2001 Dodge Intrepid LX review from North America

I started to have problems with the heat not working properly around two months ago. Not a big deal. It just seemed to take a while to warm up. Apparently that was a sign of a larger problem.

While my husband was driving home the other day, the oil light came on. While he was pulling over, the engine seized. We had the vehicle towed to a mechanic who informed us that the engine was full of sludge and beyond repair. A new engine will cost us around $6,000 with labor.

I'm disappointed that this has happened because I love everything else about the car. It looks great, handles nicely, and is reasonably priced. However, under the hood is a silent nightmare. It seems this problem is a common one and usually happens to people before the car is even paid off--leaving them with an expensive piece of fully-insured driveway decor.