Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. While driving 35 MPH, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. As of september 13, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 103,301.
1996 Dodge Intrepid: check engine light
5 of the 504 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
Thermostat broke twice, check engine light wont stay off, and the steering which is supposedly a common defect stopped responding and is not able to be fixed.
The engine light stayed on continuously. The mechanic determined two o2 sensors needed to be replaced.
The engine light stayed on. Computer diagnostic showed the o2 sensors needed to be replaced. After the repair was made, the engine light was still on. The mechanic then stated the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced.
While driving and approaching a stop engine will shut off, and engine light will come on just like stated in recall 98 v 184 000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure
- Subject regarding camshaft / bearing service
- Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been...
- Customers may complain that the engine oil level indicator (dip stick) handle may be broken or cracked
- Malfunction indicator lamp illumination with hex code $3E or $42, possible sags / hesitation or rough idle. tt
- Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - OBD II "carb" readiness monitor information
- Symptoms with engine oil level indicator tube
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
5 of 504 owner complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid (1%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid?
There are 0 recalls and 12 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1996 Dodge Intrepid
Ball joint 63Fuel leak 32Headlights 24Fire or smoke 20Overheating 17Power steering loss 16Steering noise 16No deployment 13Fuel smell 10Brake failure 9Harsh shifting 9Knocking 8Pulling 7Wipers 7Airbag light 6Stalling 6Grinding brakes 5Transmission failure 5
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