The seat belt buckle issue we mentioned to the dealership when we had the car in to repair the output speed sensor. Even though we discovered there is a recall on seat belts for the very problem we have had with the seat buckles coming loose that hold our child seats in, the dealership told us that they would not repair ours. The output speed sensor issue almost caused an accident as it instantly downshifted the car to 2nd gear. It caused a terrible jolt to us and we were almost rear ended...taillights didn't flash to warn other cars. Air conditioner issue, well, that just never worked properly. The temperature selector often doesn't change the temperature. Cold comes out luke warm.

- Overland Park, KS, USA

I purchased my 1999 Dodge Intrepid w/28,840 miles. From there it had unreasonably been a lemon and into the "five star" Chrysler dealer at least 8 times. The vehicle had persistant steering issues and abnormalities, wandering, play, abnormal change in sensitivity while driving, noise, tire wear. Dealer could never "duplicate the problems'. the engine blew up at 33,000 miles, had to have replaced. Transmission failed shortly after, had to be rebuilt. Input/output speed sensors failed twice. ABS allowed brakes to lock up twice. Tcm and PCM needed updating due to flawed previous revisions. Power window failed, front bumper, grill paint wearing. Obviously this vehicle was a lemon. The vehicle was finally wrecked after sudden poor steering control after trying to get the dealer to do something many times. DaimlerChrysler denies any manufacturing responsibility. I do not see how they can get away with this. There are many others experiencing similar premature problems that should not be occuring as such. I have started a website against DaimlerChrysler - [xxx] - email address is [xxx] - address: [xxx] san leandro, ca [xxx] parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- San Leandro, CA, USA

I drove my car to work without incident. Car was parked at work overnight. Left work the next morning, while accelerating up to speed I noticed that the car was jerking hard as it shifted through the gears (automatic). Before I got home (3 miles from work) the engine check light came on. When I arrived at home I cycled the shifter from park to drive (while car was parked in garage). While doing this the transmission would hesitate and then shift very hard into drive which made the car lurch forward (park and foot brake were applied). I had the car towed to the local dealership where they replaced the input speed sensor, this was covered under the original manufacturer's warranty, no cost to me. The next incident occurred in a similar fashion, the car was parked at work. When I left the next morning I noticed that the speedometer was not working (indicated "0" even though the car was moving). The shift selector on the dash was in [2] even though I had the shifter in the auto-stick mode which should start out in [1]. I took the shifter out of autostick and placed it in auto-shift, the acceleration was very sluggish, it was obvious that the transmission was stuck in [2]. as I was driving home the check engine light came on. While parked in the garage I cycled the shifter from park to drive, once again the transmission hesitated, then shifted very hard into drive, causing the car to lurch forward. I had the car towed to the local dealership where they replaced the output speed sensor. The original manufactures warranty had expired, I bought an extended warranty which covered the repair minus my $100 deductible. I have read numerous complaints through your website from other owners with the same problem, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to realize that their is a real "safety" issue here. When is your department going to inform the manufacturer that this is not acceptable? maybe after someone is "killed!!"

- Martinez, CA, USA

Transmission sensor light illuminated. Speedometer stays at zero. Cause is unknown.

- Riverview, FL, USA

Intermittently gear shift would have to be shifted back and fourth to get vehicle to start. Dealer and manufacturer were both notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Nashville, TN, USA

While driving at highway speed of 60 mph vehicle loss acceleration, could not exceed 30 mph. Vehicle taken to a repairs shop, and informed consumer that transmissiom had lost all gears except 1st gear. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Macedon, NY, USA

I purchased this vehicle in March of 2001. I have had nothing but trouble with it ever since. I have had electrical, air conditioning, and transmission problems which has resulted in approximately $2,600 in repairs in the year that I have owned it. I have contacted the crysler Corp. And they did not help me in anyway. The car orignally had a 36,000 mile 3 year warranty on it. Now the crysler Corp. Offers a 7 year 100,000 mile warranty on all their vehicles. This the first crysler product and the last one I will ever buy. I have previously owned GM products and currently own a 1997 Ford F-150 pickup and I am very satisfied with it. Is there any help you can give me? I have all receipts for all repairs since I have owned the vehicle.

