# 2000 DODGE INTREPID — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
> NHTSA complaint `603919` · 2006-11-24 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** INTREPID
- **Year:** 2000
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
- **Miles at failure:** 72,000
- **Speed:** 25 mph
## Narrative
ENGINE FIRE DUE TO PLUGGED PCV VALVE. WAS NOT PROPERLY OR FULLY INSPECTED BY VAN DYN HOVEN PRIOR TO SALE. ALSO IN SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, REPLACED MODE DOOR ACTUATOR, IGNITION TUMBLER, OIL SENSOR AND THEN THE THEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR FAILED. TOTAL COST OF REPAIRS FOR 1 YEAR $1047. THIS CAR IS A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF WHY MOST PEOPLE BUY JAPANESE CARS.  *JB
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*