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Apr 29, 2024 Engine

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Apr 29, 2024 Engine And Engine Cooling

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Feb 5, 2021 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED A SCRAPING NOISE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKING UP. TIRE AND RIM WERE GROUND DOWN, WHILE I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. MECHANICS NOTES: "EBRAKE CAME APART PASSENGER REAR AND LOCKED BRAKE UP, CAUSING BACKING PLATE TO RIP APART FROM EBRAKE MO...

Feb 5, 2021 Service Brakes 73,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEED A SCRAPING NOISE WAS HEARD FOLLOWED BY THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL LOCKING UP. TIRE AND RIM WERE GROUND DOWN, WHILE I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. MECHANICS NOTES: "EBRAKE CAME APART PASSENGER REAR AND LOCKED BRAKE UP, CAUSING BACKING PLATE TO RIP APART FROM EBRAKE MO...

Sep 24, 2016 Engine 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG...

Sep 24, 2016 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG...

Sep 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG...

Sep 24, 2016 Engine 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG...

Sep 24, 2016 Power Train 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG...

Sep 24, 2016 Unknown Or Other 86,000 mi

THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENG...

Jul 16, 2014 Power Train 10,500 mi

MY CAR JUST WENT FROM FINE TO NOT FINE. I FELT LIKE IT WAS IN 2 GEAR WHILE DRIVING IT. SO I HAD TO PULL OVER STOP IT AND MAKE SURE I WAS IN THE RIGHT GEAR AND I WAS BUT IT WOULDN'T SHIFT TO DRIVE. STAYED IN 2 GEAR. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I GOT TWO CODES. PO700 AND PO871. I LOVE MY CAR B...

Jul 16, 2014 Power Train 10,500 mi

MY CAR JUST WENT FROM FINE TO NOT FINE. I FELT LIKE IT WAS IN 2 GEAR WHILE DRIVING IT. SO I HAD TO PULL OVER STOP IT AND MAKE SURE I WAS IN THE RIGHT GEAR AND I WAS BUT IT WOULDN'T SHIFT TO DRIVE. STAYED IN 2 GEAR. THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I GOT TWO CODES. PO700 AND PO871. I LOVE MY CAR B...

Jun 16, 2014 Air Bags Crash 153,874 mi

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 CONTAC...

Jun 16, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 153,874 mi

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 CONTAC...

Jun 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 153,874 mi

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 CONTAC...

Jun 16, 2014 Air Bags Crash 153,874 mi

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 CONTAC...

Jun 16, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 153,874 mi

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 CONTAC...

Jun 16, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 153,874 mi

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 CONTAC...

Mar 11, 2014 Engine Fire 122,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN AZ THE CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND THAN TRAIL SMOKE.... AS WE PULLED OFF SMOKE ROLLED OUT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE... CHECKING THE PASSENGER SIDE, THERE WAS MELTING PLASTIC RUNNING TO THE GROUND AND THE TOP OF THE HOOD WAS HOT.. CAR LATER BURNT BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT...

Mar 11, 2014 Engine Fire 122,000 mi

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN AZ THE CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND THAN TRAIL SMOKE.... AS WE PULLED OFF SMOKE ROLLED OUT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE... CHECKING THE PASSENGER SIDE, THERE WAS MELTING PLASTIC RUNNING TO THE GROUND AND THE TOP OF THE HOOD WAS HOT.. CAR LATER BURNT BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT...

Feb 23, 2013 Suspension 192,468 mi

AS I WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE, I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR, JUST AS I TAPPED THE CURB WITH MY BACK TIRES AT 2 MPH. I WENT TO PULL FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR AND ATTEMPT THE PARKING JOB AGAIN, WHEN I REALIZED THAT I COULD NO LONGER TURN THE WHEELS. THE STEER...

Feb 23, 2013 Steering 192,468 mi

AS I WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE, I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR, JUST AS I TAPPED THE CURB WITH MY BACK TIRES AT 2 MPH. I WENT TO PULL FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR AND ATTEMPT THE PARKING JOB AGAIN, WHEN I REALIZED THAT I COULD NO LONGER TURN THE WHEELS. THE STEER...

Feb 23, 2013 Suspension 192,468 mi

AS I WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE, I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR, JUST AS I TAPPED THE CURB WITH MY BACK TIRES AT 2 MPH. I WENT TO PULL FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR AND ATTEMPT THE PARKING JOB AGAIN, WHEN I REALIZED THAT I COULD NO LONGER TURN THE WHEELS. THE STEER...

Feb 23, 2013 Steering 192,468 mi

AS I WAS BACKING INTO A PARALLEL PARKING SPACE, I HEARD A LOUD POP FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE CAR, JUST AS I TAPPED THE CURB WITH MY BACK TIRES AT 2 MPH. I WENT TO PULL FORWARD TO STRAIGHTEN THE CAR AND ATTEMPT THE PARKING JOB AGAIN, WHEN I REALIZED THAT I COULD NO LONGER TURN THE WHEELS. THE STEER...

Jan 31, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE CAR LOST POWER AND ACCELERATION SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY MADE A LOUD CLANKING BANGING SOUND. IT STALLED AND COMPLETELY STOPPED ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER THE SOUNDS. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC'S SHOP AND HE SAID THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED DUE TO OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND THAT T...

Jan 31, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 104,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK THE CAR LOST POWER AND ACCELERATION SEVERAL TIMES AND FINALLY MADE A LOUD CLANKING BANGING SOUND. IT STALLED AND COMPLETELY STOPPED ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER THE SOUNDS. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY MECHANIC'S SHOP AND HE SAID THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED DUE TO OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP AND THAT T...

Oct 3, 2011 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOL...

Oct 3, 2011 Power Train 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO MERGE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE SOL...

Aug 24, 2011 Power Train 34,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR AND WOULDN'T SHIFT TO THE UPPER GEARS NO MATTER HOW FAST I DROVE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND AFTER STARTING IT APPROXIMATELY...

Aug 24, 2011 Power Train 34,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID ON THE FREEWAY AT 60 MPH THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WAS STUCK IN FIRST GEAR AND WOULDN'T SHIFT TO THE UPPER GEARS NO MATTER HOW FAST I DROVE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND AFTER STARTING IT APPROXIMATELY...

Jun 2, 2011 Wheels

2003 DODGE INTREPID, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. *BF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND LEFT FRONT FENDER WERE DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0242-91) *JB

Jun 2, 2011 Wheels

2003 DODGE INTREPID, UNIT 1 WAS EASTBOUND ON THE OHIO TURNPIKE WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF THE VEHICLE. *BF THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND LEFT FRONT FENDER WERE DAMAGED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0242-91) *JB

May 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

HAVE A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. HUSBAND DRIVING CAR HOME AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON. THE CAR MADE LOUD BANGING TYPE NOISES AND HE PULLED OVER. HAD CAR LOOKED AT - ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD'VE LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT FIRST STARTED BANGING SO LOUDLY AND WE ALSO HAD A COOLANT PROBLEM THAT SUDDENLY THE HOSE...

May 5, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 136,000 mi

HAVE A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. HUSBAND DRIVING CAR HOME AND NO LIGHTS CAME ON. THE CAR MADE LOUD BANGING TYPE NOISES AND HE PULLED OVER. HAD CAR LOOKED AT - ENGINE FAILURE. THIS COULD'VE LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT WHEN IT FIRST STARTED BANGING SO LOUDLY AND WE ALSO HAD A COOLANT PROBLEM THAT SUDDENLY THE HOSE...

