Two problems related to transmission sensor have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid based on all problems reported for the 2000 Intrepid.
Our 2000 Dodge Intrepid transmission went in to the limp mode (locked in to second gear). Took to dealer. Needed to replace the input and transmission range sensors. Other internet sites indicate that there have been 32 TSB's on these transmissions and that the dealer should bill Chrysler for any repairs. Can this be confirmed and what can I do about it? secondly, I had to pay for cleaning carbon from the throttle body system. Previously, I had a 93 Dodge Intrepid and had to pay for the same service. I run the recommended octane gas & don't understand why the maintenance manual does not include adding a fuel additive at various mileage intervals if this is a problem that continues to occur with Dodge engines. I appreciate any response to these two concerns.
Failure of transmission input sensor caused transmission to lock into 2nd gear at 60 mph, causing a rapid deceleration to 35 mph w/o applying the brakes. This nearly caused a rear end collision. Dealer service knew of the problem; said they had lots of incidents of the same problem due to heat, and replaced input sensor with a newer version.