Seven problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Dodge Intrepid based on all problems reported for the 2002 Intrepid.
Car was making noise then 2 days later, it wouldnt start, had it towed, discovered a broken timing chain, dealer needed to reploace the engine due to the damage ,and it cost $5,944. 00. Now the transmission needed replacing as well.
: the contact stated the timing belt snapped on the vehicle while driving 2 mph. The contact stated the belts were often checked for wear and tear. The service dealer determined the vehicle should have had a new timing belt.
Check engine light came on and dealership stated that it was a sensor and replaced it. . . That was approximately 1 year ago. Knocking sound started a couple weeks ago and then car engine died in traffic 2 times. Got the engine restarted and then the oil light came on and engine died for good. Took it to one shop who stated that it was a timing belt and would not work on it. Had it towed to dealer and they stated that it needed a new engine to the tune of $6,500. 00. Stated that it was because of sludge build up and not changing oil regularly. Car was serviced every 2 to 3k miles for oil changes. Car was taken care of and yet dies @ 50,000. Miles? the government needs to force Dodge to own up to the failures and buy us consumers new engines that will last longer than 50,000. Miles! I still owe $8,000. On this vehicle!.
Radiator pressure valve failed. Two months later the water pump failed. At this time the oil sensor light would come blink, but not that often. When I went to gfet the water pump fixed the told me the timimg chain was loose. I didnt replace it because I didnt have money at the time. Two months lated I take my car to the shop to get the belt replace. They told me that who ever replaced the water pump failed bent some nut connected to the pully.
The timing belt would make a slapping noise while the check engine light remained on. Results showed that the vehicle needed a new engine.
When vehicle is first started there's a clucking then rattle noise. T upon inspection of the vehicle dealership indicated that the timing chain broke and spud a bearing. Also, slugs were found in the engine. This was a common failure with these engine. The entire engine has to be replaced.
Car broke down they say its sludge even though I changed the oil every 3000 miles . I didn't keep my receipts so they won't fix I took a bumper to bumper contract but they say because of sludge they will not fix unless I come up with 6900 dollars for engine and labor. Ive been online and I see these engines are causing a lot of people heartaches my vehicle has 46,000 miles and it just sits there on the porch cause I cant afford to fix it and from what ive been reading about the 2. 7 engine I dont know if I would ever invest any more money in a Dodge or any 2. 7 engine.