2002 Dodge Intrepid: fire, smoke or burning smell

8 of the 329 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Intrepid describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 88,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2004
5
2003
6
2002
8
2001
20
2000
19
1999
16
1998
8
1997
20
1996
20
1995
13
1994
18
1993
5

What owners say

Filed Jul 7, 2017 · Engine, Fuel system · 105,208 miles · NM · fire

An oil plug front left of engine block blew out pumping oil onto catalytic converter. Open flames melted wheel well, back bumper, and fuel hoses off of gas tank. Fire went out went all the oil was pumped out of engine and car stopped moving. I contacted chrysler safety, they referred me to dodge customer care; they initially created a case #31892226 but then sent a letter saying they were not responsible because the car was out of a three-year warranty period and also unspecified environmental factors. Although my wife and son were almost immolated, it wasn't important enough for them to check into. The car remains parked at a local garage awaiting investigation.

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Electrical · 227,000 miles · WI · fire

Was driving smelled hot when got home 3 miles latter opened hood cooling fan was smoking then caught on fire

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Transmission · 146,000 miles · IA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when he observed smoke coming from under the hood. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was told that the inner core of the transmission was leaking transmission fluid. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 146,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 17, 2007 · Electrical, Engine · 88,000 miles · MI · fire

Immediate loss of vehicle power..car went dead and immediately started to smoke and within seconds the engine compartment was up in flames. Vehicle did not overheat.. Engine compartment suffered major fire damage,insurance company investigation still pending.

Filed May 25, 2005 · Engine · 15 miles · NC

I was driving to church on may 15, 2005 while I was approaching a stoplight the water temp. Gauge began to move to the dangerously high temp. Side and then the engine began making a ticking sound and white smoke came from the engine, then the engine shuts down completely. The thermostat & water pump failed which LED to the oil getting hot inside the engine, which LED to oil sludging because of narrow oil ports within the engine, which cause the timing chain to fail and the cylinder heads to become damaged. I called chrysler about this engine defect and they placed the blame on me instead of fixing the defect. I will now have to replace the engine for $4,000 or let it be repossessed. I have a 2002 dodge intrepid se with 2.7l engine.

Filed Jul 14, 2004 · Electrical · 49,595 miles · MD · fire

While driving engine blew out and the consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 29, 2004 · Engine · 60,000 miles · GA · fire

While driving 45 MPH vehicle caught on fire.

Filed Apr 12, 2004 · Transmission · 77,000 miles · CA · fire

Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Consumer smelled smoke, and there were flames under the vehicle. There was epoxy sealant where the fire started.