2001 Dodge Intrepid SE review from North America
"I would be hard pressed to offer anything positive about the 2001 Dodge Intrepid SE"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The engine has seized.
General comments?
I feel in love with our 2001 Dodge Intrepid SE... but the love affair is now OVER! The car had been performing reasonably well, other than general maintenance we haven't had to put a great deal of money into it. Last week I got stranded on a major freeway (did I mention I was on my way to the airport to catch a flight... with my BOSS!). We were tooling along when suddenly I noticed the speedometer decreasing, but I was still giving it gas. Pulled over to the side of the road in time to watch smoke come pouring out from under the hood. Had the car towed to my regular service station (to the tune of $137.00) who has informed me that the engine has seized and will need to be replaced! The mechanic went on to explain that the engine was poorly designed not allowing for proper lubrication; it has since been modified. I would be very interested in the class action suit that was mentioned in previous reviews.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 I think Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 47500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 83000 miles |
| Previous car | Saturn SL |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2006 |