2002 Dodge Intrepid: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 23, 2010 · Transmission · 123,000 miles · AR

I own a 2002 dodge intrepid it has approx. 125,000 miles on it just got out of the shop 300 for transmission and it is not fixed it started to rain really hard mid june 10 since then car goes into what I know now as limp mode it goes into second gear and wont come out unless you pull over turn off and restart was fixing to call actual dodge place then read on the internet of all the problems that are being had with these transmissions and engines as well. My car has started over heating. No warning has fluids. For 300 had everything services with fluids etc and an additive put in and told don't know how to replace transmission then I read person after person saying they are replacing the transmission over and over again and it is quitting in the middle of the road or continues to do what mine does. I am afraid I am going to get hit I was almost hit about a week ago by a diesel because it went to about 43 then jerked and went into second gear diesel right on my tail furious because I had to slow down RPM went up to 4 afraid going to blow the motor up no shoulder due to construction was trying to get out of the way before he slammed into me it is scary when it jerks I am afraid at some point I wont be able to get out of the way or I will be in a bad area and have to shut it off and it will lock up like so many others have. So now I don't know what to do with the car.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Steering · 30,000 miles · FL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 10 MPH around a tight curve, the vehicle jerked to the right without warning. Sludge was removed from the vehicle on three occasions. The contact heard a ticking sound coming from the steering. He stated that the passenger side front tie rod is bent, but the bolt is still attached. The tire has excessive wear and had to be changed three times. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was 62,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.

Filed Aug 16, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 65,000 miles · CA

Hello I own a 2002 dodge intrepid, this vehicle has been giving me serious problems since it reached 60,000 miles. It all started with the oil light flickering on and off and the engine light would also do the same thing. Then the water pump and thermostat went out. Next the water outlet housing started leaking. Now the transmission is acting up and the car makes big jerking motions when driving and the RPM rises up. My wife has been in the car with our children and the car would just stall, while driving. Finally I had enough the safety of my family is number one priority. It seems dodge owners around this country are having similar problems at such low mileage. My neighbors, friends and family members are telling the same story. These vehicles need to be recalled, due to engine defects. I have spent hundreds of dollars already in repairs. Every family deserves a vehicle that is safe for their family, friends, and neighbors. The dodge intrepid's need to be recalled, because they are very unsafe to drive. It shouldn't have to take a death to recall these vehicles. Put an end to this engine failures and demand a recall. We need your help to solve this safety hazard, with these engines. I have parked the vehicle even though I still owe 4,900 dollars because I didn't want to trade the car in and put another family, in danger. My wife and I purchased another vehicle, has over 70,000 miles and runs really well. Please recall the dodge intrepids, help keep are streets and highways safe, from defected engines. Went out and the water outlet housing leaks.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Engine · 41,000 miles · UT

While driving, the vehicle made a loud clanking noise and jerked. The engine stalled and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer was informed that a new engine was needed. *ak there were never any warning signs. (lights, leaks) the engine check light had come on after the clanking noise and jerking. *sc

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · GA

When you first start driving the car, it winll not accelerate no higher then 40-50 MPH. It would jerk or feel like it was popping or about to stall. The car will not shift into no gears.

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Transmission · 50,471 miles · TX

Car began with not accelerating. It would feel as though it was sticking. I would be driving and between it changing from 2nd to 3rd gear (40-50mph), it would jerk or feel like it was popping into the third gear. I bought the car at 19,000 miles, took it to the dealership at 30,000 miles and they said there were no fault codes, (warranty ended at 36,000 miles) transmission ok. Now at 50,000 miles, my car has electrical and internal transmission problems. It will cost me anywhere from $1700-$2100. I have not had the car a full year. Called the manufacturer, nothing they can do for me, called the dealership where car was purchased, nothing they can do for me.

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 22, 2002 · Steering · CA

Steering issues still continue. After steering was feeling loose for some time it felt as if it tightened up all of a sudden. Slight vibration once felt in steering wheel on freeway. Steering wheel slightly flopped to the right today while driving and steering seemed to drift. Steering felt jerky and would cause vehicle to almost swerve. Steering does not feel normal. Manufacture is supposed to arrange for district technician to check at dealership. Steering jerks usually during hard acceleration and did not do this when vehicle was new until recently. I am concerned that the steering my fail or not perform as it should. I have had a witness drive my car for verification. Steering attitude intermittently changes. I am used to driving front wheel drive chrysler vehicles and the steering attitude should not change as such.