general problems of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated while her fiance was driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to an independent tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000. Ap.

We are writing to let you know of a major car fire that occurred in our Dodge Intrepid. The driver was driving on the interstate. The hot/cold needle began moving up and down. Then the brakes gave out. Then, the power steering gave out. The car started smoking producing black chemical smoke into the cabin. Then, fire started shooting out of the vents. With no brakes and fire and smoke into the car, the driver was forced to jump out of the vehicle and roll onto the middle of the interstate with the car still going 30-40 mph. The driver was in extreme danger inside the car and obviously laying on the interstate as well. The car ended up in the ditch while completely engulfed in flames. He was able to get onto the shoulder of the road. The fire department arrived to put out the fire. They determined the fire started inside the area of the heating core. The fire was so hot that it melted the bolts we were told by the fire marshal. There obviously was something faulty with the heater core to give this much damage. The driver was treated at the er for smoke inhalation. The contents in the car were either burned, melted, or have severe smoke damage. The vehicle is a complete loss of course. We lost many items of value inside the vehicle. We would like to be reimbursed for the car, the damaged or destroyed contents and any medical bills.

I was driving along and the engine just stopped. No warning lights came on, no sudden noises, etc. I was driving the car approx. 25 minutes when this happened. I was able to pull off the road and have the car towed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle engine died with warning. The temperature light illuminated on the control panel. The vehicle was not taken into the dealer for a diagnostic testing, the manufacturer had not been notified at this time. No repairs had been made, the failure mileage 129,000. Lnc.

I have a 2004 Dodge Intrepid and it has a 2. 7 engine and I am having oil sludge build up which is causing engine problems with my car.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle computer caused the catalytic converter to fail. The contact later received notification of a manufacturers recall for the power control module. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for updates to the computer but no other repairs were made to the catalytic converter. The dealer refused repairs and advised that the component could not be repaired under the recall. The contact believed that the computer caused the catalytic converter to malfunction and the contact stated that the manufacturer should be responsible for repairs to the entire system because the initial defect caused the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Engine oil pressure problem. Typical of the 2. 7l engine.

On Sunday March 9th 2008 I was on the freeway about 10-15 miles from my house and my car just died I got it off the freeway safely and everything seemed fine I let it cool down checked the fluids and started it back up once started a loud knocking was coming from the engine and I got it back on the freeway and it died again made it to the shoulder and then had it towed to my house . Went out tonight March 11, 2008 and checked the oil dipstick and to my surprise sludge not oil or water just sludge. . . . . I did a google search to look up head gaskets for a 2004 Dodge Intrepid and had thousands of hits about the 2. 7l engine having this problem wow now I wish I never got this car!!!.

I purchased a 2004 Dodge Intrepid with 26,000 mile for approx 20,000. I started the car one day and drive 5 minutes away to my sons school when I heard a loud knocking. I immediately called our local Dodge dealer who scheduled me an appointment for 6 weeks away. I stopped driving the car immediately. On Jan 2nd I took the car in to see what the issue was. It is now April 9 and I was informed today that the car needs a new engine due to sludge and my warranty was denied by Chrysler. Even though I provide proof of maintenance for the whole 40,000 miles I put on the car the district manager for Chrysler said my receipts were not verifiable and they were done in a actual car repair shop. I've been without a car now for 5 months and still owe 8,000 on the loan. The car has 68,000 thousands miles and Chrysler says to bad so sad.

I own a 2004 Dodge Intrepid which I have had for 2 years. I was driving to work a week ago when I looked down my oil light was on. Then after that my car completely died. I tried to jump it, but it wouldn't go. It was also -1 outside. I then had my car towed to a place to have them look at it. They called me back and told me that my engine was completely shot. They told me I had to replace it. Something to do with lack of lubrication inside the engine. Nothing to do with me. I had oil in the engine. The reason for my complaint is that when I called to get some help from someone they had told me they couldn't help me due to the fact I didn't bring it to where they told me to. I still owe 9,000 and now I have to take out another loan to cover the cost of the engine which is 5,300. I only had 105,000 miles on the car. I think it should not matter where you bring you car to have it worked on. I think we say it's a free country and we can choose so many things, but when you have to figure out how to get to work due to a engine being replaced is crazy!! I have always had a Dodge Intrepid. I thought that Dodge was a good company but when it comes down to it they are terrible. I think that they could offer to help out with the cost of the new motor, but I didn't go where they told me to so now I have to suffer. I am not backing up Dodge at all. I am very angry with them. It's not my fault that they don't know how to make a engine, but I am the one who suffers. Not them.

