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Engine Failure
2003 Dodge Intrepid (Page 2 of 2)
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Dodge dealer.
9.8
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $4,580
- Average Mileage:
- 86,600 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 25 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- new engine (14 reports)
- the best solution is for chrystler to stand behind their car (6 reports)
- not sure (3 reports)
- parking and scrapping the car (2 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I'm having a hard time coming up with words to describe how disgusted I am with this car. We bought it in 2004. At 52,000 miles, the engine blew while our daughter was driving - not stopped, but while the car was actually moving. No warning lights, nothing. Had it towed to the dealer who said the damage was caused by engine sludge. We had an extended warranty but because we couldn't document oil changes every 3000 miles, they wouldn't cover it. We bought a NEW engine with warranty, changed the oil (using synthetic oil, which is expensive) every 3000 miles, and the new engine bit the dust at 35,000 miles! Fortunately, we had receipts for all the oil changes, but it's been nearly two months and the car is still in the shop because our mechanic has had so many problems getting them to honor the warranty. We'll still be out $800 for labor. This is clearly a defective engine, and Dodge is well aware of it but won't take responsibility. I have been contacted by DOT but they haven't been able to find enough people who can document the oil changes to justify a recall. As I understand it, the problem is a too-small radiator, among other things. Two engines and 85,000 miles??? Give me a break, this is NOT a fluke - it's a bum engine. If you've had the same problem, PLEASE contact DOT.
- Wanda N., Geneva, AL, US