After having our 2002 dodge intrepid serviced for transmission failure. We noticed engine starting to knock. Wasn't sure if it was transmission or engine. Ruled out transmission,took to dealer, dealer says sludge build up in pan causing engine failure,normal oil changes done,at 3400 miles average. Manual calls for 7500 mile oil changes, engine bearings bad, replacement costs upwards of 5000.00 working with dealer now on getting it replaced, engine should not have failed this soon.
2002 Dodge Intrepid transmission complaints
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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.
Have had 2002 dodge intrepid in the dealers shop in various occasions re: the transmission not going into gear or shifting hard at the wrong speeds. We have had issues with the gears since the day we bought it '2003. We are continuously told nothing is wrong that they cannot duplicate the action. Last month it wouldn't go into gear or when it did it moved slowly then the engine shut off. We were told once again they couldn't find anything wrong with it. Recently 8/8/05 it begin kicking and bucking while driving on 8/9/05 the service tech told us it is something totally different a "cam sensor" that they "think is possibly bad or more internal issues with the engine." all through it they cannot duplicate what we have been complaining about. The check engine light is on now and the air bag light is on yet, they cannot seem to repair these. We have an extended warranty on the car yet, we feel the dealership is being dishonest with us. We also feel that we have been sold a lemon. We have record of each time the car was at the dealership and they have a journal of all visits in their database. We have kept the car well maintained and at 49k miles it should not be having these issues.
Dt: the contact was driving 60-65 MPH and heard a clanking noise. Then, vehicle went out of gear and went down to 15-20-MPH. The tachometer was up to 4 MPH, but the mileage was down 5-10- MPH. Did not work even when putting foot on the gas. She had to shut the car off in order to get it into the right gear. It felt like the gears were stuck. The dealer told her that valves in the transmission were stuck. The contact had to cut the car off 10 times a day in order to get it to go into gear.
Transmission failed at less than 38000 miles, 2002 model yr. Engine light came on and high rpms at 55mph.transmission not shifting out of lower gears. Dealership says internal damage.
My transmission failed at less than 52000 miles with no warning other than the check engine light, with trouble codes identifying the torque converter lockout circuit. The transmission had extensive internal damage as verified by the dodge dealer, who suggested a remanufactured transmission, and mr. Transmission, who detailed the internal damage, including the pump, and planetary gear system.
While driving 50 MPH transmission failed. Owner was able to get the vehicle to the nearest dealer for diagnostic test. Dealer stated the core return needed to be replaced.
The car has only 65, 000 miles on it and the transmission has failed while no longer under warranty. While driving the engine light came on the RPM's revved and the car would not go over 35 miles an hour. Diagnostics equipment has said the modulators and electronic componenets for the transmission need to be replaced just short of rebuilding the transmission. The car has been serviced regularly and driven under normal conditions. I think this type of failure is unwarranted. I have been told by my mechanic that there is a trend in dodge 2.7 engines and transmissions.
Transmission failed when vehicle accelerated. Rpms got very high, and vehicle stalled. Consumer took vehicle back to the dealer, and was told that the problem could not be duplicated. Dealer put the vehicle on the diagnostic machine yet they were unable to diagnose the problem. *ak the brakes failed 7 times. Updated 02/06/06.
Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Consumer smelled smoke, and there were flames under the vehicle. There was epoxy sealant where the fire started.
I had my car less than a year when the transmission started stalling for no reason at all. I could be anywhere and at about 40-50 miles/hour the car would shake a little and not come out of first gear.I have taken this car all over town and get a different repsonse from everyone I talk to. Of course, the dealership told me they couldnt do anything for me. I will never ever buy another dodge as long as I live.
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.
Consumer complained about transmission failure.
After owning my vehicle for only 16 months, I am having to have the transmission replaced. I and my family almost had a serious accident with the car stalling it could have been a serious situation because the car would stall and completely stop at any give moment. I am also shocked that you can purchase a vehicle and have to pay for such substanstial repairs and that dodge does not stand behind it's product.
Consumer complained about automatic transmission gear position indicated (prndl) problem. While vehicle is parked, the consumer's child can move the gear shift without the key being in the ignition. The vehicle was in the drive way and the consumer's son inadvertently was able to push gear shift in to neutral, this resulted in a collision off of a rock retaining wall. The child was slightly shaken up inside the vehicle. The manufacturer and the dealer are aware of the problem.
When you first start the car it would not move when you put it in any gear, then when it did finally move you may start moving and then it was like the transmission was shifted into neutral. Took the car in to the dealer, and had it checked, said it was a quart low on fluid, car was sent back home with me, a few days later did the same thing, took it back and the dealer where the transmission was replaced, new transmission would not shift out of low gear, had dealer tow it in, stated to me the the transmission controler needed reprogramming, it was reprogrammed and sent back out on the road, about 100 miles later it was a repeat, would not shift out of low gear, had the vehilce towed in again, dealer replaced transmission and controller, picked the car up from the dealer, I found a bracket that they had left loose that was within a fraction of coming in contact with the rack and pinion steering, returned to dealer to have bracket reattached. I have filed lemon law on this car.
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.
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.
Engine / transmission
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.
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