3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,480 miles

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problem #6

Feb 212007

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,711 miles
Car was making noise then 2 days later, it wouldnt start, had it towed, discovered a broken timing chain, dealer needed to reploace the engine due to the damage, and it cost $5,944. Now the transmission needed replacing as well.

- Stafford Springs, CT, USA

problem #5

Jan 262006

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 75,000 miles
Radiator pressure valve failed.two months later the water pump failed. At this time the oil sensor light would come blink, but not that often. When I went to gfet the water pump fixed the told me the timimg chain was loose. I didnt replace it because I didnt have money at the time. Two months lated I take my car to the shop to get the belt replace. They told me that who ever replaced the water pump failed bent some nut connected to the pully.

- Addison, IL, USA

problem #4

Mar 012005

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The timing belt would make a slapping noise while the check engine light remained on. Results showed that the vehicle needed a new engine.

- Medford, OR, USA

problem #3

Sep 022004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
When vehicle is first started there's a clucking then rattle noise. T upon inspection of the vehicle dealership indicated that the timing chain broke and spud a bearing. Also, slugs were found in the engine. This was a common failure with these engine. The entire engine has to be replaced.

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,172 miles
Car broke down they say its sludge even though I changed the oil every 3000 miles. I didn't keep my receipts so they won't fix I took a bumper to bumper contract but they say because of sludge they will not fix unless I come up with 6900 dollars for engine and labor. Ive been online and I see these engines are causing a lot of people heartaches my vehicle has 46,000 miles and it just sits there on the porch cause I cant afford to fix it and from what ive been reading about the 2.7 engine I dont know if I would ever invest any more money in a Dodge or any 2.7 engine.

- Stmartinville, LA, USA

problem #1

Aug 212002

Intrepid

  • miles
Loose ground wire to battery posed electrical problems. Also, odometer tampering. Vehicle died while driving. Also, suspension/ steering problems. Dealer replaced all four bulbs on headlamps and high/low beam dimmer switch, and cleaned out engine hoses, PCV valve and fuel filter.

- Dunnellon, FL, USA