I HAVE A 2000 DODGE INTREPID, PURCHASED AT 54,000 MILES. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ROAR VERY BAD, A/C WENT OUT NEEDS EVAPORATOR, AND THE CAR RARELY STARTS UNLESS YOU ROCK THE WHOLE CAR, I AM VERY DISPLEASED AND NO ONE WILL TRADE IT IN , WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THE CAR PULLED TO…
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I HAVE A 2000 DODGE INTREPID, PURCHASED AT 54,000 MILES. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS ROAR VERY BAD, A/C WENT OUT NEEDS EVAPORATOR, AND THE CAR RARELY STARTS UNLESS YOU ROCK THE WHOLE CAR, I AM VERY DISPLEASED AND NO ONE WILL TRADE IT IN , WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT THE CAR PULLED TO THE LEFT AND I RAN OFF THE ROAD. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10023525
Mileage unknown · May 28, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR MAINTENANCE. WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY FELT VIBRATION INSIDE OF STEERING WHEEL.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8010619
Mileage unknown · Apr 5, 2001
Air BagsEngine And Engine CoolingFuel System, GasolineCrashInjury
CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING 70MPH. ACCIDENT DAMAGED RIGHT FRONT CORNER PANEL, EVERY THING ELECTRICAL WAS KNOCKED OUT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, 2-3 INCH CREASE RIGHT UNDERNEATH LEFT HEAD LIGHT. SINCE ACCIDENT FUEL EMISSIONS LIGHT HAS BEEN OFF AND ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 5 TIMES SINCE FIRST WEEK IN NOVEMBER. DEAL…
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT TRAVELING 70MPH. ACCIDENT DAMAGED RIGHT FRONT CORNER PANEL, EVERY THING ELECTRICAL WAS KNOCKED OUT, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY, 2-3 INCH CREASE RIGHT UNDERNEATH LEFT HEAD LIGHT. SINCE ACCIDENT FUEL EMISSIONS LIGHT HAS BEEN OFF AND ON. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN 5 TIMES SINCE FIRST WEEK IN NOVEMBER. DEALER SAID IT WAS A FUEL EMISSIONS LEAK, CONSUMER DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO PUT ON GAS CAP. *AK AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE ACCIDENT, THE SES LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOUR TIMES FOR THE SAME FUEL EMISSIONS LEAKS. FINALLY, A BROKEN FUEL LINE WAS FOUND AND WAS FIXED. *YH
NHTSA ODI #885120
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2001
Suspension
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM, CREATED A LOOSE STEERING FEEL, WHICH REQUIRES OVER CORRECTIONS AND DIRECTIONAL WANDERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. CJ
NHTSA ODI #559624
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2001
Suspension
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH BACK END WAS WEAVING, NEXT DAY AT 70 MPH VEHICLE WAS FISHTAILING, CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO PULL OVER AND VEHICLE WENT ON IT OWN ,WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENTAND MADE 180 DEGRESS TURN AND THEN VEHICLE STOPPED BUT ENGINE DID NOT STOP RUNNING. HAD VEHICLE TOWED OUT OF MUD AND DROVE TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT A ST…
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WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH BACK END WAS WEAVING, NEXT DAY AT 70 MPH VEHICLE WAS FISHTAILING, CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO PULL OVER AND VEHICLE WENT ON IT OWN ,WENT OVER AN EMBANKMENTAND MADE 180 DEGRESS TURN AND THEN VEHICLE STOPPED BUT ENGINE DID NOT STOP RUNNING. HAD VEHICLE TOWED OUT OF MUD AND DROVE TO DEALER WHO FOUND THAT A STRUT WAS BENT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #879170
Mileage unknown · May 16, 2000
Suspension
VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER'S SHOP ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. *AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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