Eight problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Intrepid based on all problems reported for the 2001 Intrepid.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While at a red light, the engine failed. The vehicle was very difficult to restart. The dealer stated that there were three faulty coils and three faulty spark plugs. The contact believes the valve train is faulty. The check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and bluish-gray smoke appeared from the tail pipe, which was an indication of engine failure. In addition, the fuel consumption increased. The current and failure mileages were 88,600.
2001 Dodge Intrepid. Oil light began flashing. Checked the oil it was full. About 2 days later a light ticking noise occurred. On 2/16/2007, I started the vehicle and ticking noise, turned into knocking noise. Mechanic stated that the car experience an oil failure and through a rod in the engine. $4,500. 00 to fix.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 74 mph with the cruise control feature activated, smoke appeared out of the back of the tail pipe. The contact pulled off the road, opened the hood, and found the oil dipstick to be dark brown in color. The dealer stated that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle is currently under an extended warranty; however, the manufacturer stated that there was no guarantee that it would be used for this sort of failure. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.
: the contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate with the accelerator pedal depressed. The vehicle began to decelerate on its own and was pulled over. There was a loud pop from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the main head gasket blew and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, which agreed with the determination of the repair shop. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and a used engine with 35,000 miles on it was installed.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe of the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle into a mechanic, and mechanic stated that the vacuum hose had come loose. The mechanic placed the vacuum hose back onto the vehicle. A couple of days later, engine light illuminated again. That's when the consumer found out there was sludge build up in the engine.
Consumer noticed smoke coming from the tail pipe. The check engine light illuminated. Consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that vacuum hose disengaged. Mechanic placed the vacuuim hose back on. A few days later. The engine light illuminated again. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer,who determined that engine had sludge build up in it.
My wife was driving the car and it suddenly stopped working causing her to be in the middle of a multi-lane road and in danger of being hit by rush hour traffic. The car was towed to the auto shop where they discovered the water pump had broken, causing metal fragments to fall into the oil pan. The timing chain jumped a gear on the water pump and causing the engine to quit working without warning. The car is a 2001 Dodge Intrepid with a 2. 7l v6 engine. The car has 59,009 miles. Parts required to repair the damage include: camshaft sensor, valve cover gasket, upper manifold gasket, timing chain tensioner, water pump, both cam shaft sensors.
54,000 mi. Changed regularly at a local chevron station. Sudden engine failure: water pump & oil pump went out and head gasket blew. Repair cost (estimate/quote): $4,850 - $5,000.