Dodge Intrepid cooling system problems

cooling system problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$7,050.00

Average Mileage:

90,000 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
  2. replace engine (1 reports)

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problem #2

2007Nov 05

(reported on)

Intrepid 2.7L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

I was pulling into my driveway and without any warning, steam began billowing out from my hood and my car just died. I opened the hood and the whole radiator intake cover had been blown off. We towed the car to the dealership and were told that most likely the damage from the overheating ruined the engine. Quoted over $6000 to fix.

Unbelievable that there is no recall on this stupid engine - Dodge needs to step up to the plate and make things right. Ebay even has these cars for sale with blown engines! This is not fair to any of us who have paid good money for this car new, or those that bought theirs used and still are paying for them.

Mine sits in my yard as I contemplate what legal recourse or help I can get to have it fixed.

S. B.

Amity, OR, USA

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problem #1

2006Feb 07

(reported on)

Intrepid ES

  • 90,000 miles

We had no warning from the gauge, the bleeder valve blew off, took it to the dealer who said # 3 cylinder was not working, heads were warped. basically we needed a new engine. They have not ansered my question about why the bleeder valve blew off or why ther was no indication by the gauge. The technician who first looked at it did say that part was reengineered but when i mentioned this no one knows what I'm talking about. Right now we are getting double talk and bull-----

Theresa B.

Imperial Beach, CA, USA

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