10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,267 miles

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problem #6

Oct 172014

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • miles
1995 Dodge Intrepid. Consumer writes in regards vehicle stalling while driving. The consumer stated when the vehicle stalled, the power steering failed and it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where the ignition switch was replaced.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #5

Jul 132010

Intrepid

  • miles
I was driving down the road when my car just died. I didn't get any flashing lights, check engine light or anything. It was as is someone had turned the car off with out moving the key from the on position. Once I come to a stop, I can sit for a little bit and then the car will start back up as if nothing ever happened. I have recently had a few issues with some other things that were resolved by replacing the ignition switch but it didn't seem to fix this issue. I took the car to a repair shop and had the diagnostics ran on it but it didn't come back with any codes. I often drive with my wife and kids in the car so now I fear that this may cause us to get in a wreck.

- Fredericktown, MO, USA

problem #4

Nov 022009

Intrepid

  • 133,600 miles
I have a 1995 Dodge Intrepid. Until 4 months ago, it never had a problem, only did routine maintenance and that was constantly done. It has a new transmission and radiator (under extended warranty), and new starter, alternator, and battery. The fuel pump was replaced about 2-3 years ago. Four months ago, the car started to act up. First, I noticed a "burnt oil or anti-freeze" smell. I took it to my mechanic, who I have had for more than 15 years. He couldn't find any leaks or problems and reminded me that all the hoses and accessories were replace a year before. He said that he saw nothing dripping or building up anywhere. A week later, I would drive it somewhere, get out and do whatever it was I needed to do, go back and it wouldn't start. Everything sounds normal, like it wants to start, but doesn't. if I wait 30-90 minutes and try again, it will start right up and a check engine light would come on, but go back off within a few minutes. A month later things got worse. It started to die while driving. I would be in the car for less than 10 miles and all the lights on the dash would "flash" and the car would die. It takes between 2-3 hours before getting it to restart when this happens. This puts me in serious danger as the car no longer has power steering or power brakes and I live on a mountain with no where I can get off the road. I have nearly been hit/killed when this has happened. Since then, I can't go 1 mile without it dying or not start again. As a matter-of-fact, if I leave it idling in my driveway, it will die with 2-4 minutes. I have taken it to my shop 4 times and 2 other ones trying to find out what is wrong. They all say that since the "check engine" light only flashes and then goes off, the computer can't catch the problem. Sometimes they think it is the fuel pump or fuel lines; sometimes they think it is electrical; most of the time they just have no idea what is wrong!

- Magalia, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 232005

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
The contact stated while driving the front passenger tire fell off the vehicle. Had the inner and outer tie rods replaced twice. Did one replacement before the tire fell off. The second replacement was done after the tire came off. The replacements did not remedy the problem. While driving it felt as though the wheels were falling off. When hitting a bump while driving there was a snapping noise from underneath the vehicle. Another concern was the electrical system. Only one headlight will work on bright and only one will work on dim. The contact replaced both bulbs in the headlights, but this did not remedy the problem. He checked the fuses, and there were no problems with them. Also, the headlight switch fell off without being hit or knocked off.

- Trottwood, OH, USA

problem #2

Dec 092004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles
Since owning the 1995 Dodge Intrepid we purchased brand new, these are the problems experienced since owning and the problems being experienced now. We have had steering problems which required the power steering pump to be replaced, also some arm had to be replaced due to the right front wheel wobbling. Our electric locks have engaged as if holding the switch for a couple of seconds on the passenger side and the driver side. Never was fixed due to dealer not duplicating. Our ac/heat electronic controls stuck and would not respond to any commands and constantly was blowing hot air, pulling fuse was only remedy. Electronic gauges will not always show correct information ie. Fuel level, temp, fuel used, compass, ..etc, turning car on/off will usually correct it. Our fuel rails has been replaced under warranty recall, but I still will smell fuel inside. Our passenger side air bag is warped. Our headlights will not come on at times and even go out while driving. Flashing high/low beam steering column switch will usually make them come on. Our most recent problem and the state our vehicle is in right now is smoke is coming from the steering column and it is very hot and I believe a fire is trying to start. The car is parked at the location this started at and is not being driven.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #1

Jan 101995

Intrepid

  • miles
All warning lights have come on while driving, because of 'static electricity', driver told he was shocking the computer chip.

- Far Rockaw, NY, USA