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Dodge Intrepid repairs by problem area

Engine (54%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Dodge Intrepid engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

150000 mi

US $110
Received trouble code for cam/crank sensor mismatch. Replaced both sensors with OEM parts. 

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2004 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

234-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

79980 mi

C $60
MIL showed faulty camshaft position sensor. Replaced DIY. MIL showed faulty camshaft position sensor. Replaced DIY. 
87300 mi

US $450
Hose on top of engine break. Also, needed battery 

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2004 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

161500 mi

US $105
spark plug issue, sensor replacement, oil leak not repair by firestone 
133500 mi

US $8
Low Pressure Oil Light came on steady. Replaced oil pressure switch with aftermarket part for $8. 

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2002 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

244-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

7440 mi Transmission Input/Output Sensors needed to be changed (limp mode). Covered under warranty. 

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2002 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

234-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

98200 mi

US $5
Replace PCV valve 
106300 mi

US $60
Replaced thermostat 
107500 mi

US $90
Replaced failing aftermarket coolant tank with new OEM coolant tank. Original radiator side tanks became cracked. Replaced with new radiator 
110000 mi

US $12
Noticed steam coming out of the front end after engine had warmed up. Upper radiator hose had a hole in it and was spewing coolant. 
113000 mi

US $110
Replaced radiator fan 
109700 mi

US $40
Camshaft position sensor 
118000 mi replaced rear cam thrust plate seal/o-ring 
126000 mi

US $1100
and heater core replaced 
133000 mi

US $300
Water pump failed. Replaced water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioner, serpentine and accessory belts belts, and coolant. 
134000 mi

US $50
Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement One Radiator Fan blade had detached from Fan motor 
117000 mi

US $150
Faulty cam position sensor 
122200 mi

US $320
Replaced balancer and 2 belts 

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2002 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Head gasket blew at 185000 
159000 mi

US $300
Developed a bad camshaft sensor, repaired under an hour. 

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2001 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

242-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

200000 mi

US $1635
fuel line leak in engine compartment. Undetected unless system was under pressure. Bad fuel line design. right next to where steering colum comes threw fire wall steel line turned into plastic thats where the leak is. water pump failure. timing belt radiator replacement leaking overflow bottle replaced. timing belt replaced all pulleys replaced front engine seals replaced and all belts replaced. thermostat and engine temperature sensor replaced. oil return lines from engine to radiator. 260.00 fitting bottom of engine that oil pressure sensor connects to removal of power steering pump. 

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2001 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

222-horsepower 3.2L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

129010 mi

US $800
Had to have the water pump and the timing chains (there were three) replaced.  
129010 mi Water pump and three timing chains replaced. Car started making loud ticking/rattling noise 2 wks after water pump replaced. Mechanic said once water pump went it caused other problems, eventually leading to engine failure. Needs new engine now. Sold to junkyard. 

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2000 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

242-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

117260 mi

C $156
Ignition switch had to be replaced. Fan, lights and other things would not work. Car would not start sometimes. 
119040 mi Replaced all seals in engine for coolant and since engine was open we replaced the timing belt and water pump also. Water pump was fine but better to replace now than again later. 

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2000 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

225-horsepower 3.2L V6 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

134000 mi Was told that my intake manifold gasket may be cracked. Estimate for repair was $600-$1200. Did not repair and traded vehicle in for another model. 
98000 mi Smelled extremely strong gas smell. Thought there was a gas leak. 
99000 mi

US $2200
Replaced timing belt, water pump, thermostat, radiator, hoses, and filters 

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2000 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $382
Radiator hose relief valve blew and was replaced. 

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1999 Dodge Intrepid 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

144460 mi Bad catalytic converter when sold. 
165000 mi

US $145
There was a gasoline odor in the engine compartment. An "O" ring from the fuel line to the fuel rails was bad and was replaced. 

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