Mar 1, 2011 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD SECURE THE PASSENGERS FIRMLY IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT PULLEY SYSTEMS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Mar 1, 2011 Seat Belts 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE REAR SEAT BELTS WOULD SECURE THE PASSENGERS FIRMLY IN PLACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT PULLEY SYSTEMS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ...

Sep 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

MY VEHICLE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS IN SEPTEMBER OF 09, IT WAS STALLING ON HIGHWAYS. I WOULD LOSE POWER OUT OF NOWHERE. IT ALSO WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE FORWARD, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD THE CAR WOULD JUST BUCK BACK AND FORTH. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (J18) THAT WORD FOR WORD EXPLAINED WHAT WAS G...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train

MY VEHICLE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS IN SEPTEMBER OF 09, IT WAS STALLING ON HIGHWAYS. I WOULD LOSE POWER OUT OF NOWHERE. IT ALSO WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE FORWARD, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD THE CAR WOULD JUST BUCK BACK AND FORTH. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (J18) THAT WORD FOR WORD EXPLAINED WHAT WAS G...

Sep 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

MY VEHICLE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS IN SEPTEMBER OF 09, IT WAS STALLING ON HIGHWAYS. I WOULD LOSE POWER OUT OF NOWHERE. IT ALSO WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE FORWARD, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD THE CAR WOULD JUST BUCK BACK AND FORTH. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (J18) THAT WORD FOR WORD EXPLAINED WHAT WAS G...

Sep 29, 2010 Power Train

MY VEHICLE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS IN SEPTEMBER OF 09, IT WAS STALLING ON HIGHWAYS. I WOULD LOSE POWER OUT OF NOWHERE. IT ALSO WOULD RANDOMLY ACCELERATE FORWARD, FOR LACK OF A BETTER WORD THE CAR WOULD JUST BUCK BACK AND FORTH. I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (J18) THAT WORD FOR WORD EXPLAINED WHAT WAS G...

Aug 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR STICKS IN 2ND GEAR DURING DRIVING AND FREQUENTLY STOPS MOVING, GOING INTO LIMP MODE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND THE RPM WILL GO FROM 2 TO 4. WHEN DECELERATING AND BREAKING, IT WILL ACT ERRATIC OFTEN AS IF IT WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND JERK. WHILE IN A PARKING LOT SURROUNDED BY ...

Aug 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CAR STICKS IN 2ND GEAR DURING DRIVING AND FREQUENTLY STOPS MOVING, GOING INTO LIMP MODE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE AND THE RPM WILL GO FROM 2 TO 4. WHEN DECELERATING AND BREAKING, IT WILL ACT ERRATIC OFTEN AS IF IT WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL AND JERK. WHILE IN A PARKING LOT SURROUNDED BY ...

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED AND...

Jul 19, 2010 Electrical System Fire 149,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, AN UNKNOWN LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT WERE CONTACTED AND...

May 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE ROADWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LO...

May 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 35 MPH, THERE WAS AN UNUSUALLY LOUD NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST OFF THE ROADWAY AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LO...

May 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE MOUNT FOR MY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER IN MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID BROKE AND ALLOWED THE TENSIONER TO GIVE SLACK, THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT PISTON. *TR

May 3, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE MOUNT FOR MY TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER IN MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID BROKE AND ALLOWED THE TENSIONER TO GIVE SLACK, THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT RIGHT PISTON. *TR

Apr 3, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Apr 3, 2010 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Apr 3, 2010 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Apr 3, 2010 Electrical System

TRANSMISSION FAILURE

Feb 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF PERIODICALLY BEFORE RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPT OF 2009. RECALL STATES 'THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON YOUR VEHICLE MA BECOME DAMAGED FROM CONTINUED OPERATION IN "LIMP-IN" MODE FOLLOWING A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULT.' NOTHING WAS DONE TO REPAIR THE ...

Feb 11, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF PERIODICALLY BEFORE RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE IN SEPT OF 2009. RECALL STATES 'THE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON YOUR VEHICLE MA BECOME DAMAGED FROM CONTINUED OPERATION IN "LIMP-IN" MODE FOLLOWING A CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAULT.' NOTHING WAS DONE TO REPAIR THE ...

Jan 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,794 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 65 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD SOUND UNDER THE HOOD AND SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT...

Jan 8, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 110,794 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF LESS THAN 65 MPH, SHE HEARD A LOUD SOUND UNDER THE HOOD AND SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT...

Oct 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THEN SMOKE ENGULFED THE ENGINE. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. HOWEVER ...

Oct 5, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 88,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED, AND THEN SMOKE ENGULFED THE ENGINE. HE WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FLAMES USING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY, AND A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. HOWEVER ...

Sep 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,008 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 3.5 LITER V6 ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED; HOWEVER, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE CAM-SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED TWICE, AND THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN C...

Sep 29, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 91,008 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 3.5 LITER V6 ENGINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE MISFIRED; HOWEVER, PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE CAM-SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED TWICE, AND THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN C...

Aug 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

MY CAR OVERHEATED ON THE EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING 60 MPH AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE NOT BEEN KILLED.I HAVE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, AND WATER PUMP. MY CAR STALLS/HESITATES EVERY TIME I STOP AT A LIGHT. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THE CADILLAC CONVERTER IS SHOT, I NE...

Aug 6, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 81,000 mi

MY CAR OVERHEATED ON THE EXPRESSWAY TRAVELING 60 MPH AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE NOT BEEN KILLED.I HAVE REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT, CRANKSHAFT SENSOR, AND WATER PUMP. MY CAR STALLS/HESITATES EVERY TIME I STOP AT A LIGHT. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THE CADILLAC CONVERTER IS SHOT, I NE...

Jul 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER...

Jul 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 140,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE ATTEMPTED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF THE HIGHWAY, BUT THE BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE AND THE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT OBSERVED SMOKE RISING FROM UNDER...

May 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD STRANGE NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, BUT IT COULD N...

May 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 60,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD STRANGE NOISES COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC, BUT IT COULD N...

Apr 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT HIS PLACE OF WORK, HE NOTICED A BALL OF FLAME COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SENT OUT AN INVESTIGATOR, WHO CONCLUDED THAT THEY...

Apr 16, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHEN THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT HIS PLACE OF WORK, HE NOTICED A BALL OF FLAME COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY SENT OUT AN INVESTIGATOR, WHO CONCLUDED THAT THEY...

Mar 9, 2009 Suspension

ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH---BRAKES---SCREECHING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AND GRABBING/THUMPING SOUND ,A/C & VENT MUSTY ODOR, SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUTS. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH---BRAKES---SCREECHING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AND GRABBING/THUMPING SOUND ,A/C & VENT MUSTY ODOR, SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUTS. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Suspension

ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH---BRAKES---SCREECHING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AND GRABBING/THUMPING SOUND ,A/C & VENT MUSTY ODOR, SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUTS. *TR

Mar 9, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling

ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH---BRAKES---SCREECHING SOUND WHEN BRAKING AND GRABBING/THUMPING SOUND ,A/C & VENT MUSTY ODOR, SQUEAKING SOUND FROM REAR STRUTS. *TR

Jan 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE 2003 DODGE INTREPID 2.7L ENGINE HAS A "DESIGN FLAW" THAT CAUSES EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE AND ENGINES TO SEIZE UP WITH NO WARNING. THIS PUTS THE DRIVER AND ANYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD AT RISK OF COLLISION. MY CAR HAS 85,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER MISSED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IT SHOULD NOT NEED A NEW...

Jan 21, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,000 mi

THE 2003 DODGE INTREPID 2.7L ENGINE HAS A "DESIGN FLAW" THAT CAUSES EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE AND ENGINES TO SEIZE UP WITH NO WARNING. THIS PUTS THE DRIVER AND ANYONE ELSE ON THE ROAD AT RISK OF COLLISION. MY CAR HAS 85,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER MISSED SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE IT SHOULD NOT NEED A NEW...

