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2000 Dodge Intrepid Visibility problems

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the 2000 Dodge Intrepid's visibility & wipers with NHTSA - 2% of all its complaints, most recently on September 22, 2005. They describe 0 crashes, 0 fires and 2 injuries. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Complaints
23
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

Visibility complaints

Visibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

Dt: there is an issue with the automatic front driver/passenger door locks, two of them have stopped operating-they can be locked and unlocked manually, but they do not unlock with the keyless entry. While driving down the road, the door locks lock makes a scary shrill noise that frightens passengers as well as the driver. Took vehicle to a dealer and they offered to replace the locks but it would be at the consumer's expense. Consumer did replace one of the door lock mechanisms, this was on the driver's door. ...

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No problems since the repair of that door lock. No explanation as to why the door lock has stopped operating. Consumer has not contacted chrysler corp on this issue at this time. Both front power windows have stopped operating as well, the power will raise window up and down but the window glass is off track. One of the two window brackets broke, causing the window to be off track-no repairs for this as well. *Ak the consumer was unable to close the window , someone would have to stand on the outside of the vehicle to physically hold the glass on the track. *Jb

Filed Incident Visibility · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10134034
Visibility & wipers

Power windows quit working after having the dealer replace them severl times before warrenty expired.*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10114366
SuspensionElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories2 injuries

I have taken my 2000 dodge durango to forest lake dodge dealer for a clunking noise in my front end over year ago. I had a number of complaints. They said at that time there was nothing wrong. They couldn't hear anything. Again within a couple months I returned with the same problem along with my passenger window not going up or down correctly. Once again they said oh you need shocks and you need your service of warrenty proformed or your warrently wont be any good, so I said yes do what is under warrenty nothing...

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else unless I say it ok, will more work was proformed and I ended up paying hundred plus dollars out of pocket. Again they said there was no clucking noise noted and that the passenger window according to the computer said it functions correctly. Will to this day over a year later, the cluck is there and shocks and other maintence was completed, the passenger window moves so slow that we dont use it as it has and still does quit working. Inside where the 4 wheel drive compotent also comes loose from the main floor. I was told that I would have to purchase a new manto which screws to the frame of the durango. I had side steps put on after purchase by chry. Dodge in forrest lake and drivers side within in one and half years fell loose and they said I just needed to have someone put in new screws that it wasn;t covered. Yet when I purchased them they said that if they did it, anything that may happen would be covered but if someone else did it they wouldnt cover anything that happened.*Ak

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Visibility · Latches / locks / linkages · EquipmentNHTSA 10104545
Visibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

Winding sound when you lock or unlock the doors. Drivers door won't lock, passenger front door dosn't unlock, passenger left-rear also dosn't unlock , passenger right-rear is the only one that works with the key less entry.*Ak also both rear windows do not work. I myself inspected the operation of the left rear door and found that the actuator was bad. I cracked open actuator and found that the gear was stripped. This causing the winding sound and failure to lock or unlock the doors. The gear is made of some kind...

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of soft plastic material for this to happen. About the rear window, I checked and found power going to the motors. But with one of the window motors I tapped it and got it to work for acouple of days. With my experince as an auto/truck/bus technician the motors are defected along with the door actuators. I hope these issues can get resolved, because overall my vehicle is good at 60,000 miles.

Filed Incident Visibility · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10102983
Visibility & wipers

While driving 65 mph rear windshield shattered. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10071824
SteeringSuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainLightsVisibility & wipersWheels & tires

Engine in 2000 chrysler intrepid started tapping noise at 58017km brought to dealer with complaint, told they would not take engine apart to check noise. I told them I had been told that the 2.7 Engine had problems with sludge that prevented the oil from circulating properly. They still refused to check engine. At just over 62000 km engine became noisy. Brought it back to dealer who kept the car for two weeks, then told me engine needed to be replaced at a cost of $6500.00 And there would be no warranty coverage or...

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goodwill. I gave them a complete history of maintenance records showing that proper maintenance was done with in the required mileage and time. They have told me that the invoices do not clearly identify my 2000 black intrepid and that it could of been another car. I only own one 2000 intrepid. The invoice shows the work the mileage and my name and date. Next me they told me the invoice numbers were too close together. The work was done at four different garages. Then they told me there was sludge that showed the vehicle was not properly maintained. Then they asked me the brand of oil the garages used as it may have been faulty. End result is that they refuse to change their position in regards to warranty coverage or goodwill repairs and I will have to replace an engine that was bought brand new in may 2001. I am frustrated and do not know where to turn. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Exterior lighting · Visibility · TiresNHTSA 10071392
SteeringSuspensionBrakesEngine & coolingFuel systemTransmission & drivetrainElectrical systemVisibility & wipers

Since I bought this car on october of 1999, I have taken it to the dealer 31 times to fix things. I have been without a car 100 days. I have paid out of pocket $3,137.64. I am now on an extended warranty. I still owe $8,000.00 On my car. It has 60,000 miles. I have maintained it every 3,000 miles as suggested in the owners manual. I only use 97 octane gas. I am a very cautious driver. I take care of the car but the car has left me stranded in the middle of highways putting my life and the lives of my...

