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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 56 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

Dodge Intrepid in Illinois, United States
Sep 2012 - Mar 2016
Sep 2013

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

Dodge Intrepid in Alberta, Canada
May 2011 - Aug 2013
Jun 2011

79980 mi

C $60
MIL showed faulty camshaft position sensor. Replaced DIY. MIL showed faulty camshaft position sensor. Replaced DIY. 
Dodge Intrepid in Ohio, United States
May 2012 - Mar 2014
Apr 2013

87300 mi

US $450
Hose on top of engine break. Also, needed battery 
Jul 2013

89000 mi

US $949
Removed and replaced control arm. Replaced serpentine belt. Removed tie rod. Alignment done. 

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2004 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Intrepid in Arkansas, United States
Jul 2013 - Oct 2014
Sep 2013

132000 mi

US $110
random occurence of "dead battery" non-start, replaced major cables and starter as battery was new, alternator checked OK, Dodge Intrepid forum thread has details 
Jan 2014

US $8
Low Pressure Oil Light came on steady. Replaced oil pressure switch with aftermarket part for $8. 
Sep 2014

140000 mi

US $250
Replaced alternator and battery. Battery was 1 yr old but parts store tester said it was bad. Was unable to charge battery and test it myself as daughter had car 100 miles from here. 
Dodge Intrepid in Tennessee, United States
Mar 2015 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015

161500 mi

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

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2003 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Intrepid in Texas, United States
- Nov 2012
Nov 2012

168000 mi

US $980
EVAP Canister - bad solenoid. Shorted ECU for the evap canister, had to replace that too. 

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2002 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

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

Dodge Intrepid in Ontario, Canada
- Jan 2002
Jan 2002

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

Dodge Intrepid in Minnesota, United States
May 2013 - Oct 2014
Jun 2013

117000 mi

US $150
Faulty cam position sensor 
Jan 2014

US $320
Replaced balancer and 2 belts 
Jul 2014

127200 mi

US $135
Blower resister failed and replaced. 
Dodge Intrepid in Tennessee, United States
Oct 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2014

95500 mi

US $50
Blend door actuator went bad, AC was blowing cold all the time but would sometimes get stuck blowing heat. Had to force blend door open to stay cold. have to dig into the car from the glovebox to replace it - will do so when I get the time 
Jul 2014

97200 mi

US $18
A/C idler pulley causing audible vibrations in the car around 1500 RPMS. Pulley was replaced from under the car - took under 30 minutes. 
Aug 2014

98000 mi

US $350
Inner tie rod end bushings were worn, causing vague/sloppy steering. Had them replaced 
Oct 2014

98200 mi

US $5
Replace PCV valve 
Aug 2015

106300 mi

US $60
Replaced thermostat 
Oct 2015

107500 mi

US $90
Replaced failing aftermarket coolant tank with new OEM coolant tank. Original radiator side tanks became cracked. Replaced with new radiator 
Feb 2016

110000 mi

US $80
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. Negative battery wire had become deformed and was causing strange electrical issues. Wire was loose on post and would not keep contact. Replaced the wire. 
Aug 2016

113000 mi

US $110
Replaced radiator fan 
Dec 2016

116000 mi

US $120
Starter failed 
Jan 2017

110300 mi

US $40
Camshaft position sensor 
Mar 2017

118000 mi
replaced rear cam thrust plate seal/o-ring 
May 2017

122000 mi

US $90
recently replaced shock was leaking, causing a clunking sound. Part replaced with warranty, but had to pay labor for replacement. 
Apr 2018

126000 mi

US $1100
evap core  and heater core replaced 
Feb 2022

133000 mi

US $300
Water pump failed. Replaced water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioner, serpentine and accessory belts belts, and coolant. Inner tie rod ends replaced. Driver side was completely gone and passenger side was torn. 
Apr 2022

134000 mi

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

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2002 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Intrepid in New York, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2017
Dec 2014

57000 mi

US $150
Sway bar was worn and had to be replaced due to clunking sound 
Dodge Intrepid in Oregon, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016 Head gasket blew at 185000 
Dodge Intrepid in Minnesota, United States
Jun 2013 - Mar 2016
Mar 2015

159000 mi

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

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2001 Dodge Intrepid

Engine not specified

Dodge Intrepid in Minnesota, United States
Nov 2010 - Mar 2011
Mar 2011

148000 mi
Transmission, replaced in October 2009, started slipping again at 145k miles. Didn't fix before sold. 

