1998 Dodge Intrepid Problems, complaints & recalls

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the brakes failed to respond and the pedal did not engage in order to stop the vehicle. The contact was forced to use the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The contact merged onto the shoulder. When the contact turned the vehicle off and back on, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 156,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where they advised him that the abs sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer also advised that there were no parts available for the repair and they had been back ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Engine failure clicking noise possible valve train. Consuming large amounts of oil but no properly lubricating engine parts. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph when the engine began to smoke. The vehicle was inspected by a independent mechanic who informed her that the motor failed due to the anti-freeze and oil mixing together. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. The contact stated gasoline fuel was leaking from the fuel line that connected to the fuel rail. There was also an overpowering odor of gasoline from the interior of the vehicle. The contact was advised by both the dealer and manufacturer that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was neither repaired nor diagnosed for the failure. The failure mileage was 76,945 and the current mileage was 76,985.

In 2007 I bought a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 L engine....Nonetheless the engine blew. The car had regular oil changes and maintenance. It gave no warning that there were any signs of engine trouble. I paid $6995 for the car, it had 67,000 miles on it.....2Yrs later at 87,000 it died....Leaving me to pay the rest of the loan of $2200 on a car that just sits in the driveway!!! *Tr

Power steering feels like there is no power steering ,no power steering leaks belts ok and no noise under hood. *Tr

Severe steering problems. Wheel locks when turned completely to right or left. Wanders on dry pavement, almost impossible to drive in wet weather. Have been told to replace steering rack and inner tie rods. *Tr

I bought a dodge intrepid in april 08. It had 53,000 miles, in great condition and spotless carfax. The car started making problems at 57000 miles. It overheated, so we got the radiator fixed which solved my problem for a week or so. After that week, while driving on the long island expressway my engine quit on me, and started steaming when trying to turn it back on. There was no warning of that happening whatsoever. No lights on, no engine overheating, nothing. I had to get the car towed to a mechanic, who told me the engine was broken beyond repair, and we donated the car. *Tr

The engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid with 56k miles n it is knocking. Several mechanics have told me the engine needs to be rebuilt. It is the 2.7 L dohc and I have been reading numerous reports/complaints of the engine.*Tr

Engine problems w/sludge dodge intrepid w/2.7 Engine. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. While driving between 65-70 mph, the vehicle began to jerk, rattle, make noise, and then shut off. The mechanic stated that the vehicle needed lifters. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current mileage was 100,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

I was driving around 40mph, came to a complete stop in order to make a right turn on to another street. Once making this right turn the vehicle's steering would not respond to the wheel being turned back to the left. This caused the vehicle to strike the curb. Once stopped the steering seemed to be corrected but this has happened at least two more times. The inner and outer tire rods have been replaced along with the struts and have had multiple alignments none of which have fixed the problem. Now the problem has been diagnosed as the rack and pinion. *Tr

Engine was running hot towed into repair shop said that the valves were burnt and block was cracked. *Tr

The car starting smoking and then check engine light came on...Cant find anything wrong with it...Check engine light still on and still smoking lots. *Tr

I have a 98 dodge intrepid with a 2.7L engine. I bought car in july 06, came with 90 day warranty. Had it to dealer within a month of purchase for "ticking" noise. Was told was "normal lifter noise". Two weeks ago, engine blew. Timing chain broke, damaging lifters, pistons, etc. Need new engine at cost of merely $6,000. Or used at $4,000. Still owe $4,600 on car. I feel totally ripped off! I am paying for a junk car that I can't even drive. Lost one job because of no transportation, and may soon lose second job for same reason. *Tr

I was on vacation for the weekend in canada, on the way back, and all of a sudden heard a loud knocking sound. I pulled over immediately into a hotel parking lot, and the knock was so loud, it sounded like it was going to explode. It is once again a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 Liter engine, that has gone bad. I have owned it since 2001, and have changed the oil every 3000 miles with synthetic oil. I even had the timing chain and tensioners changed january 2007, because I heard these go bad and ruin the engine. I am a...

I bought this car used with about 100,000 miles for $2,000. It's a beautiful car in and out for the price great condition! I've noticed that when I start if up to let if warm, it war extremely loud, but I didn't think it was a big deal since it's cold out and it needed to warm. Tonight I was driving on a busy highway when I stopped at a red light and when it went silent, and stalled in the middle of a !@#$% Highway at a red light too. No lights came on to indicate a problem. I finally got it started after a few...

Very loud knocking from the engine occurred then the engine died lifters were replaced because they were collapsed and knocking still occurs and mechanic is now checking into the timing chain. *Tr

Engine keeps turning off , oil light keeps flickering when stop. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. While driving 30 mph, the engine failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle currently remains at the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

I own a 1998 dodge intrepid, it has 128,000 miles on it...Oil has been changed every 3,000 miles....I was sitting at a stop light when the engine shut off...It was towed to the dealership where I was told that I needed a new engine...My husband is a auto mechanic, so I had the car towed to my house where my husband checked it out and told me that the timing chain went out, which had bent the intake valves...Upon inspection of the block he noticed a defect in the block...The oil return holes are to small and become clogged, which in turn causes engine failure....And engine failure can cause accidents, if it fails at the wrong time and place. *Tr

Complete engine failure due to oil sludge build up. Mechanic stated that this was a common problem with the 2.7L engines due to a design flaw. My wife was driving the car when failure occurred, had it been at highway speeds a serious crash could of occurred. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. While driving 55 mph the contact smelled gas and saw smoke exiting from the exhaust pipe. He took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the cap on top of the spark plug detached from the head. When the mechanic removed the spark plug the spring became lodged inside of the engine. The spark plug could not be placed inside the head again because it was stripped out. The current and failure mileages were 170,000.*Ak

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.*Ak