Dodge Intrepid engine problems

engine problem

6.2

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$1,100.00

Average Mileage:

76,611 miles

Number of complaints:

9 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. replace the oil pressure sending unit (3 reports)
  3. was told that I should use 20w-50 motor oil (2 reports)

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problem #9

2007Apr 09

Intrepid SE 2.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

As noted in other complaints... as a footnote to those who had engine failures... most mechanics I have talked to advise that maintenance is highly relevant to premature failures. I would NEVER buy this car used as there would be no MX history, but if you got one, and have kept changing oil regularly, expect a long life :)

Ted H.

Miami, FL, USA

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problem #8

2007Mar 26

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

Right after I replaced the cam shaft position censor my oil light started to come on when at an idle. I have heard that this is very typical of this type car and it is probably the oil pressure sending unit. I cant believe there is no recall with this since I have heard of numerous people with same problem. I will never buy another Dodge as long as I can help it

I plan on making an appointment with the dealership on Monday. Hope this one isn't as expensive as I think.

Lisa B.

Concord, NC, USA

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problem #7

2007May 23

(reported on)

Intrepid LE

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles

Oil light comes on when car is at idle. Goes off when car accelerates. Plenty of oil in engine.

Michelle Thorpe T.

Canyon Lake, TX, USA

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problem #6

2007Nov 10

(reported on)

Intrepid ES 2.7L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles

Make sure you replace the sending unit's wiring harness when you replace the sender or the check engine light won't turn off.

Dan Z.

Eden Prairie, MN, USA

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problem #5

2006Aug 08

(reported on)

Intrepid ES

  • 98,000 miles

I have a 2004 Intrepid and at about 85,000 KM the oil light would come on at an idle or at a stop. No reason could be found and I put on about 1,000 km per week so at about 97,000 km the oil light went out and has never come on again.
I did check and the light is still working. I drove the car the same with the problem as when I didn't have the light coming on. A puzzle to Dodge and myself. The car is for sale!!!

Ed S.

Vancouver, B. C, Canada

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problem #4

2006Sep 23

(reported on)

Intrepid SE

  • 70,000 miles

First of all, my check engine light came on, then it went off, then it came on, second my oil light comes on every time i hit the brakes, third, my car overheats and the fans do not come on, nor the heat, this car is a piece of junk

Dorothy C.

Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

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problem #3

2006Dec 21

(reported on)

Intrepid SE 2.7 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

It didnt bug the hell outta me for a little while, but i called my pops and asked him what it could be. and he told me things it could be, so it wasnt all that big of a deal really. Was the oil pressure sensing transmitter. Only bad thing about changin the part is that you have to pretty much do an oil change. it aint much. Takes no longer than 45 minutes to do completely.

Shawn J.

Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA

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problem #2

2006Apr 17

(reported on)

Intrepid ES

  • 72,000 miles

I have not had my oil changed yet because I was just told today that this would fix my problem. I will go as soon as I leave work to take care of that. We will see. Also there is a problem with my cam gear sensor. My car will decide on its own when it wants to crank and when it doesn't. Hopefully that can be fixed too. The engine light never comes on so therefore a computer will not tell the exact problem.

dawnsc

Sharon, SC, USA

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problem #1

2006Mar 16

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • 56,500 miles

I have always taken good care of any car I owned and this is just stupid that Chrysler won't even try to help. I can't afford to buy a new engine and I'm still upside down on the payments so I can't even trade it in. I WANT TO GET RID OF IT BEFORE IT BLOWS. Does anyone know how long I have before it blows or if there's kind of engine cleaner that can be run through to clean it?

Gina R.

Hinckley, IL, USA

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