise in it. The horn and alarm goes on and off.

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 4, 2005 · Locks · 31,000 miles · IL

Today the third power door lock when out on my 2000 intrepid. Considering there are only four on the car I would think this is more then the norm. The first went out under warranty, the last two are on me. In addition to the locks, over the course of my ownership I have had to replace a power window motor, trunk lifts (that still don't work in cold weather), electrical system moduals, have the doors adjusted several times (they still don't fit right) and various misc. Items. This third out of four power locks is the clincher. My last three cars have been dodges and this is my last dodge. Has anyone else had problems with their locks?