Five problems related to vehicle overheat 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.
I was driving on the tollway when my car began to overheat. I turned on the heater to maximum and drove at about 55 mph. About one mile from home another car pulled along side to tell me that there were flames coming from underneath my car. I immediately pulled over but could not stop immediately as I lost all power and had no brakes. Since the exit was on an incline I was able to coast to a stop and my wife and I exited the car. Within less than 10 seconds after we exited the car was engulfed in flames and was totaled.
Transmission went out about month ago. Just had transmission redone, however, vehicle overheated. Took to a mechanic and was informed 2 fans were working properly. Next day was stuck in rush hour traffic when the car overheated. Tried to maneuver through traffic and engine started knocking. Parked car in parking lot, and steam began to pour out. Did not open hood. Called mechanic and tow truck, and was informed that, engine was totally shot. It was poorly designed. Called Dodge with no success, they offered no remedy.
While driving at highway speeds vehicle overheated then stalled. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle overheated and stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
While driving vehicle overheated. Vehicle was towed to dealer, who informed consumer that anti freeze was in the oil pan, and head gasket became defective.