1999 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"Piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The first problem I had with the car was the interior lights keep blinking on and off. The dealer could not find anything wrong with it.
Then the tie rod ends went bad cost $400 to fix.
The shifting cable broke, another $300.00
Then the engine started making noise, took it to the dealer and they did a reverse flush, said the noise is caused by sludge build up on the engine. I change my oil every three thousand miles. The mechanic said it was a defect with the engine. The dealer told me I needed a new engine, $6000.00. I am still driving with the noise could not afford a new engine.
Then the cooling fans went out. I found a company out of California that sold me the complete housing with both motors for $169.
My front head lights are clouding up. This is a poor design plastic and the Florida sun do not go good together, they want $179.00 a piece to replace not including labor.
Now my car stalls at stop lights and idles rough after about 20 minutes. of driving.
Also the front brakes have been replaced three times in two years.
General comments?
This car is a money pit. Dodge knows it has problems with this car, but refuses to do any thing about it. From the outside this car looks wonderful, don't let the looks fool you. If any one is interested there is an attorney in Ohio that is putting together a class action lawsuit. He has had thousands of calls with people with the same complaints. He is looking for help from other victims or attorneys that want to help. This is going to be a big recall. The lawyers name is David Roloff, Attorney At Law 1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1550 Cleveland, OH 44115-1817 Phone # (216) 781-1700 or (800) 321-9199 E-mail droloff@shaperoroloff.com.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Sierra |
| Date of Entry | 15th July, 2004 |

