2001 Dodge Intrepid SE review from North America

I purchased my 2001 Dodge Intrepid from a used car dealership that I had dealt with in the past and had a good relationship with the company. My problems started at 58,000 miles and unfortunately I was 4 hours away from home when the engine went out. I was informed that it could cost me up to $6000 for a new engine. I religiously changed the oil in the car and I was informed that my engine was junk because the timing had slipped. The 2.7 Liter engine was made with what is called of all absurdities a "different" type of timing chain. Basically, if your timing goes out your engine is junk. I had the dearlership where I purchased the car replace the engine for $2800 with a used engine that had 30,000 miles on it. After the engine was replaced, I have had the car numerous times to the local Dodge dealership to replace many emission system related issues. For example, I had just paid $200 last month to have a part replaced and on the next month the engine light returned on again. The dealership is replacing this latest item for me for free and I am waiting for the return of my car as I am writing this review. The dealership informed me that at this point they were going to charge me for any more parts that they replace because everything has been replaced in the entire emission system. The dealership has a leg to stand on with this issue because they know that I had another engine put into this vehicle. This car is like a nightmare that never ends. I never even drive the vehicle that often since I had the engine replaced. I do believe that there should be a class action suit brought against Dodge as I have heard many of the same stories from other consumers. I should have walked away from the car when the engine went out because I probably would have been further ahead. Sad part is, I still owe on the car and pay full coverage insurance on a vehicle that I hardly ever drive. This is the first time that I ever paid a lot of money for a newer model car and I will never do it again. I will have the car paid off in a year or two. I have a 1995 Chevy Cavalier that I bought for $300 that is my work car that I drive every day and I trust it more than my Dodge.

I will never purchase another Dodge.

I would say Dodge purchasing a Dodge vehicle.

I wouldn't give this car to my worst enemy.

Try taking a Dodge SE Intrepid in for trade in on another vehicle and see what the dealership offers you and that will tell you what other's know about the car.