general problems of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid

Two problems related to vehicle speed control have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid based on all problems reported for the 2001 Intrepid.

1 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2005

My car was parked and the ignition was off. I started the car, placed it in gear and it "bolted" forward at a high speed. I was parked facing a guard rail in a shopping center and the car lurched forward and smashed into the guard rail. Unable to be driven, the car was towed to a body shop for extensive repairs. I don't have the repair estimate as of this date. Car is currently being repaired.

2 Vehicle Speed Control problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2003

The brake pedal broke and fell onto the accelerator pedal. While exiting parking lot, vehicle accelerated to 60 mph hitting an object. Dealership repurchased vehicle.


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