3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,874 miles

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problem #2

May 222003

Intrepid 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,749 miles
Me car was purchased used 1/16/03, since purchase, have had several serious problems; idler pulley warped, broke power steering belt while on road cooling fan motor went out on passenger side of car -the engine in my 1998 Dodge Intrepid blew -up when I was on the expressway in a construction zone (one lane of traffic). I was told by several local auto mechanics and Dodge dealerships that these engines are notorious for this problem. The power steering and braking quit when engine quit. Car diagnosed by local mechanic " needs engine replaced".

- Flint, MI, USA

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problem #1

Aug 011998

Intrepid

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Idler pulley broke first time in Aug 1998, this time while driving 65 mph it broke, and consumer lost power steering.

- Linwood, NJ, USA

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