Dodge Intrepid engine problems

engine problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$4,333.00

Average Mileage:

73,333 miles

Number of complaints:

3 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. new motor (2 reports)
  2. repair tensioner,valves and head gasket (1 reports)

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problem #3

2008Jul 18

Intrepid 3.2L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 91,000 miles

After having transmission trouble and radiator trouble to the tune of about $2000 last summer, I thought my problems were through with my 2002 Dodge Intrepid. With 91000 miles on the car and on vacation my tension gear broke. I was approximately 80 miles from my home when I called my regular mechanic and described the problem and he said that would be a whole new engine. I cost over $200 to have my car towed back home. I checked the bluebook price to weigh the options of getting it fixed vs. getting rid of it. Well, it was a no brainer, because it was only worth $3200. I called a few junkyards to see how much they would give me for it after I called the Dodge dealer to see if there had been a recall on this problem. I was told no too bad and they are out of warranty as well. I have never had a car that didn't last to at least 100,000! This is unacceptable. Even my 1992 Dodge Caravan lasted until 160,000 with regular maintenance. What happened with the Intrepid?! There ought to be a Congressional Investigation. That makes more sense than some of the things Congress does. I will never buy a Dodge again and will tell everyone I know the same!!!

judyctx

San Antonio, TX, USA

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problem #2

2008Jan 22

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,000 miles

Had my car in for the annual oil change 49000 kil. 4 days later I heard a clicking noise from the engine, Guess WHat the timing chain broke and I need a new motor. I am still in shock!!!!!!Never purchase from them again

Monique R.

Yellowknife, N T, Canada

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problem #1

2007Jul 08

(reported on)

Intrepid SE 2.7L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

Purchased used Intrepid from a dealer. Had vehicle for four days, and the Timing tensioner blew, causing the valves and head gasket to blow as well. NO ONE had a tensioner in stock, and it took me over a month to find one. Still haven't finished fixing the vehicle yet, still waiting for the tensioner to arrive. How the heck am I supposed to fix something that goes wrong if I can't even find a part at the DODGE DEALERS???? What ridiculous crap. My new car, and I only drove it 24 miles.

Brad S.

Aurora, CO, USA

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