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2002 DODGE INTREPID — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

fire · 627838 · 2007-06-20

Vehicle

Make
DODGE
Model
INTREPID
Year
2002
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Miles at failure
12,000
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND SMOKE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD JUST TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE. THE CONTACT PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED AND WILL COST $6,800 TO REPLACE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10193825
Machine
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