9.1

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,042 miles

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problem #10

Feb 151998

Intrepid

  • miles
The cab of the car the car got smoky and the heater quit. My car then froze up. We had it checked out and the water pump, timing belt and transitioning rod all blew. I contacted my dealer but the car was past warranty so they didn't care. I then contacted Chrysler who told me they had never heard of such a happening and I was totally on my own.

- Orlando, OK, USA

problem #9

Jun 031998

Intrepid

  • miles
Fuel line fitting leak at front of manifold spills gasoline onto hot manifold. Fire hazard. Water pump leak caused overheat due to low cooant level. Coolant reservoir is not transparent enough to check coolant level - always looks full.

- Shawnee, KS, USA

problem #8

Jun 201998

Intrepid

  • miles
Engine overheated; coolant was added twice over three days. Car was brought to mechanic; mechanic found pinhole in water pump, which leaks under high RPM.

- San Francisco, CA, USA

problem #7

Oct 031998

Intrepid

  • miles
No summary

- Apo Ae, AL, USA

problem #6

Aug 141996

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pump failed.

- Huntington, CA, 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

Oct 211998

Intrepid

  • miles
Consumer experiencing an onoing problem wth vehicle overheating. Vehicle been repaired and inspected by dealer, and informed consumer that nothing could be found.

- Clinton, IN, USA

problem #3

Jul 291998

(reported on)

Intrepid

  • miles
Water pump failed.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #2

Jul 011997

Intrepid

  • miles
Engine and water pump malfunction.

- Gloucester, MA, USA

problem #1

May 261997

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water pump failed, causing engine to overheat.

- San Jose, CA, USA