1997 Dodge Intrepid: engine failure

5 of the 342 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Intrepid describe engine failure.

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

Engine failure by model year

2004
29
2003
18
2002
87
2001
226
2000
317
1999
281
1998
88
1997
5
1996
3
1995
7
1994
4
1993
4

What owners say

Filed Oct 30, 2006 · Engine · 101,000 miles · PA

I was driving home after work in my 97 dodge intrepid, my engine failed. My motor needs to be replaced. I had no signs of engine problems. If I would have been on the highway, I probably would have caused an accident.

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Fuel system · 87,004 miles · IL

My name is [xxx] and I own a 1997 dodge intrepid w/86k miles. I have well cared for this vehicle. This past weekend, I have experienced the engine seized/quit issue while driving 75 MPH on the expressway with my two kids. I figured it was the heat; so I let it cool down. Started back on our road trip.. Which it happened again 10 miles later. Mind you; there was a full tank of gas from shell, recent oil change and fuel filter change. One year earlier, I have replaced the thermostat/injection rail for the same problem. I have called customer service at chrysler-dodge but the recall for this year is only with the 3.5 engine; not the 3.3 engine-so they will not pay for the repair at the dealership. Thank god my older mother wasn't driving the car; for she wouldn't be able to handle the manual steering and able to get the car safely to the shoulder without causing a severe accident. I just wanted to be heard and share my story w/you. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed May 20, 2004 · Engine · 40,000 miles · IL

Engine failure to my dodge intrepid 3 months after driving it off the lot.

Filed Feb 7, 2004 · Engine · 87,000 miles · NY

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.

Filed Jan 16, 2000 · Suspension · CA · crash · 1 injury

I was driving my intrepid, a new engine was just put into it, and they did a complete inspection of everything at the same time. I was going 50 miles an hour swerved to miss an animal, suddenly the left wheel must of broke, put me into a spin, I spun around several times ending flipped over into a ditch. No explanation except their must of been manufacturer defect in the steering or wheel assemblies. It was a slight swerve nothing extreme. I am hurt pretty badly, unable to barely move today, and my car was totaled after having to just had to put out money for an engine that blew up approximately a month earlier. Please help! I am a single mother, this was my dream car, now I have nothing, due to no fault of my own. Thank you, sincerely, robin stanley phone 707 428-4751, my cell number is 707365-3829, and my address 368 tulip st, fairfield, ca 94533. I am now unable to work from the injuries, not sure for how long, and so there is no money for a new car! What do I do. Any assistance or advice would be extremely helpful. Thank you again for your time.