10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #4

Nov 102005

Intrepid 6-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact took vehicle to a mechanic to have a coil pack replaced. The mechanic said he let the vehicle run for approximately 20 minutes then it was ready to be driven.. all of a sudden vehicle caught on fire under the hood. The fire department was called, they extinguished the fire. The cause of the fire was suspected to be electrical.

- Calhoun , GA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 052004

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 160,000 miles
Vehicle caught on fire from under the hood while idling and parking on the driveway. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was still undetermined. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.

- Milton, KY, USA

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problem #2

Dec 182001

Intrepid

  • miles
A fire in engine compartment after parking. Local fire department arrived and extinguished fire. Dealer / manufacturer were notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Rocky Point, NY, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012000

Intrepid

  • miles
Every time I close the car door I recive a electrical shock.I have cloth seats I have asked more than 100 other Intrepid owners and they say the same thing (I work at a parking garage)my concern is for owners who have heart pacemakers and do not know what is happening.

- Union City, CA, USA

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