- Worst Model Year:
- 1999
- Worst Complaint:
- oil sludge resulting in engine failure
Here are the Dodge Intrepids that have the most problems reported over the last 13 years.
The 2000 Dodge Intrepid has the most complaints, & the most-reported problem is with the 2001 Intrepid for oil sludge resulting in engine failure.
Worst Reported Problems with the Intrepid
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#1: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 1999 Intrepid
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#2: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 2000 Intrepid
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#3: oil sludge resulting in engine failure on the 2001 Intrepid
Latest Owner Complaints About the Intrepid
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car stopped running, won't start -- 2000 Intrepid:
SO MY DODGE INTREPID SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING ONE DAY. I WENT TO THE MECHANIC, HE SAID THE ENGINE WAS ALL SLUDGED UP. HE ASKED WHEN I CHANGED THE WATER PUMP, I HAD NO IDEA WHAT HE WAS TALKING ABOUT. THEN HE SAID THAT THE WATER PUMP SHOULD BE REPLACED EVERY 100,000 MILES OR 7 YEARS, WHICHEVER ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 19 times by other 2000 Intrepid owners.
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oil sludge in the engine -- 2002 Intrepid:
I purchased this car used on 08/31/06 from Cronic Dealership.with 72618 miles. Paid 8,000.oo.Took it to Landmark Dodge when engine light stayed on and was told NVLD had internal leak and purge solenoid was sticking I also requested complete 6 cyl. tuneup. Cost 677.80. I got 6000 miles out of ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 24 times by other 2002 Intrepid owners.
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engine stalls and won't restart for awhile -- 1999 Intrepid:
Well i bought this car in 2002 at a local dealership in my hometown. The car ran great for about a year then it started stalling out, dieing and not restarting anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. I had to have it towed home numerous occasionbbbs. There was this spot under the back of ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 16 times by other 1999 Intrepid owners.
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oil sludge resulting in engine failure -- 2000 Intrepid:
I have a Dodge Intrepid Base 2.7L V6 with a mileage of 127,900. When I bought the car used, my mechanic checked the oil pressure. It was low and he cleaned the oil pan to remove the oil sludge and changed the oil pan gasket. To prevent this issue, always use synthetic oil. I am using Pennzoil ... Read more »
This problem has been reported 145 times by other 2000 Intrepid owners.
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oil light blinks especially when idling -- 2000 Intrepid:
Everytime that the car is on stop/idle, oil lights turns on especially when I just got out the freeway. When I press gas, there is huge smoke that comes out that back of my car after idling. Read more »
This problem has been reported 11 times by other 2000 Intrepid owners.