1996 Dodge Intrepid Engine problems

Repeated overheating problems resulted in replacing my radiator two times, thermostat three times and thermostat w/ breather housing two times. Cooling system includes external metal pipes which help circulate coolant to heater. The pipes are hidden from clear view and when mine sprung leaks due to their placement the leaks were diagnosed as being blown head/head gasket by three separate shops. Replacement of pipes solved overheating. Moisture gets trapped in and around the frame and subframe areas where the motor...

My son died in dec 12,2002 in a 1996 dodge stealth two days after he died I received the recall notice. Car lost control on freeway and went off road and rolled. He just put a transmission and replaced clutch, and put in new engine through tracy dodge in tracy, ca. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1996 dodge intrepid. While driving 35 mph, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. As of september 13, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 103,301.

I purchased this vehicle used from a reputable dealer. All repairs are well documented. Over the last 2 years there have been recurring problems with overheating that no one was able to diagnose. My husband went out to start the car after it had been sitting for approximately 12 hours and the engine burst into flames. Thank goodness there was a snow bank or our house would have been a loss as well. Through the internet I have discovered a recall for symptoms that we have experienced, without repair, but are listed in recall information. We are getting the run around about how to pursue repairing the vehicle under the recall provisions. *Ak

My 1996 dodge intrepid received a clean air waiver in the years 2003 and 2004. The obd could not be read by the emissions stations. For the past two years I have tried to rectify this problem without resolution. The clean air force says the software is updated and should be readable and dodge insists it's the caf software. There is a technical service bulletin (18-005-01) for 1996 dodge vehicles failing for readiness. I keep failing for readiness, and the dealer nor clean air has further information. I have...

Dt*: the contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 98v184000 for the fuel system. The recall indicated the dealer would replace the fuel rail o-rings, and reinforce the outlet on passenger's side fuel rail. Also, it indicated that if the vehicle showed signs of fuel leakage on the outlet fuel rail the upper and lower injector o-rings would need to be replaced. The recall lead the contact to believe that the outlet fuel rail, the upper and lower injector o-rings would be replaced as part of the recall...

Purchased 1996 dodge intrepid in may 2005. Following week had to take car back to dealer re: brakes, to no avail. A mechanic stated brakes will need to be replaced. Was advised that tires were not in such great condition either. Kept hearing strange sounds (rattling noises) from the car. In august, smoke started coming from under the hood. Car would not steer at all. Had to take car to mechanic, who told us fan belt had come off while driving. Power steering pump had to be replaced and power steering...

1996 Dodge intrepid w/3.5 Engine heard loud bang,smoke and oil,knocking noise. No warning at all, the gauges were in normal range, no prior trouble with engine. Had vehicle towed to goodyear tire store & upon inspection found two (2) holes in the right side of engine block near front of engine about the size of silver dollar,we think engine connecting rod for one cylinder failed and broke at bottom near crankshaft and punched both holes in block. *Jb

Consumer states: the engine cradle mount on the right side is rusted in the back, and the engine mount on the left is starting to rust in the back. Was making noise, got louder and louder, and couldn't see anything. *Ak

Riding down I 85 my engine just stopped due to a timing belt breakage. *Ak

The vehicle has 55000 miles. The engine blew consumer has the 2.7 Liter engine in the vehicle. Consumer states that he has had the proper oil changes, and there was no warning upon the vehicle blowing. Please provide any further information. *Nm

1996 Dodge intrepid water pump was replaced twice.***No answer required***. *Mr the fuel ijjectors leaked fuel onto the engine. *Nm

Defect of transaxles floor shifter ignition/park interlock, many parts in engine are effected, need replacement. *Bf engine damage as a result in a collision. Left front of the vehicle was affected. *Tc

The consumer stated the vehicle overheated. A new thermostat was placed in the vehicle. Several weeks later, while driving the vehicle overheated again. This time she had the vehicle towed to a dealer, who told her he thought that her motor was blown. But later she found that since the engine restarted, it may not have been the engine after all *jb

The failure of my air conditioning system. Observed smoke coming out of the vents. Turned air conditioning system offbriefly. When I turned the system on again it no longer worked. The system was putting out warm air. I take it to be repaired and it only worked a few days. The result is no air condition system, inoperative. I have put spent so much money to get the system fixed. *Ak

While driving the consumer heard a loud noise which came from the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the oil pump failed and engine needed to be replaced. *Nm

I bought this car less than two weeks ago, I have not even put two thousand miles on the car and the transmission has quit working in third and fourth gear. The motor has begun to use oil and is knocking. While driving,the car loses power and even dies. It also,while idling,begins to revs the engine to an unsafe level and you must shut the car off. I contacted the dealer I bought the car from, greene county auto auction & sales - 6319 hwy. 49 South paragould, ar 72450. The salesman I bought the car from didn't want...

Thermostat broke twice, check engine light wont stay off, and the steering which is supposedly a common defect stopped responding and is not able to be fixed.

At 56,000 miles, the head gasket on my 3.3L dodge intrepid went ($1,200). 2 Months later, the cam bearings went (only 58,000 miles), and the motor is ruined ($2,000 to replace). *La

When antifreeze was poured into the reservoir, it leaked out of the radiator which caused the vehicle to overheat. Please provide further details. *Jb

I have a 1996 model dodge intrepid. About a year and half ago, in one rainy morning I drove my car to work, just a few minutes driving on the road at approximately 50 mph, the engine quit working... I had the car towed to the garage and finally took it to the chrysler dealership to get it checked, and was told I have a intake gasket problem, it cost me more than $300 to get it fixed. However, similar problem still comes and goes mysteriously after that. The most recent occurrence was about 2 month ago. I keep taking to the auto shop but no one can tell me what is wrong with the car. It is a 3.5 Engine and I am not the original owner, maybe the previous owner had the same problem. *Nlm

The engine light stayed on. Computer diagnostic showed the o2 sensors needed to be replaced. After the repair was made, the engine light was still on. The mechanic then stated the water pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. *Jb

The engine light stayed on continuously. The mechanic determined two o2 sensors needed to be replaced. *Jb

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE.*JB

I own a 1996 dodge inrepid with 61,255 miles on it as of today ( 1/16/2003). This vehicle has had three failuers of the water pump at a cost to repaire of $500.00 Each time to repaire. I have also had the front suspension fail, which cost $1185.00 To repaire. This vehicle is not driven hard, mileage will show maybe 10,000 miles per year. I feel by the number of complaints on your system that the manufacture has had more than normal number of complaints for both these problems. I think a recall is called for, and some sort of remibrusment for the cost of repaires made. All my repaires where done by a goodyear facility or dealership.