Check Engine Light On problems of the 2003 Dodge Intrepid

The check engine light came on and went off periodically before receiving a recall notice in sept of 2009. Recall states 'the catalytic converters on your vehicle MA become damaged from continued operation in "limp-in" mode following a camshaft position sensor fault. ' nothing was done to repair the problem because ' the repairs cause more damage' according to a Chrysler rep. The rep also said that there was nothing that they could do for me and they will send another recall notice in the mail. The license plates on the vehicle have expired. Because the check engine light is on, I am not able to register the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Intrepid. While driving approximately 35 mph, the engine stalled and would not restart. Prior to the failure, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they stated that the failure was related to sludge build up in the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 84,173 and current mileage was 86,000. Update 09/10/08 the engine seized due to lack of oil to the upper part of the engine. Updated 09/10/08.

I own a 2003 Dodge Intrepid with the 2. 7 liter engine . It has died while driving at least 5 times, the engine light comes on frequently and eventually goes off. I've had it to the dealership more than once and they can never find anything wrong. Now the oil light is coming on after the car warms up . It only has 60,000 miles on it.

My vehicle (2003 2. 7l Dodge Intrepid) was being driven on the highway by my fiance. She said that the engine check engine light came on and the car began to sputter. She managed to work her way through the traffic and when she got to the side of the road the car died. It was towed to the Dodge dealership and they said that the connecting rod cap came off and blew out of the oil pan. The repairs will cost me 8,000. 00. Which I cannot afford.

I have a 2003 Dodge Intrepid with 72,000 miles on it. We have had this car since it had 9,000 miles on it and have done all the suggested repairs and oil changes since the first day we had it. Recently while my husband was driving the car it started to shake violently on the freeway (almost causing a few accidents) and the rpm's jumped way up over 4000. Then the engine light came on. The repair shop said it was the cam sensor. It was replaced and within an hour the same thing happened. Took the car back and they said it was the crank sensor, replaced that, same thing happened within 5 mins of the repair shop. The shop then told us that the engine was bad and there was a history with the 2. 7's. We took the car to the dealer for a second opinion and they said we could replace the timing chains and that would save the car for a year or so until we could get it paid off (still owe $6000) but it would cost $1700 plus tax. We decided to do that, however the dealer called us back and said after they got the engine apart they noticed it was full of sludge and the timing chains were fine. They recommended a new engine and quoted us over $6000. I have seen thousands of people with this issue. We have bought 3 Dodge/Chrysler vehicles in the last 5 years from this dealer and they would do nothing to compensate us. We even offered to buy a new car there if we could get accurately compensated and they said my car is worth nothing! Chrysler does not stand behind their products and should be forced to replace these engine that they know have an issue. What ever happened to customer service, especially to a customer that has shown you loyalty??????.

While at cruising speed on the freeway my 2003 Dodge Intrepid sxt suddenly and without warning stopped running, leaving me with no power on a very crowded freeway. After pulling to the side of the road (after many near misses with other vehicles, I was able to restart the car and proceed home. The check engine light was on from the time of the incident. After running a diagnostic check the Dodge dealer advised that the camshaft position sensor had failed.

Purchased 2003 Dodge Intrepid 6/3/05, as used. While driving a couple weeks after purchase, engine light illuminated. Took car back to dealership while still under dealership 30 day warranty. Informed car had faulty O2 sensor and sensor was replaced. August 9th, driving with young daughter at night at approximately 50 mph, car made 'pop' sound, engine and oil light both illuminated, car engine died, but was able to veer onto shoulder of road without being hit by other cars. Called dealership where car was purchased and was told to bring it back. Car was found to have faulty cam sensor. Cam sensor was replaced-at my expense. Almost out of the month of September, was driving this car on the 26th, once again with my young daughter when engine light illuminated, car felt as though down shifted hard through all gears, then transmission acting as if not proper shifting. Close to local auto zone which I had them run diagnostics on. Found "transmission system failure. " the computer of the car was reset at auto zone. Called local Dodge dealership and was told to bring it in the next morning. Was informed that because the computer had been reset they could not repeat, nor find the problem. Was told that the problem was "more than likely 2 sensors," and to continue driving this car until the light comes on again, then notify the dealership. So, now I have the pleasure of driving a car that I know in the month of October will have some sort of "sensor" failure, if not outright major transmission damage. Did I mention I have only owned this car since June? I have no idea if the previous owner was notified of service bulletins. I would think that as much as I owe on the car (over $10,000. 00), the year (2003), the mileage (43,000 miles) would at the very least guarantee me a road worthy, safe vehicle. My son owns a '99 Dodge neon clunker that I just bought for $1000. 00 that is becoming apparently more reliable than my pricey luxury ride.