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1993 Dodge Intrepid Engine problems

Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Intrepid's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 10% of all its complaints, most recently on January 9, 2009. They describe 0 crashes, 2 fires and 1 injury. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
42
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Engine & coolingFuel systemElectrical systemEquipment & accessories

My car has had numerous recalls and I bought it used a few months ago my car is a 1993 dodge intrepid what can I do about this?Car will run for 20 minutes or until shut off and then die for 20 minutes to 10 hours, no warning lights come on diagnostics say car is fine even when it will not start. I was made aware of the recalls today as I sought to find answers to the problem I have spent more than 500 dollars to fix only to begin again with no solution, do I have any recourse against dodge?Please let me know what I should do I can't afford to buy another car,i saved for months to buy this car only to be in worse shape than before. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Electrical system · EquipmentNHTSA 10254444
Engine & cooling

While driving the vehicle stalled without warning which forced the consumer to pull off the road. The dealer inspected the vehicle several times but could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. Please provide further information. *Nlm

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10042274
Engine & coolingElectrical system

I have a 1993 dodge intrepid 3.3L v6. The engine will stop running at any speed usually after a brief warm up. Some times the engine will stop only for a moment (less than 1 second) then come right back on. When it quits for more than a second, the ignition switch must be turned off then the car can be restarted. This has happened probably more than 100 times over the last 4 years. I have taken the auto to a dealer and independent repair shop, spent several hundred dollars and have yet to been able to identify the problem. Its very unsettling to be travelling at 65 mph and the engine stops!*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10021335
SteeringBrakesEngine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

I purchased a 1993 dodge intrepid from a used car lot. 2 Days later the car started smoking when going down a hill. Then the brake lights began to stick I have to pull up on the pedal to get them to go off and the steering wheel pops when going around a curve. Now the car sits at a repair shop needing a transmission because the drive and reverse gears failed leaving me with a bill of 800-2000 to repair it. I believe if the manufacturers would've done their job right in the beginning alot more people would be proud to own a dodge! *Nlm

Filed Incident Steering · Service brakes, hydraulic · Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 10010774
Engine & cooling

Vehicle failed emission control due to leaking egr valve . Dealership repaired egr valve two years ago. But, problem still exists.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 896829
Engine & cooling

Engine blew up, replacement overheating due to bad water pump, replaced it.

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 9003164
Engine & cooling

While driving vehicle completely shutsdown without warning. Shortly after vehicle sits for 25-30 minutes it restarts. Please give any further details.*Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 886657
Engine & cooling

Car overheats chronically, since I got it. I have had radiator flushed, hoses replaced, fluid composition and levels replaced. Car is not driven under duress. Have been told chrysler had difficulty properly cooling the 3.5 Ltr engine. Is that true?*Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 737153
Engine & cooling

While the consumer was checking the oil he accidentally stuck the dip stick not in the tube but along side where there is a gap opening and contacted an electrical line which caused a spark, this maybe a design problem which could have resulted in fire. *Mjs

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 557522
Engine & cooling

TENSIONER FAILED AND WATER PUMP SEIZED. NLM

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 556222
Engine & cooling

Anti-freeze was leaking. Then, vehicle cut off. Had to be towed to dealer. Also dealer replaced water pump, and timing belt. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 864653
Engine & cooling

While traveling at any speed engine would stall. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 860864
Engine & coolingFuel systemLights

Intermittently fails to start or suddenly dies without any warning at any speed. Instrument panel lights flash erratically/don't come on. Can usually start after 3-8 tries. Often leaves instrument panel lights on and fuel indicator on empty even when tank is full.

Filed Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Interior lightingNHTSA 719875
Engine & cooling

INTERMITTENT STALLING. *AK

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 858169
SteeringEngine & cooling

While driving with child in vehicle it just stalled, and power steering went out, making it difficult to steer. Consumer was able to control vehicle, and not hit anything. Dealer contacted, but couldn't do repairs until 3-3-2000. *Ak

Filed Incident Steering · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 858085
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

We also experienced a transmission failure which was rebuilt at 80,000 miles in 09/15/1995, the paint is peeling, the black window panels are pealing and when the fan is started a knocking sound comes from the right front blower. Do we have a lemon? We have talked to the manufacturer and dealer. All of these problems seem extensive. At this point, the car is at the dearler with the head gasket problem (after paying $118 when it first overheated the day after picking the car up from overheating when the dealer said that a thermostat was the problem). Do we have any recourse?

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 718295
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

Engine cradle has cracked, causing a loud clunking noise. Dealer said that transaxle/ engine cradle needed to be replaced. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 851629
Engine & coolingFire

A fire started in the engine compartment causing complete damage to vehicle which could have resulted in injury (ohio traffic crash report). *Yc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 548803
Engine & cooling

The oil light came on, the engine cut off while in motion. Dealer said that the timing belt had melted and the water pump seized and idler action pulley damaged. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Unknown or otherNHTSA 843894
SuspensionEngine & cooling

Water pump leaking into oil pan, lower front ball joints bad possibly causing unusual tire wear, weather stripping on drivers door won't stay on, serpentine belt cracked. This is just a few of the problems since I bought the car 6 months ago. Many major problems. *Ak

Filed Incident Suspension · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 706910
Engine & coolingAcceleration & cruise control

Was driving when engine check light & cruise control light came on. Vehicle then stalled out & would not start. Tried 3 times & vehicle filled with gas fumes. Had vehicle towed to mechanic. The mechanic could not locate the stalling problem or the gas fumes problem. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Vehicle speed control · Unknown or otherNHTSA 838276
Engine & cooling

Car was in the expressway in 55 miles in hour water pump failed, and leaked on timing belt causing vehicle to a sudden stop , causing a major engine damage

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 705490
SuspensionEngine & cooling

Looking to find out about why the manufacturer bought back this car and to find out if the fuel o rings are bad and need replaced as well as the front end suspension

Filed Suspension · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 704404
Engine & cooling

When trying to start vehicle it won't start and all the lights were on. Consumer had the water pump replaced three times, and the timing belt replaced three times due to the water pump busting. Consumer noticed a leak coming from under the vehicle, and leaked into the garage of the consumer's home. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 833929
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainAirbags

We have had nothing but problems with this car since it was purchased. We have had to purchase a rebuilt transmission and catalytic converter and are now experiencing problems with the exterior paint coroding, the constant smell of gasoline inside the car, the passenger side air-bag is buckling, the cup holders have broken, and the list goes on!

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Air bagsNHTSA 700779

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