2004 Dodge Intrepid: engine knocking or ticking

11 of the 129 complaints about the 2004 Dodge Intrepid describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 9%
typical mileage: 75,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2004
11
2003
8
2002
26
2001
77
2000
142
1999
127
1998
32
1997
3
1996
8
1995
3
1994
2
1993
3

What owners say

Filed Dec 4, 2014 · Airbags · 76,000 miles · NV

I had just came from atlanta ga. I turn into my apartment complex and I heard something pop. That's when I learn my air bag messed up it knock out my cigarette lighter. And my car horn. It warp my steer wheel. I contacted the dodge dealer ship and told them what happen I ask them if it was recall on air bags.I knew it was a manufacture defect.because that bag should not have messed up like that. It didn't deploy all the way out but it messed up my steer wheel and I would like for them to fix it. I'm still driving the car.

Filed Dec 2, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · TX

I bought this car used in june 2009. Less than a year later I began having problems. At first there was a loud knock on the right side under the hood, which ended up being the control arm- completely loose and almost disconnected. It hadn't been like that when I made this waste of a purchase. Over the last 20 months (12/2/2011), the problems have progressively gotten worse (and more expensive). The loud bang is back, adding to it a lack of full control of steering. I now have to replace the tie rod (entire system) and the rack and pinion. I understand why this car was discontinued, just not why there was no recall.

Filed Feb 8, 2009 · Engine · 103,000 miles · OH

2004 dodge intrepid with 2.7liter engine; loud ticking noise started and engine seized up.

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Engine · 70,000 miles · TX

My 2004 intrepid has not failed but it is showing some of the same signs as many others have described. About 3 or 4 months ago my engine oil light started coming on while the car was sitting at idle or going at a slow speed. Recently the car has started not being able to come out of second gear until it has ran for a while. It also knocks while I am at a stop. I am on a fixed income and replacing an engine is something I cannot afford to do. What can be done right now to avoid this whole situation? Why is the 2.6l v6 engine so terrible? The dealership I purchased this 2004 intrepid from has been bought out and is under new management. I do not want to end up with a car payment but no car.

Filed May 20, 2008 · Engine · 72,300 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. The contact purchased a vehicle from the auction that makes a horrible knocking sound. The vehicle is unable to be driven due to the noise. The vehicle was taken to two locations that diagnosed engine failure, and stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 72,300.

Filed Apr 9, 2008 · Engine · 68,095 miles · OH

I purchased a 2004 dodge intrepid with 26,000 mile for approx 20,000. I started the car one day and drive 5 minutes away to my sons school when I heard a loud knocking. I immediately called our local dodge dealer who scheduled me an appointment for 6 weeks away. I stopped driving the car immediately. On jan 2nd I took the car in to see what the issue was. It is now april 9 and I was informed today that the car needs a new engine due to sludge and my warranty was denied by chrysler. Even though I provide proof of maintenance for the whole 40,000 miles I put on the car the district manager for chrysler said my receipts were not verifiable and they were done in a actual car repair shop. I've been without a car now for 5 months and still owe 8,000 on the loan. The car has 68,000 thousands miles and chrysler says to bad so sad.

Filed Mar 12, 2008 · Engine · 75,000 miles · CA

On sunday march 9th 2008 I was on the freeway about 10-15 miles from my house and my car just died I got it off the freeway safely and everything seemed fine I let it cool down checked the fluids and started it back up once started a loud knocking was coming from the engine and I got it back on the freeway and it died again made it to the shoulder and then had it towed to my house . Went out tonight march 11, 2008 and checked the oil dipstick and to my surprise sludge not oil or water just sludge..... I did a google search to look up head gaskets for a 2004 dodge intrepid and had thousands of hits about the 2.7l engine having this problem wow now I wish I never got this car!!!

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 Jul 13, 2007 · Engine · 65,000 miles · FL

I am still paying for 2004 dodge intrepid inwhich the motor just suddenly locked up on.my intrepid is still under warranty and was told by dailmerchyrsler that it had to be taken to my local dealer,which it was by tow truck.after many weeks talking with the tech. At the dealer ship I was told that dailmerchyrsler was not going to honor the warranty.I had tried for two weeks to get a hold of the district manager that may this call but no one will give me his name or contact number.chyrsler customer service was rude and told me to go thru the dealership for handling this matter because they go thru the district manager.my car ran fine until that one night on my way home and it made a sudden light ticking sound and no warning lights was on and all the sudden about 3 minutes later my engine locks up leaving me in the middle of the road.the tech. At the dealership told me that the oil descending unit blew out when he first looked at it and also stated that it would cause the motor to lock up.but by so call order from the district manager the tech. Took a sample from scraping the oil pan.the tech. Then comes back a week later and stated that results are that sluge in the motor could also been a factor.I dont have the $6000.00 that they want to put another motor in but I still have to pay my big monthly car payments.I cant believe this multi-million dollar company is to cheap to honor thier company warranty on something that is clearly their car's malfuntion.

Filed Feb 28, 2007 · Engine · 82,120 miles · KY

I had an oil change on 12-9-06 no problems seen by the ase mechanic. 1-3-07 while driving home from work, engine started to knock, safely pulled over, shut off the car and it would not start again. The engine was locked up. Had it towed to midas where I had my oil change done. Then to the engine shop where it cost me 5604.00 to have a brand new engine installed.

Filed Mar 7, 2006 · Engine · 32,000 miles · IN

Dt*: the contact stated there was a vibration in the engine. After inspecting the vehicle the dealership replaced the cam sensor switch. While driving at various speeds or when the engine is idling there is a knocking sound. The knocking occurs intermittently. Upon inspection the dealership determined there is sludge build up in the engine due to improper maintenance.