1996 DODGE INTREPID Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1996 DODGE INTREPID
4 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE INTREPID. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70 MPH, WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO FILL WITH SMOKE. CONSUMER PULLED OVER , THEN, SAW FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH SHE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING, THEN, SHE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM DASH. SHE SHUT OFF ENGINE, PLASTIC ON DASH HAD MELTED. VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALER, REPLACED DASH, AND ELECTRICAL PARTS. DID NOT TELL CONSUMER WHAT PARTS WERE REPLACED.*AK
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WHEN THE CAR WAS PURCHASED (USED) IN 3/99, THE REAR DEFROSTER DIDN'T WORK. THE CAR WAS SENT TO CHARLIE THOMAS CHRYSLER FOR REPAIR AND THE FUSEABLE LINK WAS REPAIRED (6/99). ON 10/25/00 THE REAR DEFROSTER WAS ON AND SMOKE STARTED BILLOWING OUT OF THE INTERIOR VENTS. I STOPPED THE CAR AND HAD THE CAR TOWED TO CLEARLAKE DODGE FOR REPAIR. THE MECHANIC REPAIRED WIRE HARNESS DAMAGE LEADING UP TO THE FUSEABLE LINK AND REPLACED THE ENTIRE MAIN WIRE HARNESS DUE TO MELTING AND SHORTING IN THE MAIN HARNESS. THE REAR DEFROSTER CIRCUIT WAS DISCOVERED TO BE SHORTED INTO A METAL CLIP AND IT IS PRESUMED THAT THIS CAUSED THE OVERLOAD. THE OVERLOAD CAUSED MELTING AND SCORCHING IN THE REAR DEFROST CIRCUIT AND THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS. THE FUSEABLE LINK FAILED TO PROTECT THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS. THE FAILURE OF THE FUSEABLE LINK CAUSED A DANGEROUS CONDITION THAT COULD HAVE LED...
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 25 MPH, ALL OF SUDDEN WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND SMOKE STARTED COMING FROM DASHBROAD. SMOKE FOGGED UP ALL WINDOWS, CAUSING POOR DRIVER VISIBILITY. DRIVER QUCKLY PULLED INTO AN AUTOMOTIVE SHOP. A MECHANIC DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. MECHANIC FOUND ALL THREE WIRING HARNESS WERE MELTED TOGETHER. REPAIRS TO VEHICLE THROUGH STATE FARM INSURANCE. *AK
Other 1996 DODGE INTREPID Problem Areas
Steeringrack And Pinion
70 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
40 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
38 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
30 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
26 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
25 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
22 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
18 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
16 complaints
Air Bags
14 complaints
Suspensionfront
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
14 complaints
Steeringlinkages
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
12 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
10 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Structurebodydoor
8 complaints
Electrical System
7 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
6 complaints
Structureframe And Members
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
5 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
5 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionlines And Fittings
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint