This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Left bank sensor has gone out.consumer noticed that engine check light was coming on. Dealership told consumer about sensor, consumer has had sensor replaced once before.
Other 1997 Intrepids had recalls on this part #04663601ab, but my particular vehicle does not have a recall yet the same part on my vehicle has also cracked & broken off. No safety defect mentioned.
When starting the ignition or driving the vehicle, it idles very high. Which makes it hard to stop the vehicle. The idling becomes erratic at times. Nlm
The vehicle had a recall done for the fuel systems leakage. (#98V184000) the motor had ran hot. Vehicle had worked fine prior to the repairs. Will be taking vehicle back to dealer.
- Louisville, KY, USA
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Coming to complete stop vehicle will stall unexpectaedly, causing a safety hazard. Dealer has replaced timing belt, but defect still occurs. Dealer has vehicle for 5 weeks, and cannot determine cause of defect.
When coming to complete stop or driving speeds less than 20 mph vehicle will stall without warning, causing safety hazard. Timing belt has been replaced, but defect is still occurring. Dealer cannot determine defect, and has had vehicle for over 5 months.
I took my car in to have it serviced and have the check engine light looked at for the second time. I picked up the car and the service tech told me the check engine light was coming on because of a loose spark plug wire on cylinder 2, again. That was the reason they gave me the first time also. The oil had been changed and the fluid levels checked at this time. I drove the car approx. 30 miles over the week-end. Sunday 7/18/99, while setting in a mcdonalds drive thru line I noticed my car, I thought it was smoking, it was probably steaming. I pulled over to a parking place and shut the car off. I left it set for 3-4 hours. This was the first indication of overheating that I had ever had. The temp. Indicator light did not come on until the car pouring steam from under the hood. Drove it home and it was getting hot in that short distance. Took it to the repair shop on Monday 7/19/99 and it remains today 8/12/99. The heads on this vehicle were warped. Tried milling them to 8 this is the max recommended by the company, it did not work. Tried to get used heads, found 2 different sets, and both pairs were warped and the service tech would not install them. Order refurbished heads and those are being installed today. I had this car serviced regularly and there was no indication of fluid leaking. I believe there is a problem with this type of overhead cam and the aluminum heads. I also noticed on NHTSA consumer site there were alot of complaints about water pumps going out on this year of Intrepid. My vehicle had a water pump replaced in Oct of 1998, and it has also been replaced as a result of this incident. It is not even 12 months old yet. I am sure there is a connection to this incident, and since the water pump is under warranty I feel the extreme damage is cause by the make up of the vehicle itself. I also feel mislead by the rave reviews this vehicle is receiving in the media. Thanks for your time.
In cold weather the vehicle starts and constantly stalls without warning cause unknown. The vehicle failed to start several times. The dealer tried to fix the problem but the problem reoccured. Transmission fluid and power steering fluid leaks. The consumer believes the vehicle was lemon.
While driving vehicle intermittently shuts down and will not restart. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on 6 occasions, and problem has not been resolved. Dealer/mfr. Notified.
While driving at 40 mph vehicle is stalling, and driver can hear some rubbing noise. Vehicle will cut off while driving. Also, consumer is having problems with the tie rods.
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- Chicago, IL, USA