NHTSA Complaint #10220135 — 2002 DODGE INTREPID ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10220135
Vehicle	2002 DODGE INTREPID
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	March 5, 2008
Date Filed	March 5, 2008
Mileage	95,054 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

IMPENDING FAILURE OF 2.7L ENGINE INSTALLED IN 2002 DODGE INTREPID. ACCORDING TO A MECHANIC A BEARING(S) LOSES ITS PLATING AND CAUSES METAL FLAKES TO BLOCK OIL GALLERIES LEADING TO OIL STARVATION AND EVENTUAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE. THIS COULD LEAD TO A MVA IF THE FAILURE OCCURS IN TRAFFIC. MINE IS STARTING TO FAIL AND ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH INTREPIDS. *TR

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