Three problems related to timing tensioner 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.
I have a 2002 Intrepid with the defective 2. 7l. I just had the timing chain tensioner break without prior warning and with nothing wrong with the car. I was told it will be $900 to fix the problem or $2000 to replace it with a non defective engine.
I bought a 2002 Dodge Intrepid in July of 2007. 10,000 miles later on December 5th, 2007 my car breaks down and my oil and engine light turn on. I had my oil changed as scheduled so I know its not my fault. I few days later I get my car looked at by a professional and he begins to explain to me that its my timing chain, hydraulic tensioner. In other words, I'm required to buy another engine or get mine fixed. Both my options seem a little unfair and pricey. Im also told that Chrysler was the original creator of the 2. 7 liter engine found in my 2002 Dodge Intrepid model. Through further investigating I've found numerous websites dealing with the same complaints. Am I really expected to pay 5,000$ on a new engine for something that's not my fault?.
2002 Dodge Intrepid se; timing chain problems,hydraulic tensioner, motor seized up.