NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission Problems

1999 Dodge Intrepid (Page 4 of 4)

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This issue was never deemed a safety defect by the Feds, so there was no recall. In the end, Chrysler got away with FOUR YEARS worth of defective 2.7L V6 engines in their sedans.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,438 miles

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1999 Dodge Intrepid transmission problems

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1999 Dodge Intrepid Owner Comments (Page 4 of 4)

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problem #7

Oct 211999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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Car was 4 months old - driving down I-70 and had a blowout. The tire split clean in to. Was told that I must of hit a pot hole. On 9/13/99 I had taken the car into the dealership and told them the tire was losing air. They said they couldn't find a problem, aired up the tire and I left. Little over a month later I had a blow out. I did not hit a pot hole. The tire was defective. I had to replace the tire with my own money. (tiresize: P205/70R15)

- St. Peters, MO, USA

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problem #6

Jun 272001

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was at stand still and ready to pull off. Then, vehicle pulled off in 2nd gear, feeling very sluggish. Consumer pulled over/ turned it off, and put it in automatic to see what gears were activating. After a half hour all gears, but 4th gear, were operating. Dealer has gotten a chance to complete inspection andto give an explanation.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

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problem #5

Aug 312000

Intrepid

  • miles
In and out of morlans, Inc (Dodge dealer) several times because of the electrical sytem causing the check engine light to come on with many different codes such as rough idle-transmission not shifting /down shifting-transmission control module replaced-camshaft sensor replaced-ignition coil pack replaced-these were done while still under warranty at different dates. Just recently 3/25/01 my transmission went into a limp mode again at 40,000 miles-this time it was a transmission input speed sensor (my cost $92), when I got my car back now my heater- A/C and rear defrost control / vents don't work ? diagnosed problem electrical (charged $50) again with the control head / board control module. I've made several calls to the Chrysler Corp. Without avail for assistance. Please give any help possible to correct these electrical defects. Thank you.

- Malden, MO, USA

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problem #4

Jul 032000

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Shifts rough in lower gears.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

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problem #3

Jun 011999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle gear shift malfunction due to transmission failure.

- De Forest, WI, USA

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problem #2

Aug 311999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission hesitates and is sporadic. Has been in for a complete overhaul of the transmission. I still have the problem and have had it in for repair at least 3 other times. The dealer now says they cannot recreate the problem. I have had many people drive my car and they have noticed the rough shifting as well as the hesitant take off. This could be dangerous because you don't know when the transmission will engage and thrust your car forward. The other problem is the power windows. The driver window has a squeak and a grind. The dealer says they fixed it but it is doing it again. The back windows stopped functioning altogether and a part had to be ordered. The dealer did install this part in early April 2000.

- Marion, IL, USA

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problem #1

Mar 162000

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission is slipping, causing vehicle to hesitate when proceeding from a stop, and at intersections.

- Fall River, MA, USA

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