Dec 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABUNDANT AMOUNT OF OIL. HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART ...

Dec 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 2.7 L ENGINE- EXPERIENCE SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS THAT THESE ENGINES EXPERIENCE THIS TYPE OF SUDDEN LOSS, AND IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. PUBLIC WEB SITES STATE THIS ENGINE IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM FOR DODGE. HERE...

Dec 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE OIL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD AN ABUNDANT AMOUNT OF OIL. HE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART ...

Dec 8, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 2.7 L ENGINE- EXPERIENCE SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS THAT THESE ENGINES EXPERIENCE THIS TYPE OF SUDDEN LOSS, AND IT COULD HAVE CAUSED A MAJOR ACCIDENT. PUBLIC WEB SITES STATE THIS ENGINE IS A CONSTANT PROBLEM FOR DODGE. HERE...

Sep 29, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

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.*JB

Sep 29, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

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.*JB

Aug 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,080 mi

I NEVER HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM, EXCEPT CLOUDY SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND AN OIL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IT BEGAN TO OVER HEAT AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN (UPON MY ARRIVAL, I EXPLAINED ...

Aug 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,080 mi

I NEVER HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM, EXCEPT CLOUDY SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND AN OIL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IT BEGAN TO OVER HEAT AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN (UPON MY ARRIVAL, I EXPLAINED ...

Aug 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,080 mi

I NEVER HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM, EXCEPT CLOUDY SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND AN OIL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IT BEGAN TO OVER HEAT AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN (UPON MY ARRIVAL, I EXPLAINED ...

Aug 23, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 130,080 mi

I NEVER HAD A MAJOR PROBLEM, EXCEPT CLOUDY SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE AND AN OIL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON IT BEGAN TO OVER HEAT AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. I HAD IT TOWED TO LANDMARK DODGE, THE MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE TIMING CHAIN (UPON MY ARRIVAL, I EXPLAINED ...

Aug 20, 2008 Air Bags 33,300 mi

THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN MY DODGE HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES SINCE MARCH/APRIL 2007. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES. EACH TIME FOR A DIFFERENT REASON. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 34,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH SERVICE CALL FOR AN AIR BAG ...

Aug 20, 2008 Air Bags 33,300 mi

THE AIR BAG SYSTEM IN MY DODGE HAS FAILED FOUR TIMES SINCE MARCH/APRIL 2007. IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED 3 TIMES. EACH TIME FOR A DIFFERENT REASON. THE CAR HAS LESS THAN 34,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. THIS WILL BE THE FOURTH SERVICE CALL FOR AN AIR BAG ...

Aug 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,173 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATE...

Aug 12, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,173 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATE...

Aug 11, 2008 Air Bags 116,000 mi

2003 DODGE INTREPID -PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AGO. AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN MOTOR IS RUNNING POSSIBLE DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH CAUSE ANTICIPATED BY MANUFACTURER WILL BE CORRECTED WHEN TIME AND FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. *TR

Aug 11, 2008 Air Bags 116,000 mi

2003 DODGE INTREPID -PROBLEM STARTED APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK AGO. AIR BAG FAILURE LIGHT FLICKERS WHEN MOTOR IS RUNNING POSSIBLE DEPLOYMENT WITHOUT WARNING AND WITH CAUSE ANTICIPATED BY MANUFACTURER WILL BE CORRECTED WHEN TIME AND FUNDS BECOME AVAILABLE. *TR

Jul 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,500 mi

ENGINE LIGHT W/DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOWING O2 SENSOR BANK ONE AND BANK TWO FAILURES. ALL SENSORS PROFESSIONALLY REPLACED. CODES SHOWING SPEED CONTROL KICKING IN ALTHOUGH ENGINE AT IDLE. ENGINE DIES AT ACCELERATION EVEN ON EXPRESSWAY. VEHICLE SERVICED PROFESSIONALLY AS MANUF. DIRECTS. *TR

Jul 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,500 mi

ENGINE LIGHT W/DIAGNOSTIC CODES SHOWING O2 SENSOR BANK ONE AND BANK TWO FAILURES. ALL SENSORS PROFESSIONALLY REPLACED. CODES SHOWING SPEED CONTROL KICKING IN ALTHOUGH ENGINE AT IDLE. ENGINE DIES AT ACCELERATION EVEN ON EXPRESSWAY. VEHICLE SERVICED PROFESSIONALLY AS MANUF. DIRECTS. *TR

Jun 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,300 mi

MY DODGE INTREPID 2003 WITH THE 2002 2.7 LITER MODEL ENGINE LOCKED UP ON ME FOR NO REASON AT 76,000 MILES APX. I SPOKE WITH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND IT LOCKED UP AT 15,000 MILES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN THE MAIN ROAD, BUT I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTIO...

Jun 29, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 76,300 mi

MY DODGE INTREPID 2003 WITH THE 2002 2.7 LITER MODEL ENGINE LOCKED UP ON ME FOR NO REASON AT 76,000 MILES APX. I SPOKE WITH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND IT LOCKED UP AT 15,000 MILES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT IN THE MAIN ROAD, BUT I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PULLING OUT INTO A BUSY INTERSECTIO...

Apr 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE LOCKED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LOW ON OIL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE SHOP, WHERE OIL WAS ADDED I...

Apr 30, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE ENGINE LOCKED. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS LOW ON OIL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN OIL CHANGE SERVICE SHOP, WHERE OIL WAS ADDED I...

Apr 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

ENGINE WAS RUNNING SLOW AND LACKED POWER. TOOK IT TO LOCAL SHOP AND COME TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE IS TRASHED. ITS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 84K MILES, 2.7 ENGINE. OWNED IT FOR 21 MONTHS TO BE EXACT. WAS TOLD THIS HAPPENS ALOT WITH THESE MODELS, AND HE'S FIXED 6 OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME ENGINE. AS...

Apr 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE DRAGGED AS IF IT WERE IN TOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE COOLANT WAS MIXED WITH OIL. IF THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COULD EXPLODE. ...

Apr 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 85,000 mi

ENGINE WAS RUNNING SLOW AND LACKED POWER. TOOK IT TO LOCAL SHOP AND COME TO FIND OUT THE ENGINE IS TRASHED. ITS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 84K MILES, 2.7 ENGINE. OWNED IT FOR 21 MONTHS TO BE EXACT. WAS TOLD THIS HAPPENS ALOT WITH THESE MODELS, AND HE'S FIXED 6 OF THESE CARS WITH THE SAME ENGINE. AS...

Apr 24, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 84,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE DRAGGED AS IF IT WERE IN TOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE COOLANT WAS MIXED WITH OIL. IF THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COULD EXPLODE. ...

Apr 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

CAM POSITION SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CHECK ENGINE COMES ON FREQUENTLY BUT NO CODE CAN BE FOUND BY DEALER. ENGINE HAS STARTED WITH KNOCKING NOISE. *TR

Apr 3, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling 65,000 mi

CAM POSITION SENSOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE. CHECK ENGINE COMES ON FREQUENTLY BUT NO CODE CAN BE FOUND BY DEALER. ENGINE HAS STARTED WITH KNOCKING NOISE. *TR

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE . IT HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 5 TIMES, THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY AND EVENTUALLY GOES OFF. I'VE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN ONCE AND THEY CAN NEVER FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NOW THE OIL LIGHT IS COMING ON AFTER THE CAR WARMS U...