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2001 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

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

Dodge Intrepid in Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

200000 mi

US $1635
upper and lower balljoints tie rod ends and tie rods. lower control arms.  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

Dodge Intrepid in Missouri, United States
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

108000 mi

US $750
Had to replace entire alignment with a new alignment kit when I replaced my tires.  
May 2011

129500 mi
Water pump was replaced, car started making loud ticking/rattling noise 2 wks later. Mechanic said once water pump went it caused other problems, eventually leading to engine failure. Needs new engine now. Probably be selling to a junkyard. Had to have the water pump and the timing chains (there were three) replaced.  Water pump was replaced, car started making loud ticking/rattling noise 2 wks later. Mechanic said once water pump went it caused other problems, eventually leading to engine failure. Needs new engine now. Probably be selling to a junkyard. 
Jun 2011

129500 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

Dodge Intrepid in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2011 - Jul 2013
Mar 2011

100440 mi

C $432
Replaced the entire radiator and all the lines running to it. 
May 2013

117800 mi

C $156
Ignition switch had to be replaced. Fan, lights and other things would not work. Car would not start sometimes. Ignition switch had to be replaced. Fan, lights and other things would not work. Car would not start sometimes. 
Jun 2013

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. 
Jul 2013

119660 mi

C $650
Did a vacuum test and had to replace some seals to the lines that run from the compressor. Then they re tested it with the vacuum and it held pressure for 30 min. Recharged with dye and we will see if it holds for two years. Break fluid spilled out under engine when pressing the break pedal. Brake lines ruptured due to corrosion. Replaced all the lines. Break fluid spilled out under engine when pressing the break pedal. Brake lines ruptured due to corrosion. Replaced all the lines. 

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2000 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

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

Dodge Intrepid in Alabama, United States
May 2014 - Jun 2015
Jun 2014

99000 mi

US $2200
Replaced timing belt, water pump, thermostat, radiator, hoses, and filters 
Dodge Intrepid in Illinois, United States
Mar 2016 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

98000 mi
Smelled extremely strong gas smell. Thought there was a gas leak. 
Dodge Intrepid in Florida, United States
Jan 2010 - Nov 2010
Nov 2010

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. 

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2000 Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sedan

200-horsepower 2.7L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Dodge Intrepid in Texas, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2012
Jun 2011

114000 mi
Add coolant to AC system 
Jun 2012

120000 mi

US $382
Radiator hose relief valve blew and was replaced. 
Dodge Intrepid in Texas, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2012
Feb 2012

132000 mi

US $500
A/C/Heater vents stopped moving 
Dodge Intrepid in North Carolina, United States
Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
Nov 2011

124000 mi

US $385
Front struts and brakes. Front wheel bearings. 

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1999 Dodge Intrepid 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Dodge in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2010
May 2010

144460 mi

C $2000
Transmission broken 
Jun 2010

144460 mi
Bad catalytic converter when sold. 
Dodge in South Carolina, United States
Jan 2010 - Oct 2012
Jun 2011

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. 
Nov 2011

169000 mi

US $600
Alignment was noted to be out. Technician found outer tie rod end on right to be bad. Replaced that and aligned. 
Dodge in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2010 - Mar 2013
Nov 2011

74400 mi

C $1000
front struts and coils changed, front rotors changed, front and back brake pads changed, oil and oil filter changed, after, did the alignement 

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