1997 Dodge Intrepid ES review from North America
"Overall it sounds great, looks nice, but has water pump problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Take a guess. Yes, it is the water pump.
The timing belt went out too.
All happened at about 101,762 miles.
General comments?
This is a nice looking car.
It handles great.
Great car for kids.
Has good front end collision ratings.
It has great power for a car its size.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2001 |