Engine Oil Leaking problems of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid

Three problems related to engine oil leaking have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2003

While traveling on the highway and without prior warning vehicle is leaking oil from underneath the vehicle.

2 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2003

Engine light came on repeatedly and engine caught fire. The fire had come from the rear hood area. The dealer stated that the fire started from the #5 fuel injector/wiring harness/fuel rail. The vehicle also lost braking power and revved during the incident. There was an oil leak prior to the incident where the rocker arm cover was replaced, the power steering was noisy, leaked, and was replaced, and the bleeder screw was broken and the thermostat housing was replaced.

3 Engine Oil Leaking problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2000

Vehicle had a serious oil leak. Dealership wasaware of problem.




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