NHTSA Complaint #10155899 — 2000 DODGE INTREPID

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10155899
Vehicle 2000 DODGE INTREPID
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 110,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State OR

Consumer Description

PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE INTREPID 2.7L ENGINE FROM A LOCAL DEALER LESS THAN 8 MONTHS AGO. WE PROVIDED REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND PERFORMANCE CHECKS ON THIS VEHICLE. WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY ROAD (45 MPH) THE ENGINE STARTED MAKING A TREMENDOUS CLATTERING, AND LOST A GREAT DEAL OF POWER. I NEARLY MISSED BEING REAR-ENDED WITH MY 3-YR OLD SON IN THE BACK SEAT!!!! I STILL OWE $5000 ON THIS CAR, HAVE BEEN QUOTED $5000-$6000 TO REPAIR IT, AND MUST CARRY FULL COVERAGE INSURANCE FOR IT TO SIT IN MY DRIVEWAY. WHEN CONTACTING DAIMLER-CHRYSLER, I AM PUT ON HOLD AND NO ONE EVER COMES BACK ON THE LINE TO FINISH MY COMPLAINT. *NM

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