1996 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"Lemon is not the word... lime is better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car, and everyone else I know, has had transmission problems. It starts with slippage, then eventually you need a new transmission.
The suspension on this car is cheaper than that of my 10 speed bike. The tie rods go quickly, followed by the loose steering rack, the lower ball joint control arms and links. The struts in the fronts are expensive and often grind when you turn.
The body is excellent if you had a horse to pull the car around.
The AC fails on almost all of them.. usually the evaporator leaks and mine also the electric fan siezed up. Went to get one from the scrap yard and guess what? Every one in the scrap yard is also siezed.
Overall this car is a nightmare waiting to happen. The trunk is good... you can sleep in it when you break down, it's so big.
General comments?
Transmission nightmare.
Suspension that is way too cheap not to repair, but to last.
Nice body and interior style.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 0 kilometres |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 23rd November, 2003 |