2001 Dodge Intrepid electrical problems

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 134,865 miles · MN

When driving down the road at night, the vehicle loses all function and power. When this occurs I have no power steering, lights, brakes, nothing. It flickers on and off like that multiple times. It took me 1 1/2 hours to drive home, which should have taken only half hour. This is a serious safety issue. I can't drive the vehicle now in fear that I will be in an accident. This appears to be an ongoing issue with dodge vehicles. I can't drive my van in fear it will end up killing myself, my family, or some innocent person on the roadway. This needs to be addressed. A recall is needed to find this ongoing issue. There isn't a specific date but a constant issue.

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 249,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving at approximately 35 MPH and approaching a stop sign, the engine stalled. As a result, all the warning lights remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 249,000.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · CA

Since the day I bought the car 09/2001 the passenger window made noise, both opening and closing the window. Now both windows make the same noise. Was and have been basically ignored with my complaint. Interior light flicker on and off while driving. Have had passengers in the car when it has happened, so it's not my imagination. This has was dismissed when questioning why is this happening.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · IN

Air bag light came on , then no cruise control, no horn, air bag light stays on. Was told that there might be a recall on this particular vehicle. Called dealership in bloomington, in. And was told that they didn't know and that they don't handle recalls.

Filed May 27, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 98,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid. The contact purchased the vehicle in february of 2008. Three days later, the shifter cable failed without warning. The dealer replaced the component. In approximately april of 2008, the ignition switch failed and was also covered by the dealer. In addition, the driver's side window would not roll back up properly. A month ago, the vehicle shut off and was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system had completely failed. The computer system was replaced at the contact's expense. The connector rod in the engine snapped, which caused the engine to fail. Currently, the vehicle is inoperable. The contact feels that the failures were due to manufacturer defects. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/01/09 *bf the PCM was replaced. Updated 07/02/09.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · CT

Clockspring failed--which takes out the airbag and horn and also the cruise control.

Filed Aug 1, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 99,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While sitting in the vehicle with the engine turned off, the contact's daughter was able to switch the gear indicator from park into drive without depressing the brake pedal. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that he was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was running. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 151,000 and failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2008 · Electrical · WA

Oil sensor malfunction--noticed many others with same make and year have same problem. Tr

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 89,000 miles · IA

Headlights come on and go out by themselves when car is turned off. Headlamp switch acts as if it is wired backwards - when car is started and headlamp switch is in the off position, the headlights come on, and when the headlamp switch is turned to the on position, the headlights go off. Going in for repair 8/9/06.

Filed Mar 10, 2006 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · NJ · fire · 1 injury

My name is [xxx]. November 2005 I have bought dodge intrepid 2.7 l sedan 2001 - to help my wife moving safely. I have spent all my savings for it. At the beginning of january 2006 I had problem with the engine .engine was blown up (mechanic told me engine is completely broken and is no possibilities to repair it.) I was very disappointed and I dint know what I had to do. I decided to buy new engine to switch .I have paid for it $4000.00 from my credit card because I didn't have any choice.) after 1,5 month march 8, 2006 this car caught fire from electric engine inside the passenger door. My wife was in the hospital to make check up in this time and when she returned and opened the door the flame was blown outside and one door was completely burned. There was police and fire department and they made rapport of this accident. Now this car is not for any use because all inside is completely covered by dust and smoke fire and sludge and is very toxic and smells really bad. Insurance refused me to cover this car failure (I had only basic plan) I have bought the car 4 years old and I believed in daimler chrysler quality now I see is something wrong with this car because I made investigation on internet and I found couple hundreds failures of this car most of then are the same as mine. I have no money to buy another car and still I have to pay for engine which I switched. I don't have money for regular layer that's why I decided to ask you for assistance and help because I am completely helpless I have spend $6500.00 for the car and next $4000.00 and used it only by 2 months I think is something wrong with this kind of cars. Please help me. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).