Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 07-05-93 | 6088786 | Concerns with engine coolant usage. *nlm | 01/07/2000 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0700202 | 02/04/2002 | 070200 | 629133 | Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt | 03/27/2002 |
| 070200 | 06/16/2000 | 614154 | Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been performed on the engine cooling system. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| 091097 | 02/06/1998 | 6088861 | Concerns with rusty engine oil level indiacator tube. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
| 070397 | 05/09/1997 | 52963 | Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol. *yc | 11/13/1997 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0900801 | 11/02/2001 | 632197 | Subject regarding camshaft / bearing service. *tt | 07/11/2002 | |
| 980206091097 | 05/18/1998 | 600489 | Symptoms with engine oil level indicator tube. *yc | 05/18/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 090599 | 09/24/1999 | 607912 | Customers may complain that the engine oil level indicator (dip stick) handle may be broken or cracked. *tt | 10/18/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 7971/7972 | 01/01/1999 | 604809 | Federal and california emissions recall regarding the methanol concentration sensor. *tt | 05/14/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/24/2008 | 10 | ||
| I recently purchased a used 94 dodge intrepid from pa in dec 2007. a few weeks later the car suddenly stalled while driving on an extremely busy road and almost caused several accidents to it shutting off in the middle of a 40 mph road. the car didn't restart and had to be towed to a mechanic. this incident is just one example from many. over the past 3 months i have been told it was the fuel pump, starter, a sensor, some sort of tube, catalytic converter and all sorts of things,which of course did not solve my problem. i have invested over $1,000 to try and repair the problem. it was not until today 3/24/2008 that while researching my car on the internet that i found the recall. i called both the dealership and manufacturer and because my vin wasn't apart of the recall i was told i could not be helped. so now what do i do. i 'm a single mother of a small child, i work and go to school. i can not afford to continue to give out hundreds of dollars and stop going to work or school because my car isn't reliable. i cannot afford to become stranded due to this problem. so please, please find a way to help those who really need your help in this matter. *tr | |||
| 02/15/2001 | 70000 | 12 | 02/13/2001 |
| Bought car in 2001, with 69,000 miles. 2 days after purchase, gauges stopped working, car ran fine, no noise, etc. intermittent problem. dealer could not duplicate. happened while driving past dealer, stopped and they checked for codes, none found. happened again, dealer had code for airbag module this time, replaced part. problem is still intermittent. 2003, driving at 75 mph on highway, car stalled, no restart. towed to dealer, they replaced timing belt and water pump. also had brake rotors and pads replaced at 72,000. they were done at 55,000 also. replaced tie rod ends 2004 at 97,000. they had been replaced a week before purchase at 68,500. passenger airbag cover warped, i fear it may fail in accident. *jb | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 0 | ||
| I was in parking garage at jfk airport. when i started car and put it into gear, the car shot forward and crashed into concrete barrier and pillar. the airbags never deployed and the braking did not slow it down. the car was totalled and the travelers insurance has offered $2275 less the $500 deductible. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 01/07/2002 | 0 | ||
| While driving about any mph engine will overheat. has to stop until engine cools off. dealer had been contacted. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 12/20/2000 | 10/01/1993 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/28/2000 | 01/01/1998 | ||
| Transmission froze at 55 mph 1998 replaced still problems???, electronic control module went while in drive at 35mph, front tie rods replaced 2 times within a year, airconditioner went within 4 years, cooling system replaced within 4 years from manufactured date, abs module failed during driving on highway and again in city limits after dealer stressed that nothing was wrong with anti lock brakes i have had this car in the shop for major not minor repairs since the manufactured date at least 15 times and can prove each time. i am appauled that america can manufactur such a vehicle with all the major issues at hand, transmission, suspension,electrical,braking systems,fuel,airbags,structural, i wish there was someone who could address these issues with the manufacturer and get us all restitution. if it means legally or consumer agencies i am interested. i drive with 2 children and during the transmission, electrical and the abs failures they were in the car. i would like some type of a reply from them if at all possible. thank you for the website and the opportunity to be heard. | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. no warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot. now in need of new engine. | |||
| 10/03/1998 | 1 | ||
| Water pump failed causing leakage and engine overheating. (98v-184) | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Water pump failed. | |||
| 03/09/1999 | 1 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Early life component failures (water pump 57k, crank sensor, turn signal relay switch) | |||
| Water pump leaks coolant onto the drive train, causing the transmission and the engine to malfunction. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/09/1998 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Engine temperature sensor/thermostat and water pump failed. | |||
| 11/05/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1994 | |
