2004 Dodge Intrepid: jerking or lurching

6 of the 129 complaints about the 2004 Dodge Intrepid describe jerking or lurching.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 5%
typical mileage: 65,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Jerking or lurching by model year

2004
6
2003
4
2002
8
2001
8
2000
8
1999
22
1998
1
1997
2
1996
2
1995
6
1994
23
1993
3

What owners say

Filed May 29, 2011 · Engine · FL

While driving my 2004 dodge intrepid, the car started to jerk, so I pulled into the gas station and called my husband. We got the car back home, noticed the spark plugs were covered in oil, so we changed the spark plugs and cleaned up the oil. Then the car would not start. Took the car to the mechanic and was told the timing chain had broken and bent valves. I was told I would need to get a new engine in the car. I have seen a lot of complaints about the 04 dodge intrepid 2.7l engines. Dodge should really do something about this problem as it seems to happen to a lot of people.

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 Jan 25, 2008 · Steering · 65,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge intrepid. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle would float and move from left to right. The contact would have to jerk the steering wheel in order to control the vehicle. The dealer has not been notified. The purchase date and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 81,000 and failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Jul 24, 2007 · Engine · 109,000 miles · IL

I was driving home from work when my car gave a jerking motion as I was driving. I thought that maybe I hit a bump. As I pulled into the bank my car just died in the middle of the parking lot. Their was no warning or anything. I had the car owed from the parking lot to my home and from their to the local firestone. Firestone informed me that my engine was locked and that the car had no oil. I am now looking at purchasing a new engine for the car because I am still paying a car note. At this moment the car engine is still available.

Filed Nov 28, 2005 · Engine · 55,000 miles · WI

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.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Engine · 13,500 miles · MI

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.