2001 Dodge Intrepid: complete transmission failure

Filed Dec 7, 2006 · Transmission · 75,151 miles · AZ

I was driving the car and check engine light came on. I was planning on taking the car in for service work the following week. On the way home from a 3 mile trip, a heard an odd squealing and gears started to slip from the engine and proceeded to the dealer. The transmission fluid was checked each time I brought car in for oil change/servicing and was up to the max line when I checked it the day prior. Dealer called back to tell me that my transmission failed and it will be 3381 bucks to repair for 4250 for replacement. In reviewing this and other websites, I have found numerous complaints regarding chrysler transmissions of the same part number over the past dozen years.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 87,200 miles · MT

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 75 MPH the transmission failed and the engine stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop where the transmission was rebuilt. Later, without warning the engine squealed and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership and it was determined the problem was due to the air conditioner. *ak updated 9/11/2006 -

Filed Aug 2, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 45,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated the engine blew while driving on the freeway. This occurred twice. The first incident occurred at 50,000 miles, and the second at 97000 miles. Also, the transmission blew at 45000 miles. The engine issue was not oil related. The contact expressed the defect was related the engine. The oil had turned yellow. The contact also expressed that the transmission problems were probably related to the engine problems. There were also some computer problems; the computer was not allowing the RPM's increase properly. The vehicle's computer was repaired by the contact. Updated 11/9/2006 -

Filed Nov 23, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · NJ

Dt: contact stated the engine failed while driving the vehicle. He contacted the dealer, and they claimed it happened due to the contact's error on oil changes. The transmission failed as well. There were no prior warnings concerning the failures. The vehicle was serviced on a regular basis. The contact provided documentation for oil changes. The transmission was replaced under warrant. However, the engine will not be repaired due to the excessive expense.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 135,000 miles · TX

Dt: transmission went out about month ago. Just had transmission redone, however, vehicle overheated. Took to a mechanic and was informed 2 fans were working properly. Next day was stuck in rush hour traffic when the car overheated. Tried to maneuver through traffic and engine started knocking. Parked car in parking lot, and steam began to pour out. Did not open hood. Called mechanic and tow truck, and was informed that, engine was totally shot. It was poorly designed. Called dodge with no success, they offered no remedy.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 80,000 miles · VA

Consumer states: engine malfunctioned. Called chrysler and replaced transmission 9 months ago. The engine just shut down, the timing chain broke. No lights came on when the engine shut down. Acted like it wanted to cut off, it started shaking ,and just died and wouldn't start back. It acted like it wanted to turn over, making a noise. Mechanic said internal engine damage caused by timing chain, and fluids got mixed in with the oil. Just had oil changed week prior to this.

Filed Apr 30, 2005 · Engine · 79,000 miles · GA

I bought my 2001 dodge intrepid in april of 2001 and had problems with it. A year later, when the transmission failed. Fortunately. It was covered under an extended warranty, and my costs were minimal. I changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles, but now my oil check light began to come on when the car was at idle. I will bring my care to my mechanic on monday, may 2, 2005 to have him investigated whether or no I have an oil sludge problem.

Filed Jan 19, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 57,000 miles · FL

Purchased car in 02 with 11000 miles. Maintained car well. At 57000 miles the engine and transmission blew. Dealer said their was a build up of sludge. My car was in the shop for 30 days. 4 days after repaired I returned it to dealer with complaint of transmission slipping. They couldn't feel it slipping when they drove it. Now tonight, 3 weeks later, it was towed back to the shop for transmission failure.

Filed May 16, 2003 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · NC

My automatic transmission failed at approximately 57,000 miles on my 2001 intrepid r/t. I was at a stoplight and it was like I hit something. I could only move in 3rd gear at that point. I took my car to a transmission shop, and they proceeded with repairs. After removing and completely tearing down my transmission, I was offered two options. The first was a stock rebuild, just as it came from the manufacturer. It was the option I chose and cost me $1800 after taxes. The other option was replacing the same parts, but with updates that are recommended by daimler chrysler. That option was $2200 before taxes. The interesting thing is that daimler chrysler knows about the problems if they recommend the updates. The transmission shop knew of the problems because the option I chose carried a 6 month/6,000 mile warranty. The other (updated) option carried a 3yr/36,000 mile warranty. They know that those parts are most likely to fail again, hence the short 6 month warranty. I have a few of the parts saved from the repairs. One of the planetary gears is completely destroyed, in many pieces. The gears are worn severely. I can supply pictures of these if needed. I have been in contact with daimler chrysler through their customer assistance website and have complete documentation of our discussions, word for word. They blamed it on everything except themselves. The representative even took a condescending tone towards me in his last reply. This is obviously a problem they are aware of, other customers are having, and will continue to be a problem as long as they use the 42 le transmission.