NHTSA Complaint #10066156 — 1998 DODGE INTREPID

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10066156
Vehicle	1998 DODGE INTREPID
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 8, 2003
Date Filed	April 14, 2004
Mileage	136,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

ENGINE BEGAN SHARP RAPPING WHILE VEHICLE WAS OPERATING ON THE HIGHWAY. MECHANICS SAY THE ENGINE IS KNOWN FOR SLUDGE PROBLEMS AND NEEDS REPLACED OR REPAIRED BY COMPLETE OVERHAUL. EXPENSE OF EITHER IS IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF $3600 AND UP FOR REPAIRS. SEVERAL SALVAGE YARDS STATED THEY ARE GLAD TO GET IN THESE CARS AS SALVAGE BECAUSE THERE IS SUCH A HIGH INCIDENT FOR THIS MOTOR TO FAIL. THESE ENGINES ARE KNOWN FOR THESE FAILURES, YET CHRYSLER HAS DONE NOTHING TO MAKE THIS PROBLEM RIGHT WITH THE CONSUMERS. THIS AUTO IS NOW USELESS FOR ME WITHOUT AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR.

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