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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
785 reportsClear category filter58,026 miles · Mar 18, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER IN MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID (2.7 LITER DOHC V6 ENGINE) WENT BAD, CAUSING THE TIMING CHAIN TO GET LOOSE. IT STARTED SLAPPING AGAINST THE HOUSING, MAKING A HORRIBLE RACKET. I GOT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC BEFORE THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. HE REPLACED THE TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. HE ALSO FOUND…
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THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER IN MY 2000 DODGE INTREPID (2.7 LITER DOHC V6 ENGINE) WENT BAD, CAUSING THE TIMING CHAIN TO GET LOOSE. IT STARTED SLAPPING AGAINST THE HOUSING, MAKING A HORRIBLE RACKET. I GOT THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC BEFORE THE TIMING CHAIN BROKE. HE REPLACED THE TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER. HE ALSO FOUND OIL SLUDGE ALL THROUGH MY ENGINE, WHICH WAS THE LIKELY CAUSE OF THE TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER GOING BAD. MY ENGINE DID NOT NEED REPLACED AT THIS TIME. I HAD 58,026 MILES ON THE CAR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THE OIL HAD BEEN CHANGED EVERY 3,000 MILES. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AT THAT LOW A MILEAGE. I DID NOT TAKE THIS TO A DODGE DEALER, AS THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOOK IT TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO REPAIR FACILITY. THE OWNER HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN MAJOR AUTO REPAIR AND ENGINE REBUILDING AND REPLACEMENT. I HAVE JUST THIS PAST WEEK TRADED THIS CAR OFF, AND NO LONGER OWN IT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10062497
85,600 miles · Mar 17, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP.*AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #10056042
51,000 miles · Mar 16, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE FAILURE AT 51000 MILES CHRYSLER SAYS SLUDGE CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO MAINTENANCE. THIS ENGINE IS KNOWN FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE. RESULT 6300.00 FOR NEW ENGINE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10062299
87,694 miles · Mar 15, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
I OWN A 2000 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7 LITER DOHC THAT THE ENGINE HAD SIEZED AT 87,000 MILES ,MAINTENANCE WAS KEPT AS REQUIRED,THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM AMONG OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ENGINE TYPE,WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND SHOWED HIM THE RECIEPTS FOR THE OIL CHANGES,THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BECAUSE THE CAR W…
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I OWN A 2000 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7 LITER DOHC THAT THE ENGINE HAD SIEZED AT 87,000 MILES ,MAINTENANCE WAS KEPT AS REQUIRED,THIS SEEMS TO BE A MAJOR PROBLEM AMONG OTHER OWNERS WITH THE SAME ENGINE TYPE,WHEN WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND SHOWED HIM THE RECIEPTS FOR THE OIL CHANGES,THE MECHANIC STATED THAT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS 500 MILES OVER THE LIMIT FOR THE CURRENT OIL CHANGETHE ENGINE HAD TOO MUCH SLUDGE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SIEZE.PRICE QUOTED FOR A NEW ENGINE $8,000.00. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10062254
56,000 miles · Mar 14, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
I PURCHASED A USED 2000 INTREPID IN MAY OF 2001 AT ABOUT 28000 MILES. IN JANUARY OF 2004 THE ENGINE DIED. THERE WAS OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP, AND THE TIMING BELT FELL CAUSING GREAT DAMAGE TO THE CAR. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE CAR TO ME AND HE BASICALLY SAID "TOO BAD, COME IN AND TRADE IT IN AND BUY A NEW DODGE." I HAVE BEEN O…
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I PURCHASED A USED 2000 INTREPID IN MAY OF 2001 AT ABOUT 28000 MILES. IN JANUARY OF 2004 THE ENGINE DIED. THERE WAS OIL SLUDGE BUILD-UP, AND THE TIMING BELT FELL CAUSING GREAT DAMAGE TO THE CAR. I CALLED THE DEALER THAT SOLD THE CAR TO ME AND HE BASICALLY SAID "TOO BAD, COME IN AND TRADE IT IN AND BUY A NEW DODGE." I HAVE BEEN ON 3 OTHER SITES WITH HUNDREDS CONSUMERS WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10062176
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD; VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE. THEN, DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT MOTOR BLEW OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10063115
Mileage unknown · Mar 11, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE TIMING CHAIN TENSION MECHANISM FAILED PREMATURELY WHICH IN TURN DESTROYED THE ENGINE. *PH *JB
NHTSA ODI #10065263
78,408 miles · Mar 10, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
THE CAR WAS FOUND WITH NO OIL, NO SIGNS OF LEAKAGE FOUND. NEXT DAY ENGINE BROKE DOWN. THE PANNEL WARNING LIGHTS OF "CHECK OIL" OR "CHECK ENGINE" NEVER TURNED ON, ALL PRESSURE APPEARD NORMAL. ALWAYS KEPT WITH REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND OIL CHANGE. NO WARNING SIGS FROM THE VEHICLE AT ANY TIME.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10061840
59 miles · Mar 4, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE ON A DODGE INTREPID 2000 THE ONLY 56,000 MILES
NHTSA ODI #10060441
Mileage unknown · Mar 3, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE VEHICLES ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CONSUMER TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE REPLACED THE OIL SENSOR, MECHANIC SAYS THE VEHICLE NEEDS A NEW MOTOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE FURTHER.
NHTSA ODI #10061230
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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