10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,260 miles

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problem #5

Feb 021999

Intrepid

  • miles
This vehicle has had a failure in every major system. The timing belt failed which led to the damage to the water pump. The power steering pump developed a leak and had to be replaced. There is no excuse for a car to have these kind of mechanical failures in such a short period of time.

- Stockton, CA, USA

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problem #4

Sep 011997

Intrepid

  • miles
While driving vehicle at various speeds engine would overheat. The temperature gauge would run hot. Had noticed smoke from under the hood. Took vehicle to dealer more than 5 times for problem to be repaired. Had engine cylinder/ engine head gasket cover kit/bracket pump/mtg/temperature gauge & outlet cylinder replaced.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 161999

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
There was a leakage within the water pump. Consumer had water pump replaced twice, and water pump is leaking again. And dealer states that the problem is coming from the engine too.

- Lincoln Park, NJ, USA

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problem #2

Oct 281997

Intrepid

  • miles
Valve cover gasket failed, power steering pump failed.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Jan 141998

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine crankshaft failed.

- Huron, OH, USA

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