Dodge Intrepid sudden acceleration problems

Filed Jun 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Airbags · 153,874 miles · AZ · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a concrete wall. The contact indicated that during the failure the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied. The contact and the front passenger both suffered headaches and the contact also suffered an upper back injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,874. The consumer stated on june 13, 2014, immediately after she put the vehicle in reverse, the vehicle jerked suddenly and accelerated out of control. She tried to apply the brake but the vehicle would not stop. The consumer stated the air bags failed to deploy. Updated 09/03/14

Filed Nov 15, 2006 · Acceleration, Transmission · 78,000 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle accelerated on its own to a higher speed, causing the vehicle to lose control. The contact was unsure of the speeds before and after acceleration, but this caused the engine and transmission to die. The contact was able to prevent the vehicle from being involved in an accident. The service dealer determined the vehicle needed a new engine and transmission and were unaware of what could have caused this.

Filed Sep 12, 2005 · Acceleration · 65,000 miles · TN

My 2001 dodge intrepid se has a problem with sudden acceleration. I bought this car in 2001. I am the second owner. This problem occurs only when the air conditioning is turned on. This problem is especially harrowing at times when the car should be decelerating - I.e. When approaching a stop light or pulling into the garage. During normal operation of the engine at these times, RPM's usually range from 750 to 1100 RPM depending on speed of the car. During a "problem" period as one begins the process of deceleration, the engine RPM's will jump up to 2200 - 2500 RPM thus causing unusual use of the brake pedal to compensate for the sudden acceleration. I have also found that the electronic transmission will begin to "gear-down" as though my braking is interpreted as climbing a hill or passing another car. Consequently, I will put the car in neutral and let the engine race up and down until it settles at an even RPM. I quit using air conditioning for several weeks until I was able to get the car in to the dealership. The 2001 dodge intrepid se has been taken to the local dodge dealership. The dodge dealership determined that the "brain" of the car needed to be replaced (one month ago). Now the car has begun to have the same problem again. I have found another consumer problem report similar to mine on mycarstats.com.

Filed May 21, 2005 · Engine · 94,547 miles · FL

The car accelerated, the RPM's went thru the roof, when put into drive, and shot forward, made a loud thump sound, and was not stoppable, had to be put into park to stop. The engine had ripped out of the frame, which had ripped out of the body.

Filed Mar 24, 2005 · Transmission · CA

While driving and upon stopping a stop sign vehicle shut down. Consumer got it started again. Vehicle surged forward before it got going again. Upon turning into a parking lot vehicle shut down again. Upon starting the vehicle again, it would not go into gear.

Filed Feb 14, 2005 · Acceleration · RI · crash

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on its own, resulting in a crash through the garage door. Manufacturer has been contacted by consumer.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Acceleration · 58,000 miles · IL

While driving 50 MPH vehicle surged forward. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Mar 30, 2004 · Engine · 73,022 miles · IL

Two times in the last 1.5 years, while I was stopped in traffic (with my foot on the brake) the engine suddenly accelerated! In both cases, I was stopped at a traffic light behind another car. The reving of the engine took me by surprise both times, but I managed to push the brake pedal hard enough so that I did not hit the car in front of me. I shifted into neutral and shut off the engine. It started up and in neither instance did I have another re-occurrence that day.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · NY · crash

I was in parking garage at jfk airport. When I started car and put it into gear, the car shot forward and crashed into concrete barrier and pillar. The airbags never deployed and the braking did not slow it down. The car was totalled and the travelers insurance has offered $2275 less the $500 deductible.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Acceleration · 79,000 miles · NY

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration.