2001 Dodge Intrepid: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 11, 2008 · Lights · 20,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact noticed that the headlights on his vehicle began to fog approximately five years ago. On september 29, 2006, at 42,000 miles, he took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. The dealer stated that nothing could be done and both headlights needed to be replaced. One headlight is heavily fogged and the other is approximately 60-70% fogged. The failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 48,000.

Filed May 28, 2008 · Lights · 92,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that moisture would gather inside of the headlights, causing visibility to be impaired. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. She attempted to consult the manufacturer, but was never able to speak with anyone. The current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000. Updated 6/16/08

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 Jan 12, 2006 · Engine · 74,600 miles · MI

8/13/02-we took our 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7l in to the dealer for warranty repair. The headlamps were change because of fogging lens covers. The power steering pump was whining so that was also replaced. The vehicle had 31,207 miles. 1/14/03-with 36,354 miles on it we had the rear glass replaced because the defroster was not working. No cost for this. Also had them check a knocking noise in the front end but they could not diagnose the problem. 12/16/03-47,658 miles. Engine light on for a problem in the evap system. Dealer fixed it for $248.69. We had them check for the front end knock but they could not find a problem. They also recommended that we have the timing chain tensioner looked at. I did not ask them to check that at all since everything seemed fine at the time. Looking back I can see that they were trying to prevent something they knew was going to happen in the future! 06/07/04-54,932 miles. The A/C stopped working. Had the dealer diagnose the problem for $70.51. They said the condenser was leaking. I repaired it myself for about $200.00. 01/05/06-74,600 miles. Vehicle started knocking louder and louder while driving one day so I decided to drive my other car. The next day I tried to start the intrepid but it would not fire. A mechanic diagnosed it as a timing chain problem. Fix would cost around $1,500. Oil changes were made every 3000-5000 miles and sludged with a oil flush because oil would evaporate.

Filed Dec 28, 2005 · Lights · TX

Dt: the contact stated the headlight assembly was cloudy. He felt this was a safety issue. The vehicle was to a dealership were they could not duplicate the problem.

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Lights · 61,000 miles · CA

The consumer experienced a problem with the headlight lenses. They contained a foggy haze which made visibility dangerously limited. *jb

Filed Oct 13, 2004 · Body, Brakes · CA

Nasty smell from A/C, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid. *bf there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns. Recall#03v035000.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · GA

When the headlights are turned on they will flicker along with the interior and dash board lights. Dealer has examined the vehicle 9 times for this particular problem, but has not resolved the problem. *ak the vehicle would lose power while sitting at a red light with the brakes applied, the RPM's had gone up and the engine revved. *sc

Filed Apr 19, 2004 · Lights · 34,900 miles · WA

The headlights on my 2001 dodge intrepid flash bright & dim on both high and low beam. The light behind the speedometer, fuel gauge, etc. Also flashes at the same time. The dealership has been unable to duplicate the problem. I have been told the headlights will have to fail before they can start replacing parts.

Filed Jan 29, 2003 · Lights · CA

Driving the vehicle in the fog there is little visibility. The head lights makes it hard to see. Ph