Feb 5, 2008 Engine And Engine Cooling

I OWN A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE . IT HAS DIED WHILE DRIVING AT LEAST 5 TIMES, THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FREQUENTLY AND EVENTUALLY GOES OFF. I'VE HAD IT TO THE DEALERSHIP MORE THAN ONCE AND THEY CAN NEVER FIND ANYTHING WRONG. NOW THE OIL LIGHT IS COMING ON AFTER THE CAR WARMS U...

Dec 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,604 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED 2 RPM, THE KNOCKING BECAME LOUDER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 25 MPH. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED THAT INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE E...

Dec 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 87,604 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT HEARD A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. WHEN THE VEHICLE REACHED 2 RPM, THE KNOCKING BECAME LOUDER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EXCEED 25 MPH. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED THAT INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE E...

Dec 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2003 DODGE INTREPID IN MAY OF 2007. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAD A TUNE UP, AND OIL CHANGE, THEN THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD. I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED TWICE (THE FIRST SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE) THEN I NOTICED MY OIL LIGHT FLASHING DIMLY. I IMMEDIA...

Dec 5, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED A 2003 DODGE INTREPID IN MAY OF 2007. SHORTLY THEREAFTER I BEGAN TO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH MY VEHICLE. I HAD A TUNE UP, AND OIL CHANGE, THEN THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR WENT BAD. I HAD TO HAVE THAT REPLACED TWICE (THE FIRST SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE) THEN I NOTICED MY OIL LIGHT FLASHING DIMLY. I IMMEDIA...

Nov 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,260 mi

MY CAR HAD LOSS OF POWER AND YET IT SEEMED OK EXCEPT MY GAS MILEAGE WAS NOT SO GOOD, AND WITH NO WARNING, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OR ANYTHING, I HEARD A REALLY LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN MY ENGINE AND I HAD ALMOST NO POWER, I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME I HAVE A ROD KNOCKING AND I NEED A NEW ENGIN...

Nov 23, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 86,260 mi

MY CAR HAD LOSS OF POWER AND YET IT SEEMED OK EXCEPT MY GAS MILEAGE WAS NOT SO GOOD, AND WITH NO WARNING, NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, OR ANYTHING, I HEARD A REALLY LOUD KNOCKING NOISE IN MY ENGINE AND I HAD ALMOST NO POWER, I TOOK IT TO A SHOP AND THEY TOLD ME I HAVE A ROD KNOCKING AND I NEED A NEW ENGIN...

Sep 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID 2.7 MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND WAS JUST OVER THE WARRANTY MILES. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THIS HAPPENED IN NOV 11,2006. I AM JUST NOW HEARING ABOUT EVERYBODY'S SAME PROBLEMS. DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE/WARRANTY DEPARTMENTS WERE NO...

Sep 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID 2.7 MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR HAD REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND WAS JUST OVER THE WARRANTY MILES. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THIS HAPPENED IN NOV 11,2006. I AM JUST NOW HEARING ABOUT EVERYBODY'S SAME PROBLEMS. DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE/WARRANTY DEPARTMENTS WERE NO...

Sep 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

OIL SLUDGE HAS RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE AND HAS COST ME $3,500 FOR AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *JB

Sep 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 135,000 mi

OIL SLUDGE HAS RESULTED IN ENGINE FAILURE AND HAS COST ME $3,500 FOR AN ENGINE REPLACEMENT. *JB

Aug 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

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 AN...

Aug 8, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 62,000 mi

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 AN...

Aug 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,941 mi

JULY 31 2007 TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY (75) IN TULSA OKLA THE MOTOR IN OUR 2003 DODGE INTREPID, A 2.7 V 6 SHUT DOWN. NO INDICATIONS OF ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. (NO LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT, NO HIGH TEMP., NO NOISE INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE MOTOR JUST DIED AND MY WIFE HAD TROUBLE EVEN GETTING ...

Aug 6, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 83,941 mi

JULY 31 2007 TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY (75) IN TULSA OKLA THE MOTOR IN OUR 2003 DODGE INTREPID, A 2.7 V 6 SHUT DOWN. NO INDICATIONS OF ANY KIND OF PROBLEM. (NO LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT, NO HIGH TEMP., NO NOISE INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE MOTOR JUST DIED AND MY WIFE HAD TROUBLE EVEN GETTING ...

May 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE CONTACT BEGS TO DIFFER AND STATED THAT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VIN, # OF...

May 16, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 44,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP INSIDE THE ENGINE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE CONTACT BEGS TO DIFFER AND STATED THAT SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE. THE VIN, # OF...

Apr 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

MY VEHICLE (2003 2.7L DODGE INTREPID) WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY BY MY FIANCE. SHE SAID THAT THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER. SHE MANAGED TO WORK HER WAY THROUGH THE TRAFFIC AND WHEN SHE GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE CAR DIED. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DODGE DEAL...

Apr 21, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

MY VEHICLE (2003 2.7L DODGE INTREPID) WAS BEING DRIVEN ON THE HIGHWAY BY MY FIANCE. SHE SAID THAT THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR BEGAN TO SPUTTER. SHE MANAGED TO WORK HER WAY THROUGH THE TRAFFIC AND WHEN SHE GOT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE CAR DIED. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DODGE DEAL...

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,700 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 94,700 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 25 MPH THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A METAL GRINDING ON METAL NOISE, THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALER AND DODGE WERE NOTIFIED ...

Apr 13, 2007 Power Train 53,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS DURING, BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. THE D...

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS DURING, BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. THE D...

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 94,700 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 94,700 FAILURE MILEAGE AT 25 MPH THE OIL LIGHT TURNED ON AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING A METAL GRINDING ON METAL NOISE, THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY LOST POWER. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE DEALER AND DODGE WERE NOTIFIED ...

Apr 13, 2007 Power Train 53,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS DURING, BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. THE D...

Apr 13, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 53,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS DURING, BEFORE OR AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY. THE D...

Apr 10, 2007 Suspension Crash Fire 58,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 58,000 THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRY CONDITIONS ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO LEFT AND HIT A TREE. PRIOR TO THE CRASH THE CONTACT FELT THE VEHICLE SHAKING. THE CONTACT GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT ...

Apr 10, 2007 Suspension Crash Fire 58,000 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH A CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE OF 58,000 THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRY CONDITIONS ABOUT 55 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED HARD TO LEFT AND HIT A TREE. PRIOR TO THE CRASH THE CONTACT FELT THE VEHICLE SHAKING. THE CONTACT GOT OUT AND LOOKED AT ...

Apr 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2003 DODGE INTREPID, AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE SLOWED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 45 MPH, AND THEN THE VEHICLE MADE A TAPPING SOUND. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AND LOST POWER. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO RESTART T...

Apr 9, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 79,000 mi

TL*-THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE 2003 DODGE INTREPID, AT 50 MPH THE VEHICLE SLOWED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 45 MPH, AND THEN THE VEHICLE MADE A TAPPING SOUND. HE STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AND LOST POWER. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO RESTART T...

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 72,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE IT HAD 9,000 MILES ON IT AND HAVE DONE ALL THE SUGGESTED REPAIRS AND OIL CHANGES SINCE THE FIRST DAY WE HAD IT. RECENTLY WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY ON THE FREEWAY (ALMOST CAUSING ...

Mar 29, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 72,000 mi

I HAVE A 2003 DODGE INTREPID WITH 72,000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE IT HAD 9,000 MILES ON IT AND HAVE DONE ALL THE SUGGESTED REPAIRS AND OIL CHANGES SINCE THE FIRST DAY WE HAD IT. RECENTLY WHILE MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING THE CAR IT STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY ON THE FREEWAY (ALMOST CAUSING ...