- Orange, TX, USA

Transmission had to be replaced at 15000 miles. Tranmission was slipping. Contacted dealer.

- Monroe, MI, USA

I purchased a new 99 Dodge Intrepid in June 1999. Within 2 weeks of the purchase, the front passenger window motor burned out and it was replaced by the dealer. When I took the car home, I discovered the front passenger door would not open from the inside. I went back to the dealer, who said a rod was not reattached to the door when the window motor was replaced. They fixed it and the door worked fine. In April of 2000, the left rear window motor burned out and I went back to the dealer to have it replaced. In February of 2001, I went back to the dealer because the transmission would not shift into 2nd gear. I was told the solenoid pack burned out and needed to be replaced. Herb gordon was not very helpful, so I called Chrysler in Michigan and told them the problem. The said to pay for the work and send them the original receipt and they would reimburse me for most of the work. I had the work done and sent the receipt. In July of 2001, the transmission had the same problem. Herb gordon said it was the speed sensor and since they would not do the work nor did they offer to cover any part of the work, I called Chrysler again. They said to have the work done and send the receipt for reimbursement. I did have the work done. Approximately December 2001, the right rear window stopped working and in January of 2002 the driver's window started to work intermittantly. Herb gordon said the rear motor burned out and the driver's motor was going to burn out, so I called Chrysler again. They again said since I was past the original warranty, they would not cover the work. After talking with them, they said they would cover all but $100, but not a rental car even though the work would take a few hours. I learned later the driver's door latch subassembly was going to burn out and I would not be able to use the remote to open the door, only the key. I will not buy another Chrysler product because of the problems I have had with the car, dealer and Chrysler.

- Laurel, MD, USA

While driving approx. 30-35mph vehicle stopped in middle of traffic. Had vehicle towed to dealership. Mechanic informed owner camshaft and transmission sensors had failed. Indicated that slug (oil) caused failure of vehicle. Vehicle was repaired. Problem had reoccurred after arriving home.

- Detroit, MI, USA

Transmission failure- the transmission will not go into 3rd gear. We have called Dodge with no help a very rude rep. Sd that since we did not buy it from a Dodge dealer they would not cover it also the miles. Although the week befor when I put the complaint in the lady form Dodge sd we would need to bring the car to a certified Dodge dealer for a diagnostic. I told her we already had a diagonstic done by a certified transmission place and had to pay $89 for this. She told me that was not good enough that if we want Dodge to help we need to bring it to Dodge. Know we are stuck with another diagonstic bill for $85 from Dodge and no further help. Really upset that I pay 11,000 for a car and then 2,000 on a transmission. If this is not resolved I will not buy another Dodge. The customer service is bad they even us bad language at it seems like they just wanted more money out of me when they made me go do a diagonstic at ther location. Know I am out the money with a car that will only go 30mph and is pretty much worthless.

- Rockford, MN, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid ES: Transmission had been overhauled three weeks ago because of intermittent bump, surging in automatic, rough shifting in lower gears. There was also a one time slippage, a jam in fourth gear and transmission once shifted back in fourth rapidly in lower gears. Transmission was overhauled, input/output speed sensors, torque converter, disc clutch replaced. Transmission seemed to work better since overhaul and replacements three weeks ago. Problems are now slowly starting to come back. Transmission does not function consistantly as it should. Recent examples: 11/19 made U-turn, let of accelerator pedal then pressed pedal for medium acceleration, tranny hesitated then bumped then finally worked. 11/20 while driving to work I stopped at traffic light then lightly pressed accelerator pedal, tranny seemed to lock down hard and vehicle accelerated very quickly, faster than usual. Vehicle almost smashed into car in front of me. Engine did not rev as like it was a throttle request. This has only happened once or twice since owning the vehicle. Dealership says transmission is fine and shifts fine. I asked dealership to check for fault codes, they state that no codes were found. I will be taking it to another dealership.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

