NHTSA Complaint #10225644 — 2003 DODGE INTREPID ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10225644
Vehicle	2003 DODGE INTREPID
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 18, 2008
Date Filed	April 24, 2008
Mileage	84,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE ENGINE FAILED AND THE VEHICLE DRAGGED AS IF IT WERE IN TOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP AND THEY STATED THAT THE COOLANT WAS MIXED WITH OIL. IF THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE COULD EXPLODE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED; HOWEVER, THE WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR AND THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT ASSIST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 84,000. UPDATED 5/13/08 *CN UPDATED 05/13/08. *JB

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