SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR 09/2001 THE PASSENGER WINDOW MADE NOISE, BOTH OPENING AND CLOSING THE WINDOW. NOW BOTH WINDOWS MAKE THE SAME NOISE. WAS AND HAVE BEEN BASICALLY IGNORED WITH MY COMPLAINT. INTERIOR LIGHT FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAVE HAD PASSENGERS IN THE CAR WHEN IT HAS HAPPENED, SO IT'S NOT MY IMAGINA…
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SINCE THE DAY I BOUGHT THE CAR 09/2001 THE PASSENGER WINDOW MADE NOISE, BOTH OPENING AND CLOSING THE WINDOW. NOW BOTH WINDOWS MAKE THE SAME NOISE. WAS AND HAVE BEEN BASICALLY IGNORED WITH MY COMPLAINT. INTERIOR LIGHT FLICKER ON AND OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAVE HAD PASSENGERS IN THE CAR WHEN IT HAS HAPPENED, SO IT'S NOT MY IMAGINATION. THIS HAS WAS DISMISSED WHEN QUESTIONING WHY IS THIS HAPPENING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10653544
20,000 miles · Jun 11, 2008
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO FOG APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS AGO. ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006, AT 42,000 MILES, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ONE HEADLIG…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS ON HIS VEHICLE BEGAN TO FOG APPROXIMATELY FIVE YEARS AGO. ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2006, AT 42,000 MILES, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE AND BOTH HEADLIGHTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ONE HEADLIGHT IS HEAVILY FOGGED AND THE OTHER IS APPROXIMATELY 60-70% FOGGED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000.
NHTSA ODI #10230587
92,000 miles · May 28, 2008
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE WOULD GATHER INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING VISIBILITY TO BE IMPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. SHE ATTEMPTED TO CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS NEVER ABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPR…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT MOISTURE WOULD GATHER INSIDE OF THE HEADLIGHTS, CAUSING VISIBILITY TO BE IMPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. SHE ATTEMPTED TO CONSULT THE MANUFACTURER, BUT WAS NEVER ABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 92,000. UPDATED 6/16/08 *CN
NHTSA ODI #10229136
89,000 miles · Aug 8, 2006
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting
HEADLIGHTS COME ON AND GO OUT BY THEMSELVES WHEN CAR IS TURNED OFF. HEADLAMP SWITCH ACTS AS IF IT IS WIRED BACKWARDS - WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND HEADLAMP SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON, AND WHEN THE HEADLAMP SWITCH IS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF. GOING IN FOR REPAIR 8/9/06. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10164908
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2005
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY WAS CLOUDY. HE FELT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO A DEALERSHIP WERE THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10146288
61,000 miles · Dec 8, 2004
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THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHT LENSES. THEY CONTAINED A FOGGY HAZE WHICH MADE VISIBILITY DANGEROUSLY LIMITED. *JB *SC
NHTSA ODI #10099154
Mileage unknown · Oct 13, 2004
Electrical SystemEquipmentExterior Lighting
NASTY SMELL FROM A/C, SUSPENSION/AXLES AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH DODGE INTREPID. *BF THERE WERE SCRATCHES ON THE COVER OF THE RADIO PROGRAM, PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK, THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT HAD PIN HOLES, THE FRONT END WAS LOUD GRABBING AND KNOCKING, THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW DISPLAYED A THUMP NOISE AND THE MOTOR…
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NASTY SMELL FROM A/C, SUSPENSION/AXLES AND OTHER PROBLEMS WITH DODGE INTREPID. *BF THERE WERE SCRATCHES ON THE COVER OF THE RADIO PROGRAM, PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK, THE RIGHT PASSENGER FRONT HAD PIN HOLES, THE FRONT END WAS LOUD GRABBING AND KNOCKING, THE DRIVER DOOR WINDOW DISPLAYED A THUMP NOISE AND THE MOTOR ON THE WINDOW CONTINUED TO RUN EVEN AFTER THE WINDOW WAS CLOSED, THE PASSENGER SEAT COVER HAD A BIG GAUGE WHICH WAS MADE ON THE CONSOLE AND THE GLOVE BOX COVER DOOR, THERE WERE SPOTS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT HEAD LIGHT INSIDE OF THE GLASS, THE ENGINE WOULD SURGE, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR MADE SQUEAKING NOISES, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, SPEAKER DAMAGE, THE RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WINDOWS SQUEAKED MOSTLY ON THE LEFT SIDE MOTOR, THE RIGHT WINDOW DID NOT WORK AT ALL, THE LEFT REAR ANCHOR COVER WAS BROKEN, THE BRAKES WERE NOISY, THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS INTERMITTENT, THE TIRE EXPERIENCED EXCESSIVE WEAR, AND THERE WAS A GRABBING ON RIGHT TURNS. RECALL#03V035000. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10097265
34,900 miles · Apr 19, 2004
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THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2001 DODGE INTREPID FLASH BRIGHT & DIM ON BOTH HIGH AND LOW BEAM. THE LIGHT BEHIND THE SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAUGE, ETC. ALSO FLASHES AT THE SAME TIME. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THE HEADLIGHTS WILL HAVE TO FAIL BEFORE THEY CAN START REPLACING PARTS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10066495
Mileage unknown · Jan 29, 2003
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DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THE FOG THERE IS LITTLE VISIBILITY. THE HEAD LIGHTS MAKES IT HARD TO SEE. PH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
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BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:cables
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
BASED ON THE LOW FAILURE RATE, THE ABSENCE OF FAILURES OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE ABSENCE OF INJURIES, AND ODI'S FIELD INVESTIGATION OF INCIDENT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT TREND HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS.THE AGENCY WILL TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES. SEE ATTACHED REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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