2000 Dodge Intrepid Won't crank over

I've been having the exact same problem with my 2002 Intrepid for the last 9 months or so. Last spring the dealer replaced the ignition switch (at a cost of $350!) And it worked for a week then the same problems returned. Returned to the Dealer who "babysat" my car but it started everytime. Over the summer there didn't seem to be a problem but now that the weather is cooler again (Indiana) the non-starting problems have returned. Wondering if the cold temps have something to do with it. Seems to take more attempts at "turning the wheel" to get it to turn over. Today, when I would finally get it to turn over, it took several attempts at cranking for it to fire. Just wondering, did you ever determine what the problem was with your car?

As much as I hate to admit it I've never had a tune up. 100010 miles. I was told it needs plugs & transmission flushed but couldn't afford last spring. Now that I've saved $ to do it the starting issue returned. Thought I would call to get it in next week for the plugs since it needs them anyway. Plugs just didn't seem to be the answer to me when turning the wheel seemed to be the key to getting it to turn over. Since it only seems to happen when the outside temps are cool, I was thinking it sounded more like an electrical issue, perhaps a wire that contracts in the cold and turning the wheel stretches it to make the contact. The starting problems began occasionally in about March until May when it was 1 or 2 times a day. Always first attempt in the morning. All summer it was fine. About a month ago started haveing problems agian, a couple times a week and now the last 3 days it's happened every time I attempt to start. It seems each time I have to "turn the wheel" more times. Today, when I would get it to turn over it took a bit for it to actually start running. In the past it just started right up after turning the wheel. Yes, it has a factory installed alarm. I am the original owner and it's been a great car until this issue. Thanks for your help & very quick response!

Thanks. Not that it matters much I guess. But it's a car (2002 Intrepid), not a van. When I turn the key all the dash lights come on but it's deadly quiet. I tried to be more observent this morning. It took 4 attempts at turning the wheel to get it to start then I drove 2 miles and stopped for gas. After 7 attempts I was on my way again. Drove 10 miles to work, turned it off then restarted like a charm. The Dealer is the one who replaced the ignition switch last May and babysat the car 1 week later. I've had a rather difficult time finding a "trusted mechanic", hence the reason for taking it to the Dealer. I thought with such an odd problem the dealer should know the car better than anyone else. I don't have much faith in the Dealer after they couldn't find the starting problem before but seemed to be able to recommend $3000 worth of other things that could be (but were not urgent) fixed. As far as a possible alarm issue, would there be anything I might notice to indicate there is a problem with it, other than the starting issue? It seems to work fine to me.

Wanted to update you on my 2002 Intrepid saga. It's been in the shop today. They changed the plugs without problem then said the starting issue seemed to be classic for a starter. Also suggested to replace the battery since it was original, 6 years old and I had been having starting issues. They replaced both and just called to say it starts fine but won't keep running after it starts. They are thinking some sort of vacuum leak but need to investigate. Should know more Tuesday.