2004 Dodge Intrepid: check engine light

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Engine · 84,800 miles · FL

Oil light and check engine light are coming on. Took it to a mechanic to get it inspected he said it is loosing oil pressure due to oil pump failure there is no way to tell when or if the engine will seize up, but that it could be while driving on the interstate. Some research showed that this is a major issue with the 2.7l v6 in the dodge intrepid. This is a major safety issue.

Filed Sep 3, 2009 · Engine · TN

I was driving home from work. I had checked the coolant recently and the engine light was not on. Sitting at a light I looked at my temp gage it was climbing. Within seconds I heard a loud pop and steam started bellowing from under the hood. With out warning the water housing cover blew denting the hood. I am thankful I had just exited the interstate and was able to get to a safe place to park it fast. At this time I do not know what other damage has been done. Waiting on a new cover and we will find out.

Filed Aug 26, 2009 · Engine · 91,425 miles · IN

I bought my 2004 dodge intrepid on april 26, 2009. About a week after buying it the engine light came on and my car started jerking and I had to lift off the gas and push the pedal back down to get going. Ever since this even it did this every once in a while. In july my engine light came on and it shut off completely and I had to push it to the side of the road and it restarted. In august the temperature gauge started to read high and the next day I put new antifreeze in the car and it didn't take. As I was driving down the road for only about 20 mins black clouds started coming out from under the hood and the car turned itself off. Most complaints I have read have been about 2.7 engines but mine is a 3.6. The antifreeze reservoir melted off, the timing belt broke, the water pump broke, and 3 different censors need replaced. My car is currently still sitting at the shop because I don't have $857.00 to fix it. This all happened within 4 months of having the car.

Filed Jun 12, 2009 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the check engine light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the cam and crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were less than 80,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2009 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NC

I got my car in 2004 with appx 30,000 miles on it. Every since I got it the check engine light would go on and off. Just recently the vehicle started making a loud noise when I drive it so I took it to 3 different mechanics and they all confirmed that I need a new engine and stated that this is typical of a 2.7 engine from chrysler/dodge. One of the mechanics stated that he repaired 3 different dodge intrepids in the last quarter of last year for the exact same problem. I have had quite a few things replaced on this car but now I have to get a new engine? I still owe appx $5,000 on my car and b/c it is a dodge with a lot of miles on it, it is not worth alot. There are so many issues with the 2.7 engine that I do not understand why there wasn't a recall and the company is required to replace these engines. I have small children that have to ride in my car and I feel that it is very unsafe to ride it because you don't know when the engine will go out.

Filed Sep 12, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · MD

Transmission issues check engine light comes on got solenoid pack put in (all electronics) and still have issue with transmission, needed an alternator however the alternator is located between the frame and the engine, very expensive, needed a battery but the battery is located on the passenger side and the tire has to be removed in order to change it. The company is aware of the ongoing issues with the transmission, alternator etc, how do you file a complaint with the company also, dome lights come on by themselves while car is running.

Filed May 19, 2008 · Engine · 96,000 miles · TX

It has died 4 times while driving on the highway 73 MPH. It will not start half the time and the engine light goes on and off. I bought it 3 weeks ago and it is a 2004 dodge intrepid.

Filed Mar 4, 2008 · Electrical, Tires · 110,000 miles · SC

Purchased 2004 dodge intrepid and the engine light came on within 2 months. Two estimates said computer is needed for the vehicle.

Filed Jan 15, 2008 · Engine · 108,940 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. While driving 21 MPH, the engine began to make a knocking sound and the engine light illuminated. The contact was able to drive home at speeds between 4-5 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic and they stated that the engine was blown and needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 108,940.

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Engine · 15,000 miles · OR

Almost immediately after I got my car I had occasional issue with it dying while I was driving. It got to be more often so I took it to the dealership as it was still under warranty. After 3 trips I was always told, nothing was wrong. Then my warranty ran out and my car died almost daily. Then my car would die while I was driving, usually would start right back up but not always and then the check engine light would be on. Then I had issues starting my car. I decided to take the less expensive route and go to a local mechanic. He drove the car and saw/felt no issues as the check engine light was now off. He told me he had to have the car hooked up to the diagnostic machine at the time it dies so he could see what the issue was as 2 different codes were coming up. These codes were p0340 (intermittent cmp signal) and p0344 (no cmp signal). I was told one of the connectors was installed improperly on my camshaft sensor. After another try, the car dies again. Mechanic stated the car started right back up and issue was gone. I drove off only to have my car die again. At this point I called the dodge dealership to see what the codes meant. Without even looking at my car, I was told, have the camshaft sensor replaced. I was quoted $285.00. I had just paid almost $200.00 to the last guy and didn't have any more money to spend. A friend heard me having issues starting my car one day, I told him what I was told was wrong and the quote of $285.00 from dodge. We went to a local autopart store and purchased a camshaft sensor for $48.00. Literally it took 5 minutes to loosen a nut, pop the faulty camshaft sensor off, put the new one on and tighten the nut. That simple! No more issues with my car dying while driving or starting. I think its disgusting there are complaints logged at least 7 years back on this engine and they are still manufacturing automobiles with this engine and ignoring the complaints. This should not be acceptable.

Filed Jul 12, 2007 · Engine · MD

I bought two 2004 dodges:intrepid w/3.5 l. & stratus w/2.7 l. From g.s.a. Auction in june 2007. From day 1 of owing them. I kept getting check engine light on with fault codes concerning intermittent camshaft position sensor faults on both of them, and engine bucking. Then the check engine light will disappear. This will happen randomly. Now I face a dilemma with the state emissions testing. I have checked the circuits concerning this problem., but the situation remained the same.

Filed May 7, 2007 · Engine · 62,500 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle's check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off without warning. The dealer replaced the catalytic converter. Approximately three weeks later, the same failure recurred. The contact has the repair invoice. The current mileage is 63,000 and failure mileage was 62,500.