| No summary. *ak | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. in addition, vehicle died while driving. also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system. *ak | |||
| Water pump need replacing. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 07/31/1994 | ||
| Timing belt melted, causing engine to lose power. also water pump seized. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Radiator fan motor/relay fan failed, radiator cap failed. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 1 | 04/04/1998 | |
| Consumer stated antifreeze started leaking, took vehicle to dealer and they replaced thermostat, currently vehicle has a blown head gasket and antifeeze is still leaking, dealer had to replace head gaskets.*ak consumer questions why the the head gasket failed after the thermostat was replacement. *slc consumer stated there was never any indication that the vehicle was overheating the temperature always remained normal.*jg | |||
| 04/10/2000 | 0 | ||
| While driving water will evaporate at all times. consumer has to keep putting water into the radiator to avoid overheating. also, there is an electrical short when the vehicle is put into reverse. motor and transmission have been repaired. gas smell present when air conditioner is turned on. *ak | |||
| 04/30/1996 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Radiator fan motor/relay fan failed, radiator cap failed. | |||
| 10/09/1998 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Engine temperature sensor/thermostat and water pump failed. | |||
| 10/07/1998 | 2 | ||
| Had smelled & noticed smoke from dashboard. had vehicle towed. was informed electrical wiring harness had burned. vehicle had overheated. thermostat replaced. mechanic noticed other wiring harnesses were damaged & needed replacing. had fused replaced in door panel & underhood. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 3 | ||
| 1994 intrepid stalls when driving or at stop light. *ts the vehicle would stall while sitting at stop lights, slowing down to stop or while driving on the interstate. when the vehicle stalled the check engine light illuminated. on one occasion the vehicle couldn't even be started and it had to be towed tot he dealer. the problem was the coating around the wiring. *nm | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1994 dodge intrepid shuts off for no apparent reason.*mr *nm | |||
| 06/20/2003 | 250000 | 1 | |
| When making a hard left hand turn engine shuts off. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| 01/08/2002 | 0 | ||
| Engine timing belt had caused vehicle to slow down. sometimes it even lost power on the road. dealer had to replace engine timing belt. please provide more information.*ak | |||
| 11/26/2001 | 1 | 04/04/1998 | |
| Consumer stated antifreeze started leaking, took vehicle to dealer and they replaced thermostat, currently vehicle has a blown head gasket and antifeeze is still leaking, dealer had to replace head gaskets.*ak consumer questions why the the head gasket failed after the thermostat was replacement. *slc consumer stated there was never any indication that the vehicle was overheating the temperature always remained normal.*jg | |||
| 07/04/2000 | 0 | ||
| While riding along the highway he smelled and saw smoke. after opening the hood, there was fire on the top of the engine block.*ak | |||
| 04/01/2000 | |||
| Vehicle would stall out while driving. would have no prior warning. has been stalling out every day. a problem with driving vehicle. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1995 | 06/01/1994 | ||
| Front end of vehicle would shake when applying brakes, rattling noise under hood, all four door hinges would sqeak and drop when opening the doors this was returned several times to dealer,and still back doors do not work properly. engine mounts went out, rubber moulding around inside of drivers door fell off 3 times finally they glued it on again. engine check light kept coming on they replaced the sensor even though they didn't know what was wrong, the brakes and rotors gave out chrysler was contacted and they refused to replace rotors because it was not covered under warranty. transmission still slips when applying gas to pedal.vehicle sits and then surges.vehicle is in shop again for loud thumping noise in front end of vehicle possibly engine cradle . contacted chrysler about lemmon law at beginning of ownership of veh and they said it did not apply. | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. no warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot. now in need of new engine. | |||
| 03/15/2000 | |||
| Consumer pulled up to the light to make a right turn, and vehicle lost power. brakes were not working. driver shifted to right where another vehicle was present, and she hit the other vehicle. *ak | |||
| Oil leak, causing fumes to come into the passenger compartment. also, engine head gasket has blown out. deaelr has repaired head gasket a year ago. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 01/15/2000 | 1 | 10/01/1999 | |
| The engine block was chipped in the back on the left side where the cylinder head meets the engine block. this resulted in antifreeze pouring out the back of the engine. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1994 | |||
| Steering / front suspension/ engine cradle is loose and noisy poblems started appearing around. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1994 | |
| Air conditioning blowing hot air. needed to replace freon. air conditioner works for 2 months and now is blowing hot air again! transmission is jerking when coming to a stop and then quickly accelerating. i replaced the head gaskets at a cost of $700 on a car that had only 48,000 miles on it. the gaskets were completely rotted. | |||
| 07/06/1999 | 07/01/1993 | ||
| Engine mounts failed. they ripped the lower control arm out from the engine cradle. consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ml | |||
