NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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1,065 reports60,000 miles · Nov 18, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7L ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING THEN LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING SO I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NEGLECT AND I TOLD THEM I FOLLOW MAINTENCE SCEDULE TO A T WITH 3000 MILE OIL CHANGES AND ALL THEY TOLD ME IT WAS SLUDGED UP AND WILL NOT FIX THIS . THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHEN A WELL MAINTAINED CAR DIES…
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MY DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7L ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING THEN LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING SO I TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS NEGLECT AND I TOLD THEM I FOLLOW MAINTENCE SCEDULE TO A T WITH 3000 MILE OIL CHANGES AND ALL THEY TOLD ME IT WAS SLUDGED UP AND WILL NOT FIX THIS . THIS IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN WHEN A WELL MAINTAINED CAR DIES AT 60,000 MILES . *AK
NHTSA ODI #10100127
72,000 miles · Nov 17, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ENGINE FAILED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TIMING BELT FAILED AND DESTROYED THE ENGINE. DODGE SERVICE DEALER STATED THAT OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP DESTROYED THE ENGINE. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10097517
93,000 miles · Nov 16, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO THE FREEWAY VEHICLE STOPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10101028
60,000 miles · Nov 15, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHITE SMOKE WAS EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE MOTOR UPON TAKE OFF. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO GET A SECOND OPINION. THEY INDICATED THAT IT WAS THE PCV VALVE, AND THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THESE MODEL VEH…
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WHITE SMOKE WAS EMANATING FROM THE ENGINE MOTOR UPON TAKE OFF. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TO GET A SECOND OPINION. THEY INDICATED THAT IT WAS THE PCV VALVE, AND THIS WAS A COMMON FAILURE WITH THESE MODEL VEHICLES.*AK *TC
NHTSA ODI #10097715
16,000 miles · Nov 12, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. IT WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, WHO DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10099876
54,000 miles · Nov 12, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STOPPED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER, WHO STATED ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10099845
67,000 miles · Nov 12, 2004
Steering
THE POWER STEERING HITS AGAINST A FITTING AND IT PUTS A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING LINE. THIS CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, AND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THAT WAS WHEN CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE DEFECT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PREMATURE ENGINE, DOOR LOCK , AC FAILURE. …
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THE POWER STEERING HITS AGAINST A FITTING AND IT PUTS A HOLE IN THE POWER STEERING LINE. THIS CAUSED POWER STEERING FLUID TO LEAK, AND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE A WHINING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THAT WAS WHEN CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE DEFECT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A PREMATURE ENGINE, DOOR LOCK , AC FAILURE. THE VEHICLE POWER STEERING PUMP MAKES NOISE. *TC
NHTSA ODI #10094839
39,000 miles · Nov 9, 2004
Steering
I BOUGHT MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID FROM IDEAL AUTO EXCHANGE. IN A FEW DAYS I HEARD SOME KNOCKING ON TURNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO STATES THAT RACK AND PINION HAS A PROBLEM , AND MUST BE REPLACED. I HAVE A WARRANTY WITH DEALER UNDER "LEMON" LAW TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION. HOWEVER, DEALER STATES THAT AFTER CAREFUL CHEC…
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I BOUGHT MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID FROM IDEAL AUTO EXCHANGE. IN A FEW DAYS I HEARD SOME KNOCKING ON TURNS. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY MECHANIC WHO STATES THAT RACK AND PINION HAS A PROBLEM , AND MUST BE REPLACED. I HAVE A WARRANTY WITH DEALER UNDER "LEMON" LAW TO REPLACE RACK AND PINION. HOWEVER, DEALER STATES THAT AFTER CAREFUL CHECK ON THE VEHICLE THEY CAN'T SEE ANY PROBLEMS, AND EXTERNAL KNOCKING SOUND ON TURNS IS NORMAL. AFTERWARDS THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE PART. PLEASE ADVISE WHAT SHOULD I DO.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10098572
63 miles · Nov 9, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
SECOND ENGINE REPLACEMENT DUE TO THE WELL KNOWN 2.7 L ENGINE PROBLEMS "OIL SLUDGE" ---- HOW CAN THIS CONTINUE TO HAPPEN TO SO MANY WITH NO CLASS ACTION SUIT TAKING PLACE???*AK
NHTSA ODI #10098562
45,282 miles · Nov 8, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFED, BUT DID NOT SEE A PROBLEM. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10099592
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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