Mar 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LITE HAS BEEN COMING ON IN MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES, WHEN I HAD THE LAST OIL CHANGE I TOLD THE MACHANIC OF THE PROBLEM AND HE TOLD ME OF THE 2.7 ENGINE. NOW I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO. IT WILL COST ME 6000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND I STILLOWE 10000 ON THE CAR. PLE...

Mar 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE ENGINE LITE HAS BEEN COMING ON IN MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID DESPITE REGULAR OIL CHANGES, WHEN I HAD THE LAST OIL CHANGE I TOLD THE MACHANIC OF THE PROBLEM AND HE TOLD ME OF THE 2.7 ENGINE. NOW I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO. IT WILL COST ME 6000 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE AND I STILLOWE 10000 ON THE CAR. PLE...

Jan 23, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2003 DODGE INTREPID FEBRUARY OF 2006. THE VEHICLE IS A 2.7. THE INTREPID WAS PURCHASED WITH 56,721 MILES. I WOULD SAY AFTER THREE WEEKS OF DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO BANG AND THRUST FOWARD DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELLERATION. I BROUGHT TYHE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT...

Jan 23, 2007 Power Train 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2003 DODGE INTREPID FEBRUARY OF 2006. THE VEHICLE IS A 2.7. THE INTREPID WAS PURCHASED WITH 56,721 MILES. I WOULD SAY AFTER THREE WEEKS OF DRIVING, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO BANG AND THRUST FOWARD DURING ACCELERATION AND DECELLERATION. I BROUGHT TYHE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT...

Dec 27, 2006 Power Train 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2003 INTREPID POLICE CAR WITH 81,000 MILES ON IT. RAN AND SHIFTED FINE UNTIL 3 MONTHS AGO. WHILE BRAKING FROM ABOUT 45 AT A LIGHT, THE MIL LAMP CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WE WERE ABLE TO RESET IT AND GET TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE TRANSAXLE VALVE BODY AND SOLE...

Dec 27, 2006 Power Train 85,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED 2003 INTREPID POLICE CAR WITH 81,000 MILES ON IT. RAN AND SHIFTED FINE UNTIL 3 MONTHS AGO. WHILE BRAKING FROM ABOUT 45 AT A LIGHT, THE MIL LAMP CAME ON AND THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE. WE WERE ABLE TO RESET IT AND GET TO THE DEALER WHO ADVISED THE TRANSAXLE VALVE BODY AND SOLE...

Dec 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS 94,000 ODD MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD A OIL CHANGE 2 MONTHS PRIOR. CHECKED THE OIL WAS 1 QUART LOW, ADDED ONE QUART. DROVE CAR A COUPLE HOURS LATER IT STARTED SMOKING AND THE OIL STARTING LEAKING ENTIRELY OUT OF CAR. MADE IT HOME CRUNK THE CAR BACK UP AND...

Dec 22, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAR HAS 94,000 ODD MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON. I HAD A OIL CHANGE 2 MONTHS PRIOR. CHECKED THE OIL WAS 1 QUART LOW, ADDED ONE QUART. DROVE CAR A COUPLE HOURS LATER IT STARTED SMOKING AND THE OIL STARTING LEAKING ENTIRELY OUT OF CAR. MADE IT HOME CRUNK THE CAR BACK UP AND...

Nov 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,875 mi

WHILE AT CRUISING SPEED ON THE FREEWAY MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID SXT SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED RUNNING, LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER ON A VERY CROWDED FREEWAY. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (AFTER MANY NEAR MISSES WITH OTHER VEHICLES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND PROCEED HOME. THE...

Nov 6, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,875 mi

WHILE AT CRUISING SPEED ON THE FREEWAY MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID SXT SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING STOPPED RUNNING, LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER ON A VERY CROWDED FREEWAY. AFTER PULLING TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD (AFTER MANY NEAR MISSES WITH OTHER VEHICLES, I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR AND PROCEED HOME. THE...

Aug 31, 2006 Air Bags 53,110 mi

WHEN TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A SNAPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND I COULD FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND LATER WE FOUND OUT THERE WAS NO CRUISE CONTROL. I AM FAMILIAR WITH PEOPLE WHO WORK IN AUTO BODY SO I CALLED HIM AS WE WERE OUT OF STATE. HE TOLD ME ...

Aug 31, 2006 Air Bags 53,110 mi

WHEN TURNING INTO A DRIVEWAY THERE WAS A SNAPPING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN AND I COULD FEEL IT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON AND LATER WE FOUND OUT THERE WAS NO CRUISE CONTROL. I AM FAMILIAR WITH PEOPLE WHO WORK IN AUTO BODY SO I CALLED HIM AS WE WERE OUT OF STATE. HE TOLD ME ...

Jul 10, 2006 Steering

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY STALLING OCCURRED CAUSING PROBLEMS TO THE BRAKES AND THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE SHOT AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE CENSOR OF THE VEHICLE TO R...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY STALLING OCCURRED CAUSING PROBLEMS TO THE BRAKES AND THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE SHOT AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE CENSOR OF THE VEHICLE TO R...

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Air

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY STALLING OCCURRED CAUSING PROBLEMS TO THE BRAKES AND THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE SHOT AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE CENSOR OF THE VEHICLE TO R...

Jul 10, 2006 Steering

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY STALLING OCCURRED CAUSING PROBLEMS TO THE BRAKES AND THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE SHOT AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE CENSOR OF THE VEHICLE TO R...

Jul 10, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY STALLING OCCURRED CAUSING PROBLEMS TO THE BRAKES AND THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE SHOT AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE CENSOR OF THE VEHICLE TO R...

Jul 10, 2006 Service Brakes, Air

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY STALLING OCCURRED CAUSING PROBLEMS TO THE BRAKES AND THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO DETERMINED THE TIRE ROD ENDS WERE SHOT AND VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE CENSOR OF THE VEHICLE TO R...

May 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

THE OIL LIGHT IN MY WIFE'S CAR WOULD COME ON AT AN IDLE. THE CAR HAD ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT. THE OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES. FOUND VERY LOW OIL PRESSURE ( UNDER 5 PSI ). REMOVED ROD AND MAIN BEARINGS. THE BEARINGS LOOKED LIKE NEW. USED PLASTIC GAUGE TO MEASURE BEARING CLEARANCE. FOUND THE CLE...

May 19, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 70,000 mi

THE OIL LIGHT IN MY WIFE'S CAR WOULD COME ON AT AN IDLE. THE CAR HAD ONLY 70,000 MILES ON IT. THE OIL WAS CHANGED EVERY 3000 MILES. FOUND VERY LOW OIL PRESSURE ( UNDER 5 PSI ). REMOVED ROD AND MAIN BEARINGS. THE BEARINGS LOOKED LIKE NEW. USED PLASTIC GAUGE TO MEASURE BEARING CLEARANCE. FOUND THE CLE...

Apr 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

BELOW, PLEASE FIND A PARTIAL COPY OF AN EMAIL COMPLAINT SENT TO DODGE ON 4/27/06 COMPLAINT! PLEASE BE ADVISE THAT ON THE EVENING OF TUESDAY 4/25/06, MY 2003 INTREPID OVERHEATED SEVERELY (WITHOUT WARNING) AFTER A TEN MINUTE RIDE. SADLY, THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WERE NOT WORKIN...

Apr 28, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

BELOW, PLEASE FIND A PARTIAL COPY OF AN EMAIL COMPLAINT SENT TO DODGE ON 4/27/06 COMPLAINT! PLEASE BE ADVISE THAT ON THE EVENING OF TUESDAY 4/25/06, MY 2003 INTREPID OVERHEATED SEVERELY (WITHOUT WARNING) AFTER A TEN MINUTE RIDE. SADLY, THE DASHBOARD INDICATORS AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WERE NOT WORKIN...