| 05/29/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Timing belt tensioner pulley failed, causing timing belt to be worn down and slip causing car to be unstartable. if this would have happened at highway speed engine would have died and would have been unstartable. *ak | |||
| 10/30/1996 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Oil pan gasket failed. | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Engine mounts failed. | |||
| While driving there is a gas smell detected. most noticeable when heat or air conditioning is used. dealers replaced numerous gaskets, but problem remains. *ak | |||
| 10/16/1997 | |||
| Left rear head gasket failed. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Oil pan failure. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Valve cover gasket failed. | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 07/31/1994 | ||
| Timing belt melted, causing engine to lose power. also water pump seized. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Oil filter failed. | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Gasket failed. | |||
| 03/13/1997 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was driving vehicle about 50 mph when car lost power,strong shaking of entire car, gas odor/white smoke was coming from back of car. consumer took car to dealership several time, replaced engine heads/vavles/piston. rings/fuel rail injectors. due to improper service, this incident reoccurred within 2-3 miles from dealership after it was suppose to be fixed.ak | |||
| 09/09/1994 | 9 | ||
| Gaskets replaced. | |||
| 09/29/1994 | 3 | ||
| Engine cam sensor/crank sensor failed, causing intermittent stalling. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/10/2002 | |||
| While the vehicle had been parked for about 3 hours, consumer started vehicle and a puff of smoke came from under hood. consumer states' flames were about the size of a football. consumer was able to put fire out. dealer stated cause of fire was a leaking fuel rail. please provide any further information. ph | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 1 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Engine check light is on constantly, vehicle has not been examined by dealer yet.*ak consumer states the vehicle would not shift, also evaporator coil, compressor and condenser were replaced at 30000-40000 miles. *yd | |||
| 01/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| At 60mph, vehicle jerked into low gear and all of communication gauges lit up before vehicle stalled. vehicle was inspected two weeks ago for same problem. vehicle has been to two dealers and neither one can find the cause. *ak *jb | |||
| 08/27/2001 | |||
| Consumer changed the oil and noticed that there was fuel mixed in with the oil. when vehicle wa started, and after oil had been changed, engine compartment caught on fire. vehicle has not been inspected. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1994 | |||
| Cruise control light goes on in dash and car just suddenly stalls. this usually happens at all speeds and lately has stalled on highway at speeds in excess of 60 mph. this happens for no known reason. i've had this problem checked by a mechanic and he cannot find any reading on the computer that would indicate any problems. this car was manufactured after a similar recall on this car back in 1993 for a transmission harness failure. i'm wondering if there is anyone out there that is encountering the same problems with this particular model vehicle. it's extremely dangerous to stall in the middle of a freeway while traveling in excess of 65mph, especially at night.*ak | |||
| Consumer contacted dealer, bob bost dealer in bradenton ,florida, several times for recall 99v215000/ manufacturer's recall 837. but, dealer could not perform recall repairs without a special tool which dealer was unable to obtain from manufacturer. meantime, consumer was driving an unsafe vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/08/2000 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| While my husband was driving down a local street at approx. 25 mph, the car started making a funny sound all of a sudden then the car shut off. we later had the car towed to the dealership in our neighborhood who informed us that the engine was ruined without even looking at the car. we asked the dealership how this could've happened when we had scheduled oil changes with them on time. the car was there with them less than 30 dyas prior to the engine blow-out. the dealership coulnot give us an expalanation of what caused the engine t blow on a vehicle that had less than 70,000 miles.there was no warning such as oil leaks or smoke from burning oil even though we were informed that there was no oil in the car when it was given to them.no explanation given as to where 5 quarts of oil went from the scheduled oil change on 5/8/00 at their dealership. the total cost to us was $2165.00 which the dealer stated was the best they could do for us. they felt it was no fault of their's and we felt and still do that it was something that they did or didnot do during the oil change.*ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine failed. *et | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| When turning on the engine all lights will come on, and engine will start shaking. there was no sign of what could be causing this problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 2 | 09/01/1994 | |
| I bought this car thinking that the dodge intrepid was a great car and we have not had nothing but a nightmare with this car. i can not believe that a new car could have that many problems. we have a dodge truck that has over 200 thousand miles and never had this trouble. i have only once received a recall notice and i got that one after i called chrsler about it. no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1994 | |||
| Water pump and cooling system failed, causing extensive damage to engine, power steering, and timing belt. no warning from instrument panel, no indication that engine was hot. now in need of new engine. | |||
| 02/02/2000 | |||
