Ten problems related to engine have been reported for the 2004 Dodge Intrepid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Dodge Intrepid based on all problems reported for the 2004 Intrepid.
While driving my 2004 Dodge Intrepid, the car started to jerk, so I pulled into the gas station and called my husband. We got the car back home, noticed the spark plugs were covered in oil, so we changed the spark plugs and cleaned up the oil. Then the car would not start. Took the car to the mechanic and was told the timing chain had broken and bent valves. I was told I would need to get a new engine in the car. I have seen a lot of complaints about the 04 Dodge Intrepid 2. 7l engines. Dodge should really do something about this problem as it seems to happen to a lot of people.
On approximately may 8, 2008, I was driving my 2004 Dodge Intrepid home along highway 169 on which the speed is 65mph. As I continued on my car began to shake a little as is slowed and was not taking any gas as I tried to push the pedal, fortunately I was able to get over to the side of the highway where the car came to a complete stop. There was no forewarning or anything, just driving down the highway as usual. Once help finally arrived, I had the car towed to an auto shop at which they came back with the diagnosis that the engine was out and the cost to replace would be $5500 or more. I have not had the money to have this vehicle fixed as it has been just sitting at a friends shop for the last year.
I was driving home from work when my car gave a jerking motion as I was driving. I thought that maybe I hit a bump. As I pulled into the bank my car just died in the middle of the parking lot. Their was no warning or anything. I had the car owed from the parking lot to my home and from their to the local firestone. Firestone informed me that my engine was locked and that the car had no oil. I am now looking at purchasing a new engine for the car because I am still paying a car note. At this moment the car engine is still available.
My wife's car would not start for her went she was going to go to work. For about the last eight to ten months the oil light was coming on and she took it to a auto shop an they said that it was a oil sensor. They replaced it and I also changed the oil. After it would not start on 2/05/07 she had it towed to the shop where they said it was the battery and the starter, but that didn't work. The guy that was working on it noticed that the engine was a 2. 7 v6 motor. He told us that the car had locked up and would never start again due to oil starvation. He also said that he had seen this one other time. The year of her car is a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. He also stated that cars that have that 2. 7 size motor made by daimler Chrysler have this oil starvation problem which cause my wife's car to lock up. If this is true it could be a danger to others with this size motor if they are driving and the car may lock up. We are still looking into what will be done to resolve this issue but would like to let people know that if they have the 2. 7 v6 size motor in their car and the oil light keeps coming on especially during braking to get it checked ASAP. Thank you.
At roughly 58,500 miles the oil light started coming on at idle. Took it to shop to find that this is a very common issue with Dodge Intrepids with 2. 7 liter v6 engine. So far the pressure switch has been replaced, and the oil pan was found to be full of sludge (car is routinely maintained!). Oil pan has been replaced and it was verified that there was no metal present in pan. Car was returned to owner but within 48 hours light is back on. Car is now back in shop waiting final verdict on if as in so many other cases, this car will need extensive engine work.
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact had to wait 2-3 minutes before the vehicle would restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the camshaft sensor failed. The vehicle was serviced for the failure, but the failure still persists. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The current mileage was 39,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.
The engine would not start. After several attempts the engine started and the vehicle was driven to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but did not detect any codes. Upon further inspection the dealer discovered sludge in the engine. The dealer suggested this was due to a lack of regular oil changes. This was not covered under warranty. No repairs have been made at this time. Updated 12/27/2005.
While driving to work car jerked and slowed down, to 20 mph. The next morning car wouldn't start , took car into shop where they had to break engine down to determine what's wrong got a call it was sludge in the engine and it wasn't covered. Will cost $8,000 to replace engine but I have 2 warranties. Customer service representatives are rude and leading me on wild run around for satisfaction . I work 2 jobs but they don't offer replacement. I was sold a car with pricey problems.
I have my oil changed every 3 to 5 thousand miles. On my way to work I noticed that the oil light would flicker off and on when I came to a stop. I would then go off when I resumed driving. I checked the oil and it was not low. I will take it in and have it checked to make sure there is nothing wrong and that I won't lose pressure and have to buy a new motor.
The oil sensor light stayed on at low rpm. The consumer was concerned that the engine would fail. The engine was full of sludge.