1996 DODGE INTREPID Structureframe And Members Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Structureframe And Members Issues in the 1996 DODGE INTREPID
6 structureframe and members complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE INTREPID. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structureframe And Members Complaints
REPEATED OVERHEATING PROBLEMS RESULTED IN REPLACING MY RADIATOR TWO TIMES, THERMOSTAT THREE TIMES AND THERMOSTAT W/ BREATHER HOUSING TWO TIMES. COOLING SYSTEM INCLUDES EXTERNAL METAL PIPES WHICH HELP CIRCULATE COOLANT TO HEATER. THE PIPES ARE HIDDEN FROM CLEAR VIEW AND WHEN MINE SPRUNG LEAKS DUE TO THEIR PLACEMENT THE LEAKS WERE DIAGNOSED AS BEING BLOWN HEAD/HEAD GASKET BY THREE SEPARATE SHOPS. REPLACEMENT OF PIPES SOLVED OVERHEATING. MOISTURE GETS TRAPPED IN AND AROUND THE FRAME AND SUBFRAME AREAS WHERE THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION MOUNTS ARE LOCATED AND ALLOWS FOR UNNECESSARY PREMATURE DETERIORATION OF ALL THE MOUNTS, BUSHINGS, MAIN FRAME AND SUBFRAME. THIS HIDDEN CONDITION HAS RESULTED IN ALL MOUNTS NEEDING REPLACEMENT, TRANSMISSION DROPPING, FRONT INNER&OUTER TIE RODS AND BUSHINGS GOING OUT, RACK N PINION PROBLEMS AND THE SUBFRAME COLLAPSING. DOCUMENTED RECORDS SHOW THAT FROM 2004 THROUGH 2008 ON AVERAGE I DROVE 7000 MILES A YEAR. IN THAT 28000 MILES I REPLACED...
1. THE EVENT OCCURRED WHILE BACKING INTO MY DRIVEWAY 2. 1996 DODGE INTREPID, 3.5L, 196,000 MILES. THE LOWER CONTROL ARM MOUNT THAT IS A STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF THE CAR'S SUBFRAME HAD METAL FATIGUED AND SEPARATED FROM THE SUBRFAME. THIS CAUSED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL TO MOVE OUTWARD AND LODGE AGAINST THE FENDER. WHEN THE WHEEL MOVED OUTWARD, THE HALF-SHAFT PULLED OUT OF THE CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT DISENGAGING THE DRIVETRAIN FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. 3. THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THE SUBFRAME WAS PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE, SO THE CAR IS GOING TO BE SCRAPED.*JB
CONSUMER STATES: THE ENGINE CRADLE MOUNT ON THE RIGHT SIDE IS RUSTED IN THE BACK, AND THE ENGINE MOUNT ON THE LEFT IS STARTING TO RUST IN THE BACK. WAS MAKING NOISE, GOT LOUDER AND LOUDER, AND COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING. *AK
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A RUBBER BUSHING, FRAME MOUNT HAS BROKE CAUSING MY CAR AND MOTOR TO SHAKE CAUSING A OIL LEAK AND VARIES OTHER PROBLEMS. I DON'T FELL LIKE THIS IS SOMETHING THAT SHOULD BROKE, I BODY MOUNT HOLDS YOUR WHOLE CAR TOGETHER. IT IS NOT A MOTOR MOUNT, IT'S A BODY/FRAME MOUNT. *AK
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THE CHASSIS BROKE CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO FEEL SOMETHING WHILE DRIVING. NLM
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MISSING REINFORCEMENT PLATE CAUSED FRAME TO CRACK.
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
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
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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