2002 Dodge Intrepid: hesitation when accelerating

Filed May 7, 2009 · Engine · 84,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. While driving 20 MPH, the engine hesitated and lost power completely. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle would not restart. He waited two hours before the vehicle managed to restart and then drove it to a mechanic. The contact was informed that the oil reservoir was full of coolant and antifreeze, which was common for his type of vehicle. He took the vehicle to another shop and was informed of the same thing, including that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for the defect. The contact feels that a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 84,000. Updated 6/01/09 *cn updated 06/02/09.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Transmission · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. While traveling 35 MPH, the contact felt the vehicle begin to hesitate. In addition, the vehicle's engine light remains illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the base light computer systems needs to be replaced. According to the owner's manual, the failure is due to the transmission. The VIN, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage is 46 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · IL

The vehicle continued to overheat. Vehicle was been taken to the dealer three times in june 2003. The dealer was unable to determine or duplicate the problem. *ak the solenoid pack was replaced. The vehicle hesitated and could not be shifted into the fourth gear. *scc. The consumer also stated the vehicle hesitated while driving.

Filed Sep 1, 2002 · Brakes · CA

I purchased a 2002 dodge intrepid brand new, this is my second daimlerchrysler vehicle that has not held up well that I consider a lemon. At 26 miles, the ABS light came on for a few seconds, then turned off, there was almost no braking power. I had to quickly downshift into low gear to slow down the car. This has happend several times. At first I thought it may have been things breaking in. Dodge dealers just deleted the "internal cab failure fault code" and did nothing to try and fix this. Later the steering began squeaking during low speed manuvers. Then I experienced play in the steering wheel. At 2000 miles the vehicle would wander and would almost never drive straight. After 2 dealership alignments and 1 independent, the steering wheel is still off center. 3 different oem tires rotated to front completely worn on outer edges, abnormal tire wear and feathering. Suspension squeaks loudly at times. At about 500 miles the transmission would sometimes slam into 3rd gear, shift rough in lower gears, bump, hesitate, stumble. Dodge dealership always "could not duplicate" the problem. I almost crashed when driving and front wheel hit moderate puddle when vehicle was thrown into another lane. I was told by the service manager "those things happen". I have written and spoke to daimlerchrysler reps many times, they deny there is any problem. At about 13,000 miles the engine would clank when starting sometimes (sounds like not firing up properly). I have never had these problems with any other vehicle, even front wheel drive and do not see how they can get away with this. There are many others experiencing similar premature problems that should not be occuring as such. I have started a website against daimlerchrysler [xxx] - email address is [xxx] - address: [xxx]san leandro, ca [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 1, 2002 · Brakes, Steering · CA

I have had steering/suspension and brake related issues from normal driving in the bay area since 200 miles after purchasing vehicle new. I have had to pay for a professional computerized full precision alignment and balancing of two tires that were out of balance from the factory. Two dodge/chrysler dealers and wheel specialsts have checked and adjusted tire pressure. Vehicle seems to drive straight more often but still drifts to the left, sometimes to the right. Front wheels feel like they are slipping bad over bumps even at low speeds. Very intermittently steering wheel becomes harder to turn and is much more sensitive all of a sudden. Vehicle does not seem to be handling or taking bumps very well at times. Wheel does not usually return smoothly or consistantly, sometimes jerky and sometimes slow, usually off center, oversteering or understeering. Steering wheel sometimes needs constant attention, having to remind wheel where to go. Wheel will move by itself excessively at times on bumpy roads or on slanted roads sometimes almost making complete turns on it's own. Sometimes steering wheel has looseness. Clunk in steering still continues wheen wheel is turned sharp and braking. Excessive amount of groaning noise wheen turning wheel at times. I had to brake hard the other day and was able to lock vehicle up into a heavy skid although vehicle has ABS. Vehicle feels unstable sometimes and over bumpy roads sometimes. Every once and a while you can hear squeaking from struts. I am not the only person experiencing these issues. I have witness testimony on video and video proof. I have video of massive tire squealing at low speed 15mph manuvering in parking lot. My girlfriend does not want to drive the car also experiencing and complaining of these issues. Transmission still hesitates or stumbles sometimes. Two dealerships say there is nothing wrong with car and couldn't duplicate anything abnormal with steering. Chrysler does nothing. Car is unsafe at times.

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Transmission · CA

Transmission intermittently bump shifts or slams into gear. When driving at around 40-50mph and flooring it to accelerate then letting off the accelerator pedal there is sometimes a bang or bump, sometimes harsh felt in the front end or transmission. This is sometimes so hard that passengers feel it and complain in regard to it. Bump is sometimes felt on deceleration in lower gears nearing a stop. Sometimes feels like it's shifting rough in lower gears. Gear selector feels stuck sometimes after parking and trying to shift into reverse. Transmission sometimes makes whining noise, not sure if this is normal. Transmission seems to hesitate sometimes before kicking down in low gear or upshifting. Took vehicle into dealership, shop foreman says there are no updated transmission control module (TCM) revisions after checking. Also states no fault codes were found from transmission. States that transmission issues could not be duplicated.