Three problems related to water pump have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I have a 1998 Chrysler Intrepid with a 2. 7 engine. The engine oil light has repeatedly come on at an idle. The engine was checked no problem was found, this has been going on for at least a year and has been repeatedly checked. Now the water pump went out and has caused numerous problems.
First the water pump went out, had it replaced then my engine bottomed out and now needs to be replaced.
Purchased 1998 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7 in year 2001 and engine shut down in summer of 2002. Kept up with oil changes and had oil in it when it shut down. Replaced engine in may 2002 for $4,100. This year June 2004 the engine started knocking real loud with no warning in the middle of 95 in virginia and shutdown. Had to have the car pushed off 95 and had police assistance to have the car towed all the way back to maryland and was told I needed a new engine for the 2nd time. . . . Estimated cost $6. 300 purchasing engine through jasper who has stated the engine has oil line issues and water pump issues. They have revamped and redesigned (so they say to make it a better engine) but the cost to have a 2nd engine is just crazy and I refuse to fix it again. . . . Something needs to be done about this engine problem. . . . . . It is unfair to all the people who have trusted to purchase a car from Chrysler/Dodge and then to have our lives turned upside down. How may complaints does there need to be before this engine is recalled. . Read more...