Apr 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED. SMOKE AND FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED; HOWEVER THERE WERE NO FIRE OR POLICE REPORTS FILED. THE VEHIC...

Apr 7, 2006 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire 100,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE STALLED. SMOKE AND FIRE ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED; HOWEVER THERE WERE NO FIRE OR POLICE REPORTS FILED. THE VEHIC...

Feb 6, 2006 Electrical System 38,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED 2-3 ATTEMPTS ON THE IGNITION MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL START. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT NO CODES ARE FOUND ON THE COMPUTER AND THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED.

Feb 6, 2006 Electrical System 38,300 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED 2-3 ATTEMPTS ON THE IGNITION MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL START. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT NO CODES ARE FOUND ON THE COMPUTER AND THE PROBLEM CANNOT BE DIAGNOSED.

Jan 4, 2006 Electrical System 66,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HEARING A CLICKING NOISE THE DASHBOARD BOARD LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN THE DAYTIME. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HEADLIGHTS WIRING. *AK

Jan 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HEARING A CLICKING NOISE THE DASHBOARD BOARD LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN THE DAYTIME. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HEADLIGHTS WIRING. *AK

Jan 4, 2006 Electrical System 66,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HEARING A CLICKING NOISE THE DASHBOARD BOARD LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN THE DAYTIME. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HEADLIGHTS WIRING. *AK

Jan 4, 2006 Exterior Lighting 66,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER HEARING A CLICKING NOISE THE DASHBOARD BOARD LIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE ONLY OCCURRED IN THE DAYTIME. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP DETERMINED THE PROBLEM WAS THE HEADLIGHTS WIRING. *AK

Dec 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,770 mi

MY 2003 INTREPID HAD 43000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN JUNE OF 2005. IT HAS THE 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINE. THE OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE SINCE THEN, ONCE AT 43000 AND 45000. THERE WAS NO HINT OF TROUBLE FROM THE ENGINE AND I CHECKED THE OIL REGULARLY. I ALSO CAN'T VOUCH FOR WHAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER D...

Dec 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 47,770 mi

MY 2003 INTREPID HAD 43000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN JUNE OF 2005. IT HAS THE 2.7 LITER V-6 ENGINE. THE OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED TWICE SINCE THEN, ONCE AT 43000 AND 45000. THERE WAS NO HINT OF TROUBLE FROM THE ENGINE AND I CHECKED THE OIL REGULARLY. I ALSO CAN'T VOUCH FOR WHAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER D...

Dec 22, 2005 Steering 60,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, AS I TURNED THE WHEEL I HEAR A SOUND LIKE A CONECTOR COMING UNDONE IN MY STEERING WHEEL. ONCE THAT HAPPENED MY AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON, CRUISE CONTROL, AND HORN DO NOT WORK. I SEE ALOT OF RECALL INFO FOR DODGE/CHRISLER FOR CLOCK SPRING AND THATS WHAT DODGE TOLD ...

Dec 22, 2005 Steering 60,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, AS I TURNED THE WHEEL I HEAR A SOUND LIKE A CONECTOR COMING UNDONE IN MY STEERING WHEEL. ONCE THAT HAPPENED MY AIR BAG LIGHT WENT ON, CRUISE CONTROL, AND HORN DO NOT WORK. I SEE ALOT OF RECALL INFO FOR DODGE/CHRISLER FOR CLOCK SPRING AND THATS WHAT DODGE TOLD ...

Dec 15, 2005 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS REMAINING ON, THE HORN IS NOT WORKING, AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK AND FROM IT IS MY BELIEF, THAT MY VEHICLE HAS SAME CLOCKSPRING PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER HAD WITH SOME OF ITS 1996-98 MINIVANS. I BELIEVE THE HORN AND AIR BAG ARE SAFETY ITEMS AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED. I WROTE TO D...

Dec 15, 2005 Air Bags

MY AIRBAG LIGHT IS REMAINING ON, THE HORN IS NOT WORKING, AND CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK AND FROM IT IS MY BELIEF, THAT MY VEHICLE HAS SAME CLOCKSPRING PROBLEM THAT CHRYSLER HAD WITH SOME OF ITS 1996-98 MINIVANS. I BELIEVE THE HORN AND AIR BAG ARE SAFETY ITEMS AND SHOULD BE REPAIRED. I WROTE TO D...

Dec 2, 2005 Electrical System 1,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS OR LIGHTS INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT COULD BE THE ENGINE OR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM....

Dec 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS OR LIGHTS INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT COULD BE THE ENGINE OR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM....

Dec 2, 2005 Electrical System 1,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS OR LIGHTS INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT COULD BE THE ENGINE OR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM....

Dec 2, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 1,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS OR LIGHTS INDICATING A PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER, BUT THEY HAVE NOT DETERMINED THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER SAID IT COULD BE THE ENGINE OR AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM....

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Steering

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Unknown Or Other

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Latches/locks/linkages

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Power Train

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 30, 2005 Steering

I PURCHASED THIS CAR USED, WITH 24,000 MILES ON IT, 18 MONTHS AGO. 6 TIMES TO SHOP: 1) ABOUT 3 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, HAD TO HAVE TIE ROD REPLACED 2) BRAKES NEEDED AFTER APPROX 14 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE 3) ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED 14 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE 4) WATER PUMP HOUSING CRACKED AND HAD TO ...

Nov 9, 2005 Structure 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Visibility 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Power Train 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Equipment 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Structure 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Visibility 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Power Train 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 9, 2005 Equipment 34,960 mi

CONSUMER HAS HAD 2 REPLACEMENT BRAKES AND 4 NEW RADIOS ON 2003 DODGE INTREPID AFTER BEING TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH EITHER. *TS THE WINDSHIELD AND BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WERE PITTED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENS...

Nov 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A LOUD TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. ...

Nov 1, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling

DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING THE CHECK OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND THERE WAS A LOUD TAPPING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. AFTERWARDS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP. THE ENGINE HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. ...

Oct 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE ON OUR 2003 DODGE INTREPID SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE ON THE ROAD. WE WERE ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY ON A BRIDGE WITH NO SHOULDERS, IN-BETWEEN TWO LARGE MOTORHOMES TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WITH NO POWER STEERING AND LIMITED BRAKING ABILITY. WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT WE WERE ABLE...

Oct 11, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE ON OUR 2003 DODGE INTREPID SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE ON THE ROAD. WE WERE ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY ON A BRIDGE WITH NO SHOULDERS, IN-BETWEEN TWO LARGE MOTORHOMES TRAVELING AT 60 MPH WITH NO POWER STEERING AND LIMITED BRAKING ABILITY. WE WERE EXTREMELY FORTUNATE THAT WE WERE ABLE...

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,200 mi

PURCHASED 2003 DODGE INTREPID 6/3/05, AS USED. WHILE DRIVING A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE STILL UNDER DEALERSHIP 30 DAY WARRANTY. INFORMED CAR HAD FAULTY O2 SENSOR AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED. AUGUST 9TH, DRIVING WITH YOUNG DAUGHTER AT NI...

Sep 29, 2005 Power Train 43,200 mi

PURCHASED 2003 DODGE INTREPID 6/3/05, AS USED. WHILE DRIVING A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE STILL UNDER DEALERSHIP 30 DAY WARRANTY. INFORMED CAR HAD FAULTY O2 SENSOR AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED. AUGUST 9TH, DRIVING WITH YOUNG DAUGHTER AT NI...

