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1,065 reports133,500 miles · May 2, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
I PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7L ENGINE FROM A PREVIOUS OWNER. I PUT AN ADDITIONAL $400.00 IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PARTS (INCLUDING FRESH OIL AND FILTER) INTO IT AND THE ENGINE LITERALLY BLEW UP THE FIRST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN 20 MILES. I AM A 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN THAT HAD TO ABANDON THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AND ARRANG…
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I PURCHASED A 2000 DODGE INTREPID WITH A 2.7L ENGINE FROM A PREVIOUS OWNER. I PUT AN ADDITIONAL $400.00 IN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR PARTS (INCLUDING FRESH OIL AND FILTER) INTO IT AND THE ENGINE LITERALLY BLEW UP THE FIRST TIME IT WAS DRIVEN 20 MILES. I AM A 55 YEAR OLD WOMAN THAT HAD TO ABANDON THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD AND ARRANGE FOR REMOVAL. REPLACING THE ENGINE WITH A NON-DEFECTIVE ONE IS COST PROHIBITIVE TO ME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10328407
107,850 miles · Apr 27, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
30 MILES FROM HOME JAN. 2010 DRIVING A 2000 DODGE INTREPID WITHOUT WARNING BLINKING OIL LIGHT, HAMMERING ENGINE, LESS THAN A MINUTE LATER COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. CAR NOW SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY.HAVE MADE NO REPAIRS AS IT IS $3500, I'VE BEEN QUOTED. STILL 10 PAYMENTS TO GO ON THIS VEHICLE. CAR RAN LIKE A DREAM BEFORE THIS EXPERIENCE…
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30 MILES FROM HOME JAN. 2010 DRIVING A 2000 DODGE INTREPID WITHOUT WARNING BLINKING OIL LIGHT, HAMMERING ENGINE, LESS THAN A MINUTE LATER COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. CAR NOW SITS IN MY DRIVEWAY.HAVE MADE NO REPAIRS AS IT IS $3500, I'VE BEEN QUOTED. STILL 10 PAYMENTS TO GO ON THIS VEHICLE. CAR RAN LIKE A DREAM BEFORE THIS EXPERIENCE. NO PROBLEMS AT ALL, REG OIL CHANGES AND MAINTENANCE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10327705
139,000 miles · Apr 8, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
2.7 BAD MOTORS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10324533
138,000 miles · Mar 28, 2010
Power Train
CAR WAS RUNNING GREAT, WITHOUT ANY INDICATION OF PROBLEMS. CAR DIED AND WOULD NOT START. RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. *CN
NHTSA ODI #10322573
89,000 miles · Mar 24, 2010
Air Bags
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE ENGINE, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER STATED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TO ASSESS THE FAILURE COULD BE DONE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. T…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON STARTING THE ENGINE, BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER STATED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING TO ASSESS THE FAILURE COULD BE DONE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 05/13/10. *LJ
NHTSA ODI #10321757
Mileage unknown · Mar 5, 2010
Air BagsInjury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE AIR BAGS ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY LEVEL OF IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURY. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE REPAIR COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $3,500. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE UNKNO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK THE AIR BAGS ABRUPTLY DEPLOYED WITHOUT ANY LEVEL OF IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURY. THE AUTHORIZED DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE REPAIR COST WAS APPROXIMATELY $3,500. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI #10317035
86,000 miles · Feb 27, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling
THIS IS A BASIC VEHICLE COMPLAINT THAT I FEEL DODGE/CHRYSLER SHOULD BE MADE TO FIX ON THEIR 2.7L ENGINES. I AND AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR 2000 DODGE INTREPID AND THE COMPANY IS DOING NOTHING TO HELP FIX IT WHEN IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE E…
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THIS IS A BASIC VEHICLE COMPLAINT THAT I FEEL DODGE/CHRYSLER SHOULD BE MADE TO FIX ON THEIR 2.7L ENGINES. I AND AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET HAVE FOUND THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR 2000 DODGE INTREPID AND THE COMPANY IS DOING NOTHING TO HELP FIX IT WHEN IT IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE ENGINE. OTHER MECHANICS HAVE SAID THE SAME THING. I THINK THAT SOME AUTHORITY SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS AND HAVE THEM RECALL THIS ENGINE. PEOPLE PAY A LOT OF MONEY FOR THEIR VEHICLES AND NEED THEM TO WORK. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10314838
130,000 miles · Feb 12, 2010
Steering
2000 DODGE INTREPID THE POWER STEERING STARTED ACTING UP, PROBLEM'S LIKE WINING AND HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. THAN FINALLY IT WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL SHOP AFTER TWO POWER PUMPS AND A NEW STEERING RACK-N-PINION THE MECHANIC STILL COULDN'T FIGURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS.WHEN HE CALLED AND SAID THAT THERE WAS …