At time of transmission failure problem became serious and became obvious on 10/18/01. After transmission started failing I stopped at the traffic signal ahead. After stopping and letting go of the steering wheel the steering wheel completely limped to the left with very limited control when I attempted to turn it. I have had problems with flimsly/loose steering that moves to freely but the vehicle was even move difficult to control and the steering felt really strange. I limped it back to the dealership. They stated that they could not duplicate the steering problem and a tech said that it drove normal but they found a bolt or washer missing from the left lower suspension control arm and will replace. They are currently ordering the part and I am without my vehicle at this time.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

Several days after having the 3.2L engine replaced because it blew up due to unexplained oil dissappearance I experienced continued problems with the vehicle. My input and output speed sensor was replaced when my vehicle was in for engine replacement due to rough shifting and surging in low gears and intermittent transmission bump. Vehicle's transmission seemed to work somewhat smoother. Transmission kickdown issue worsened however. Vehicle would need to be driving at 30-35mph or slower for transmission to kick down hard for merging, passing or to enter the freeway or acceleration was poor. Transmission bump still sometimes occured. During acceleration across intersection vehicle began to violently surge back and fourth as vehicle was switching back and fourth between gears. This happened for several seconds, I was ready to kill the ignition but it stopped. I stepped down hard on the accelerator trying to investigate the problem and engine reved but vehicle acelerated very slowly indicating transmission slippage. The slippage only occured once shortly after and could not be duplicated. Dealer was able to duplicate or pull fault code. Dealer is going to perform major transmission overhaul/rebuild at only 33350 miles. Additional lossed time from work because of these continual problems.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

While consumer was traveling at 55 mph transmission blewout.

- Gulbreeze, FL, USA

1999 Dodge Intrepid ES 3.2L: Vehicle frequently fails to be consistant with acceleration. Sometimes delayed transmission shift response even when using autostick. Transmission often seems to shift very roughly. Vehicle sometimes seems to downshift properly with proper engine response and has excellent acceleration even at 50mph when in automatic then sometimes has extremely poor and delayed acceleration and does not seem to downshift even at speeds slow as 35mph even when accelerator pedal is floored or stomped, which is dangerous when trying to get onto freeway, merging or passing. It is sometimes difficult to get vehicle to accelerate smoothly with accelerator pedal, lack of throttle action and very slow acceleration sometimes when pressing accelerator pedal sometimes half way down, then when pressed further and almost floored transmission kicks down hard, vehicle jerks forward and over compensates intended acceleration. Once when accelerator pedal was pressed down hard, down about half, not floored vehicle responded, accelerated and shifted much faster than ever before, vehicle had never performed this well or taken off so fast, was completely unexpected, vehicle went from 5-40mph in about 2.5 seconds. The vehicle lunged forward quicker than ever experienced and the engine made more noise than usual. No complaints and actually like this type of vehicle performance but it is dangerous when the vehicle does not usually perform like this then all of a sudden does completely unexpectedly. I had to shift into autostick and downshift in conjuction with the brake to slow the screaming vehicle down. Due to some concern and trying to continually maintain the vehicle properly had five star dealership and service center where purchased replace and refill automatic transmission fluid and filter. Had dealership reset the vehicle's fuel mixture sensor and adaptive learn to factory defaults. This did not help. This issue is very intermittent and I believe dealer will not help.

- San Leandro, CA, USA

Car was stuck in second gear. While driving vehicle shuttered, then it was stuck in first. Consumer proceeded to dealer, and they said transmission was gone. The transmission failed for the third time and burnt out the torque convertor. The dealer had replaced sensor twice.

- Davie, FL, USA

A/cevaporator has gone out in my car. Additionally, the sensor on transmission went out 4 months ago. My mechanic says the exhaust system has rust spots. All people who have looked at the car say these problems shound not be happening on a car with only 48,000 miles.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

Check engine light illuminated and transmission locked into 2nd gear. No speed displayed on speedometer.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

Transmission had to be replaced in vehicle three times within 70,000 miles of each other. Also, when traveling 30-35mph vehicle shook violently.

- Independence, MO, USA