10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,108 miles

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problem #7

Apr 042008

Intrepid

  • 188,758 miles
First, the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealer where I got it from to find out that the egr valve needed to be changed, did this. Then I drove it for 1 week and the check engine light came on again, took it back to the dealer to find out that there is a problem with the crank shaft and that it will be very costly to have it repaired. All of this happened when I was driving it. The car began to shake and I got very scared. I only had the car for 3 months and in the 3 months all of these problems have erupted. I need some justice in getting these problems addressed so that the car can be fixed without cost to me when checking the internet and finding out that this is a major problem with these cars. It is something that Dodge knows that these cars have those problems and they are not honoring helping the owners fix them.

- Chesterfield, VA, USA

problem #6

Jun 222004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ontact states car was pulling to the left. The mechanic said the problem was in the suspension. She did not get it fixed because it will cost $1,000. Consumer took vehicle to a different mechanic and was informed that the vehicle needed a front camber adjuster kit for $150.

- Vader, WA, USA

problem #5

Feb 282004

Intrepid

  • 71,000 miles
There is a hard knocking sound coming from the passenger side front of the vehicle.

- Morgantown, WV, USA

problem #4

May 212002

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Consumer is having problems with front end. It is causing steering to be loose, and hearing clunking noises.

- Ghent, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 222001

Intrepid

  • miles
I was driving about 40-45mph on san leandro blvd. Around a slight bend, speed limit was 40mph, it was a slightly wet from previous rain but traction was fine. All of a sudden something happened with the passenger side front wheel and it felt like something broke, came loose, failed or didn't perform as normal. I didn't hear any noise as if something broke however. The front right pivoted funny then the front end began to wobble, then I started to spin out I started to spin aiming and going toward oncomming traffic, I fought to gain control. I let off the brakes trying not to make it worse. I hit the median, smashed through a small tree, then bounced back into my lane slidding about 70 feet then spinning and eventually smashing into a fence with both airbags deploying. I have had a bad cough since probably due to the airbags. I have been soar and have missed work but I am ok. I am extremely upset because I have taken my vehicle into the dealership several times complaining of steering problems. I was actually on the way to the dealership to bring my vehicle in for service. My vehicle is totalled, I have pictures if necessary. I have copies of invoices proving I have complained of steering issues.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

problem #2

Jul 142001

Intrepid

  • miles
While driving on freeway near tracy, ca vehicle drove over smoothly part in freeway that slightly went upward then slightly downward causing vehicle springs or struts to lift up or hop far too much creating very poor vehicle traction, traffic then abruptly halted, had to brake hard to stop vehicle, vehicle had poor traction and just slid making a loud tire screeching noise, had to very quickly release the brake since vehicle was skidding, shifted into autostick and downshifted quickly in conjunction with quickly using brake get vehicle to stop properly. I am using stock Goodyear tires with good tread, service center told me tires are ok, I am supposed to have ABS (anti-lock brakes) so this does not happen. I beleive that the ABS failed due to the springs or struts bouncing allowing the vehicle to lift up too much thus loosing traction causing ABS to fail. I have not had any other problems with ABS however brakes are starting to sometimes feel funny, almost a little rough when applied lately. I talked to independent mechanic that told me that my vehicle should not have skidded as it did and my springs could be responsible for the excessive uplift that occured. Vehicle does seem to hop or bounce a little much also at times causing the front wheels to loose traction or slide on slight turns. New springs or whatever with only 32,000? I have never had that happen in my old 1995 Dodge Intrepid although it had it's problems. This should not happen and is dangerous, I almost smashed into the traffic in front of me. Please advise. Thank you.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

problem #1

Dec 111999

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Continued tire noise when turning, driving. 4 times to dealer. Adjusted tire pressure, rotated tires & charged me. Still not fixed.

- Crete, IL, USA