Dodge Intrepid hesitation problems

Filed Aug 6, 2009 · Engine · 81,000 miles · IL

My car overheated on the expressway traveling 60 MPH and completely shut down. I was lucky to have not been killed.I have replaced the crankshaft, crankshaft sensor, and water pump. My car stalls/hesitates every time I stop at a light. My mechanic has informed me the cadillac converter is shot, I need a new timing belt and my engine is full of sludge. The air conditioning stopped working about 3 years ago, recharging the system does not work.

Filed May 7, 2009 · Engine · 84,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. While driving 20 MPH, the engine hesitated and lost power completely. The contact pushed the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle would not restart. He waited two hours before the vehicle managed to restart and then drove it to a mechanic. The contact was informed that the oil reservoir was full of coolant and antifreeze, which was common for his type of vehicle. He took the vehicle to another shop and was informed of the same thing, including that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that they were not responsible for the defect. The contact feels that a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 84,000. Updated 6/01/09 *cn updated 06/02/09.

Filed May 1, 2008 · Engine · 117,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 35 MPH, the engine hesitated, but did not stall. The contact pulled over and the vehicle stalled. She had to make several attempts in order to restart the vehicle. Once it was started, she could not drive far because the vehicle stalled once more. The vehicle was unable to be restarted and was towed to her residence. A mechanic stated that the failure was common with that vehicle, but it has yet to be inspected by a mechanic or dealer. The vehicle is currently at the contact's home and has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 21,000 miles · IN

In august 2004 we bought a 2004 dodge intrepid with 17,000 miles from a dodge dealer. In september 2005 the vehicle started experiencing hesitation and stuttering at start up when the temperature fell below 40 degrees. Took it to the dealership and the mechanic said it was the crank sensor, which was replaced under warranty. Problem didn't go away. In november 2005 took the car back to the dealership. At that time the cam sensor was replaced under warranty. Some improvement was noticed. In october 2007 the dash lights started to flicker. This happened whether the car was driving or at a standstill. Back to the dealership. They said it was probably the battery. We agreed to pay for a new battery and left the car there while the battery was being replaced. The dealership test drove the car and the lights still flickered. They then determined that a ground wire was loose, probably causing the flicker. This car is 4 years old and currently has 30,000 miles. We don't drive it many miles per year and don't feel it is really reliable. No wonder dodge stopped production on the intrepid!!

Filed Jan 3, 2008 · Engine · 91,954 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving 45mph, the vehicle began to hesitate. The engine warning light was illuminated. The local mechanic replaced the water pump, gaskets, oil, filters and seals. The cost to repair the vehicle was $1,000. The vehicle began to make loud noises, he lost control of the steering and he had to cross three lanes to avoid a crash and stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic. The contact advised the mechanic to diagnose the failure prior to starting the vehicle or making repairs; however, the mechanic started the vehicle and the engine failed. The dodge dealer replaced the engine at the contacts expense. The current and failure mileages were 91,954.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Engine · 92,000 miles · WA

I was driving home, stopped at a light, the car hesitated and knocked then went. I drove a little further and it began knocking and loosing power. I was traveling up a hill with no shoulder. Pulled over in a safe location and called for help. I had the car towed to graphs automotive. They informed me the engine blew due to the #4 piston. I towed the car back home.

Filed Aug 30, 2007 · Engine · 86,000 miles · ND

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitates and shuts off between 5 and 35 MPH. The failure occurs while turning and decelerating to stop. The oil and check engine lights illuminate on the instrument panel just before the vehicle shuts off. The contact has taken the vehicle to the shop and the oil pump, timing belt, and water pump were replaced. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed May 17, 2007 · Engine · 58,300 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While attempting to accelerate at 5 MPH from a stop, the vehicle hesitated. The contact attempted to accelerate and the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the engine failed. The current and failure mileages were 58,300.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Transmission · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge intrepid. While traveling 35 MPH, the contact felt the vehicle begin to hesitate. In addition, the vehicle's engine light remains illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the base light computer systems needs to be replaced. According to the owner's manual, the failure is due to the transmission. The VIN, engine size, and # of cylinders were unknown. The current mileage is 46 and the failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 28, 2007 · Steering · 68,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. While driving 60 MPH,the vehicle began to hesitate and the check engine indicator illuminated. The power steering became inoperable and eventually shut off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and was awaiting a diagnosis. The current and failure mileage were 68,000.