1996 Dodge Intrepid: engine knocking or ticking

8 of the 504 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Intrepid describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 12 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2004
11
2003
8
2002
26
2001
77
2000
142
1999
127
1998
32
1997
3
1996
8
1995
3
1994
2
1993
3

What owners say

Filed Sep 19, 2005 · Engine · 87,500 miles · NY

1996 dodge intrepid w/3.5 engine heard loud bang,smoke and oil,knocking noise. No warning at all, the gauges were in normal range, no prior trouble with engine. Had vehicle towed to goodyear tire store & upon inspection found two (2) holes in the right side of engine block near front of engine about the size of silver dollar,we think engine connecting rod for one cylinder failed and broke at bottom near crankshaft and punched both holes in block.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · AR

I bought this car less than two weeks ago, I have not even put two thousand miles on the car and the transmission has quit working in third and fourth gear. The motor has begun to use oil and is knocking. While driving,the car loses power and even dies. It also,while idling,begins to revs the engine to an unsafe level and you must shut the car off. I contacted the dealer I bought the car from, greene county auto auction & sales - 6319 hwy. 49 south paragould, ar 72450. The salesman I bought the car from didn't want to take the car back and was extremaly rude when I suggested that he try to work with me on getting the car fixed or trading it in. As I said I have had the car but a short time and all these problems are occuring. He assured me that the car was in good condition and that he had, had it serviced and checked out and there was nothing wrong with it.

Filed Jul 6, 2003 · Steering · 70,000 miles · PA

Defective steering gearbox bushings. Bushings went defective after 70,000 miles, most of which were highway miles. Have noticed knock when first starting to turn wheel progressively getting worse. Have called manufacturer who stated that it is not a defect in workmanship. It is a defect in workmanship.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · KS

Steering wheel is shimmying and knocking. *ak right tie rod failed.

Filed Nov 30, 1999 · Steering · TX

Ea99031, while driving there is a knocking noise and seemingly "too much play" in steering which may result in loss of vehicle control. Dealer replaced the inner tie rods and rack and pinion steering due to a worn out bushing. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 29, 1999 · Suspension · MN

While driving vehicle there is a knocking noise and vibration which possibly could cause a loss of control and crash. Please provide further information.

Filed Nov 9, 1998 · Engine · OH

The air conditioner blows warm air only when car is just out of standard warranty. Resulting evaporator repair is covered under extended warranty. Water pump failure caused overheating which caused car to stop. Resulted in timing belt problem & repair. Cost $500.00 rod bearing problem occurred 1-1/2 weeks after water pump/timing belt repair. Estimated cost $2000.00.

Filed Oct 27, 1998 · Suspension · MA

When driving at any speed the lower control unit would be making a very loud noise. When turning the wheel to the right or to the left there is a loud noise like a knocking noise. Also, vehicle vibrates when the consumer gets on the highway.