Sep 29, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 43,200 mi

PURCHASED 2003 DODGE INTREPID 6/3/05, AS USED. WHILE DRIVING A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE STILL UNDER DEALERSHIP 30 DAY WARRANTY. INFORMED CAR HAD FAULTY O2 SENSOR AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED. AUGUST 9TH, DRIVING WITH YOUNG DAUGHTER AT NI...

Sep 29, 2005 Power Train 43,200 mi

PURCHASED 2003 DODGE INTREPID 6/3/05, AS USED. WHILE DRIVING A COUPLE WEEKS AFTER PURCHASE, ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK CAR BACK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE STILL UNDER DEALERSHIP 30 DAY WARRANTY. INFORMED CAR HAD FAULTY O2 SENSOR AND SENSOR WAS REPLACED. AUGUST 9TH, DRIVING WITH YOUNG DAUGHTER AT NI...

Aug 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID ENGINE FAILED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT IN OCTOBER 2004. THE ENGINE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON IT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE KNOCKING SOUND. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DODGE DE...

Aug 25, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50 mi

MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID ENGINE FAILED WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING IT IN OCTOBER 2004. THE ENGINE HAD APPROXIMATELY 50,000 MILES ON IT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO INDICATION THAT ANYTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE UNTIL IT STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE KNOCKING SOUND. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DODGE DE...

Jun 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND TURNING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. AFTER 3 TRIES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO START UP. OWNER DROVE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS THE CAM SENSOR CIRCUIT WHICH WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. *JB MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AT TIME OF FAILURE. *T...

Jun 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 10,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND TURNING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. AFTER 3 TRIES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO START UP. OWNER DROVE TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS THE CAM SENSOR CIRCUIT WHICH WAS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. *JB MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AT TIME OF FAILURE. *T...

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

ON MAY 24, 2005, I RECEIVED MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID (72,000 MILES) BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY COMPLETED REPAIRS RELATED TO A LOW-SPEED COLLISION. UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, OPERATION SEEMED 100%. LESS THAN 20 MILES LATER WHILE DRIVING ~60MPH ON INTERSTATE 70-WEST, THE CAR SHUTTERED BRIE...

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

ON MAY 24, 2005, I RECEIVED MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID (72,000 MILES) BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY COMPLETED REPAIRS RELATED TO A LOW-SPEED COLLISION. UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, OPERATION SEEMED 100%. LESS THAN 20 MILES LATER WHILE DRIVING ~60MPH ON INTERSTATE 70-WEST, THE CAR SHUTTERED BRIE...

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

ON MAY 24, 2005, I RECEIVED MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID (72,000 MILES) BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY COMPLETED REPAIRS RELATED TO A LOW-SPEED COLLISION. UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, OPERATION SEEMED 100%. LESS THAN 20 MILES LATER WHILE DRIVING ~60MPH ON INTERSTATE 70-WEST, THE CAR SHUTTERED BRIE...

Jun 7, 2005 Power Train 72,000 mi

ON MAY 24, 2005, I RECEIVED MY 2003 DODGE INTREPID (72,000 MILES) BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP AFTER THEY COMPLETED REPAIRS RELATED TO A LOW-SPEED COLLISION. UPON PICKING UP THE VEHICLE, OPERATION SEEMED 100%. LESS THAN 20 MILES LATER WHILE DRIVING ~60MPH ON INTERSTATE 70-WEST, THE CAR SHUTTERED BRIE...

May 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. SHE STATES THAT ENGINE WILL NOT WORK. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY SAID THE ENGINE WAS FILLED WITH SLUDGE. THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING REALLY BADLY WHILE WAS DRIVING. SHE STOPPED THE VEHILCE AND THEN THAT IS WHEN SHE TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHO...

May 24, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 50,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. SHE STATES THAT ENGINE WILL NOT WORK. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY SAID THE ENGINE WAS FILLED WITH SLUDGE. THE ENGINE WAS KNOCKING REALLY BADLY WHILE WAS DRIVING. SHE STOPPED THE VEHILCE AND THEN THAT IS WHEN SHE TOOK IT TO THE REPAIR SHO...

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 77,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. OWNER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD ONLY GO UP TO 40 MPH, BUT WILL NOT CHANGE GEARS. DRIVER WO...

Apr 8, 2005 Power Train 77,000 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. OWNER STATED WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP LIGHT TRANSMISSION WOULD GO INTO 2ND GEAR AND WOULD ONLY GO UP TO 40 MPH, BUT WILL NOT CHANGE GEARS. DRIVER WO...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

THIS INTREPID WAS PURCHASED TO USE AS A PATROL UNIT. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE BRAKES FAILED ON ABOUT DECEMBER 22, 2004 JUST 3 WEEKS AFTER IT WAS WORKED ON BY A DODGE DEALERSHIP. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, SERIOUSLY INJURING A DEPUTY AND...

Feb 16, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash Fire

THIS INTREPID WAS PURCHASED TO USE AS A PATROL UNIT. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE BRAKES FAILED ON ABOUT DECEMBER 22, 2004 JUST 3 WEEKS AFTER IT WAS WORKED ON BY A DODGE DEALERSHIP. THE FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, SERIOUSLY INJURING A DEPUTY AND...

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, WHEREBY IT WAS DISCOVERED THE OIL SCREEN IS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MAINTAINED.

Jan 18, 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling 67,000 mi

THE VEHICLE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED, WHEREBY IT WAS DISCOVERED THE OIL SCREEN IS DEFECTIVE AND THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATES THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MAINTAINED.

Jan 5, 2005 Steering 30,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION UNIT FAILED. FINALLY THE RACK WAS REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2004. *BF THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION UNIT VALVES HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND MADE DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE. THERE WAS A CONTINUAL LOSS OF FLUID. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE V...

Jan 5, 2005 Steering 30,000 mi

THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION UNIT FAILED. FINALLY THE RACK WAS REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER 2004. *BF THE POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION UNIT VALVES HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND MADE DRIVING IMPOSSIBLE. THERE WAS A CONTINUAL LOSS OF FLUID. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE V...

Dec 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK ANGLE POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Dec 7, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE FIFTEEN MINUTES LATER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CRANK ANGLE POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Nov 18, 2004 Power Train 57,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING FROM 55 MPH TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED WITH A THUMP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON,THEN IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR.SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTED,,,WORKED FINE TILL I GOT HOME,,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON , CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW.*AK

Nov 18, 2004 Power Train 57,000 mi

WHILE BRAKING FROM 55 MPH TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED WITH A THUMP THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IMMEDIATELY CAME ON,THEN IT WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF FIRST GEAR.SHUT OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTED,,,WORKED FINE TILL I GOT HOME,,CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STILL ON , CAR IS IN THE SHOP NOW.*AK

Oct 20, 2004 Power Train 34,705 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD SHIFT VERY HARD. THE RPM REVVED VERY HIGH. UPON TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN INTERNA...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System 34,705 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD SHIFT VERY HARD. THE RPM REVVED VERY HIGH. UPON TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN INTERNA...

Oct 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE IDLE PULLEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 20, 2004 Power Train 34,705 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD SHIFT VERY HARD. THE RPM REVVED VERY HIGH. UPON TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN INTERNA...

Oct 20, 2004 Electrical System 34,705 mi

THE VEHICLE LEAKED TRANSMISSION FLUID. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD SHIFT VERY HARD. THE RPM REVVED VERY HIGH. UPON TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO RESTART IT. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS AN INTERNA...

Oct 20, 2004 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE . THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE IDLE PULLEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IT HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. ...

