Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 190100 | 01/21/2000 | 610015 | Some vehicles may exhibit rattle sound coming from front of vehicles. *tt | 04/13/2000 | |
| 021699 | 12/31/1999 | 030298 | 609986 | Some vehicles may exhibit a constant lead or pull on a flat non-crowned road. *tt | 04/12/2000 |
| 020100 | 02/04/2000 | 021298 | 609982 | Concerns with a squeaking noise from front strut(s) during suspension jounce. *tt | 04/12/2000 |
| 020398 | 05/29/1998 | 601681 | Vehicle leads or pulls on flat non-crowned road. *yc | 11/10/1999 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||||
| 021298 | 10/30/1998 | 602907 | Concerns with squeaking noise coming from front strut( s ). *yc | 11/17/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/15/2000 | 18000 | 2 | 09/30/1998 |
| A loud clunking sound was heard when driving. the rack and pinion was replaced. the noise returned again.*ak the sway bar link was replaced.*ts *jb- | |||
| 04/01/2001 | |||
| I purchased my 1999 dodge intrepid w/28,840 miles. from there it had unreasonably been a lemon and into the five star chrysler dealer at least 8 times. the vehicle had persistant steering issues and abnormalities, wandering, play, abnormal change in sensitivity while driving, noise, tire wear. dealer could never duplicate the problems'. the engine blew up at 33,000 miles, had to have replaced. transmission failed shortly after, had to be rebuilt. input/output speed sensors failed twice. abs allowed brakes to lock up twice. tcm and pcm needed updating due to flawed previous revisions. power window failed, front bumper, grill paint wearing. obviously this vehicle was a lemon. the vehicle was finally wrecked after sudden poor steering control after trying to get the dealer to do something many times. daimlerchrysler denies any manufacturing responsibility. i do not see how they can get away with this. there are many others experiencing similar premature problems that should not be occuring as such. i have started a website against daimlerchrysler corporation - http://intrepid.clan-510.org - email address is intrepidproblems@clan-510.org - address: po box 2021 san leandro, ca 94577-2021 | |||
| 1 | 12/04/1998 | ||
| Consumer states there are squeaking noises in the front of the vehicle, dealer has not been able to remedy this, possibly suspension related. *slc | |||
| 08/15/1999 | |||
| While driving on road and letting go of steering vehicle will make almost a comlete turn to left. contacted dealer, and the dealer tired to remedy problem, but problem still occurs. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 1 | ||
| When driving through slush or snow vehicle vibrated badly. taken to dealer who suggested to take it to car wash ! *ak the vibration occurs at the front end. vibration is very excessive through steering. the dealer is unable to fix it. *yh | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/04/2008 | 188758 | 1 | |
| 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. *tr | |||
| 06/22/2004 | 1 | 10/07/2001 | |
| Dt: 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 $1,000.00.*ak consumer took vehicle to a different mechanic and was informed that the vehicle needed a front camber adjuster kit for $150.00. *tt | |||
| 02/28/2004 | 71000 | 1 | |
| There is a hard knocking sound coming from the passenger side front of the vehicle. *ak | |||
| Consumer is having problems with front end. it is causing steering to be loose, and hearing clunking noises.*ak | |||
| 12/22/2001 | 04/01/2001 | ||
| 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.*ak | |||
| 07/14/2001 | 1 | 04/01/1999 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 11/01/1998 | |||
| Continued tire noise when turning, driving. 4 times to dealer. adjusted tire pressure, rotated tires & charged me. still not fixed. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 2 | 05/05/1999 | |
| Right front and left lower ball joint bolts loose. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER ARM | |||
| 05/02/2005 | 2 | 10/28/1993 | |
| 1994 dodge intrepid left front control arm broke while turning into the shopping plaza driveway.*mr the left control arm separated from the steering knuckle and the wheel assembly came out of the wheel pulling the transmission half shaft out of the transaxle. the consumer the manufacturer, but was told the recall had already been performed on the vehicle. the consumer was told by her own dealer that the recall does nothing to prevent the wheel and drive shaft from coming out of the vehicle. *jb | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 06/02/1999 | 2 | 05/05/1999 | |
| Right front and left lower ball joint bolts loose. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||
| 04/07/2003 | 60000 | 07/06/1999 | |
| History includes blown transmission sensor, failure on the very first year inspection for brake rotors, driver's side window sticks in up position, intermittent heat control button not functioning properly, noisy when turning in front strut area, keyless remote does not function properly and now the worst of it. one month ago, took car in with oil and engine lights flashing, ticking noise from engine, stalling out. dealer did electronic sensors repairs and tune up costing $500. one month later, car had to be towed back to dealer with loud banging in engine. repair bill of over $6,000 to fix a car i've owned 3 years, 8 months and 60,000 miles. 2.7 l engines are blowing in these cars all the time making it next to impossible to purchase a used one to do repairs myself. one used car parts place said they have a waiting list. recall anyone???!! *nlm | |||
| 12/29/1999 | 1 | 05/05/1999 | |
| Struts and strut mount weak causing popping noise in the front end of the vehicle. nlm | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||
| 02/17/1975 | 73400 | ||
| While driving on an interstate highway, a large amount of smoke was observed in the rear view mirror. after finding a safe place to quickly pull over, it was found that the right rear strut had failed completely and was resting on a brand new tire. the tire was smoking and destroyed. it had only millimeters of tread left before the strut would have punctured and exploded the tire. later at a garage, the strut was shown to have broken completely. although i survived this near disastrous incident, it could have easily been much worse for me and other interstate users nearby. | |||
| 08/01/2001 | |||
| Sway bar had broken and was replaced. please provide additional information.*ak | |||
| 10/03/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states there is noise and play in front end. dealer replaced sway bar links. *tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | |||
| 05/04/2007 | 96800 | 3 | 04/07/1999 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. while driving 25mph, the engine shut off. the dealer diagnosed the failure and changed the oil pan, gasket, belt, alternator and filter. on may 3, 2007, the engine shut off again. two sensors were replaced and the cost of the repairs were $1900.00. on may 4, 2007, the engine shut off. the vehicle was towed and the dealer stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the dealer also stated that the cost was $7000.00 and the water pump caused the engine to fail. the failure and current mileage were 96,800. the dealer stated the vehicle needed rear shocks and the shocks were repaired at time of service. the consumer provided the repair invoice for vehicle. the ater pump failed which caused damage to the engine. updated 06/13/07 *tr | |||