2001 Dodge Intrepid SE review from North America
"Great to drive, but a mechanical nightmare"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car was already on its second engine when I bought it. Since then, the engine burned up and I had to buy a 3rd engine. It has always had a slow oil leak. I've gone to several mechanics. It was traced to the rear main seal. I was told this type of situation was a common problem with this model. I was on a waiting list to have this replaced when the 2nd engine went bad. Even after having the 3rd engine installed by a professional mechanic with warranty, it began leaking oil again, 1/2 to 1 quart per 1000 miles.
Also, the battery is in a horrible position, just above the ground (bottom of the car) in front of the right tire. Extremely difficult to get in and out or to clean.
Other minor problems have been persisted.
General comments?
Very comfortable and fun to drive. Largest trunk I have ever seen.
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| I would buy it again in a heatbeat |
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| Expensive, would rather have a stratus with anything, but the 2.7 or 2.0 |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.7L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 95000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 1st December, 2007 |