2000 Dodge Intrepid: check engine light

Filed Nov 11, 2015 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 176,000 miles · KY

I have a 2000 dodge intrepid bought almost a year ago.had a short in the ignition had to wiggle key to get somethings to kick on.then a mth ago.I was at a stop light started to take off it vibrated really bad and now it's stuck in low gear.then it had a problem starting, something drains the battery.check engine light on.2 machinics looked my car it won't read diagnostics because there's a short in electronical system.

Filed Feb 17, 2012 · Engine · 58,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled several times, with the illumination of the check engine oil warning light. The timing belt also failed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the o2 sensor, oil switch relay and the cam shaft position sensor. The failure was not corrected and the vehicle could not be driven. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 58,000 and the current mileage as 59,000.

Filed Jan 2, 2011 · Electrical, Fuel system · 158,000 miles · WV · fire

Driving vehicle on exit 73 in lisbon,md. When acceleration halts and car will not accelerate over 60mph and was steadily decreasing. As I pulled off the exit, the car stalled and the battery light came on, then the engine light and then the transmission light, proceeding was all lights in the car blacked out and the car was only drifting off the exit. As the car stopped and I put it in park, I noticed black smoke and fire submerging in the front of the car with force. I then heard a pop to realize my tires popped from the burning heat of the fire. I exited the vehicle with nothing in tow and in fear of my life in addition to my passenger whom we both left valuable items in the burning car. This seems to fall under a form of defect in which I would like to have investigated and a claim filed as this was a very traumatic experience which I would not want to happen to anyone else. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 22, 2010 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · NH

I was driving home from having body work done, the engine light came on, then 3 seconds later the motor stalled. I put transmission in neutral and started the engine and drove for 50 feet before it happened again. This time engine would not restart. I pulled off the road and called the company that did the body work. They retrieved the car soon after. Subsequently, was told my engine failed due to lack of maintenance, ie; oil change.

Filed Feb 28, 2009 · Engine · 147,500 miles · IN

My water pump blew unexpectedly while driving to the gas station without any previous problems or indications of a problem whatsoever. I thankfully was turning into a gas station when my car suddenly stalled and was able to continue rolling in the parking lot and just made it before an oncoming car almost hit me. I took the car to a local repair where it cost 834$ just to repair because of the extensive work involved in replacing a waterpump on that 2.7l v6 pos dodge intrepid. The following week while driving to class, I parked and the car engine started revving up by itself once again with no prior indication of a possible problem. I called the repair shop and he said bring it in I barely made it to the repair shop and once again as soon as I turned in the parking lot my car stalled and wouldn't turn over afterwards. By that time the check engine light had come on they said it was a generic camsensor/crankshaft error they cleared out the error code ran the car for over four hours leaving it idle, driving it, and letting it sit and cool down and doing it all over again the car never did it again so they assumed the it was just a gliche in computer and nothing was wrong. Approximately a week later I was driving home from my friends house where my car started jerking when going into different gears. I tried as hard as I could to get it to the repair shop to avoid any further towing fees which have cost me up to about 200$ already. I was stopped by a stop light of a busy intersection that was about 3 blocks away from the repair shop&it was pouring down rain I turned on my hazard lights&my dome lights to help other cars see me so they didn't hit me. I almost got hit several times finally got help pushing off the road and waited for a tow truck for over an hour started the car and it ran so I took the chance with my father there behind me&made it to the repair shop. It was the cam sensor which was another 100$. This past week I went to start my car it wouldn't.

Filed Jan 30, 2009 · Engine · 163,000 miles · MA

2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7l engine. 163,000 miles. Last month: heater suddenly stops working except at highway speeds. On two occasions: exited highway, engine temp gauge maxes out, turned off heater, dial immediately returns to nominal temp. This month: heater stops working entirely. Last night: car would not start -- battery cranking but engine did not catch until I gave it some gas. Drove it to mechanic with engine light on. Mechanic called to confirm sludge build up in the engine. Another case of http://www.oilsludge.com/.

Filed Oct 5, 2008 · Engine · 555,450 miles · MO

Multiple low-speed stalls/engine shutdown; sometimes engine light or oil light precede the stall. Unable to restart vehicle for several minutes. This vehicle has be given all regular routine service, oil changes, etc., by dodge/chrysler dealership where vehicle was purchased new. Currently only 55, 450 miles on vehicle. Problems began occurring within last year. Dealer unable to identify any trouble codes after evaluation of stall complaints. Dealership not forthcoming with any problems with this vehicle with 2.7l engine, although many complaints have been found on internet sites including the federal safety agency website. Apparently there exists a manufacturing defect chrysler corp does not want to acknowledge, as it is pervasive for this model.

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Engine · 136,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. On two separate occasions, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the oil pressure gauge dropped. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle completely shut off and restarted after approximately 30 minutes. The vehicle made knocking sounds and began smoking after it was restarted. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2008 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MO

I took my 2000 intrepid to the car shop because my engine light kept coming on. They couldn't find anything and they could not find anything wrong. My oil was fine. Then a month later my oil light came on again and the engine started making a knocking noise. I then learned that my engine had completely failed even after only 75,000 miles on it.

Filed Jul 29, 2008 · Engine · 109,865 miles · NY

I have a dodge intrepid 2000 I have a loud motor knock, with no warning of engine light coming on at all. I was taking it down the street to the repair shop and it just died, no it will not start. I am told the engine is shot, that the timing chain tensioner failed, which caused it to knock while driving it. The dealer said the engine problem is not covered under warranty because of oil sludge build up. I only have 110,000 miles on this car, and it is already the 2nd motor that chrysler replaced.

Filed Jul 23, 2008 · Engine · 152,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate, stall, and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. When the contact attempted to pull to the side of the road, the vehicle suddenly shut off and could not be restarted until thirty minutes later. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the oil light would illuminate periodically. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 152,000.

Filed Jun 4, 2008 · Engine · 39,500 miles · IN

The check engine light sensor was replaced at 29709 miles. At 31900 miles the oil light sensor was replaced. Both said to be faulty. On fri eve mar 14, 2008 with 39,250 mileage & with no warning, the engine began making a terrible clanking noise. The oil cap was full of sludge. I had the timing chain tensioner replaced. The tensioner failed after 11 days. My mechanic, per chrysler, put in 2 additives to make the tensioner work properly. Only days later the engine seized. I had the car towed to the dealership where they determined the engine had to be replaced. It would cost me $5400. Chrysler was "kind enough" to offer me a new engine for $3500. I was able to prove with receipts that the oil & filter had been changed 5 times in less than 10,000 miles. I do not have the money to have this car fixed. When I spoke to carol, a rep at the chrysler corp, trying to make her understand my frustration about this issue, she had the audacity to tell me that I "needed to take responsibility for the problems in my own life." this problem was not something I brought on myself. Incidentally, if the car had to have both the "check engine" light & the "oil sensor" light replaced, why did neither give me any warning of a problem?