Automatic Transmission problems of the 1998 Dodge Intrepid

Six problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2004

While driving on a busy interstate, the vehicle lost power. There was no warning. Upon entering the interstate, the consumer noticed that the vehicle was not accelerating.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2001

My rotors warped at 18000 mi. I had to bring the car in twice to have the clunking in the steering wheel corrected and now the car pulls to the left. Today, the transmission stuck in 2nd. Gear. In other words, I have had many of the problems that others have described on your web site.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

Transmission will come out of gear on its own and drop down to a low gear. It then locks out the higher gears. This is a dangerous operation as it could result in a accident by being rearended from another vehicle. Chrysler has had problems with this since 1992 and at one time repaired or replaced all defective vehicles. It is still an on going safety hazard.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2000

Transmission shifts down while driving at any speed. Please provide additional information.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2000

No summary.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/22/1999

Transmission has not seated into park on more than one occasion. Key can be removed from ignition no matter where the shift lever is.




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