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passengers in danger. I never know when the car is going to break down again and where so I am always under terrible stress. I pray as I drive that I make it to my destination. This car has been a lemon since I bought it. The biggest problem is the engine blowing. My brother in law was driving and I was the passenger on south dixie highway (us1) in south miami when we were at a red light and then started to go when the light turned green and without any warning lights, noises, or anything the car stopped running. It died in the middle lane. We had to push it to the side. It was rush hour and this highway is filled with very aggressive drivers. They were all cursing, beeping, signaling, and driving so close to us as to almost touch us. I was petrified. I thought a car was going to hit us. I paid for the engine repair out of my pocket, because the extended warranty company told the dealer they could not cover it because there was sludge build up. They send an adjustor who reported it to them. The dealer told us to fight it because the sludge was normal for that type of engine. We provided the extended warranty all the receipts for the maintenance that we religiously did about every 3000 miles. We also had another mechanic go in and look at the car. The other mechanic said that these types of engines always had the problem of sludge build up and that it was normal for the engine and that the extended warranty should cover it.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Power train · Electrical system · Visibility · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10071035
BrakesEngine & coolingLightsVisibility & wipersEquipment & accessories

I have also replaced front passenger side door lock actuator. Now the driver side back lock actuator is going out. I have not fixed the radio, dash lights or dome lights. I am out of money for the time being. I had to refinance and add $4900. To get most of the repairs done. My engine blew due to sludge and I now have a used rebuilt one that will probably do the same thing.

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Exterior lighting · Visibility · Equipment · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10068795
Visibility & wipers

I had work completed before the warranty expired (spring 2003). Replaced both front driver and passenger window regulators and all four door seals. July 2003, the driver window wouldnt go down, and rear passenger door lock wont unlock. All four door seals will not stay in place. Quote from grand forks, nd dodge dealer: $234 for window regulator, $175 for door actuator and $186 for door strip clips.*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10052765
Visibility & wipers

While traveling on the highway without prior warning the windshield wipers will come on and off. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10032044
Visibility & wipers

The power windows jammed up, which caused them not to roll up or down. *Jb the power windows rolled up all the way, but failed to roll down on the two front windows and the right rear door window. Problems with windows since the purchase of the vehicle. The dealer claimed they fixed the problem but that lasted one day and also suggested there was a problem with this make/model and there was no remedy. Other dealers have said the same thing. The only way the window worked is if the consumer hit the door with his fist between the panel,speaker, and the door pocket while holding the window switch in the down position. *Scc *jb

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10020419
Visibility & wipers

When the heating system was in use, there was an odor which came through the vents, and made the consumer ill. *Jb

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10017636
Visibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

Windshield keeps breaking, air system is releasing carbon monoxide into the cabin of the vehicle. Rubber trims for all four doors shrunk. Contacted herb chambers (dealer), I got the usual run around. Contacted the manufacturer via e-mail, they advised me to go back to herb chambers and work out warranty related issues. Mr

Filed Incident Visibility · StructureNHTSA 767750
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipersSeats & seat belts

Also experiencing engine problems, all four window reglators replaced, and door panels need replacement, and was never notified of recall on seat belt latches. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Visibility · Seat beltsNHTSA 766930
Visibility & wipers

Driver's side front window and passenger's side rear window will not go up or down. Consumer feels it's unsafe if in emergency, can't get out of vehicle. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 8003386
Visibility & wipers

The consumer stated that there is no window wipers to clear windows when large drops of rain remain on windows. *Yh

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 563928
Visibility & wipers

Consumer was experiencing problem with the driver power window.*Jb

Filed VisibilityNHTSA 563658
Electrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureLights

Interior electrical light system has failed completely. This effected dome light,/sunroof switch/ vanity mirror light, and dashboard. This problem has happened 5 times. Have been to dealership each time, and mechanic indicated that it was electrical mobile that was defective. Would have it replaced, but problem would always reappear.*Ak

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · Latches / locks / linkages · Interior lightingNHTSA 891377
Visibility & wipers

Windshield wipers will stall intermittently, mostly somewhat at the bottom of the window. Only activating wipers to another speed setting will cause them to work again. Problem might be fixed during dealer service today (june 5th 2001), but the dealer claims to be not aware of the problem (evidently). I have seen it on more daimlerchrysler lh platform vehicles. It is distracting and therefore unsafe. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 746439
Visibility & wipers

While traveling approximately 70 mph plastic cover located on driver's side door that covers brackets for side view mirror disconnected. When this piece disconnected, it flew back and hit driver in chest, causing a distraction. *Ak consumer also states that in april the plastic side view mirror cover on the passenger door fell off onto floor while vehicle was parked. *Jb

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 888163
Visibility & wipers

While driving, passenger's side window shattered for unknown reasons, there was no sign of impact. *Slc

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 880644
LightsVisibility & wipers

Tried to open driver window, and it would not go down. When using the switch, you would notice that the headlights would flicker. It is noted as a tsb, but the garage has not been checking on the problems with the vehicle.

Filed Incident Exterior lighting · VisibilityNHTSA 720318
Visibility & wipers

Back rear glass blew out while driving, at speeds between 65-70 mph. Also damaged rear trunk lid and side fenders of car. New rear window was installed under warranty, rear trunk and fenders will be fixed in body shop. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 716936

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