10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,654 miles

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problem #26

Mar 012005

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was parked outside and driver was inside. Another individual informed the driver that vehicle crashed into the building. Driver took vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the shifter needed to be replaced.

- Waterville, ME, USA

problem #25

Nov 012004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The gear kicked out from neutral to drive on its own. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs of transmission 2 months ago, but the problem recurred.

- Mesick, MI, USA

problem #24

Oct 072003

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles
Transmission failure (42le).

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #23

Jan 272004

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles
The consumer was able to remove the key out of the ignition when the gear was not in park.

- Gray Summit, MO, USA

problem #22

Jan 012002

Intrepid

  • miles
First to go was the brakes and rotors, then the rack and pinion system. Next was the transmission and now the diffentail and tie rods.

- Fair Lawn, NJ, USA

problem #21

Aug 012000

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I had almost constant problems I.e. mechanical, equipment and fought a neverending battle with the dealership/warranty dept. And lost work/jobs ultimately leading to having no money to all my monthly bills or to get the car repaired, I had to voluntarily give up to reposession to the lender, and just recently over a year later I am recieving notices of traffic violations on this vehicle.caus. No safety defec tstated.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #20

Jan 142002

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Chrysler 42le transmission/ locked into limp mode-slipping between shifts.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #19

Aug 212001

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #18

Nov 132000

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Since purchase the transmission has been repaired, however the transmission and gear shift do not work properly.

- Kirkland, WA, USA

problem #17

Dec 262000

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rack & pinion: When steering wheel is turned back and forth a loud metallic noise is heard. Dealer says the whole rack and pinion must be replaced. Many tsbs on you site. Transmission (automatic) when it shifts gears there is a shutter. Again many tsbs on your site. I spoke to the reps at diamler, they will record my complait. Meanwhile dealer said approx. $4000 to repair all.

- Bloomfield, NJ, USA

problem #16

Oct 162000

Intrepid

  • miles
Contiued transmission problems, repairs made 2times, dealer doesn't know why it happens, engine RPM surges extremly high.average RPM at 60mph is 2000rpm, it is surging well over 3500rpm on a flat surface

- Yorktown, VA, USA

problem #15

Sep 032000

Intrepid

  • miles
Transmissions went out of vehicle

- East Liverpool, OH, USA

problem #14

Sep 032000

Intrepid

  • miles
Transmissions went out of vehicle

- East Liverpool, OH, USA

problem #13

May 241999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmoisson would not go into gear after reverse...turned car on and off many times then it goes back into gear.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #12

Feb 232000

Intrepid

  • miles
Complete transmission failure-internal sun gear sheared of shaft. Reported to daimler Chrysler, file #6892984

- Eden, NY, USA

problem #11

Feb 011996

Intrepid

  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #10

Mar 012000

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering has constant whine when turning or accelerating. Transmission shudders and skips when shifting during acceleration. Dealer states power steering pump and entire transmission must be replaced.

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #9

Jun 071999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission needed to be replaced after only 46,200 miles. Mechanic said it was caused by somthing breaking loose inside

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #8

Nov 011998

Intrepid

  • miles
We bought this car as a program and it sure has been in the shop alot. I also heard from the area mechanics that they have replaced alot of the racks on the Dodge Intrepids and how come there is not a recall on this item.

- Schoffield, WI, USA

problem #7

Dec 151998

Intrepid

  • miles
No summary

- Honolulu, HI, USA

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