Dodge Intrepid power windows problems

Filed Sep 11, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 170,000 miles · AR

The air bag light stays on constantly which affects the electric windows & the heating/AC component. When the air bag light came on the windows & heater/AC stopped working. Additionally, the steering wheel locking mechanism is defective because it does not lock the steering wheel at all when the ignition is in the off position. I had a 1993 dodge intrepid with the same airbag light problem described above, I was able to get the light to go off at times by adjusting the steering wheel which allowed the electric windows and heater/AC to work until the light would come back on. The difference is I cannot get the airbag light to turn off at all on the 1996 model, the difference being between the two models is that the 93 had the gear shifter on the floor console; while 96 is on the column. The fact that the 93 and 96 both have the same airbag light affecting the electric windows & the heater/AC is not a coincidence. I've been told by mechanics that one thing should affect the other, but my personal experience shows that to be untrue. In my opinion there is a safety issue with either the sensors or something in the ignition switch, or possibly the wiring within the steering column due to possibility of manufacturing issues. This does pose as a safety issue because the windows will not roll down and the heater/AC will not cool/heat the car and the defroster cannot clear the windows of condensation; which creates obstructed view. The nonworking heater/AC severely restricts the times you can drive the car, unless you would like to risk heat exhaustion during summer or frostbite during the winter.

Filed Feb 17, 2009 · Visibility · MI

The drivers and passengers door windows will not go up when rolled down.

Filed Jul 26, 2007 · Acceleration, Visibility · 95,000 miles · MA

In normal driving conditions both the window regulator and the cable for the cruise control failed causing the glass to enter the window frame and the car to lose speed. I had the window repaired only to have it fail again and have not yet repaired the cruise control for fear of another failure.

Filed Dec 31, 2006 · Engine · 43,000 miles · NC

1999 I bought a 98 dodge intrepid. 2000, engine blown from oil sludge at 42,000. I was taking kids to school and car stopped with no warning on railroad tracks and had to be towed. Paid $500.00 deductibles at dealership and they replaced engine. Had proof of oil changes. 2002 broke down again. The timing chain broke and broke other parts. This cost $800.00. Also, I have replace all window motors at least once and twice again on two more. And relay switches. At this point because I paid $21,000 for this car also all the money in repairs. Too much invested to just let it go. I started using fully synthetic oil and changes oil every 1000 miles. This was also expensive. I had to try something to save this car. Well that didn't work either. 2005 the engine blew again, oil sludge. I has set at the garage until 12/06. I had to borrow a car for the past year until I could fix the intrepid again. Now I have paid another $2000.00 to switch the engine with at 3.2 liter engine. I get it back today!! I can not find even a junkyard salvage yard that will that the engine and transmission. That is sad!! I have been told be every mechanic and salvage company I have contacted, that everyone is aware of the 2.7 problems and will not touch one.

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 Jul 27, 2006 · TX

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle's air conditioning has failed the windows will not go up or down. The problem is intermittent. The window issue causes too much heat in the vehicle. The contact expressed other dodges have a related issue the body module, and this may be the cause of the prolems with the vehicle.

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Locks · 31,000 miles · IL

Today the third power door lock when out on my 2000 intrepid. Considering there are only four on the car I would think this is more then the norm. The first went out under warranty, the last two are on me. In addition to the locks, over the course of my ownership I have had to replace a power window motor, trunk lifts (that still don't work in cold weather), electrical system moduals, have the doors adjusted several times (they still don't fit right) and various misc. Items. This third out of four power locks is the clincher. My last three cars have been dodges and this is my last dodge. Has anyone else had problems with their locks?

Filed Aug 3, 2004 · 47,000 miles · PA

In the summer of 2003, A/C failed to blow cold air. Dealership tested the system and found no leak, but for a fee, would further test the system. No repairs were done due to price of service. In the summer of 2004, still had no A/C, and dealership has told me the evaporator coil has failed to operate. They want approximately $1300 to fix the problem. I will not go to their service as I have found an independent mechanic who will fix the problem for approximately $800. I have had the transmission recall fixed, the driver's seat bolt recall fixed, and the right front window motor replaced. All of these things have been found defective by many customers as found on this web site. Are refunds available for these common complaints? I'm tired of spending hard earned money to fix what apparently seems like manufacturer flaws.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 100,943 miles · KY

Ltr fm travis phillips (ky) owner of a 1998 dodge chrysler intrepid reporting defective engine, window off track writer believes vehicle should be recalled reply to the fort wright, ky district office. *ph the vehicle engine blew while the consumer's wife was driving 65 MPH. There was no warning prior to this incident. The consumer indicated that he had the oil changed every 3000 miles and that the oil was just changed prior to the engine failure. The vehicles lights flickered, the windows came off the track when putting them up or down. The seals around the doors fell off. The air/heat only worked when on high. The starter failed.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 43,487 miles · CA · crash · fire

The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. The window motor must be replaced. *ak the anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. *sc *jb the vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes.