Dodge Intrepid adaptive cruise problems

Filed Oct 16, 2020 · Acceleration, Airbags · 140,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the air bags warning light illuminated as well as the horn failed when depressed. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH the cruise control failed to engage as he had to increase his speed to avoid being rear-ended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that he researched the failure online and found the federal safety agency action number: pe03010 (vehicle speed control) and believes the failure was related. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Airbags · 146,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. While the vehicle was parked, the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the horn and cruise control feature were activated, but failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 02/23/16*lj the consumer contacted the dealer. However they refused to do anything about the air bag problem. Updated 02/23/16.

Filed Mar 18, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · IN

Air bag light came on , then no cruise control, no horn, air bag light stays on. Was told that there might be a recall on this particular vehicle. Called dealership in bloomington, in. And was told that they didn't know and that they don't handle recalls.

Filed Sep 22, 2013 · Acceleration, Airbags · 170,000 miles · MI

We bought this car as the third owner the air bag light was on the cruise control didn't work and the horn wouldn't sound.after searching the internet,and finding out that they had many many of the internal pasts changed and the multitudes of people reimbursed, we took our car to the dealer and told because we were the third owner,and that the mileage was high,they would not accept responsibility. The car was never been in a accident,nor has it been abused. I think that because my horn can't work it may be a concern. I also think wile driving my air bag may deploy causing an insident.both dodge intrepid , and other dodges have the same problems. The problem can be resolved by paying 4-to5 hundred dollars to the consumer. I feel as though the cost and replacement of the part should go back to the manufacturer as it is an internal part in the steering that breaks with out warning and without any cause from outside sources I.e.accedentsor other. Because not enough people contacted you, the manufacturer decided it wasn't good enough to be considered or issue a recall.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Acceleration · NJ

I own a 2002 intrepid which has a very serious problem with the cruise control. If I set the cruise say at 65 miles per hour it will surge to 70 or more miles per hour before it slowly comes back to 65 miles per hour. I have complained about this to the dealer who eventually replaced the cruise with a new one. There is no difference with the new one. It still surges when it is set. The dealer said there is nothing more they can do. This is very dangerous because I almost hit the car in front of me when I engaged the cruise. I had this problem since I bought the car new.

Filed Jan 3, 2010 · Airbags · 142,000 miles · MI

The air bag light came on. At that time I did not know anything else was wrong. Later on dec 27, 2009, while traveling to florida and finally using the cruise control, I realized that it was not working and the radio controls were not working, plus the horn does not work and of course the air bag light is as of this date 1/3/10 still is lit. Googling the problem, it may be the clock spring. This is a 2001 dodge intrepid, 3.2 l. I understand there may be a safety problem. I want to know if this is under any kind of recall??? At this point I am waiting to see if there is a recall before I get it repaired.

Filed Jun 8, 2009 · Engine · 114,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving between 68-69 MPH with the cruise control activated, the temperature gauge went high and the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed a small fire under the hood. The fuse box and several wires were melted. The contact extinguished the flames. The police and fire departments arrived at the scene and both filed reports. It was unknown if the vehicle was destroyed at that time. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 114,000. Updated 07/17/09 *bf updated 07/20/09.

Filed Sep 15, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · CT

Clockspring failed--which takes out the airbag and horn and also the cruise control.

Filed Apr 28, 2008 · Airbags · 99 miles · CT

Seems that there is a thing called a clock spring---in the steering mech-(sorta a replacement for the old horn contacts)---seems to be a common problem---when it fails it turns on the drivers side airbag light--you loose your horn and also the cruise control--no recall on this model yet--but some other same mfg. Products are under recall.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Engine · 84,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 74 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, smoke appeared out of the back of the tail pipe. The contact pulled off the road, opened the hood, and found the oil dipstick to be dark brown in color. The dealer stated that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle is currently under an extended warranty; however, the manufacturer stated that there was no guarantee that it would be used for this sort of failure. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.