1995 Dodge Intrepid engine problems

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 115,849 miles · VA

Purchased car on 8/11/14, drove it home and on 8/12/14 started car and say gas spraying out of injectors on top of motor. All injector seals were bad and had to be replaced, same with valve cover gaskets oil was running down on exhaust manifolds. Both were fire hazards, 8/27/14, right side axle is bad and bearing in differential is bad. This car has a 4/15 inspection sticker on windshield, how could this car pass the va state inspection with this many problems? And all brake pads had to be replaced. They were worn out to.

Filed Feb 23, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 133,600 miles · CA

I have a 1995 dodge intrepid. Until 4 months ago, it never had a problem, only did routine maintenance and that was constantly done. It has a new transmission and radiator (under extended warranty), and new starter, alternator, and battery. The fuel pump was replaced about 2-3 years ago. Four months ago, the car started to act up. First, I noticed a "burnt oil or anti-freeze" smell. I took it to my mechanic, who I have had for more than 15 years. He couldn't find any leaks or problems and reminded me that all the hoses and accessories were replace a year before. He said that he saw nothing dripping or building up anywhere. A week later, I would drive it somewhere, get out and do whatever it was I needed to do, go back and it wouldn't start. Everything sounds normal, like it wants to start, but doesn't. If I wait 30-90 minutes and try again, it will start right up and a check engine light would come on, but go back off within a few minutes. A month later things got worse. It started to die while driving. I would be in the car for less than 10 miles and all the lights on the dash would "flash" and the car would die. It takes between 2-3 hours before getting it to restart when this happens. This puts me in serious danger as the car no longer has power steering or power brakes and I live on a mountain with no where I can get off the road. I have nearly been hit/killed when this has happened. Since then, I can't go 1 mile without it dying or not start again. As a matter-of-fact, if I leave it idling in my driveway, it will die with 2-4 minutes. I have taken it to my shop 4 times and 2 other ones trying to find out what is wrong. They all say that since the "check engine" light only flashes and then goes off, the computer can't catch the problem. Sometimes they think it is the fuel pump or fuel lines; sometimes they think it is electrical; most of the time they just have no idea what is wrong!

Filed Mar 10, 2005 · Engine · NY · fire

While driving approximately 20 MPH vehicle suddenly stalled. When trying to restart vehicle it ignited in flames. The cause of this was undetermined.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · 180,000 miles · AR

04v021000/floor shift ignition park interlock. The consumer took the vehicle into the dealer to have the service work done. Two weeks later the original problem described in the recall recurred. *jb the gears did not change properly and after repair there was stilla delay when the gears were changed and the motor was weak and the vehicle was not driveable.

Filed Dec 11, 2004 · Airbags, Electrical · 5,000 miles · NC · fire

Since owning the 1995 dodge intrepid we purchased brand new, these are the problems experienced since owning and the problems being experienced now. We have had steering problems which required the power steering pump to be replaced, also some arm had to be replaced due to the right front wheel wobbling. Our electric locks have engaged as if holding the switch for a couple of seconds on the passenger side and the driver side. Never was fixed due to dealer not duplicating. Our AC/heat electronic controls stuck and would not respond to any commands and constantly was blowing hot air, pulling fuse was only remedy. Electronic gauges will not always show correct information ie. Fuel level, temp, fuel used, compass, ..etc, turning car on/off will usually correct it. Our fuel rails has been replaced under warranty recall, but I still will smell fuel inside. Our passenger side air bag is warped. Our headlights will not come on at times and even go out while driving. Flashing high/low beam steering column switch will usually make them come on. Our most recent problem and the state our vehicle is in right now is smoke is coming from the steering column and it is very hot and I believe a fire is trying to start. The car is parked at the location this started at and is not being driven.

Filed Nov 29, 2004 · Engine · 58,000 miles · NJ

Consumer complained about an engine problem. Vehicle had only 54,000 miles on it and it needed a complete engine replacement due to excessive motor sludge which was causing the vehicle to shut down. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was not willing to do anything about it.

Filed Sep 23, 2004 · Engine · OH · fire

The vehicle was parked out front of the residence. The vehicle caught fire from the rear of the vehicle. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company. The inspector informed the driver that the fire started from the converter and the vehicle was totaled by the insurance company. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Jun 26, 2004 · Engine · 178,234 miles · TX

Some time ago (2-3 months) my 1995 intrepid became almost impossible to start, on several occassions. Lately, the engine has quit while I was driving. The last time this happened (yesterday), I was on the highway at 70 MPH.

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Engine · 150,000 miles · CA · fire

While driving at 35 MPH the vehicle intermittently stalled. After a few minutes of sitting idle the vehicle could be restarted. There was also a heating problem.

Filed Dec 7, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

Car stalls on left hand turns, in reverse. Cruise control engages by it self at will. Gets stuck in fourth gear. Have replaced power train control module and cam sensor. Mechanic said computer no longer puts out error codes. Paid 1000. So far and mechanic still has no idea what's wrong with it.