9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,042 miles

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1996 Dodge Intrepid Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #30

Jan 052005

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

1996 Dodge Intrepid water pump was replaced twice.** answer required***. the fuel ijjectors leaked fuel onto the engine.

- Unknown, DC, USA

problem #29

Jan 152003

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 61,255 miles
I own a 1996 Dodge inrepid with 61,255 miles on it as of today ( 1/16/2003). This vehicle has had three failuers of the water pump at a cost to repaire of $500 each time to repaire. I have also had the front suspension fail, which cost $1185 to repaire. This vehicle is not driven hard, mileage will show maybe 10,000 miles per year. I feel by the number of complaints on your system that the manufacture has had more than normal number of complaints for both these problems. I think a recall is called for, and some sort of remibrusment for the cost of repaires made. All my repaires where done by a Goodyear facility or dealership.

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #28

May 102000

Intrepid

  • miles
I think Chrysler should recall the water pump on 3.5L Intrepids, they are a very poorly designed.

- St. Paul Park, MN, USA

problem #27

Mar 022001

Intrepid

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have owned the Dodge for almost 2 years, this is the second waterpump that I have had to replace. The first was covered under my 3/36000 mi warrentee. The same thing happened this time. The water pump seesed, which in turn took out my timing belt, also took out a few other components. I contacted the company they told me that there was nothing that I could do because I didn't have the car towed to there service garage. I had it towed to my machanic. I was also told that this is not the first time that this has happened to this kind of car. My machinic said that he has seen other Dodge intriped with the same problem.

- Eagan, MN, USA

problem #26

Jan 231999

Intrepid

  • miles
Water pump failed causing timing belt to need to be replaced. This is very expensive and very inconvenient. There have been a lot of reports on the failure of the water pump in the 96 Dodge Intrepid and this problem needs to be addressed by the company! vehicle overheated on interstate both times causing smoke to pour from vehicle.

- Zanesville, OH, USA

problem #25

Dec 061998

Intrepid

  • miles
We have had three fuel rail problems they were all covered under recall notice. I dont think that it should have to be corrected that many times. The water pump went out a few weeks after we bought it dealer repaired it. The steering rack went out 2 weeks after we bought it dealer replaced. The tie rod bolts came out 6months of steering was replaced. Dealer replaced. There stillis a problem with transmission and the lines. Also with the oil sending unit. I think this car is a real lemon. How many major components of a car can fail there are a few more that I have not reported on this form lower intake gasket tie rod bolts. I think the company should buy back this car because there are too many major problems with it for only being 5 years old.

- New Haven, IN, USA

problem #24

Mar 021998

Intrepid

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The water pump faield.

- Great Falls, MT, USA

problem #23

Jan 271999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has replaced water pump twice within 3 yrs due to a leak in T shaft seal at belt.

- Lady Lake, FL, USA

problem #22

Sep 032000

Intrepid

  • miles
Water pump failed / engine overheated / heads warped / cylinder walls damaged now engine needs to be replaced

- Granite Falls, WA, USA

problem #21

Feb 021999

Intrepid

  • miles
This vehicle has had a failure in every major system. The timing belt failed which led to the damage to the water pump. The power steering pump developed a leak and had to be replaced. There is no excuse for a car to have these kind of mechanical failures in such a short period of time.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #20

Dec 171999

Intrepid

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The water pump failed on the highway, causing engine to overheat so bad the engine had to be replaced, all the while the temperature gauge stayed in the normal range.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

problem #19

Sep 261997

Intrepid

  • miles
Leaking engine coolant pump causing engine to overheat. Mjs

- Dayton, KY, USA

problem #18

Nov 251999

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Has overheated various times. Some parts have been replaced a couple of times. Other times dealer says no problem can be found.

- Burlington, NC, USA

problem #17

Jul 161999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There was a leakage within the water pump. Consumer had water pump replaced twice, and water pump is leaking again. And dealer states that the problem is coming from the engine too.

- Lincoln Park, NJ, USA

problem #16

May 261999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pump failed.

- Springfiel, TN, USA

problem #15

Jun 301999

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Engine continuously overheats. Water loss coming for somewhere, possibly the water pump. The water loss never reaches the ground.

- Pontotoc, MS, USA

problem #14

Jun 161999

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Tie rods are defective, causing steering to become loose, resulting in loss of control. 2. a leak from water pump is dripping onto timing belt, possibly stretching the belt, and ruining engine. Also, dealer has replaced rack and pinion steering.

- Perryville, LA, USA

problem #13

May 051999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pump has been replaced 3 times by dealer, and problem still exists. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Cinn, OH, USA

problem #12

May 121999

Intrepid

  • miles
I had to have my car towed to our local garage because of the water pump went. From what the garage mechanic told me was that it was leaking for a while with out being noticed. In turn, because of the leak it ruined the timing belt which also had to be replaced along with the water pump. My mechanic told me that it is highly unusual for a water pump to go on a 4 year old car with not that much mileage. This visit to the garage cost me $500.47 (parts & labor).

- Moscow, PA, USA

problem #11

Mar 251999

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pump has been replaced 5 times because of leaking anti freeze. First pump replaced 11/96, and last pump replaced 2/99. All pumps replaced by the dealership..E.T.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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