1997 Dodge Intrepid: check engine light

7 of the 342 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

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

Check engine light by model year

2004
19
2003
15
2002
39
2001
47
2000
65
1999
62
1998
19
1997
7
1996
5
1995
3
1994
5

What owners say

Filed Nov 4, 2004 · Fuel system · HI

Dodge intrepid 1997, fuel leak in the fuel rail. *bf the consumer did some research and discovered there was a recall on the o-rings, however when the consumer entered her VIN into the database the information came back as the recall already being taken care of. 8-10 months later the engine light illuminated, however the dealer told the consumer the vehicle just needed a tune-up. After a few days the consumer began to smell a strong smell of gas, upon inspecting the vehicle, the mechanic stated the o-rings were leaking. The consumer had no idea it was the same recall she had researched about earlier. The consumer then realized it was and tried to get a refund, however the request was denied because the manufacturer stated the consumer knew about the recall and did not get it fixed. The consumer stated this is the third time she is having problems with the leaking.

Filed Aug 17, 2003 · Electrical · 97,500 miles · PA

Purchased car in sept.2002 ran great till june 2003. Car shuts of when driving. I will be driving on the beltway 55mph and car will just shut off no warning no check engine light nothing. It has been towed 4 times to 3 different garages. No one can find anything wrong. Have replaced battery, altinater, 2 sensors sofar. No codes are sent to computer when car acts up. I feel this is a hazard and an accident waiting to happen.

Filed May 14, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · 61,500 miles · NJ · fire · 1 injury

Engine light came on repeatedly and engine caught fire. The fire had come from the rear hood area. The dealer stated that the fire started from the #5 fuel injector/wiring harness/fuel rail. The vehicle also lost braking power and revved during the incident. There was an oil leak prior to the incident where the rocker arm cover was replaced, the power steering was noisy, leaked, and was replaced, and the bleeder screw was broken and the thermostat housing was replaced. *scc

Filed Jan 29, 2002 · Engine · NJ

Engine check light kept coming on, although automobile was being taken to the shop. But after taking it to the shop, she was told that cylinder was misfiring. Then, was told after engine light came back on again, and cylinder was burned out.

Filed Sep 27, 2000 · Transmission · IN

Consumer unable to shift out of gear or would not shift in gear while driving. Dealer notified, and unable to correct the problem. *ak the check the engine light came on and stayed on due to the transmission failure.

Filed Aug 12, 1999 · Engine · NE

I took my car in to have it serviced and have the check engine light looked at for the second time. I picked up the car and the service tech told me the check engine light was coming on because of a loose spark plug wire on cylinder 2, again. That was the reason they gave me the first time also. The oil had been changed and the fluid levels checked at this time. I drove the car approx. 30 miles over the week-end. Sunday 7/18/99, while setting in a mcdonalds drive thru line I noticed my car, I thought it was smoking, it was probably steaming. I pulled over to a parking place and shut the car off. I left it set for 3-4 hours. This was the first indication of overheating that I had ever had. The temp. Indicator light did not come on until the car pouring steam from under the hood. Drove it home and it was getting hot in that short distance. Took it to the repair shop on monday 7/19/99 and it remains today 8/12/99. The heads on this vehicle were warped. Tried milling them to 8 this is the max recommended by the company, it did not work. Tried to get used heads, found 2 different sets, and both pairs were warped and the service tech would not install them. Order refurbished heads and those are being installed today. I had this car serviced regularly and there was no indication of fluid leaking. I believe there is a problem with this type of overhead cam and the aluminum heads. I also noticed on the federal safety agency consumer site there were alot of complaints about water pumps going out on this year of intrepid. My vehicle had a water pump replaced in oct of 1998, and it has also been replaced as a result of this incident. It is not even 12 months old yet. I am sure there is a connection to this incident, and since the water pump is under warranty I feel the extreme damage is cause by the make up of the vehicle itself. I also feel mislead by the rave reviews this vehicle is receiving in the media. Thanks for your time.

Filed Jun 20, 1999 · Body, Engine · DE

Have had repeated problems with this car since purchase 2 years ago. Water pump has been replaced at least 3 times. Check engine light keeps coming on, unable to determine cause. Rough idling since water pump #2 - unable to determine cause. Power steering failure. Numerous minor problems with interior/exterior that do not seem to stay fixed for any length of time. (we consider this car a lemon!!!!)