Problems with 2003 Dodge Intrepid ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

While driving at approximately 5 mph and turning through an intersection, the vehicle shut down completely. after 3 tries, the vehicle began to start up. owner drove to the dealer and it was the cam sensor circuit which was causing this problem. *jb mileage was 10,000 at time of failure. *tt *nm

The vehicle stopped while driving. the vehicle had to be towed, whereby it was discovered the oil screen is defective and the dealer and manufacturer states the vehicle has not been maintained.

While driving vehicle stalled. consumer was able to restart vehicle fifteen minutes later. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the crank angle position sensor needed to be replaced. *ak

Dt: the contact owns a 2003 dodge intrepid. she states that engine will not work. she took vehicle to a repair shop, and they said the engine was filled with sludge. the engine was knocking really badly while was driving. she stopped the vehilce and then that is when she took it to the repair shop. vehicle has 50000 miles on it. *ak

My 2003 dodge intrepid engine failed while my daughter was driving it in october 2004. the engine had approximately 50,000 miles on it. there were no warning lights, no indication that anything was wrong with the vehicle until it started making a horrible knocking sound. it was taken to the dodge dealership and the service technician told us the problem was caused by sludge. the oil had been changed every 3000 miles. the dodge technician said the sludge could not have built up to the point it was even if the oil had never been changed. we consulted an independent technician who says the sludge is a result of manufacturer's defect in the design of the engine. the cost of a new engine would be around $6000 which we cannot afford, and is in fact about the same as the trade-in value of the vehicle if it were working, which it isn't. even if we could afford it, our research indicates that we would probably have to replace the engine yet again before the car is even paid for. we believe there is a major defect in the design of the engine, resulting in financial and emotional injury to our family.

When the consumer applied the accelerator pedal, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise . the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer that the idle pulley needed to be replaced. it has since been replaced three times. please provide further details. *jb

2000 dodge intrepid has a total failure of engine and power steering while driving. vehicle has 80,010 miles. fortunately, it coasted into breakdown lane. the engine is completely wrecked and needs replacement. all routine service records on hand. *la

While driving at 45mph engine, and battery lights appeared on the dashboard, a couple second later, no radio and no steering. dealer stated pulley came off completely. *ak

Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled and lost power. there were no warning signs or lights indicating a problem. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, but they have not determined the cause of the problem. the dealer said it could be the engine or an electrical problem. *ak