- the contacts 2004 Dodge Intrepid would not shift from second gear to third gear while driving at 35 mph, leaving her unable to accelerate to highway speeds. The transmission was replaced shortly after, she took the vehicle in for service and they told her that the engine need to be replace as well, at a cost of $5000. 00. The contact was also complaining about a strong smell gas fumes in the passenger compartment. When she drove the vehicle the fumes were so strong that the windows had to be open at all times. The contact is waiting for a second opinion from another mechanic. All scheduled maintenance on the vehicle has been performed. The engine was replaced as well. Updateed 03/20/07.

Hello again. . . . I had reported this car back in July because my engine suddenly cut off while driving on interstate. The dealer was nice enough to fix the car at no cost to me. According to the mechanic they had to replace the crank shaft sensor. Well, a few days ago I noticed that I have no heat, I. E. In the morning I let the car warm up before leaving for work, unfortunately it will not warm up inside. Also my oil light has come on a few weeks ago, I immediately took it have it serviced. But the oil light is still on especially if I am standing still, it will turn off as they car speeds up! just left the dealership and they told me it could be the "thermostat" or maybe the oil pressure something, but he really worries because the oil light stays on. They quoted that the repair cost will start at $800. 00.

The contact stated the oil tube that connects to the engine is too small for the proper flow of oil, resulting in a clogged line that seizes the engine. The dealer suspected this was due to a lack of oil changes. She feels as though this is a design flaw. The repair has been performed due to the expense. Chrysler will not offer any cost assistance.

51,100 miles on the car. No warning that the motor was going to seize due to sludge build up. Motor seized while driving vehicle. Was told by Chrysler dealership's mechanic that a professional oil changer would not have seen this coming. Mfg. Warranty ( 7/70 ) doesn't want to cover this. Extended ( fidelity warranty services ) warranty doesn't want to cover this. Had two wrecker bills forsee a third to have car brought home. Two different Chrysler dealerships have told me that they would not repair this.

The 2. 7l engine seized without any warning while driving 30-35 mph. The consumer was able to pull over to the side of the road . The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer while checking the oil; they noticed sludge and metal flakes in the oil.

Less than 54000 miles on it, I am the second owner; the first owner was a route salesman and had put 24k highway miles on it. I do my own oil changes and was told point blank that I would not be able to prove they were done unless I had commercial receipts. The first time the oil light came on was late November, since then it has been driven very carefully back and forth to the shop 2 times. I do not have the money to do a 1200. 00 motor flush recommended, nor do I have the money to pay for a motor if needed. The past month and a half it has been a very expensive driveway ornament, I did not even get a full year?s use out of it, bought it in March of 2004 and problems starting in November 2004. I will not continue to drive it, it would be irresponsible to do that when the information on the net is so specific on the problems. So I have decided to stop payments on the vehicle and in due course will be filling for bankruptcy the first of January to get out from under the loan, all thanks to Dodge. First and last Dodge/Chrysler product?. Aaron l. Vanburen zzzaps@charter. Net.

: the contact stated that the vehicle has been having ongoing problems with sludge build up in the motor which has been affecting all the sensors and illuminating all the service lights. The vehicle was taken into an independent mechanic who replaced the camshaft sensor and the crank sensor. Repairs were also made to the motor. When the problems persisted the mechanic referred the contact to the dealers check out the vehicle. The dealer were called and determined that the motor was not covered under warranty for repairs. The manufacturer was also called who referred the contact to the dealers to determine what the cause of the problem was related to.

2004 Dodge Intrepid had a problems with overheating and sludge. Consumer states that this vehicle has many complaints about different problems. The consumer stated the engine finally seized.