1994 Dodge Intrepid review from North America
"I bought a lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Motor "gummed" up at approximately 79,000 miles. Cost $1500 to re-build.
Speed sensor bad at 115000 miles.
Timing chain loosened - beat up cover.
General comments?
Car handles wonderfully & has a very comfortable ride.
However, have had major motor problems. Had to re-build at 79,000 miles. No warning of impending problems. Motor started ticking - oil on dip stick showed o.k. Within 2 miles of that, timing chain started beating against cover. Stopped car. When pulled timing chain cover, saw first evidence of oil problem - "gummed" up on EVERYTHING. Had to totally re-build motor. Motor had had regular oil & filter changes, but looked like it had never been changed at all.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 19000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 115000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Intrepid |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2004 |