2000 Dodge Intrepid: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 21, 2005 · Engine · 50,300 miles · PA

I was driving the car on a busy highway when the engine started to make a knocking noise. It stalled 2 times and then just died. I am disabled, a single mother of 2 and the car became uncontrollable for me to get it off to the side. We drifted down the road till we stopped at a better location. I called for a tow truck and help to get me and my 2 sons home. The car was towed to brown daub dodge where it was purchased new. They said the engine failed and it would cost anywhere from 5,000 to 8,000 to repair. They blamed it on maintenance. The car had been very well maintained. The service manager told me you had to use a special oil (5w30) instead of 10w30 because of problems with the 2.7l engines. I checked my records and during the warranty period I took the car to them every 3,000 miles and they were using 10w30 . The repair shop where I took my car to after the warranty was over was using 5w30 the correct oil. I am living on social security disability benefits to support myself and my 2 sons. I have no means of coming up with this money and should not have too. Chrysler should be held accountable for the notorious engine/transmission failures in these cars. I have a friend who use to work for chrysler and said he couldn't work for a company where the were told to "say nothing" but what the told him to tell people in these situations. This could have been a potentially deadly accident for us. Brown daub will accept no liability for using the wrong oil and I contacted chrysler and they won't do anything either. I am know under the emotional stress of being stranded without a car and have to rely on whatever help I can find to get myself to my doctor appts. To follow up on my disability and get my children where they need to be.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Transmission · 79,000 miles · MI

Consumer was driving and heard a ticking sound. Then, engine surged and stalled. Consumer replaced the transmission, but problem recurred.

Filed Aug 14, 2003 · Transmission · 67,000 miles · OH

I was driving on the highway at 60 MPH when suddenly I began to hear a whining noise. I thought it was a belt. I immediately slowed down. A few minutes later, the car began to have a problem shifting, almost like the gearing couldn't catch. Then, my check engine light came on. I pulled off at the next exit. Upon stopping at the red light, I had extreme trouble trying to get going again. The transmission just wouldn't work. I finally got going enough to turn the corner, and then coasted to an auto garage. Basically, the transmission failed. I have been the single owner of the car from the start and know it was maintained well. At 65,000 miles, I don't expect to have to put in a new $2000 transmission. This is discusting.

Filed Jun 22, 2003 · Suspension, Transmission · 54,000 miles · GA

I have a 2000 dodge intrepid, purchased at 54,000 miles. I have already replaced the transmission and the front wheel bearings roar very bad, A/C went out needs evaporator, and the car rarely starts unless you rock the whole car, I am very displeased and no one will trade it in , when the transmission went out the car pulled to the left and I ran off the road.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Transmission · IL

While driving, the transmission failed.

Filed Apr 19, 2003 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · CT

Metal chips were found in the oil from the transmission and it had to be replaced. Car only had 30,000 miles on it. I got the car with 21,000 miles on it. Now the car has 50,000 miles on it and the transmission needs to be replaced again.

Filed Nov 29, 2002 · Transmission · FL

My transmission went out on me on 11/22/02. I got up on a long birdge called the buckman bridge with my 3 children and 2 nephews coming home from school when the car wouldn't move. I was very terrified because I could have been rear ended and knocked off of the side of the bridge. It was very cold on that night and me and the 5 children had to walk down a bridge at night with no side rails on it. I had to call a tow truck to tow it to my house. I had a mechanic do a diagnostic test and it read a transmission code. So, therefore, I had it towed to transmission shop that reprinted the transmission was gone out and several components had to be replaced. Now, I'm out $2000 dollars for a car I have had for 10 months. After talking to several of my co-workers at least 4 of them know someone that owns a 2000 dodge interpid and has had this same problem within the last month. I'm a single mother and thought I was getting a dependable car. I have since searched the internet and have found that dodge/chrysler has experienced alot of complaints about transmission problems and I can't believe that it going to take someone dying because of failure of transmission for this to be resolved. Please advise me on actions I can take. Dt

Filed Aug 20, 2002 · Fuel system, Transmission · CA

Transmission failed without warning while driving at 48000 miles.*ak consumer states that the fuel sending unit failed.

Filed Oct 4, 2000 · Brakes, Transmission · CT

Transmission failed at seven hundred miles. Vehicle was hauled to the dealer, after inspection it was determined that pieces of transmission came apart which possibly caused additional problems with. Also, when driving brakes kick in without operator depressing brake pedal brake light illuminated on the dash. Please provide any further details.