1996 Dodge Intrepid Base from North America - Comments

25th Jun 2003, 16:52

"A cheap unreliable large sedan"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Headlights - broke when replacing bulbs.

Brakes - front rotors, calipers.

Water pump - at 150,000 km.

A/C - condenser and drier.

Electrical problems and broken light switch

Interior and engine plastic components.

Black paint around doors chipping.

Battery.

Transmission cooler lines leaked.

Starter - at 160,000 km.

Power steering oil leak.

Emission control problems.

Steering noise when cold.

General comments?

This car is large, powerful and handles very well.

Seats are uncomfotable and cabin is noisy.

Reliability is very poor; quality of manufacturing is very poor.

Overall - was cheap to buy, enjoyable to drive, required lots of reapirs.


2nd Jul 2003, 18:23

I own the Chrysler version of this car with the same motor and I hope it goes as far as yours has. Anything over 200,000 kilometers is borrowed time and not bad for an old Chrysler/Dodge.

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