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1,065 reports108,757 miles · Dec 23, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
HELLO MY NAME PAULA HOWARD. MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID JUST DIED WHILE DRIVING THE OTHER DAY. I CALLED MY HUSBAND, WHEN HE LIFTING THE HOOD OF MY CAR THERE WAS STEAM COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. HE THEN CHECKED THE OIL AND SAW ANTIFREEZE IN THE OIL. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO MY DEALERSHIP SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LE…
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HELLO MY NAME PAULA HOWARD. MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID JUST DIED WHILE DRIVING THE OTHER DAY. I CALLED MY HUSBAND, WHEN HE LIFTING THE HOOD OF MY CAR THERE WAS STEAM COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE. HE THEN CHECKED THE OIL AND SAW ANTIFREEZE IN THE OIL. I HAVE SINCE TAKEN THE CAR BACK TO MY DEALERSHIP SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR FOR LESS THAN A YEAR. THEY OF COURSE WILL NOT TOUCH IT OR WARRANTY IT. THEY WANT A LOT OF MONEY TO EVEN LOOK AT IT. I STARTED RESEARCHING AND FOUND THAT I AM BY FAR NOT THE ONLY PERSON WITH THIS PROBLEM. CAN YOU HELP? *TR
NHTSA ODI #10296830
100,300 miles · Dec 4, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
2000 INTREPID WITH A 2.7L ENGINE SEIZED UP DURING DRIVING 12/3/09. AUTO CENTER SUGGESTS THIS IS AN ENGINE FAILURE LIKE SO MANY OTHER CHRYSLER PRODUCT OF THIS TYPE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10294509
78,000 miles · Oct 2, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOOSING POWER AND SLOWING DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. NO WARNINGS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR FAILED A…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOOSING POWER AND SLOWING DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. NO WARNINGS LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR FAILED AND THE REPAIR COST WOULD BE $7,000. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE A DIFFERENT DEALER TO BE INSPECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.
NHTSA ODI #10286102
99,275 miles · Sep 18, 2009
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING BREAK APPLICATION HE HEARS A GRINDING NOISE. BREAK FAILURE CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. ALL THE COMPONENTS IN THE BREAK SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RESURFACED. THE CURRENT AND …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING BREAK APPLICATION HE HEARS A GRINDING NOISE. BREAK FAILURE CAN LEAD TO INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. ALL THE COMPONENTS IN THE BREAK SYSTEM WERE REPLACED. AFTER THE REPAIR THE FAILURE RESURFACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 99275. BL
NHTSA ODI #10284489
119,656 miles · Sep 16, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILURE ON 2.7 LITRE ENGINE IN A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. I WAS DRIVING ON A 100KM SPEED LIMIT HIGHWAY WHEN I HAD ENGINE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GET OFF SAFELY SO PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT AS FAR AS I COULD. STILL TRAFFIC HAD TO STEER AROUND MY DEAD VEHICLE CAUSING AN UNSAFE ROAD CONDITION WHICH COULD HAVE ENDED IN A BA…
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ENGINE FAILURE ON 2.7 LITRE ENGINE IN A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. I WAS DRIVING ON A 100KM SPEED LIMIT HIGHWAY WHEN I HAD ENGINE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GET OFF SAFELY SO PULLED OVER TO THE RIGHT AS FAR AS I COULD. STILL TRAFFIC HAD TO STEER AROUND MY DEAD VEHICLE CAUSING AN UNSAFE ROAD CONDITION WHICH COULD HAVE ENDED IN A BAD OR FATAL WAY. THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS ENGINE WITH MANY COMPLAINTS REGISTERED WITH DIFFERENT ENTITIES DESIGNED TO COLLECT THIS INFORMATION. THE MAKER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE FLAW AND COMPENSATE IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER. THIS ENGINE MAKE IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THE MAKER SHOULD BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10284093
Mileage unknown · Aug 19, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
DRIVING ALONG ROADWAY CAR MADE LOUD NOISE AND STALLED COULD NOT RESTART CAR HAD TOWED TO GARAGE AND WAS TOLD ENGINE HAD SEIZED NEEDS TO BE REPLACED HAD NO WARNING WILL COST BETWEEN 2000AND 3500 TO REPLACE ENGINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10281129
89,000 miles · Jul 28, 2009
Tires
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. THE VEHICLE HAS DOMINATOR ALL SEASON TIRES, SIZE P225/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SMACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BEEN SEPARATING AND PEELING OFF, LEAVING PIECES OF RUBBER IN THE …
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. THE VEHICLE HAS DOMINATOR ALL SEASON TIRES, SIZE P225/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A SMACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. HE PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE HAD BEEN SEPARATING AND PEELING OFF, LEAVING PIECES OF RUBBER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A NEARBY GAS STATION AND HAD THE TIRE REPLACED. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THAT THE TIRE SHOULD NOT HAVE SEPARATED SO QUICKLY AND THAT A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE VIN AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 89,000.
NHTSA ODI #10278573
130,000 miles · Jul 27, 2009
Electronic Stability Control (esc)Interior LightingStructure
MY WELL MAINTAINED DODGE INTREPID HAS MANY FAILURES STARTING WITH THE CRACKING ON THE CHASIS AND MASSIVE ENGINE PROBLEMS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10278381
160,000 miles · Jul 11, 2009
Steering
ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. CAR STARTED SHAKING SO WE PULLED OF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS WERE COMPLETELY GONE WITH JUST THE BOLT AND WASHER HOLDING THE TIE ROD ON THE STEERING RACK. HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER TIE RODS, BUT STILL NEED…
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ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. CAR STARTED SHAKING SO WE PULLED OF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THE INNER TIE ROD BUSHINGS WERE COMPLETELY GONE WITH JUST THE BOLT AND WASHER HOLDING THE TIE ROD ON THE STEERING RACK. HAD TO REPLACE THE INNER TIE RODS, BUT STILL NEED TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK.
NHTSA ODI #10276423
82,532 miles · Jun 18, 2009
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A PINGING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE. THE DIAGNOSTIC COST $235. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN, WHO DETERMINED THAT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A PINGING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE. THE DIAGNOSTIC COST $235. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT ENGINE AT THE COST OF $4,210. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO SEND THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECEIPTS TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER TO DETERMINE IF SHE WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPENSATION OR A FOLLOW UP CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,532 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 08/04/09 *BF UPDATED 08/05/09.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10274248
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
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.
Aug 2, 2001
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.
Nov 9, 2000
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.
Jul 10, 2000
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.
Feb 4, 2000
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.
Feb 4, 2000
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.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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