Three problems related to gasoline engine 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.
Oil light flickered once on October 16, 2007, took it to fleet auto service in covington ky, they checked and advised engine needs replaced, jasper engines advised this 2. 7l engine has a bad history of the oil return line being blocked by sludge due to poor design and heat, the car has had routine oil changes.
Consumer stated that vehicle has a great deal of sludge build up in the base of the motor. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer when the problem first occurred in April 2003. Dealer told consumer that the sensors were bad, and changed them. Currently, the problem recurred.
When driving at 60-65 mph vehicle will shut off , dashboard lights will turn on, but all other lights will go off. This has occurred three times over the past few months.