Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle has been having ongoing problems with sludge build up in the motor which has been affecting all the sensors and illuminating all the service lights. The vehicle was taken into an independent mechanic who replaced the camshaft sensor and the crank sensor. Repairs were also made to the motor. When the problems persisted the mechanic referred the contact to the dealers check out the vehicle. The dealer were called and determined that the motor was not covered under warranty for repairs. The manufacturer was also called who referred the contact to the dealers to determine what the cause of the problem was related to.
2004 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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Dt: the caller stated while driving at 30 MPH., all power failed in the vehicle, stalling the engine. After coming to a stop, the contact was unable to dissengage the automatic transmission from drive to the park position. No accident or injury occurred and no police report was filed. After inspection, the dealers mechanic informed the contact all the oil had leaked out of the vehicle and caused the engine to seize.
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.
Hello again....I had reported this car back in july because my engine suddenly cut off while driving on interstate. The dealer was nice enough to fix the car at no cost to me. According to the mechanic they had to replace the crank shaft sensor. Well, a few days ago I noticed that I have no heat, I.e. In the morning I let the car warm up before leaving for work, unfortunately it will not warm up inside. Also my oil light has come on a few weeks ago, I immediately took it have it serviced. But the oil light is still on especially if I am standing still, it will turn off as they car speeds up! Just left the dealership and they told me it could be the "thermostat" or maybe the oil pressure something, but he really worries because the oil light stays on. They quoted that the repair cost will start at $800.00.
Dt: the engine would not start. After several attempts the engine started and the vehicle was driven to the dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test but did not detect any codes. Upon further inspection the dealer discovered sludge in the engine. The dealer suggested this was due to a lack of regular oil changes. This was not covered under warranty. No repairs have been made at this time. *ak updated 12/27/2005.
While driving to work car jerked and slowed down, to 20 MPH. The next morning car wouldn't start , took car into shop where they had to break engine down to determine what's wrong got a call it was sludge in the engine and it wasn't covered. Will cost $8,000 to replace engine but I have 2 warranties. Customer service representatives are rude and leading me on wild run around for satisfaction . I work 2 jobs but they don't offer replacement. I was sold a car with pricey problems.
Dt: the contact stated the oil tube that connects to the engine is too small for the proper flow of oil, resulting in a clogged line that seizes the engine. The dealer suspected this was due to a lack of oil changes. She feels as though this is a design flaw. The repair has been performed due to the expense. Chrysler will not offer any cost assistance.
Dt: 2004 dodge intrepid. The consumer stated the check engine light stayed on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to be checked, and they could not find anything wrong with it. The check engine light went off, and a month later the light came on again. This happened 5 times. The vehicle will bet taken to the dealer for the same problem for the sixth time. The warranty expired. It was going to cost the consumer $609. The manufacturer told her to take the vehicle to the dealership. The vehicle was taken to dealership last tuesday and the leak detection pump was replaced. Also, replaced the cam shaft. In addition, there was a short in the tail light sensor. *ak.
1. No events leading up to failure other than two prior events the same as this one. 2. Repeat of prior event. Started car, it shut off and stalls. Engine light comes on and stays on. 3. Dealer said if engine light is constant, it is ok to dive it to be serviced. Dealer found code p1687 for no bus message from cluster. Replaced cluster. Checked operations and cleared codes.
1. No events leading up to failure. 2. Repeat of prior event. Driving car, car shuts off while driving and stalls. Engine light comes on and stays on. 3. Dealer said if engine light is constant, it is ok to drive it to be serviced. Dealer found one code-code p0344 cam sensor circuit. Has problem with sensor itself. Replaced sensor.
1. No events leading up to failure. 2. Driving car, car shuts off, car jerks, car starts again (while driving). Engine light comes on and stays on. 3. Called dealer, said if engine light is constant, it is ok to drive. Following day, engine light was off and car was running ok.
