ElectricalEngineFuel system+1 more
Filed Jan 9, 2009
MY CAR HAS HAD NUMEROUS RECALLS AND I BOUGHT IT USED A FEW MONTHS AGO MY CAR IS A 1993 DODGE INTREPID WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS?CAR WILL RUN FOR 20 MINUTES OR UNTIL SHUT OFF AND THEN DIE FOR 20 MINUTES TO 10 HOURS, NO WARNING LIGHTS COME ON DIAGNOSTICS SAY CAR IS FINE EVEN WHEN IT WILL NOT START. I WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALLS TODAY AS I SOUGHT TO FIND ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEM I HAVE SPENT MORE THAN 500 DOLLARS TO FIX ONLY TO BEGIN AGAIN WITH NO SOLUTION, DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE AGAINST DODGE?PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO I CAN'T AFFORD TO BUY ANOTHER CAR,I SAVED FOR MONTHS TO BUY THIS CAR ONLY TO BE IN WORSE SHAPE THAN BEFORE. *TR
- NHTSA ID
- 10254444
- Incident
- Jan 9, 2009
- Mileage
- 105,000 mi
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH FORCED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES BUT COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 10042274
- Incident
- Oct 3, 2003
ElectricalEngine
Filed Jun 10, 2003
I HAVE A 1993 DODGE INTREPID 3.3L V6. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING AT ANY SPEED USUALLY AFTER A BRIEF WARM UP. SOME TIMES THE ENGINE WILL STOP ONLY FOR A MOMENT (LESS THAN 1 SECOND) THEN COME RIGHT BACK ON. WHEN IT QUITS FOR MORE THAN A SECOND, THE IGNITION SWITCH MUST BE TURNED OFF THEN THE CAR CAN BE RESTARTED. THIS HAS HAPPENED PROBABLY MORE THAN 100 TIMES OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS. I HAVE TAKEN THE AUTO TO A DEALER AND INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, SPENT SEVERAL HUNDRED DOLLARS AND HAVE YET TO BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. ITS VERY UNSETTLING TO BE TRAVELLING AT 65 MPH AND THE ENGINE STOPS!*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 10021335
- Incident
- Jun 10, 2003
- Mileage
- 60,000 mi
BrakesEngineSteering+1 more
Filed Mar 19, 2003
I PURCHASED A 1993 DODGE INTREPID FROM A USED CAR LOT. 2 DAYS LATER THE CAR STARTED SMOKING WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL. THEN THE BRAKE LIGHTS BEGAN TO STICK I HAVE TO PULL UP ON THE PEDAL TO GET THEM TO GO OFF AND THE STEERING WHEEL POPS WHEN GOING AROUND A CURVE. NOW THE CAR SITS AT A REPAIR SHOP NEEDING A TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE DRIVE AND REVERSE GEARS FAILED LEAVING ME WITH A BILL OF 800-2000 TO REPAIR IT. I BELIEVE IF THE MANUFACTURERS WOULD'VE DONE THEIR JOB RIGHT IN THE BEGINNING ALOT MORE PEOPLE WOULD BE PROUD TO OWN A DODGE! *NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 10010774
- Incident
- Aug 4, 2001
- Mileage
- 120,000 mi
VEHICLE FAILED EMISSION CONTROL DUE TO LEAKING EGR VALVE . DEALERSHIP REPAIRED EGR VALVE TWO YEARS AGO. BUT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 896829
- Incident
- Sep 24, 2001
ENGINE BLEW UP, REPLACEMENT OVERHEATING DUE TO BAD WATER PUMP, REPLACED IT.
- NHTSA ID
- 9003164
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTSDOWN WITHOUT WARNING. SHORTLY AFTER VEHICLE SITS FOR 25-30 MINUTES IT RESTARTS. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 886657
CAR OVERHEATS CHRONICALLY, SINCE I GOT IT. I HAVE HAD RADIATOR FLUSHED, HOSES REPLACED, FLUID COMPOSITION AND LEVELS REPLACED. CAR IS NOT DRIVEN UNDER DURESS. HAVE BEEN TOLD CHRYSLER HAD DIFFICULTY PROPERLY COOLING THE 3.5 LTR ENGINE. IS THAT TRUE?*AK
- NHTSA ID
- 737153
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS CHECKING THE OIL HE ACCIDENTALLY STUCK THE DIP STICK NOT IN THE TUBE BUT ALONG SIDE WHERE THERE IS A GAP OPENING AND CONTACTED AN ELECTRICAL LINE WHICH CAUSED A SPARK, THIS MAYBE A DESIGN PROBLEM WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN FIRE. *MJS
- NHTSA ID
- 557522
EngineFuel system
Filed Oct 17, 2000
TENSIONER FAILED AND WATER PUMP SEIZED. NLM
- NHTSA ID
- 556222
ANTI-FREEZE WAS LEAKING. THEN, VEHICLE CUT OFF. HAD TO BE TOWED TO DEALER. ALSO DEALER REPLACED WATER PUMP, AND TIMING BELT. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 864653
- Incident
- Feb 24, 2000
WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE WOULD STALL. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 860864
EngineFuel systemInterior & seats
Filed Mar 9, 2000
INTERMITTENTLY FAILS TO START OR SUDDENLY DIES WITHOUT ANY WARNING AT ANY SPEED. INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FLASH ERRATICALLY/DON'T COME ON. CAN USUALLY START AFTER 3-8 TRIES. OFTEN LEAVES INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS ON AND FUEL INDICATOR ON EMPTY EVEN WHEN TANK IS FULL.
