Engine problems of the 1997 Dodge Intrepid

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

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2004

Vehicle caught on fire while driving. Vehicle was serviced regularly, and this incident occured only two weeks after the last service date.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 12/02/2001

Engine needs new valves/cylinder heads.

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 04/11/1999

Took car in for routine oil change, when service tech attempted to remove the dipstick to check oil level, the yellow plastic top broke off, prohibiting removal. Had to go to a local Chrysler dealership to purchase new dipstick and have broken one removed. On the second entry, the trunk lid did not stay open, and hit person(s) placing items in or removing items from trunk. And on the third entry, there is a constant film on the windshield which severely limits clear vision and also causes extreme glare, especially during night driving.




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