| When driving between 40 to 50mph car starts to jump and jerk, and it feels like it wants to stall. *ak | |||
| Oil leak, causing fumes to come into the passenger compartment. also, engine head gasket has blown out. deaelr has repaired head gasket a year ago. manufacturer has been notified. *ak | |||
| While driving at any speed or coming to a complete stop, engine will shut off without warning. it will start right back up most of the time. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1994 | ||
| The 1994 dodge intrepid is a poorly designed car. our car has failed the a/c evaporator, power steering hose, timing belt tensioner, water pump, pulley, timing belt, the electronic climate control does not work - no air from any vents, transmission will not go in reverse when cold, transmission will not downshift to first when cold, transmission will not upshift to 3rd when cold, fuel leaked from the fuel rail, engine is hard to start when cold | |||
| 06/12/1999 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Have had lots of problems car is not as reliable as i thought. | |||
| 06/30/1999 | |||
| When driving at any speed engine check light keeps coming on, and the vehice is stalling and cutting off. *ak | |||
| 05/13/1997 | 1 | 12/31/1994 | |
| Engine failed. | |||
| 04/10/1998 | |||
| When driving at any speed the vehicle is cutting off without prior warning and the is stalling intermittently. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| Transmission fluid leaks. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Abs warning light stays on. service technician advised owner it was too dangerous to drive the vehicle because the computer was messed up and could cause the brakes not to work. | |||
| 01/01/1995 | 2 | ||
| In wet and misty weather conditions, the vehicle stalled at 50mph and driver was able to drift to the shoulder without incident. | |||
| 02/28/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Mother drove car to school, parked car, at about 15 feet away witness noticed car was on fire, and notified mother, fire dept. took out fire, never been repaired because no warranty, no money since still paying monthly dues on loan. not driveable and never investigated, still parked in garage. *ak | |||
| 07/06/1997 | |||
| When driving at 40 mph and above vehicle stalls/ jerks and cuts off. also, there is a rumbling noise coming from the front of the vehicle/electrical system malfunctioned, and inner tie rod failed. *ak | |||
| 07/09/1998 | |||
| While traveling the vehicle would not accelerate. consumer has contacted dealer. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 11/26/1996 | |||
| Transmission sifts roughly/ failed/leaked. in addition, vehicle died while driving. also replaced front brake rotors/pads/ water pump and electrical system. *ak | |||
| 10/15/1997 | 5 | ||
| While driving gasoline is leaking from the engine, causing the vehicle to shut down. also, the dealer has changed the fuel rail and several components on the electrical system. howver, roblem has not been solved. owner has difficulty getting parts to repair the vehicle. *ak | |||
| 10/08/1997 | 3 | ||
| Intermittent stalling/ won't start from parked position. *ak | |||
| 08/08/1997 | 0 | ||
| On the way home from work smelled gas and heard a loud pop. then was told by some people that automobile was on fire. tried to put it out, but was unsuccessful. *ak | |||
| While driving vehicle stalls out with no warning intermittently. the cruise control comes on by itself prior to the stalling. *ak | |||
| 07/20/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle cuts off while driving. owner has to shift car to neutral to start the car up after it cuts off. dealer was contacted, they were not able to duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 1 | 01/01/1994 | ||
| Vehicle idles through the brake. | |||
| Engine light comes on and then the vehicle accelerates out of control. | |||
| 08/09/1994 | 20 | 04/29/1994 | |
| Vehicle will stall while idling or while driving without warning, all power is lost, sometimes vehicle will start immediately and sometimes it has to be left sit for a few minutes before restarting, dealer repaired power train control module which did not correct the problem, dealer could not remedy problem. *slc | |||
| 08/22/1994 | 2 | ||
| Vehicle stalls out frequently. | |||
| 09/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Poor engine performance. | |||
| 10/14/1994 | 4 | ||
| Intermittent stalling. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 3 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Fuel rail is leaking fuel unto the engine manifold which could result in a fire. took vehicle to dealer, and whole system had to be replaced because of corrosion. a/c evaporator and timing belt also had to be replaced--a/c would bot hold a freon r134a charge, and the belt was torn by the water pump. *ak *ml | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/11/2000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 | |
| No summary | |||
| 02/11/1997 | |||
| Electricalshort in one of the sensors, smoke is coming out of the exhaust. car cuts off giving no warning. manufacturer hooked vehicle up to machine and nothing was found. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 01/06/1997 | ||
| Oxygen sensor failed. | |||
| 07/09/1996 | 8 | 01/24/1994 | |
| Transmission cooling lines leaked, vehicle rolled down the hill after left in park with key removed, resulting in an accident, also oxygen sensor failed twice and air condioning malfunctioned 3 times. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||
| 12/13/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving the vehicle at any speed smelled strong chemical fumes entering into the passenger compartment. dealer has been notified. please provide further information. ts---*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| 10/21/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1998 | |
| Pcv and spark plugs failed. | |||
| 09/09/1994 | 9 | ||
| Egr valve replaced. | |||