Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 0800702 | 03/25/2002 | 634087 | Subject regarding remote keyless entry programming procedures. *slc | 09/27/2002 | |
| 0801001 | 05/25/2001 | 620059 | Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt | 07/10/2001 | |
| 0800600REV | 12/29/2000 | 080600 | 618049 | Subject regarding wire splice repairs. *sb | 04/03/2001 |
| 0803800 | 12/08/2000 | 616718 | Subject regarding safety systems - vehicle modifications / repair. *tt | 03/08/2001 | |
| 0803300 | 11/03/2000 | 615684 | Some vehicles may exhibit a fault code in the radio when performing diagnostic using the drb iii. the code reads cold cd. the fault code is not displayed to the customer and is only displayed when performing diagnostics. | 01/28/2001 | |
| 0803600 | 11/17/2000 | 615687 | Subject regarding circuits effected by ignition off draw (iod) fuse. *tt | 01/28/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 04/11/2008 | 99000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. while sitting in the vehicle with the engine turned off, the contact's daughter was able to switch the gear indicator from park into drive without depressing the brake pedal. prior to the failure, the contact noticed that he was able to remove the key from the ignition while the vehicle was running. the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. the current mileage was 151,000 and failure mileage was 99,000. | |||
| 08/08/2006 | 89000 | 20 | 06/15/2002 |
| Headlights come on and go out by themselves when car is turned off. headlamp switch acts as if it is wired backwards - when car is started and headlamp switch is in the off position, the headlights come on, and when the headlamp switch is turned to the on position, the headlights go off. going in for repair 8/9/06. *jb | |||
| 03/08/2006 | 67000 | 1 | 11/21/2005 |
| My name is tomasz kotula. november 2005 i have bought dodge intrepid 2.7 l sedan 2001 - to help my wife moving safely. i have spent all my savings for it. at the beginning of january 2006 i had problem with the engine .engine was blown up (mechanic told me engine is completely broken and is no possibilities to repair it.) i was very disappointed and i dint know what i had to do. i decided to buy new engine to switch .i have paid for it $4000.00 from my credit card because i didn't have any choice.) after 1,5 month march 8, 2006 this car caught fire from electric engine inside the passenger door. my wife was in the hospital to make check up in this time and when she returned and opened the door the flame was blown outside and one door was completely burned. there was police and fire department and they made rapport of this accident. now this car is not for any use because all inside is completely covered by dust and smoke fire and sludge and is very toxic and smells really bad. insurance refused me to cover this car failure (i had only basic plan) i have bought the car 4 years old and i believed in daimler chrysler quality now i see is something wrong with this car because i made investigation on internet and i found couple hundreds failures of this car most of then are the same as mine. i have no money to buy another car and still i have to pay for engine which i switched. i don't have money for regular layer that's why i decided to ask you for assistance and help because i am completely helpless i have spend $6500.00 for the car and next $4000.00 and used it only by 2 months i think is something wrong with this kind of cars. please help me. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 22 | 07/24/2001 | |
| Nasty smell from a/c, suspension/axles and other problems with dodge intrepid. *bf there were scratches on the cover of the radio program, problems with the window and door lock, the right passenger front had pin holes, the front end was loud grabbing and knocking, the driver door window displayed a thump noise and the motor on the window continued to run even after the window was closed, the passenger seat cover had a big gauge which was made on the console and the glove box cover door, there were spots on the interior of the front head light inside of the glass, the engine would surge, the front passenger door made squeaking noises, air bag light was intermittent, speaker damage, the right and left front windows squeaked mostly on the left side motor, the right window did not work at all, the left rear anchor cover was broken, the brakes were noisy, the engine light was intermittent, the tire experienced excessive wear, and there was a grabbing on right turns. recall#03v035000. *sc | |||
| 02/04/2004 | 66000 | 9 | |
| When the headlights are turned on they will flicker along with the interior and dash board lights. dealer has examined the vehicle 9 times for this particular problem, but has not resolved the problem. *ak the vehicle would lose power while sitting at a red light with the brakes applied, the rpm's had gone up and the engine revved. *sc *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 03/17/2005 | 56700 | 2 | |
| Consumer was unable to start the vehicle intermittently. vehicle had to be towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. the cause was not determined. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 01/16/2008 | 1 | 07/09/2004 | |
| Oil sensor malfunction--noticed many others with same make and year have same problem. tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 07/19/2005 | 75400 | 1 | 09/14/2001 |
| My 2001 dodge intrepid electrical system caused the vehicle to catch on fire. there was no accident. aaa insurance company's origin's inspector said it was due to faulty wiring. i never had any electrical type work done to the car. the car was totaled. luckily, my son and i were able to get out of the car in time. *jb | |||
| 06/24/2003 | |||
| Consumer states that the vehicle was parked and with no warning the vehicle caught on fire.*ak | |||