Just had coolant housing repaired (it was plastic) last week. So I drove my car about 50 miles, and it overheats while in Burger King Drive through. I stop the car and cool it down and no fluid was in reservoir at all! I look down, and fluid drips fast while car is running. Mechanic says now the gasket and thermostat housing (also plastic) is also leaking and needs replaced.

Really pissed me off that these plastic parts will crack and break. Wish they made them out of metal like they used to on cars. I think they would hold up better. Plus, Dodge decided to put thermostat on bottom of engine in this car which makes it more expensive to work on repairs. It cost me $500.00 to replace the thermostat in 2011!

Is the 2002 Dodge Intrepid a LEMON? Just purchased this used vehicle from a car dealer in August 2007 with a 30 day warranty, NO LIE, right after the 30 days expired, the car started overheating just out of the blue, we have replaced the fans, sensors, water pump, radiator cap, had the radiator flushed, and what ever else, have put over $1,500 into this piece in less than a year. Still can't use the air conditioning, it will most definitely overheat, so driving around in this triple digit heat with not being able to use the air conditioning is tough!! So today 8/2//08, temp. out side is 104 going camping just an hour and a half away, not using my air conditioner, It BOILS UP!! Does any one have a suggestion or have you experience this same problem??? Looking for a cliff!