Radiator problems of the 2000 Dodge Intrepid

I had a Dodge Intrepid that has had nothing but problems with the engine. When I went online to do research I found out that there were many other complaints, the same as I had. I want to know why no-one has done anything in regards to this problem. I actually had a part person at fireside Dodge in modesto tell me that a part I was buying was a known defect part and that is why they changed it but they weren't putting out a notice until they were forced to because it was expensive, I put the latest incident as the date but this is the third tragic incident with this engine. The first incident was when I had to have all my rods replaced in the engine because of a sludge build-up in the engine. The second incident was when a part connected to my radiator blew off and I had to replace that. Now, this third incident and I still not have a diagnosis on what is wrong but it is leaning to the heads, head gasket, and piston rings. Please look at these website and start an investigation into Dodge about this engine. It is not fair that honest, hard working people have to deal with faulty engineering. I am lucky that no one has been hurt on any time my car has broken down because all three times I was on a major freeway, once coming home from stockton on highway 99 the other two happened when I was over 2 hours from home and I had to pay a $575. 00 tow truck fee each time to get my car home. . Read more...

I bought my 2000 Dodge Intrepid in October of 2000. Within 2 years I had the inner tie rods and weather stripping/door trim replaced. Whenever I would take my car in for an oil change every 3000 miles, the mechanic would notify me of sludge build up. Now the engine is gone. Beyond repair with only 94,000 mile left on the car. This was just after I paid to replace an evaporator coil that was leaking and the inner tie rods for the second time. I also paid over $200 to replace the weather stripping for the second time. I have replaced a radiator that was leaking and a shift cable that had seized up preventing my car from shifting into gear. I figure those were due to normal wear and tear but the engine is what really blows my mind with such low miles and regular maintanence. Please help.

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 65 mph, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and steam underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The mechanic stated that the coolant air bleeder for the radiator became detached. A mechanic at Dodge inspected the part and stated that it was defective. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.

2000 Dodge Intrepid, car has 2 new engines seize up, car will not start all the time, or just stop while driving regardless of new plugs, batteries.

Car exhibiting all symptoms that engine will fail--oil light comes on at stop lights, ac broken, radiator filled with sludge. I have a six year old daughter and will not our lives at stake driving a car that could potentially leave us stranded in the middle of rush hour traffic. Dodge refuses to even acknowledge these cars have oil sludge problems.

Vehicle is leaking coolant from the release valve located behind the radiator. Please send in further information.