10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
8 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,333 miles

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problem #12

Nov 152005

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
The contact's vehicle was involved in an accident. Upon impact, neither air bag deployed. The contact's vehicle was hit by another car, dragging down the road, and then going into a ditch. This was a frontal impact. The vehicle was totaled. No repairs could be made at this time. No warning indicator lights were on prior to this failure. The cause of the air bag failure was unknown.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #11

Aug 222003

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
On the passenger side dashboard air bag cover is curling up, and in the upper left corner, air bag can be seen.

- Waco, TX, USA

problem #10

Nov 072002

Intrepid

  • miles
While traveling on the air bag light appear on the dashboard. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.ts

- Rimersburg, PA, USA

problem #9

Feb 022002

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 30-35 mph, consumer ran head-on into a pole, drivers side air bag did not deploy, however passengers side airbag did deploy, contacted dealer, and they were not willing to do anything.. consumer suffered injuries.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #8

Jan 232001

Intrepid

  • miles
Vehicle was struck from rear at approximately 45 mph while at a stop position, air bags did not deploy/seat belt failed to lock, and driver's seat collapsed backward. Dealer/ manufacturer notified.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

problem #7

Dec 072000

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving about 30 mph on a wet snow surface lost control of vehicle, crashing into a utility pole head-on first, and air bags did not deploy. Vehicle was totaled.

- Flint, MI, USA

problem #6

Apr 012000

Intrepid

  • miles
While driving at about 40mph on a dirt road, that has been known for bad spots, consumer hita bad spot and car started fishtailing and hit a ditch head-on, spun around in opposite direction, and hit and embankment. Car landed on its side, upon impact, airbags didn't deploy.

- Bristow, OK, USA

problem #5

Apr 042000

Intrepid

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 35-40mph hit a ditch head-on. Vehicle turned on its side, and front airbags didn't deploy. Dealer will be contacted.

- Bristow, OK, USA

problem #4

Jul 011999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Airbag sensor is located behind front bumper which is lower than normal. Therefore, when consumer was involved in accident, hit vehicle with a 35 mph impact, the rear end of the other vehicle bypassed the airbag sensor, causing dual airbags not to deploy even with $5,000 worth of damage to front end. Manufacturer claimed there was no design defect.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #3

May 011999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When consumer applies brakes they are hard. Also, when he applies brakes in sudden stop, they don't engage. Front end dips when consumer brakes, and there is a clanking noise coming from the front of the car while driving 25 to 30mph. Airbags didn't deploy when consumer had an accident while driving 30mph.

- Bristol, PA, USA

problem #2

Oct 281998

Intrepid

  • miles
Consumer was involved in an accident that caused $8000 worth of damage to front end side of vehicle, which included damnages to the airbag sensor. But the dual airbags did not deploy.

- Kettering, OH, USA

problem #1

Apr 091998

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Was driving at approximately 20-25 mph when airbags deployed suddenly, air bag light never came on. Dealer claims consuemr had been in an accident, but there was no accident. This defect could have resulted in injuries. *

- Albuster, AL, USA