10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,667 miles

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problem #12

Mar 042007

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
I purchased this vehicle used from a reputable dealer. All repairs are well documented. Over the last 2 years there have been recurring problems with overheating that no one was able to diagnose. My husband went out to start the car after it had been sitting for approximately 12 hours and the engine burst into flames. Thank goodness there was a snow bank or our house would have been a loss as well. Through the internet I have discovered a recall for symptoms that we have experienced, without repair, but are listed in recall information. We are getting the run around about how to pursue repairing the vehicle under the recall provisions.

- Utica, NY, USA

problem #11

Apr 102003

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles
In June of 2002 my A/C compressor "froze" leaving me without my air conditioner during June, July, and part of August. I had the compressor and other components fixed at the end of August at the cost of $504. I got to use my A/C for a whole 3 weeks until the weather cooled off! now (May 2003), my A/C doesn't work again! apparently there is a leaky H-valve and other components that need to be replaced at the cost of $680. I refuse to shell out any more money for this piece of crap car as this is my 3rd complaint to NHTSA.

- Shelby, MT, USA

problem #10

Aug 212001

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Air conditioner failed.

- Coram, NY, USA

problem #9

Aug 012001

Intrepid

  • miles
While consumer was driving air conditioner came on by itself and smoke started to come through vents, then vehicle caught on fire.

- Rahwayy, NJ, USA

problem #8

Jul 212000

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Air conditioner continually not working, unable to fix properly.

- Mashpee, MA, USA

problem #7

Feb 011996

Intrepid

  • miles
A/C system failed completly.

- Sanford, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 071999

Intrepid

  • miles
Air conditioner transducer wire connector failed causing failure of thge air conditioner unit. Mjs

- Dayton, KY, USA

problem #5

Oct 081998

Intrepid

  • miles
The air conditioner blows warm air only when car is just out of standard warranty. Resulting evaporator repair is covered under extended warranty. Water pump failure caused overheating which caused car to stop. Resulted in timing belt problem & repair. Cost $500 rod bearing problem occurred 1-1/2 weeks after water pump/timing belt repair. Estimated cost $2000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #4

Sep 241996

Intrepid

  • miles
A/C compressors failed two times.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #3

Jul 141998

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Multi-function turn signal switch malfunctioned. Also, air conditioner condensor is not functioning.

- Madison, WI, USA

problem #2

May 301996

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A/C evaporator failed.

- La Verne, CA, USA

problem #1

May 011996

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A/C failed after repair.

- Vista, CA, USA