1996 Dodge Intrepid Electrical problems

After purchasing car from auction, we took for emissions testing in order to purchase a tag. We were told the test could not be done because the computer had not finished the tests. We were advised how to complete the driving requirements and to come back after that. After several trips the tests still showed incomplete. Now six years later the odbii still will not complete and actually restarts every time the car is started. After lots of research we discovered the problem has been widespread and a defect that...

The air bag light stays on constantly which affects the electric windows & the heating/ac component. When the air bag light came on the windows & heater/ac stopped working. Additionally, the steering wheel locking mechanism is defective because it does not lock the steering wheel at all when the ignition is in the off position. I had a 1993 dodge intrepid with the same airbag light problem described above, I was able to get the light to go off at times by adjusting the steering wheel which allowed the electric...

Tl* the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, smoke started to emit into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that once she merged to side of the road the vehicle became completely engulfed in flames. The fire department was contacted however, the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the fire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 176,000.

My 1996 dodge intrepid received a clean air waiver in the years 2003 and 2004. The obd could not be read by the emissions stations. For the past two years I have tried to rectify this problem without resolution. The clean air force says the software is updated and should be readable and dodge insists it's the caf software. There is a technical service bulletin (18-005-01) for 1996 dodge vehicles failing for readiness. I keep failing for readiness, and the dealer nor clean air has further information. I have...

Consumer was driving at 70 mph, when vehicle started to fill with smoke. Consumer pulled over , then, saw flames coming from under the hood. The fire department responded, and the vehicle was totaled.*Ak

The light gauges on the dashboard flickered on and off intermittently while driving. Driver applied the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor while approaching the intersection. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle by pulling over and turning off the vehicle. Then, driver restarted the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the electrical sensor needed to be replaced. *Ak

The rack an pinion bushing failed had to replace the whole rack and pinion.Also the axle had to be replaced the ring for the abs and tracion control come off the axle.Theres a short in the igntion switch, the gauges dont work, and the car wont drive it gos in default.*Ak

I have a 1996 dodge intrepid I bought in 1998 I have had numerous steering problems with this vehicle and have spent much money to fix this car. The bushings have been replaced,the bearings have been replaced, the power steering pump has been replaced, the steering hoses have been replaced,all this was done at under 55,000 miles and luckily gefore my fiance and my children were seriously hurt in an acident due to steering lose or control. These problems totaled around 2,500.To fix. Now we are having the same...

Consumer called complaining about electrical problems. Also, stated that the rear lights don't work as well as the panel and other things in the vehicle.*Ak

The multifuntion switch that controls the headlights and wipers started to smoke and burned out. My winshield wipers came on and I lost my low beam headlight. In the process of replacing the switch I found the wiring and plug to be burned and melted. One wire had about 3/4 inch insulation missing. The multifunction switch and wire lume now have to be replaced at a cost of $200.

Vehicle constanly fails to start per consumer. The dealerships indicated that the cause could be a bad ignition switch or lever. Cause unkown. Ts

No one else should have to go through the medical and mechanical expense of having this vitial switch repaired that controls the headlights on the make of this car. This is the second time that this switch has fried that controls the use of the headlights on this vehicle and from what I'm told unless something is done to correct it permenatly, it won't be the last time this thing fails. This is also the second time, while driving. That the interior of my car has filled with smoke and has damaged other vitial...

Vehicle started up by itself. When consumer put key into restart vehicle and it wouldn't shut down. Consumer hit brake pedal and engine stalled. Vehicle was used and never passed inspection. Chrysler referred consumer to dealer,and history showed that problem had been fixed before. Please add the vin# and mileage.*Ak

Airconditioner came on by itself again - recurring problem over last 4 years. The interior of the car filled with smoke from the a/c vents. A few seconds later the rightside dashboard burst in to flames. Recurring dashboard, electrical & a/c problems. Vehicle has been for in for repairs 8 times in 4yrs same problem/. *Ak

While driving about 25 mph she smelled something burning, then, she noticed smoke coming from dash. She shut off engine, plastic on dash had melted. Vehicle towed to dealer, replaced dash, and electrical parts. Did not tell consumer what parts were replaced.*Ak

While driving 40 mph front end began to shake, steering wheel as well. Engine engine check light was flashing, taken to dealer who replaced ingnition coil. *Ak

Recall 00 v 135 000/ignition switch/wiring: vehicle experienced a shortage in wiring harness. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not cover under recall due to vin. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *Ak

When the car was purchased (used) in 3/99, the rear defroster didn't work. The car was sent to charlie thomas chrysler for repair and the fuseable link was repaired (6/99). On 10/25/00 the rear defroster was on and smoke started billowing out of the interior vents. I stopped the car and had the car towed to clearlake dodge for repair. The mechanic repaired wire harness damage leading up to the fuseable link and replaced the entire main wire harness due to melting and shorting in the main harness. The rear...

Vehicle caught fire under hood due to a faulty starter. Manufacturer has been notified.*Ak

While driving about 25 mph, all of sudden windshield wipers activated and smoke started coming from dashbroad. Smoke fogged up all windows, causing poor driver visibility. Driver quckly pulled into an automotive shop. A mechanic disconnected the battery. Mechanic found all three wiring harness were melted together. Repairs to vehicle through state farm insurance. *Ak

All the above reports were reported and attempts were made through the original dealer. Due to extremely poor service I switch to don mealey royal chrysler, now autonation. The service was even worse. I haven't had my car more than one day in over a week.All these dates are estimates as most of the time holler dodge did not even give me a receipt. They should have them in their repair records.Sorry my email address is [email protected] not vom. No safety defect listed in the summary. *Ak

Steam is coming from the steering column which caused the headlights and the windshield wipers to be inoperable intermittently. Manufacturer will be notified. *Ak

Intermittently the battery goes dead. The dealer has not been able to duplicate or repair the problem. *Ak

The vehicle was parked in the gargage and the owner came out and noticed that the vehicle had blowen up and was totaled. Owner never noticed any defect in the vehicle that would cause the vehicle to catch on fire. *Ak

Battery blew up while attempting to start vehicle