Dodge Intrepid brake failure problems

Filed Dec 1, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 142,000 miles · IN · fire · 1 injury

We are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our dodge intrepid. The driver was driving on the interstate. The hot/cold needle began moving up and down. Then the brakes gave out. Then, the power steering gave out. The car started smoking producing black chemical smoke into the cabin. Then, fire started shooting out of the vents. With no brakes and fire and smoke into the car, the driver was forced to jump out of the vehicle and roll onto the middle of the interstate with the car still going 30-40 MPH. The driver was in extreme danger inside the car and obviously laying on the interstate as well. The car ended up in the ditch while completely engulfed in flames. He was able to get onto the shoulder of the road. The fire department arrived to put out the fire. They determined the fire started inside the area of the heating core. The fire was so hot that it melted the bolts we were told by the fire marshal. There obviously was something faulty with the heater core to give this much damage. The driver was treated at the er for smoke inhalation. The contents in the car were either burned, melted, or have severe smoke damage. The vehicle is a complete loss of course. We lost many items of value inside the vehicle. We would like to be reimbursed for the car, the damaged or destroyed contents and any medical bills.

Filed Jan 14, 2013 · Brakes · 156,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the brakes failed to respond and the pedal did not engage in order to stop the vehicle. The contact was forced to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The contact merged onto the shoulder. When the contact turned the vehicle off and back on, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 156,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2012 · Brakes · 85,000 miles · DE

I installed new rear brakes, then I stepped on the brakes and the pedal went to the floor, I check around and found that the steel brake tubing was rusted out and sprung a leak, repaired two of the four steel tubings,now it was lucky for me I was in the back lawn,. Now if I was on the road who knows what could happened. How can a big company like chrysler get away with installing steel brake lines. It should be illegal to install such a hazard.. I wander how many accidents have been caused by this and if any one died because of this, they should be sued big time tony caputo ps this is accident,my son called me and said his rv chrysler did the same thing.he was on the road, he managed to get home ok, there should be some kind of recall on this, it is very very very dangerous. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 16, 2009 · Engine · 78,000 miles · OH

I was driving down the street when the engine stopped working. My brakes went out on me and I ended up in the middle of someone's yard, much better then the back end of the car in front of me, but still very scary. I was able to restart the car and get onto the side street before it died for the last time.

Filed Feb 16, 2009 · Brakes · 90,000 miles · 00

The brake booster is getting water in to it and freezing I replaced the booster 4 years ago. Same complaint hen I had it into a garage they say that it is water a gain it froze a gain each time it does this their is no way to push in the brake pedal meaning you have no brakes this condition could cause a fatal accident as you have no brakes.

Filed Nov 5, 2008 · Suspension · TN · crash

1996 dodge intrepid had to have alot of front end work done on tie rod ends and bushings worn out then while driving the car the brakes failed for no apparent reason and caused a accident whole front end totaled and the air bags did not deploy why is it that dodge auto air bags do not deploy.

Filed Aug 8, 2007 · Brakes · 62,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving 35 MPH. No warning lights illuminated. He applied the brakes approximately ten seconds before the vehicle actually stopped. The local dealer stated that the brake boost pump failed. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2007 · Brakes, Lights · KY

I had a recall performed on vehicle last year at martin dodge in bowling green, ky. After getting the services rendered I noticed several problems. One was that the turn signals were no longer operable, automatic transmission would not shift past second gear and would miss gears repeatedly, and ABS brakes failed. Also noticed that suspension was worse after they performed suspension recalls. I have tried on several occasions to contact the dealership and they only suggested that I bring it for a diagnostic at my cost, even though the problems existed after getting the recalls fixed. I incurred court cost of $166.00 because of improper equipment and the buy, here, pay here lot was requesting $2,280 for a car that I had no choice but to junk it because no being able to pass inspection for the road. I would appreciate anything you could do to aid in me absorbing the cost of this situation.

Filed Apr 2, 2007 · Engine · 60,000 miles · PA

Tl* - the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving at 20 MPH, the driver lost the power steering, the brakes failed and the engine lost power. The driver was able to take the vehicle off the road to avoid a collision. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact observed that there was a bad port design that decreases the oil flow to the valves, it heats up and the engine lost power. The manufacturer was notified, complaint#16093390 was filed and they stated that the warranty expired. The current and failure mileage were 60,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2006 · Brakes · 120,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the brake lines rusted causing brake fluid to leak out around the muffler creating a fire hazard. The brakes failed once while driving 30 MPH. The brake pedal went to the floor. Prior to the brake failure, the brake light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact added brake fluid as an attempt to remedy the problem. Shortly after this incident, the contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the vehicle again. The dealership was contacted.