engine problem
10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$4,700.00
Average Mileage:
74,333 miles
Number of complaints:
6 complaints
Most common solutions:
- needs a new motor (5 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
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2007Dec 20
Intrepid SE 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Single Mother, bought car used with only 20,000 miles on it, then had to pay 5600.00 for a new engine at 80,000 miles! Then I find out this engine was defective! I changed the oil every 3,000 miles! I will never, ever buy another Dodge product!
2008Mar 08
Intrepid SE 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
80,000 miles and the engine has completely failed. This engine had to be defective.
2007Jul 09
(reported on)Intrepid SE 2.7L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
I am writing to inform you of an event that has affected me and may be a concern to others. In 2004, I purchases a 2004 Dodge Intrepid from the now defunct Tony Pesce Chrysler, jeep, Dodge (predecessor to also defunct Labate Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge) located on North Market St. (SR 170) in East Palestine, OH. The vehicle had normal preventative checks done and had undergone all applicable recall service. At one point, the vehicle needed to be serviced for an immense amount of black smoke coming from the exhaust. There was a full diagnostic test ran on the car and the result was that everything was a ok.
Approximately three months later, I had been informed I was in need of a new engine. The vehicle is out of warranty and I am stuck to pay for a vehicle that has yet to reach its payoff. I am a single mother of two who hoped to better serve my family by purchasing a "dependable" vehicle and am now faced with a terrible "lose-lose" dilemma. I am very discouraged and feel that I have been mislead by Chrysler Corporation, and "Authorized service technicians." I always returned my vehicle to my original seller (or certified Dodge dealer) when a problem would occur and I am more hurt than anything as to how no one could see this problem coming (especially given the above stated). I have never been a mechanic or someone who knows a lot about vehicles which is why whenever I felt the slightest problem I would seek help from a dealer. I had the natural thought of letting a technician tell me what I did or did not need.
I feel as if I have no where else to turn with a once reputable dealership closing its doors. Living paycheck to paycheck while trying to figure out if my vehicle will take my little girls to school or get me to work and back I simply have no room to breathe. The thought of putting $7,000 into a $30,000 vehicle that is less than half way paid off is absolutely absurd. I am unable to trade without owing or receive any assistance from Chrysler. I have previously purchased two other Chrysler products but their inability to stand behind their vehicles is leading me to explore other manufacturers.
The purpose of this letter is to inform you and the country of my problem so others can proceed with yet even more caution when it comes to an auto purchase.
2007Feb 12
(reported on)Intrepid ES 2.7 V6
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
Bought this 2004 Intrepid used. It ran good for six months. Then problems started. The check engine light would come on and go off. Always changed the oil every 3,000. Car even went to Florida and back with no problem. But then.... Car started clicking and clanking. Engine stopped. Had towed. They said we have antifreeze going into the engine. We spent 895.00 to have the engine turned down to diagnose the problem. Ended up spending 1495.00 to have the car put back in running condition with a one year warranty on parts and labor only. Three weeks later, the car stalled in the middle of traffic. Had it towed again from Maryland back to Virginia. This time, the mechanic said you need a new motor. Said some rod inside the motor was rusted and turned up. So here I am with a broken 2004 car that needs a 2,500 to 5,000 dollar motor and I still own 8,500.00 on the car. We did not get the extended warranty
(Stupid, Stupid thing I did) So what now? All I want to do is get rid of the car. I am looking for someone who just wants to pay for the body and the good parts of the car. Is in really good shape otherwise. Does anyone ever just buy cars that don't run?
I will never ever buy another dodge either. Pissed off in Virginia. I believe that Dodge should give us dissatisfied dodge buyers a break. Give us a coupon for 5 years worth of oil changes or some. After all, we bought their product. Worthless products at that.
Cmoore in VA
2006Dec 28
(reported on)Intrepid 2.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
2004 Dodge Intrepid, 80,000 miles, engine dead. My son was having knocking noise under the hood of the car, after getting it back from the bodyshop because of an accident. It was Christmas eve when the car broke down, so it had to be towed home. After Christmas the bodyshop refused to help, so took it to a mechanic shop and was told the engine need to be replaced. (Cost $5,600). I bought this 2004 Dodge Intrepid for my son in Sept 2004, from Darcars with 20,000 miles on it, because I was tired of being ripped off by people selling their used piece of junk. So here we are two years later, now the car have 80,000 miles, I owe $7,500 on the car and the mechanic wants $5,600 for a new engine. HELP!!
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2008Jul 02
Intrepid SE 2.7L
Catastrophic Engine Failure......oil pump went out......engine seized.....not happy.
alex37211
Nashville, TN, USA
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