Oct 7, 2004 Structure 9,000 mi

WATER WAS LEAKING INSIDE THE VEHICLE TRUNK. THIS CAUSED MILDEW ODORS GETTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Oct 7, 2004 Structure 9,000 mi

WATER WAS LEAKING INSIDE THE VEHICLE TRUNK. THIS CAUSED MILDEW ODORS GETTING INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS AT DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK

Sep 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS BRAKES WEREN'T FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE BRAKES FELT SPONGY, AND WERE HARD TO DEPRESS. A FEW MINUTES AFTER PARKING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE IT BURST INTO FLAMES. CONSUMER NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BRAKES AND BRAKE LINE FIRES.*AK

Sep 22, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire 66,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS BRAKES WEREN'T FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE BRAKES FELT SPONGY, AND WERE HARD TO DEPRESS. A FEW MINUTES AFTER PARKING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE IT BURST INTO FLAMES. CONSUMER NOTICED SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS RELATED TO BRAKES AND BRAKE LINE FIRES.*AK

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 21,681 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, YET WILL NOT IDENTIFY THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAD DIFFICULTY GOING FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THIS ...

Aug 30, 2004 Power Train 21,681 mi

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP ON SEVERAL OCCASSIONS. HOWEVER, DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, YET WILL NOT IDENTIFY THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT HAD DIFFICULTY GOING FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THIS ...

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE ...

Aug 20, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE ...

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train 44,807 mi

TRANSMISSION LIGHT WENT ON 8/11/04, AND IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR DROPPED INTO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. AFTER A $100 DEDUCTABLE, THE VALVE BODY WAS REPLACED. A FEW DAYS LATER, IT FAILED AGAIN. I RETURNED TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP (TOWN & COUNTRY DODGE IN CLARK...

Aug 19, 2004 Power Train 44,807 mi

TRANSMISSION LIGHT WENT ON 8/11/04, AND IMMEDIATELY, THE CAR DROPPED INTO 3RD GEAR AND WOULD NOT GO INTO OVERDRIVE. I TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. AFTER A $100 DEDUCTABLE, THE VALVE BODY WAS REPLACED. A FEW DAYS LATER, IT FAILED AGAIN. I RETURNED TO THE SAME DEALERSHIP (TOWN & COUNTRY DODGE IN CLARK...

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,565 mi

DEALER REPLACED AT 13,565 MILES THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT 39,092 MILES, ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND REPLACED THE PADS. AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE AT 51,000 MILES DEALERSHIP RESURFACED THE ROTORS.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,565 mi

DEALER REPLACED AT 13,565 MILES THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT 39,092 MILES, ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND REPLACED THE PADS. AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE AT 51,000 MILES DEALERSHIP RESURFACED THE ROTORS.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,565 mi

DEALER REPLACED AT 13,565 MILES THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT 39,092 MILES, ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND REPLACED THE PADS. AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE AT 51,000 MILES DEALERSHIP RESURFACED THE ROTORS.*AK

Aug 9, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13,565 mi

DEALER REPLACED AT 13,565 MILES THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AT 39,092 MILES, ROTORS WERE RESURFACED AND REPLACED THE PADS. AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE AT 51,000 MILES DEALERSHIP RESURFACED THE ROTORS.*AK

Aug 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2003 INTREPID IN DECEMBER 2003 WITH 20,000 MILES.IN THE SPRING OF 2004 I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AND DISCS IT IS NOW AUGUST 2004 AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING STARTING WITH SQUEAKING AND PULSATION FOLLOWED BY GRINDING. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT AND I AM ONCE A...

Aug 3, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2003 INTREPID IN DECEMBER 2003 WITH 20,000 MILES.IN THE SPRING OF 2004 I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AND DISCS IT IS NOW AUGUST 2004 AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING STARTING WITH SQUEAKING AND PULSATION FOLLOWED BY GRINDING. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT AND I AM ONCE A...

Aug 3, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2003 INTREPID IN DECEMBER 2003 WITH 20,000 MILES.IN THE SPRING OF 2004 I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AND DISCS IT IS NOW AUGUST 2004 AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING STARTING WITH SQUEAKING AND PULSATION FOLLOWED BY GRINDING. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT AND I AM ONCE A...

Aug 3, 2004 Power Train 30,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2003 INTREPID IN DECEMBER 2003 WITH 20,000 MILES.IN THE SPRING OF 2004 I HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS AND DISCS IT IS NOW AUGUST 2004 AND THE SAME PROBLEM IS OCCURRING STARTING WITH SQUEAKING AND PULSATION FOLLOWED BY GRINDING. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS 40,000 MILES ON IT AND I AM ONCE A...

Feb 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,300 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATOR DRIVE BELTS WERE FAILING AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM *MR

Feb 26, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control 15,300 mi

THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATOR DRIVE BELTS WERE FAILING AND AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM *MR

Feb 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 INTREPID MAKES A THUMPING NOISE WHEN BRAKES GET HOT. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONSUMER STATED IT SOUNDED LIKE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPER. *JB THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE NOIS...

Feb 11, 2004 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 INTREPID MAKES A THUMPING NOISE WHEN BRAKES GET HOT. *TS WHEN THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE THUMPING NOISE WAS HEARD. THE CONSUMER STATED IT SOUNDED LIKE THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CALIPER. *JB THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF THE NOIS...

Jan 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 TO 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A STOP SIGN. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *PH REFER TO CL 11682195. *SC *JB

Jan 9, 2004 Air Bags Crash 6,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 30 TO 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER SLAMMED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A STOP SIGN. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *PH REFER TO CL 11682195. *SC *JB

Oct 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,080 mi

2000 DODGE INTREPID HAS A TOTAL FAILURE OF ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS 80,010 MILES. FORTUNATELY, IT COASTED INTO BREAKDOWN LANE. THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY WRECKED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ALL ROUTINE SERVICE RECORDS ON HAND. *LA

Oct 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 80,080 mi

2000 DODGE INTREPID HAS A TOTAL FAILURE OF ENGINE AND POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS 80,010 MILES. FORTUNATELY, IT COASTED INTO BREAKDOWN LANE. THE ENGINE IS COMPLETELY WRECKED AND NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ALL ROUTINE SERVICE RECORDS ON HAND. *LA

Aug 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Steering

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Aug 4, 2003 Equipment

WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH ENGINE, AND BATTERY LIGHTS APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, A COUPLE SECOND LATER, NO RADIO AND NO STEERING. DEALER STATED PULLEY CAME OFF COMPLETELY. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 9, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT HAVING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Power Train

AUTO IS GOING INTO FORWARD WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE. *AK

Jun 10, 2003 Power Train

AUTO IS GOING INTO FORWARD WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE. *AK

May 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

2003 DODGE INTREPIDS' BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE DURING HARD BRAKING MANEUVERS. THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT PUT FOUR INTREPIDS THROUGH THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S STANDARD DRIVING COURSE WHICH INCLUDED MANY STOPS AND TURNS REQUIRING REPEATED BRAKING. TWO CARS WERE TESTED ON MARCH 11, 2003. THE TEST...

May 29, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Fire

2003 DODGE INTREPIDS' BRAKES CAUGHT FIRE DURING HARD BRAKING MANEUVERS. THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT PUT FOUR INTREPIDS THROUGH THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S STANDARD DRIVING COURSE WHICH INCLUDED MANY STOPS AND TURNS REQUIRING REPEATED BRAKING. TWO CARS WERE TESTED ON MARCH 11, 2003. THE TEST...

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR TEST DRIVES PERFORMED ON TWO DODGE INTREPIDS CONCERNING BRAKE PROBLEMS. *CB

May 21, 2003 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NAR 05/21/2003. *MR TEST DRIVES PERFORMED ON TWO DODGE INTREPIDS CONCERNING BRAKE PROBLEMS. *CB