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2000 DODGE INTREPID THE POWER STEERING STARTED ACTING UP, PROBLEM'S LIKE WINING AND HARD TO STEER AT TIMES. THAN FINALLY IT WENT OUT ALL TOGETHER WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL SHOP AFTER TWO POWER PUMPS AND A NEW STEERING RACK-N-PINION THE MECHANIC STILL COULDN'T FIGURE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS.WHEN HE CALLED AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING ELSE HE COULD DO ABOUT THE STEERING PROBLEM AND HE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT WAS CAUSING IT TO STEER SO HARD,SO HE TOLD US TO COME AND GET THE !@#$%'THING OUT OF HIS SIGHT ! SO THAT'S WHEN I WENT ON LINE AND READ ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEM'S EVERYONE ELSE WAS HAVING AND ALSO CONFIRMED MY SUSPICIONS ON WHAT MIGHT BE THE PROBLEM. (THE WRONG FLUID IN RES.)SO NOW THAT I DRAINED THE FLUID AND FLUSHED ALL THE LINES A COUPLE TIMES THE THING WORKS FINE . *TR
NHTSA ODI #10310043
129,500 miles · Feb 5, 2010
Engine And Engine CoolingCrash
I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ON THE 2000 DODGE INTREPID, 2.7L ENGINE. I HAD A FRONT END CRASH WITH NO APPARENT ENGINE DAMAGE. WHEN THE COSMETICS WERE REPAIRED AND I CRANKED THE ENGINE AGAIN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY. OIL LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT TIMES AND NOW HAS KNOCK IN ENGINE. I BLAME THIS ON A…
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I WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT ON THE 2000 DODGE INTREPID, 2.7L ENGINE. I HAD A FRONT END CRASH WITH NO APPARENT ENGINE DAMAGE. WHEN THE COSMETICS WERE REPAIRED AND I CRANKED THE ENGINE AGAIN THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND IT WAS NOT RUNNING SMOOTHLY. OIL LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF AT TIMES AND NOW HAS KNOCK IN ENGINE. I BLAME THIS ON A DESIGN FLAW IN THE OIL GALLEYS OF THE 2.7 ENGINE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10306636
60,300 miles · Jan 13, 2010
Power Train
I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, TURNED LEFT, ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 35 MPH AND HEARD A "CLUNK", THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SAW THE TIMING CHAIN STICKING THROUGH THE HOUSING. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP IS WAI…
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I STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, TURNED LEFT, ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 35 MPH AND HEARD A "CLUNK", THE ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND SAW THE TIMING CHAIN STICKING THROUGH THE HOUSING. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP IS WAITING FOR THE AFTER-MARKET WARRANTY COMPANY TO DECIDE WHAT THEY WILL PAY FOR AND WHAT IS TO BE DONE. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10299663
Official recalls
7Feb 5, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLT BREAKAGE CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK RECLINING UNEXPECTEDLY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE SEAT BACK UNEXPECTEDLY RECLINES WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RECLINER BOLTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Aug 2, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES (NON-SUNROOF ONLY) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR INJURY IF THE OCCUPANT'S HEAD WERE TO CONTACT THE B-PILLAR.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE SENT A STORAGE BIN ACCESSORY UNIT THAT CAN BE ATTACHED TO THE B-PILLAR ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, IF AN OWNER WISHES, THE DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 17, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Nov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Jul 10, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: NON-ABS EQUIPPED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING MAY HAVE BEEN BENT INWARD DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON MAY BE IN A "BRAKE APPLIED" POSITION DUE TO THE DAMAGED PISTON RETAINER SNAP RING. WHEN THE PISTON IS IN THE APPLIED POSITION, THE FLUID COMPENSATION PORTS ARE CLOSED WHICH RESULTS IN A BRAKE DRAG CONDITION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE BRAKE OVERHEAT, BRAKE FADING COULD LEAD TO AN INCREASE IN NEEDED STOPPING DISTANCE. SHOULD A DRIVER NOT ANTICIPATE THE EXTRA STOPPING DISTANCE, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE MOLDING FLASH ON THE PRIMARY LEVER MAY PREVENT THE OPERATION OF THE G-LOCK AND TILT LOCK FUNCTIONS ON SOME OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE RETRACTORS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS IN A FRONTAL CRASH SITUATION, DRIVER PROTECTION FROM THE SEAT BELT MAY BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT FRONT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES.
Feb 4, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SEAT BELT SHOULDER HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE TURNING LOOP (ATL) TOP MOUNTING BOLT WAS INADEQUATELY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE AFFECTED MOUNTING BOLTS MAY NOT WITHSTAND SUFFICIENT FORCE TO FUNCTION PROPERLY IN CERTAIN IMPACT SITUATIONS, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A BELTED OCCUPANT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER MOUNTING BOLTS.
Dec 2, 1999
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN INCORRECT INFLATOR CHARGE AMOUNT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A PASSENGER OCCUPANT INJURY UNDER CERTAIN ACCIDENT CONDITIONS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR BAG MODULE WITH A CORRECT MODULE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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