2003 DODGE INTREPID Engine Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2003 DODGE INTREPID

3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE INTREPID. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11585756 |
See attached document for complaint
#10909442 |
THE CAR HAS MAJOR ENGINE PROBLEMS LIKE ALL THE 03 2.7 L ENG SE. CONNECTING RODS IS FALLING OUT, AND ETC. THE CAR IS UNBALANCE. I TOOK THE CAR TODAY TO FIND WHY THE OLI LIGHT WAS COMING ON WHEN THE VEHICLE THERMOSTAT RISES. TURN OUT THE ENGINE ISN'T ALLOWING THE OIL TO REACH THE UPPER PART OF THE ENGINE AND THAT IS CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO OVERHEAT AND MAKE NOISES ON STARTUP. AND ALSO WHEN YOU REVERSE YOU HEARTHE CAR MAKE A BAD KNOCK SOUND AND FEEL THE VIBRATION. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 86000 MILES AND THE MECHANICS COULD ONLY SHAKE THEIR HEADS. THIS CAR SHOULD BE IN BETTER CONDITION THEN THIS. ANYWAYS, THE COST FOR NEW ENGINE WITH WARRANTY IS OVER $6000. AND THAT INCLUDES EVERYTHING! NOW WHO HAS THAT TYPE OF MONEY AND WHY DIDN'T DODGE RECALL THIS PROBLEM ON THE 03 DODGE INTREPID??? ALL I WANT...
#10568368 | Fire
DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY IN AZ THE CAR STARTED TO LOOSE POWER AND THAN TRAIL SMOKE.... AS WE PULLED OFF SMOKE ROLLED OUT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE... CHECKING THE PASSENGER SIDE, THERE WAS MELTING PLASTIC RUNNING TO THE GROUND AND THE TOP OF THE HOOD WAS HOT.. CAR LATER BURNT BEFORE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE.. TIME FROM IT LOST POWER TO WHEN IT WAS CONSUMED BY FIRE WAS LESS THAN 10 MIN.. I CAN ONLY ASSUME A TRANSMISSION LINE, POWER STEERING LINE, OR FUEL LINE STARTED TO LEAK AND STARTED A FIRE BY SPRAYING THE FLUID ON THE CATALYTIC/EXHAUST SYSTEM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE... CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.. I'VE OWNED THIS CAR FOR 11 OR 12 YEARS... IT WAS IN GOOD SHAPE... WE LATER LOOKED AT THE CAR AND IN THE SAME STORAGE LOT WAS A SECOND 03 DODGE INTEPID...

Other 2003 DODGE INTREPID Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 33 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 23 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 7 complaints Air Bags 6 complaints Electrical System 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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