Ignition Switch Problems of Dodge Intrepid

1995 Dodge Intrepid. Consumer writes in regards vehicle stalling while driving. The consumer stated when the vehicle stalled, the power steering failed and it was difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop, where the ignition switch was replaced.

The air bag light stays on constantly which affects the electric windows & the heating/ac component. When the air bag light came on the windows & heater/ac stopped working. Additionally, the steering wheel locking mechanism is defective because it does not lock the steering wheel at all when the ignition is in the off position. I had a 1993 Dodge Intrepid with the same airbag light problem described above, I was able to get the light to go off at times by adjusting the steering wheel which allowed the electric windows and heater/ac to work until the light would come back. On. The difference is I cannot get the airbag light to turn off at all on the 1996 model, the difference being between the two models is that the 93 had the gear shifter on the floor console; while 96 is on the column. The fact that the 93 and 96 both have the same airbag light affecting the electric windows & the heater/ac is not a coincidence. I've been told by mechanics that one thing should affect the other, but my personal experience shows that to be untrue. In my opinion there is a safety issue with either the sensors or something in the ignition switch, or possibly the wiring within the steering column due to possibility of manufacturing issues. This does pose as a safety issue because the windows will not roll down and the heater/ac will not cool/heat the car and the defroster cannot clear the windows of condensation; which creates obstructured view. The nonworking heater/ac severely restricts the times you can drive the car, unless you would like to risk heat exhaustion during summer or frostbite during the winter.

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The contact owns a 2001 Chrysler Intrepid. The contact purchased the vehicle in February of 2008. Three days later, the shifter cable failed without warning. The dealer replaced the component. In approximately April of 2008, the ignition switch failed and was also covered by the dealer. In addition, the driver's side window would not roll back up properly. A month ago, the vehicle shut off and was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that the vehicle's computer system had completely failed. The computer system was replaced at the contact's expense. The connector rod in the engine snapped, which caused the engine to fail. Currently, the vehicle is inoperable. The contact feels that the failures were due to manufacturer defects. The failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 07/01/09 the pcm was replaced. Updated 07/02/09.

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Consumer was unable to start the vehicle intermittently. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined.

With the vehicle in drive, the consumer was able to remove the key from the ignition switch. The vehicle began to roll into a short post damaging the vehicle. Provide further details.

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Ignition switch was replaced twice because the wiring harness was defective. Also, radiator motor and fan did not work properly, causing the indicator to get to the red zone.

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Consumer, will provide more information on the faulty ignition switch. The vehicle would start but other electrical components would not work including the air bag, fan and power windows.

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The rack an pinion bushing failed had to replace the whole rack and pinion. Also the axle had to be replaced the ring for the abs and tracion control come off the axle. Theres a short in the igntion switch, the gauges dont work, and the car wont drive it gos in default.

Vehicle was repaired for ignition problems and intermittent interior lights flickering. Ignition switch and dimmer light switch replaced. Ignition is still sporadic and vehicle shuts off when in drive(also sporadic). Dealership aware of problem but unable to repair/locate problem despite charging for repairs to fix problem.

The engine is failing, smoking. Upon investigation, it has been found that this is common in 2. 7 liter vehciles of this model. In other words, this engine is a lemon. I have also noted that the airconditioning has failed and I will also have to have this repaired. There is also a problem with the ignition that I haven't figure out yet. The power mirror on the driver's side doesn't work and the speaker system has little to be desired. The 3. 2 liter engines fair much better after talking with many mechanics, who consequentially are surprised there hasn't been a recall on the 2. 7 liter 1998 engines.

Consumer stated that it will be hard to start the vehicle and they will have to try numerous times before the vehicle will start. Dealer notified. Ts.

Vehicle constanly fails to start per consumer. The dealerships indicated that the cause could be a bad ignition switch or lever. Cause unkown. Ts.

I have a 1996 Dodge Intrepid I bought in 1998 I have had numerous steering problems with this vehicle and have spent much money to fix this car. The bushings have been replaced,the bearings have been replaced, the power steering pump has been replaced, the steering hoses have been replaced,all this was done at under 55,000 miles and luckily gefore my fiance and my children were seriously hurt in an acident due to steering lose or control. These problems totaled around 2,500. To fix. Now we are having the same problems again with the car having 90,000 miles now the power steering pump is out again and the rack and pinion is out and it is impossible to steer. We are a low income family so trade the car in is out of the question and getting it fixed right away is sometimes not possible. Just by pure luck I was looking for prices of rack and pinions and I just stummbled across this web site and I am glad I did.

1999 Dodge Intrepid keys jammed in the ingition on 3 different ocassions, keys would become stuck, keys would become jammed, had to move key back and fourth and work it out until ignition would click and would turn or keys could be removed. This could be dangerous if someone needed to use car in emergency or get away from danger.

Recall 00 v 135 000/ignition switch/wiring: vehicle experienced a shortage in wiring harness. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not cover under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

Consumer removed key from ignition while vehicle was still in drive, vehicle then proceeded to roll back, resulting in a collision.

Consumer placed key in ignition and key would not turn. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.