Dodge Intrepid door locks problems

Filed Jul 12, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 65,000 miles · AR

The intrepid has had to serviced about every 3 months. First it was the engine light came on due to the 02 sensor going out. Then it was the fan that belt broke on the car. Then it was the tires the would wear the tread really easily. Then it was the passenger door handle it broke on the inside. The it was the transmission that started skipping gears then it would make the RPM's go up. Now the whole transmission has gone out. We have only had this car for two years and we have taken good care of it.

Filed Mar 15, 2009 · Locks · 68,000 miles · PA

Automatic door locks on all doors except drivers door failed to operate. Each of the passenger doors failed at different times during a single month. Drivers door stopped working for a few days and began working again. Dealer stated each door has separate operating system that need replaced.

Filed Sep 29, 2008 · Locks · AZ

2003 dodge intrepid interior door handle. Consumer feels that the door handle failure is a safety issue.*nj the consumer stated the failure occurred at the attach point of the control rod and the hinge/lever for the door.

Filed Feb 29, 2008 · Engine, Locks · 73,945 miles · MI

There have been several problems with my 2000 intrepid 2.7l. I have had to replace all the door lock motors at different times, starting all the way back from 1/8/04 and the final one was just this month (february.) I was having an issue with the car stalling out while I was driving it. Some times it would start back up while it was still coasting, other times it would take a long time before it would start again, leaving me sitting on the side of the road. When hooked up to a diagnostic machine it would not show what caused the malfunction. My mechanic had to change random censors until we found the correct one. Which turned out to be the crank sensor. This problem was occurring around february/march of 2007, with only 60,121 mileage when the first one was replaced. Then this past wednesday, 2/27/08, the engine started to make a knocking sound. We thought maybe it was due to the extremely cold weather we were having. It did not due it after the car was heated up. When I was driving home from picking up my kids today, friday 2/29/08, the engine started knocking very loudly and lost power. I did make it to my driveway but just barely. I still owe quite a bit for the car and now I don't have anything to drive and can't even trade the vehicle in. After searching the internet to try to find a replacement engine I have found that this is a very common thing with this engine. I have 73,945 miles on the car.

Filed Sep 26, 2007 · Locks · 82,555 miles · VA

Car is a well maintained (all recommended service done at dealership). Driver side door failed to open using the inside door handle. Had to roll down window and reach to the outside door handle in order to open door. Feels like handle is no longer engaging the door lock. Experienced initial panic when I thought I was trapped in the car.

Filed Apr 24, 2007 · Locks · 65,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 50 MPH the door lock mechanism failed three times and the locks were replaced. The driver side door requireed him to apply pressure to open and close the door. The electric locks were not working. The locks made a grinding noise every time trying to open and close them. The passengers rear lock also failed. The first two failures occurred within two weeks. When he would pull the handle and roll the window down, nothing would allow him to open the locks. The failure occurred in november on the first two doors. When driving over 50 MPH the automatic lock made a grinding noise. The front driver door locked, and therewas no way you could get out. Sometimes the noises would allow him to exit. He took the vehicle to the dealer to have the door failure diagnosed, and it was repaired it for $600. They did not offer any explanation as to why the locks failed. The failure mileage was 65,000. The current mileage was 73000.

Filed Aug 3, 2006 · Locks, Steering · KY

Left front wheel bearing and axle, left and right outer tie rods, front right ball joint, strut rod bushings, windshield wiper bearings, left front door lock doesn't work, left front window won't let down and roof paint.

Filed Feb 22, 2006 · Airbags · 82,794 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Dt*: the contact stated that the air bags in her vehicle did not deploy in a front end collision at 45 MPH. There was braking prior to impact. There was a police report taken and the vehicle was driven away from the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries from the seat belt. There was damage to the hood, bumper, and driver side fender. The driver side door will not open. The vehicle has not been seen by a mechanic. Updated 3/20/2006 -

Filed Feb 7, 2006 · Locks · KS

2000 dodge intrepid door latches are defective due to a solenoid defect. *ts

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Locks · 20,000 miles · KS

Dt*: the consumer stated the door locks will not lock. It was taken to a dealership where they replaced the defective solenoid in the power door locks. This defect has happened to all doors in the vehicle on different occasions. The manufacturer has been contacted.