Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | 10/15/1998 | |
| Entire suspension replaced. according to mechanic suspension was shot, and he has seen this on numerous occasions. he suggested this may be a recall problem, but advised to check into it to be sure. also, i have already replaced the multi-function switch approximately 3 years ago and have just been told it needs to be replaced again. i have been driving with high beams on because the lower beams do not work.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Light switch failed. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 01/09/2007 | 10 | 07/06/2004 | |
| Tl* - the contact a 1996 dodge intrepid which has a problem with the headlights: headlight mounting bracket, headlight assembly, and headlight lens are made of plastic corroded. the contact stated that this has been an ongoing problem. the failure caused poor visibility when the headlights werein use. speed and weather conditions were not a factor. the contact would like to have the headlights replaced by daimler chrysler. *ak | |||
| 12/12/2005 | 179 | 1 | 12/12/2005 |
| 1996 dodge intrepid i bought this car as is and got it home after the same night i found out that the headlights don't work, which is a safety problem, i contacted the dealership that i got the car from the looked at it but would not fix it cause they claimed they didn't know the headlights didn't work, i even asked if they had to inspect the car before selling it, yes they did but never fixed the headlights... i would like this fixed asap. *nm | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 1 | ||
| Headlights are not very bright, even on high beam. it is very difficult to see at night because the headlights do not reflect but a few feet in front of the vehicle. it's even harder to see when a vehicle is coming toward you.*ak | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 7 | 06/09/2003 | |
| When driving at night both headlights moved out of place, causing consumer to pull off the road to realign the headlights. consumer stated that the plastic brackets, which support the headlights broke which caused the headlights to fall out of the housing. *ak *nm | |||
| 1 | 07/21/1996 | ||
| The headlights were dull, making visibility impossible. the dealer was contacted. ts scc | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 4 | 04/23/1996 | |
| On several occasions while driving there is a gas odor. recall campaign 98v184000 fuel injection was performed, but after recall repair the fuel odor returned, the recall repair has been done four times yet the problem still exist. *tt the heater didn't work properly, the power door lock wouldn't lock, the doors wouldn't open, the water pump was leaking, the headlights were too dim, the doors squeaked, there was a vibration coming from the brakes, there was play in the front end of the vehicle from the inner tie rods and power steering gear bushings. *jb | |||
| 03/01/1997 | 1 | 04/23/1996 | |
| The headlights are too dim causing poor visibility. *tt | |||
| 01/15/2001 | |||
| Consumer hit deer and broke headlight on driver's side. dealer replaced headlight cover, new one is seen through, passenger's side one is milky from age and moisture that collects behind cover . when consumer drives at night, visibility is impaired due to one side being bright, and other side very dim.*ak | |||
| 2 | 06/01/1998 | ||
| The headlights fill with condensation making their light output minimal and dangerous at night. they are $300 for a new pair and i can't keep purchasing a new pair every 20,000 miles. they are delaminating and the dealer says this is a common problem with the intrepid yet they won't fix it. the dealer even suggested that i purchase illegal high output off road use only bulbs to make up for the poor performance. every intrepid i see around town has the same problem!! help! *ak | |||
| 09/18/1999 | 03/01/1999 | ||
| Headlights are not bright enough to see clearly at night. *ak | |||
| Vehicle has a problem with the headlight and dimmer, when turnning the dimmer the headlights will shut off. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1999 | 08/01/1996 | ||
| The headlight mounts broke causing extreme stopping conditions. the headlights flicker causing distraction to other vehicles which may result in collision. consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. *ak *yc | |||
| 1 | |||
| When changing headlight bulbs the area around the screw head breaks away making the bracket useless. | |||
| Headlights malfunctioned, causing poor nighttime visibility, especially during rainy weather. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | |||
| The headlights, both high and low, produce insufficient/extremely diffused light, affecting night vision. *ak | |||
| 12/18/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Low/high beams too dim. | |||
| 02/09/1996 | 9 | ||
| Head lights seem to be too diffused for safe night driving. *dh | |||
| 02/23/1996 | 3 | ||
| Healights provide insufficient lighting, causing poor visibility also moisture enters headlight lenses. *sd | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - CONCEALMENT DEVICES | |||
| 02/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| The head light lenses were turning opaque and small pieces were peeling off. the lights were so bad that the consumer would not drive a night. *bf *sc *jb | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 79000 | 1 | 07/07/2000 |
| Headlight dimmer switch is malfunctioning. the headlights are stuck on their high-beams. when cycling between the low/high beams, the low beam headlights will come on in addition to the high beams, which will not turn off. when flicking the dimmer switch or trying to flash someone, sometimes the headlights go out completely, leaving me with my parking lights.*jb | |||
| Vehicle has a problem with the headlight and dimmer, when turnning the dimmer the headlights will shut off. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 1 | 10/15/1998 | |
| Entire suspension replaced. according to mechanic suspension was shot, and he has seen this on numerous occasions. he suggested this may be a recall problem, but advised to check into it to be sure. also, i have already replaced the multi-function switch approximately 3 years ago and have just been told it needs to be replaced again. i have been driving with high beams on because the lower beams do not work.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| Consumer called complaining about electrical problems. also, stated that the rear lights don't work as well as the panel and other things in the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Moisture gets into tail lights. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL - SWITCH | |||
| 09/22/1997 | |||
| Multi-function turn signal switch malfunctioned. also, air conditioner condensor is not functioning. | |||