2000 Dodge Intrepid: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 8, 2009 · Engine · 114,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving between 68-69 MPH with the cruise control activated, the temperature gauge went high and the oil warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed a small fire under the hood. The fuse box and several wires were melted. The contact extinguished the flames. The police and fire departments arrived at the scene and both filed reports. It was unknown if the vehicle was destroyed at that time. There were no injuries. The current and failure mileages were 114,000. Updated 07/17/09 *bf updated 07/20/09.

Filed Jun 28, 2008 · Engine · 98,584 miles · OH

Traveling down I-77 south going through west virginia I smelled burning oil the car lost power then shut off completely pulled off the highway and tried to restart but all it did was click.

Filed Jun 6, 2008 · Engine · 130,400 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving between 65-70 MPH, the contact's son noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. He attempted to pull over, but the brakes malfunctioned and would not stop properly. The contact was forced to coast to a stop. He exited the vehicle and notified the police. Flames began to appear from under the engine and hood. The police and fire departments arrived, stabilized the fire, and towed the vehicle. The insurance company then towed the vehicle to their salvage yard to investigate. The contact has still not heard back from the insurance company. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 130,400.

Filed Jun 5, 2008 · Engine · 130,445 miles · IL · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 60 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. He depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. He was forced to coast to a stop. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames underneath the hood and the undercarriage of the vehicle. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the vehicle overheated occasionally. The fire department arrived to extinguish the fire and the vehicle was towed to a storage area. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. Updated 09/15/08 *bf updated 09/18/08.

Filed Jun 25, 2007 · Engine · 101,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle and steam underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The mechanic stated that the coolant air bleeder for the radiator became detached. A mechanic at dodge inspected the part and stated that it was defective. The current and failure mileages were 101,000.

Filed Sep 12, 2006 · Engine · 63,230 miles · OH

While driving my vehicle I heard an unusual sound coming from under the hood when I raised the hood I couldn't see anything visibly wrong. I contacted my mechanic who told me the upper end of the engine is not receiving enough oil and he called it "oil starvation to the upper end of the motor" he also noticed that the car has a blue smoke coming from the exhaust. He told me that the engine is going to lock up if I continue to drive the vehicle. He also stated that the cost to replace the engine would be between $6000.00 and $6800.00. I currently owe $6000.00 on the vehicle and also the retail amount on the vehicle is below the amount to repair. My 2000 dodge intrepid only has 63233 miles. I have maintained proper maintenance on the vehicle. We have been changing the oil very 60 days or 3000 miles which ever comes first. I drive 70 miles per day to and from work and with the vehicle sitting in the garage and not being able to use it is making things very difficult not only for me and my husband but it causing problems with my employer.

Filed Jun 29, 2006 · Engine · 90,000 miles · WI · fire

On june 14th 2006 my 2000 dodge intrepid was parked in my drive way and at about 1:00 a.m. I was awaken to my door bell ringing and my neighbors screaming get out the house there's a fire I didn't hesitate I was going out the back door to find out it was my vehicle that was on fire by the time I had made it out the car was starting to pop and was about to explode. The milwaukee fire dept. Arrived and put the fire out and had determined the fire started in the engine. I contacted damiler chrysler and was told someone would be out to do an inspection in a few days. Days passed and I called back on june 19th and spoke with someone named jay who said there was no inspection needed. I then received a letter from the company saying that it was not their problem and to take the matter up with my insurance company. I tried calling the co back but was told there was nothing they could do for me. My serious concern is that daimler chrysler was not concerned about the vehicle starting on fire especially in the engine.and their lack of concern for the consumers buying their vehicles and their safety. And why wouldn't they come out and do an inspection with something this serious. This makes me wonder what kind of company they are. Are they that big that their consumers safety doesn't matter and do they feel they are untouchable when it comes to serious matters. What if I would have been in the car with my children? And we all would have died? Then what? I have never in my life been treated this way with something so serious and then being told not to call their office again makes me really think something is wrong. I tried contacting the dealership andrew chevy and was told that there was nothing they could do for me.

Filed Jun 22, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 91,000 miles · WI · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway for 2 hours it caught on fire. The fire started in the engine compartment spreading thought out the entire vehicle. There was a fire report filed at the scene. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. The dealer was alerted and determined an inspector would need to inspect the vehicle. A letter received from the manufacturer stating there was no need for an inspection. *ak updated 7/11/2006 - the consumer contacted the manufacturer and was told not to contact their office again as the fire was not their problem. Per the crd chief used the most current incident date (internet voq request).

Filed May 25, 2006 · Engine · 87,000 miles · SD · fire

On february 14, 2006 my husband was coming home when the car quit. He let it cool off and then proceeded to drive home. The next day he was going to work and when he pulled into his employers parking lot he noticed his car was on fire. He put it out right away. We called a tow truck to have it towed to the dodge dealership. We were informed that the water pump went out and needed to be replaced. They also replaced the timing chain and other parts. In may we were going to a graduation in wyoming when our car broke down on interstate. Again we had to have it towed to a dealership where we were informed we needed a new engine at the cost of $6000.00. We do not have that kind of money to fix the car. We are now renting a car until we can decide what to do with the car. We would like to get information on what dodge is doing to help other customers who have had this same problem.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Engine · AR

While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Jun 7, 2004 · Engine · 53,000 miles · NY · fire

Consumer stated that 2.7 liter engine caught on fire. Consumer was driving and noticed the smoke under the engine. Consumer opened the hood and the engine was engulfed in flames. There was evidence of motor oil all over the engine. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who insisted after an inspection that vehicle was fine. However, the vehicle had serious engine problems. Consumer's insurance company refused to assist stating that this problem was the manufacturer's fault. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that warranty expired. This vehicle had only 53,000 miles, and became totally useless.

Filed Feb 10, 2004 · Engine · 77,000 miles · NY

My 2000 intrepid with only 77,000 has a blown engine. There was no warning lights, and only driving 15 minutes loud knocking noises ocurred which I pulled over to investigate and then could not restart the car. After towing to my mechanic, he advised me my engine was so hot he didn't know how it didn't start on fire. The repair cost is $6000 which I still owe $5000 for the car. We did all the required maintenace such as oil changes, filter changes, etc. There is no reason for such a vaulty motor to be allowed and with 89 complaints on this web site alone plus all the motors complaints there must be out there,something needs to be done here. I am sure if someone contact every chrysler's customer of these 2.7 liter motors I am sure there would be a class action suit. Please advise me on how to have my motor repaired by chrysler.