Dodge Intrepid tire blowout problems

Filed Dec 30, 2011 · Engine · 111,142 miles · IL

2001 dodge intrepid r/t 3.5l with 111,422 miles. While driving on the tollway, the heater began to blow out cool air. Later there was no acceleration and the car just died. Got the car to the side of the road while in traffic. Had to be towed. Engine is locked up. New engine estimate $5000-$7500. No check engine lights or warnings. Prior to this event we had a new radiator, thermostat, etc. Put in along with fixing oil leakage problem. That was july 28, 2011 with 107,809 miles on it. We always changed our oil regularly and took care of it. We bought this 2001 r/t intrepid new. The only other real problem was @ 106,939 miles it wouldn't go back into drive once you put it in reverse so we put in a used control module to fix that problem. I have read about a lot of complaints with the 2.7l engine but can't find much information on the 3.5 r/t model. So scary to think how many 2001 intrepids are just dying on the road with no advance notice. Very dangerous. I am so glad that my son was driving it and knew what to do instead of my newly-licensed daughter. It was her car for only 4 1/2 months. Dodge should be ashamed. We got more mileage out of a chevy cavalier. Are there any class action law suits out there?

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Engine · 103,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns 1999 dodge intrepid. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine revved excessively high, followed by the "oil" warning light illumination on the instrument. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The engine was turned off. After the engine cooled, the vehicle was able to resume normal. The failure occurred intermittent and progressed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact had not driven the vehicle in fear that the engine could possibly blow out. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Tires · 64,000 miles · WI

I had flat tires in three of my 4 tires in a 6 week period. The first and third of these 3 flats were traced to a crack in the valve stem. The 2nd and 3rd flats occurred at highway speeds within 50 minutes of each other damaging both tires beyond repair. The second tire caused severe pulling to the right. By the time I pulled over the tire was smoking. Sears had installed these tires in 2006. They suspect the tech tr413 valve stem was the culprit. Sears agreed to replace all tires with new. This work has not yet been done yet so one valve stem remains installed and will be closely inspected upon replacement. Do you want this valve stem returned for inspection? The police provided an escort for tire failure #2 so police records surely exist though I filed no formal report.

Filed Aug 15, 2007 · Tires · 236,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. The vehicle has cooper lifeliner touring sle tires, size 205/60r15. The contact stated that the tread separated from the front driver and passenger side tires, which caused them to blow out. The failures caused the fender to detach from the vehicle. He notified the manufacturer, but they have not responded. The speed, VIN, and dot number were unavailable. The tire failure mileage was 10,000 and the current and failure mileages were 236,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2006 · Tires · FL

Last spring I had to replace the cooper tires on the front of my car because they were causing my car to vibrate even though the tread and tire pressure were perfect. I still had cooper tires on the rear of my car and while driving down the interstate the tread of my rear right tire exploded causing me to almost lose control of my car. It tore off my rear bumper and did damage underneath the car. Currently I do have quotes to repair the damage, but am waiting to find out if cooper tire will pay for the repairs.

Filed Aug 31, 2006 · Tires · 32,500 miles · CA

Subject: mastercraft tire tread separation comments: in march, 2003, I purchased a 2002 dodge intrepid using ebay. The car had 8,000 miles and carfax showed no accidents. When the car arrived, I noticed it had two new mastercraft sensy tires on the front, unusual for that low mileage. Upon inspection, I found that the right tie rod end had been bent and not repaired, the likely cause of the new tires. I then replaced the right tie rod end and had all four wheels aligned. As the tires had a tread wear rating of 620, I figured there were good for many miles. In late july, 2006, the car had 32k miles. I was hearing a loud "slapping" sound on the front end. Taking the car to a costco car center, they determined that both tires had tread separation, requiring immediate replacement. The tires had less than 25k miles on them. The car has a lifetime four-wheel alignment policy from firestone ever since I purchased it, and the front end alignment has been checked about every 3-4k miles. These tires apparently had a manufacturing defect. Their identification is mastercraft sensy 01, 225 60 r16 m&s 98t, dot 3dx3 fmw 3302, not as described by your form below which has incomplete info use only the info in this paragraph to describe model, size and dot number. I suggest this defect should be investigated. The tires were left at costco and are no longer available, but I have their written statement of the problem. Your comments please. Thank you.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Wheels · MI

1998 dodge intrepid's right front tire separated from vehicle. *kb when the tire sheared off it scratched the rear door and dented and scratched the front bumper. The day prior to this incident the consumer had brake repairs done.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Tires · MI

2001 intrepid front right tire blew out. *ts the blowout caused damage to the passenger side front fender. There were no injuries.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Engine · FL

Dt: the contact had the oil changed, and less than a week later she heard a knocking in the engine. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and the mechanic determined that the oil change caused sludge from the oil pan to get into the engine. This caused the engine to blow out. The vehicle needed a new engine. No repairs have been made due to the expense.

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Engine · PA

Dt a defective 2.7 liter engine. It had sludge build up and it caused the motor to blow out. The first time it happened was in june 2005, and the second time on september 9, 2005. The motor was making a tapping sound, but the cylinder had broken inside the block, and it was flapping up and down. The dealer said the water pump was bad, and the consumer would have to pay for the motor.