1st incident on july 9th, 2005. Was driving on interstate i40 approximately 65 MPH, all of a sudden the "check engine light" came on and the engine turned off. I managed to pull across three lanes onto the emergency lane! I waited for apprx. 10 minutes before I tried to crank up the car. I parked the car for that day. The next day when I checked the car, the engine light was no longer on! Exactly one week later the same thing happen, again on a very busy hwy! I took the car to have the oil changed again and all other fluids checked. The engine light stayed on for that day and the next morning it was off! Two days ago it happened again, this time I was not able to pull out of traffic!!!!fortunately we did not get hit by other vehicles. This morning I was standing at a traffic light when the car all of a sudden turned off "again", this time I had a hard time getting it cranked up. One important note, on two of those occasions I had my children with me (8 & 12) we could have gotten seriously injured. Having a vehicle malfunction like this after only 12 months can and will be a serious matter....chrysler will be in a lot of trouble if anything happens to me (single parent) or my children because they simply will not admit that there is a malfunction with these vehicles! Consider this the first official notification from me. After I return from the dealership I will be in touch with my attorney!
51,100 miles on the car. No warning that the motor was going to seize due to sludge build up. Motor seized while driving vehicle. Was told by chrysler dealership's mechanic that a professional oil changer would not have seen this coming. Mfg. Warranty ( 7/70 ) doesn't want to cover this. Extended ( fidelity warranty services ) warranty doesn't want to cover this. Had two wrecker bills forsee a third to have car brought home. Two different chrysler dealerships have told me that they would not repair this.
The 2.7l engine seized without any warning while driving 30-35 MPH. The consumer was able to pull over to the side of the road . The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the consumer while checking the oil; they noticed sludge and metal flakes in the oil. *jb
The oil sensor light stayed on at low RPM. The consumer was concerned that the engine would fail. *ak the engine was full of sludge. *sc
Camshaft position sensor keeps failing. Have checked all the wiring and the module itself. Continues providing codes for camshaft position sensor circuit intermittent and camshaft position sensor circuit malfunction. This has happened to me 3 times, all on the interstate, and all causing the vehicle to stall and sputter in heavy traffic. Called today to have appointment to have it replaced. All of this happening at 37,000 miles (1000 miles over the expiration of the warranty). Figures....
I have my oil changed every 3 to 5 thousand miles. On my way to work I noticed that the oil light would flicker off and on when I came to a stop. I would then go off when I resumed driving. I checked the oil and it was not low. I will take it in and have it checked to make sure there is nothing wrong and that I won't lose pressure and have to buy a new motor.
Less than 54000 miles on it, I am the second owner; the first owner was a route salesman and had put 24k highway miles on it. I do my own oil changes and was told point blank that I would not be able to prove they were done unless I had commercial receipts. The first time the oil light came on was late november, since then it has been driven very carefully back and forth to the shop 2 times. I do not have the money to do a 1200.00 motor flush recommended, nor do I have the money to pay for a motor if needed. The past month and a half it has been a very expensive driveway ornament, I did not even get a full year?s use out of it, bought it in march of 2004 and problems starting in november 2004. I will not continue to drive it, it would be irresponsible to do that when the information on the net is so specific on the problems. So I have decided to stop payments on the vehicle and in due course will be filling for bankruptcy the first of january to get out from under the loan, all thanks to dodge. First and last dodge/chrysler product?. Aaron l. Vanburen [email protected]
While driving home from work on 10/11/04, my dodge intrepids engine just shut off and all power went off. The engine light went on and I pulled over to the side of the road. After about 5 minutes of trying to get it going again, it restarted. This happened three more times, in a period of about an hour, over 30 miles. The following morning, I took it in to moss brothers motors and rented a car (they have no service vehicals). Two hours later, moss calls that the car is ready, I was told it was a "computer service problem". The lengine light was no longer on when I picked the car up. The same day, on my way home, the samething happend (10/12/04). The car suddenly shut down on a very busy trafic corner and I had know time but to swerve out of my lane and do a ninty degree turn, over the curb and into a empty parking lot to avoid a major accident. I had no power steering and no brakes. The following morning, I took the car back to moss brothers motor and left it, relating my same problems as the day before. Two hours later, moss calls telling me the car is ready. I was told it wad another "computer related" problem. Since then it has not shutt down.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the head gasket blew and needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.
Ac idle pulley bracket has been replaced twice and now it appears that it will have to be replaced a third time all within this year (2004).
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