Engine Head Gasket Failure Problems of Dodge Intrepid

I never had a major problem, except cloudy smoke coming from the tailpipe and an oil. All of a sudden the oil light came on it began to over heat and stopped in the middle of the interstate. I had it towed to landmark Dodge, the mechanic said it was the timing chain (upon my arrival, I explained the mechanic, what happened to get to the point where the vehicle stalled, he immediately told me it was the timing chain and I needed and engine, without doing a diagnostic. I asked the mechanic to do a diagnostic to be exact and not guess what the problem might be. They responded by having a sales rep call to try and sale me a vehicle). I wanted a second opinion, therefore, I had it towed to steve rayman Dodge that's when the mechanic discovered I needed an engine for sure after a diagnostic was performed. The mechanic said it lost oil pressure, and had sludge build up. At first, the mechanic said he could replace the head gaskets for $3000. 00 but he could not guarantee the motor would last. Upon further investigation, that's when the mechanic discovered the sludge build-up, no oil pressure and I needed an engine. The mechanic at landmark recognized the nature of the problem without a diagnostic and tried keep my car for non payment of service that was never performed. Is this common for Dodge/Chrysler vehicles? as a consumer, I have the right to investigate, protect and pursue legal action.

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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. While driving between 45-50 mph, the engine light illuminated. The temperature in the vehicle was fine and the contact pulled over the vehicle. When he turned the vehicle off, he discovered that water leaked everywhere. The following day, he changed the oil and found water in the oil. He also found water in the engine and stated that the engine gasket failed. The vehicle has not yet been taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 118,000.

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: the contact stated there was NHTSA recall campaign 98v184000 for the fuel system. The recall indicated the dealer would replace the fuel rail o-rings, and reinforce the outlet on passenger's side fuel rail. Also, it indicated that if the vehicle showed signs of fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail the upper and lower injector o-rings would need to be replaced. The recall lead the contact to believe that the outlet fuel rail, the upper and lower injector o-rings would be replaced as part of the recall remedy if necessary. She was informed by both the dealer and manufacturer that this was not true. The recall remedy was completed according to the dealer and manufacturer guidelines. Additionally, the upper and lower injector o-rings were replaced. The head gasket was replaced. Updated 01/25/06.

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My 1997 Intrepid's (Dodge) engine died suddenly while driving on the long island expressway a few weeks ago. The steering became difficult and t he braking much reduced as a result. Dangerous situation. Dodge doesnt take any blame even though they did major engine work about 2 months prior (head gasket replaced due to oil light intermittently coming on.

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When driving at 35 mph vehicle stalled. This caused vehicle to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine head gasket failed.

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Owner noticed an odor, and upon visual inspection anti freeze on engine. The caue was found to be head gasket failure.