Engine Grinding Noise problems of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid

Three problems related to engine grinding noise have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid based on all problems reported for the 2000 Intrepid.

1 Engine Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2008

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to smoke and make a grinding noise. She drove the vehicle back home. A mechanic stated that the engine failed. The failure mileage was 128,000.

2 Engine Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2004

The engine stalled when the check oil light illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted there was a grinding noise which came from the engine.

3 Engine Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 01/09/2004

While pulling into a parking area consumer heard a loud grinding noise coming from the engine compartment. A few seconds later the engine stalled. Dealer found that the pistons and rods were bent in the engine.




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