Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / INTREPID / 2002

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 005034366 Incident Date: Apr, 09 2005
Consumer's City: SAN JOSE Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: INTREPID Model Year: 2002
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2B3HD46R52H Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 15 2005 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Mar, 21 2003
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Hello i own a 2002 dodge intrepid, this vehicle has been giving me serious problems since it reached 60,000 miles. it all started with the oil light flickering on and off and the engine light would also do the same thing. then the water pump and thermostat went out. next the water outlet housing started leaking. now the transmission is acting up and the car makes big jerking motions when driving and the rpm rises up. my wife has been in the car with our children and the car would just stall, while driving. finally i had enough the safety of my family is number one priority. it seems dodge owners around this country are having similar problems at such low mileage. my neighbors, friends and family members are telling the same story. these vehicles need to be recalled, due to engine defects. i have spent hundreds of dollars already in repairs. every family deserves a vehicle that is safe for their family, friends, and neighbors. the dodge intrepid's need to be recalled, because they are very unsafe to drive. it shouldn't have to take a death to recall these vehicles. put an end to this engine failures and demand a recall. we need your help to solve this safety hazard, with these engines. i have parked the vehicle even though i still owe 4,900 dollars because i didn't want to trade the car in and put another family, in danger. my wife and i purchased another vehicle, has over 70,000 miles and runs really well. please recall the dodge intrepids, help keep are streets and highways safe, from defected engines. went out and the water outlet housing leaks. *jb