- NHTSA ID
- 719875
INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 858169
- Incident
- Mar 1, 2000
EngineSteering
Filed Mar 7, 2000
WHILE DRIVING WITH CHILD IN VEHICLE IT JUST STALLED, AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE, AND NOT HIT ANYTHING. DEALER CONTACTED, BUT COULDN'T DO REPAIRS UNTIL 3-3-2000. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 858085
- Incident
- Feb 29, 2000
EngineTransmission
Filed Feb 4, 2000
WE ALSO EXPERIENCED A TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHICH WAS REBUILT AT 80,000 MILES IN 09/15/1995, THE PAINT IS PEELING, THE BLACK WINDOW PANELS ARE PEALING AND WHEN THE FAN IS STARTED A KNOCKING SOUND COMES FROM THE RIGHT FRONT BLOWER. DO WE HAVE A LEMON? WE HAVE TALKED TO THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER. ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS SEEM EXTENSIVE. AT THIS POINT, THE CAR IS AT THE DEARLER WITH THE HEAD GASKET PROBLEM (AFTER PAYING $118 WHEN IT FIRST OVERHEATED THE DAY AFTER PICKING THE CAR UP FROM OVERHEATING WHEN THE DEALER SAID THAT A THERMOSTAT WAS THE PROBLEM). DO WE HAVE ANY RECOURSE?
- NHTSA ID
- 718295
- Incident
- Jan 4, 2000
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Nov 22, 1999
ENGINE CRADLE HAS CRACKED, CAUSING A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. DEALER SAID THAT TRANSAXLE/ ENGINE CRADLE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 851629
- Incident
- Mar 8, 1999
Driver assistanceEnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Nov 1, 1999
CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGES ON ITS OWN. *ET
- NHTSA ID
- 784261
- Incident
- Jan 2, 1998
A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSING COMPLETE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). *YC
- NHTSA ID
- 548803
- Incident
- Aug 8, 1999
THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, THE ENGINE CUT OFF WHILE IN MOTION. DEALER SAID THAT THE TIMING BELT HAD MELTED AND THE WATER PUMP SEIZED AND IDLER ACTION PULLEY DAMAGED. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 843894
- Incident
- Jul 27, 1999
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Jun 24, 1999
CONSUMER HAD REPLACEMENTS DONE TO THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS / FUEL FILTER / AIR FILTER. HOWEVER, THE FUEL RAIL O-RINGS WERE REPAIRED BEFORE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER (98V13000). CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIRS. *YC
- NHTSA ID
- 546396
- Incident
- Jun 26, 1998
EngineSuspension
Filed May 26, 1999
WATER PUMP LEAKING INTO OIL PAN, LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS BAD POSSIBLY CAUSING UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR, WEATHER STRIPPING ON DRIVERS DOOR WON'T STAY ON, SERPENTINE BELT CRACKED. THIS IS JUST A FEW OF THE PROBLEMS SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR 6 MONTHS AGO. MANY MAJOR PROBLEMS. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 706910
- Incident
- May 26, 1999
Driver assistanceEngine
Filed May 21, 1999
WAS DRIVING WHEN ENGINE CHECK LIGHT & CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE THEN STALLED OUT & WOULD NOT START. TRIED 3 TIMES & VEHICLE FILLED WITH GAS FUMES. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC COULD NOT LOCATE THE STALLING PROBLEM OR THE GAS FUMES PROBLEM. *AK
- NHTSA ID
- 838276
- Incident
- Mar 20, 1999
CAR WAS IN THE EXPRESSWAY IN 55 MILES IN HOUR WATER PUMP FAILED, AND LEAKED ON TIMING BELT CAUSING VEHICLE TO A SUDDEN STOP , CAUSING A MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE
- NHTSA ID
- 705490
- Incident
- Feb 8, 1999
EngineSuspension
Filed Mar 13, 1999
LOOKING TO FIND OUT ABOUT WHY THE MANUFACTURER BOUGHT BACK THIS CAR AND TO FIND OUT IF THE FUEL O RINGS ARE BAD AND NEED REPLACED AS WELL AS THE FRONT END SUSPENSION
- NHTSA ID
- 704404
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