2001 Dodge Intrepid ES review from North America
"This car has broken down more than any other car I've ever owned."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump failure caused engine to suddenly stop.
Car makes moaning sound when idling.
Wires shorted out behind fuse box.
General comments?
When water pump failed it caused water to leak into the engine oil and metal shavings and roller bearings to fall into the oil pan. Timing chain jumped a tooth and the tensioner broke.
Strangest sound I've heard coming from a car.
Short caused wires to melt and created smoke to come out of the engine compartment.
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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 | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 16th October, 2004 |