2003 Dodge Intrepid: check engine light

Filed Jul 16, 2014 · Transmission · 10,500 miles · NV

My car just went from fine to not fine. I felt like it was in 2 gear while driving it. So I had to pull over stop it and make sure I was in the right gear and I was but it wouldn't shift to drive. Stayed in 2 gear. Then check engine light came on and I got two codes. Po700 and po871. I love my car but cant pay thousands of dollars for the repair. This should be recalled, because to many people are having the same issues. Dodge should stand behind there cars or people will stop buying them.

Filed Aug 24, 2011 · Transmission · 34,000 miles · CA

While driving my 2003 dodge intrepid on the freeway at 60 MPH the engine light came on and the vehicle suddenly decelerated. The automatic transmission was stuck in first gear and wouldn't shift to the upper gears no matter how fast I drove. I turned the car off and after starting it approximately ten minutes later it ran fine. I took it to my mechanic and he recommended a transmission flush. After this was done I drove toward my house and the same thing happened. This is very discouraging because the vehicle only has 34,000 miles and was serviced every 3,000 miles since I purchased it.

Filed Feb 11, 2010 · Engine · IN

The check engine light came on and went off periodically before receiving a recall notice in sept of 2009. Recall states 'the catalytic converters on your vehicle ma become damaged from continued operation in "limp-in" mode following a camshaft position sensor fault.' nothing was done to repair the problem because ' the repairs cause more damage' according to a chrysler rep. The rep also said that there was nothing that they could do for me and they will send another recall notice in the mail. The license plates on the vehicle have expired. Because the check engine light is on, I am not able to register the vehicle.

Filed Aug 12, 2008 · Engine · 84,173 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the engine stalled and would not restart. Prior to the failure, the engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and they stated that the failure was related to sludge build up in the engine. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 84,173 and current mileage was 86,000. Update 09/10/08 *cw the engine seized due to lack of oil to the upper part of the engine. Updated 09/10/08.

Filed Jul 30, 2008 · Engine · 43,500 miles · IN

Engine light w/diagnostic codes showing o2 sensor bank one and bank two failures. All sensors professionally replaced. Codes showing speed control kicking in although engine at idle. Engine dies at acceleration even on expressway. Vehicle serviced professionally as manuf. Directs.

Filed Apr 3, 2008 · Engine · 65,000 miles · NY

Cam position sensor has been replaced twice. Check engine comes on frequently but no code can be found by dealer. Engine has started with knocking noise.

Filed Feb 5, 2008 · Engine · OK

I own a 2003 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine . It has died while driving at least 5 times, the engine light comes on frequently and eventually goes off. I've had it to the dealership more than once and they can never find anything wrong. Now the oil light is coming on after the car warms up . It only has 60,000 miles on it.

Filed Nov 23, 2007 · Engine · 86,260 miles · UT

My car had loss of power and yet it seemed ok except my gas mileage was not so good, and with no warning, no check engine light, or anything, I heard a really loud knocking noise in my engine and I had almost no power, I took it to a shop and they told me I have a rod knocking and I need a new engine. My car is a 2003 dodge intrepid, I have had it only a year, and I owe $9,000 on it still.

Filed Apr 21, 2007 · Engine · 79,000 miles · DC

My vehicle (2003 2.7l dodge intrepid) was being driven on the highway by my fiance. She said that the engine check engine light came on and the car began to sputter. She managed to work her way through the traffic and when she got to the side of the road the car died. It was towed to the dodge dealership and they said that the connecting rod cap came off and blew out of the oil pan. The repairs will cost me 8,000.00. Which I cannot afford.

Filed Mar 29, 2007 · Engine · 72,000 miles · OH

I have a 2003 dodge intrepid with 72,000 miles on it. We have had this car since it had 9,000 miles on it and have done all the suggested repairs and oil changes since the first day we had it. Recently while my husband was driving the car it started to shake violently on the freeway (almost causing a few accidents) and the RPM's jumped way up over 4000. Then the engine light came on. The repair shop said it was the cam sensor. It was replaced and within an hour the same thing happened. Took the car back and they said it was the crank sensor, replaced that, same thing happened within 5 mins of the repair shop. The shop then told us that the engine was bad and there was a history with the 2.7's. We took the car to the dealer for a second opinion and they said we could replace the timing chains and that would save the car for a year or so until we could get it paid off (still owe $6000) but it would cost $1700 plus tax. We decided to do that, however the dealer called us back and said after they got the engine apart they noticed it was full of sludge and the timing chains were fine. They recommended a new engine and quoted us over $6000. I have seen thousands of people with this issue. We have bought 3 dodge/chrysler vehicles in the last 5 years from this dealer and they would do nothing to compensate us. We even offered to buy a new car there if we could get accurately compensated and they said my car is worth nothing! Chrysler does not stand behind their products and should be forced to replace these engine that they know have an issue. What ever happened to customer service, especially to a customer that has shown you loyalty??????

Filed Nov 6, 2006 · Engine · 39,875 miles · CA

While at cruising speed on the freeway my 2003 dodge intrepid sxt suddenly and without warning stopped running, leaving me with no power on a very crowded freeway. After pulling to the side of the road (after many near misses with other vehicles, I was able to restart the car and proceed home. The check engine light was on from the time of the incident. After running a diagnostic check the dodge dealer advised that the camshaft position sensor had failed.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Body, Brakes · 34,960 miles · CA

Consumer has had 2 replacement brakes and 4 new radios on 2003 dodge intrepid after being told that there was nothing wrong with either. *ts the windshield and both side mirrors were pitted. The check engine light illuminated and the vehicle jerked. The dealer replaced the camshaft position sensor. The second time the check engine light illuminated they replaced the maf sensor. The serpentine belt cracked. Transmission fluid leaked from cooler hoses. The front brake pads were replaced and the rotors were machined. The consumer request that the dealer reimburse his some of his money and return his trade-in vehicle.