Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Dodge Intrepid

Dodge Intrepid owners have reported 58 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (23 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's car accelerates on its own (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Dodge Intrepid

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Car sticks in 2nd gear during driving and frequently stops moving, going into limp mode. While driving the car will not accelerate and the rpm will go from 2 to 4. When decelerating and breaking, it will act erratic often as if it was placed in neutral and jerk.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that after shifting into reverse the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a brick wall. The contact indicated that during the failure the vehicle would not stop when the brakes were applied.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the air bags warning light illuminated as well as the horn failed when depressed. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph the cruise control failed to engage as he had to increase his speed to avoid   Read details...

The Speed Control Cable problem

Vehicle speed control after turning a corner and beginning to accelerate, vehicle's throttle stuck. Throttle needed to be manually reset. No apparent damage to cable; reason why unknown.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

While in the vehicle, trying to start the engine, vehicle rolled down the hill, striking a pole. Dealer stated that a cable became defective. The consumer attempted to place the vehicle in drive when the vehicle started to roll. The brakes did not respond.   Read details...




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