1998 Dodge Intrepid ES review from North America
"I love the look, drive and feel, but I am afraid of the dependability"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I do see the gray smoke that everyone is talking about when I start the car. It scares me and I only have 32,000 miles on the car.
I hear a slight ticking in the engine when I first start the engine.
General comments?
I'd like to know if there is any type of preventative maintenance to do besides the typical oil change. I have it changed on a regular basis, but I am seeing the gray smoke out of the tail pipe. I am afraid that it will die on me, as it is my only car right now. I have sold my Mustang & am completely relying on driving this car each day. If someone knows what I can do, please post it.
Recommended reviews
  | Beautiful car, but a LOT of issues need to be addressed by Chrysler |
| A606/42LE transmission is defective |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 32000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 17th September, 2004 |