NHTSA Complaint #10274248 — 2000 DODGE INTREPID ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10274248
Vehicle	2000 DODGE INTREPID
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	July 15, 2006
Date Filed	June 18, 2009
Mileage	82,532 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A PINGING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND SLUDGE BUILD-UP IN THE ENGINE. THE DIAGNOSTIC COST $235. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND INSPECTED BY A TECHNICIAN, WHO DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT ENGINE AT THE COST OF $4,210. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO SEND THE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECEIPTS TO THE CHRYSLER DEALER TO DETERMINE IF SHE WOULD RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT. THE CONTACT HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY COMPENSATION OR A FOLLOW UP CALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,532 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000. UPDATED 08/04/09 *BF UPDATED 08/05/09.*JB

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