Faults:

Just like so many others... The timing chain failed at 90,000kms. This naturally caused the collision of valves, pistons etc.

General Comments:

This the first problem of any kind to appear on this car.

Who needs an engine anyway?

The dealer service has been pathetic.

An examination of the worn parts shows that the problem began long before the 60,000km warranty ran out (three months ago).

Faults:

The transmission intake and outtake valve failed at 28000 miles with a price tag of $300.00. At 32000 miles the Rack and pinion steering failed with a price tag of $1300.00. Power door locks have failed twice once at 50000 miles and again at 72000 miles with a price tag of $200.00.

General Comments:

Theses problems are common with this make and model and the corporation refuses to stand by their product.

Faults:

Our engine blew at 104,444 kilometers.

The dealership not willing to honor extended warranty without oil change receipts.

We regularly had our oil changes done, but did not keep all receipts.

An independent garage confirmed that engine failure was mechanical and not due to maintenance and oil changes. No signs of sludge in the engine.

General Comments:

In general we are extremely disappointed with our dealership and Chrysler Canada.

Since this has happened we have learned this is a common problem with the 2.7 liter engine.

Although the car is very comfortable and looks good it is a mechanical lemon doomed to fail.

Faults:

The only thing I have noticed about my car is, like others have reported, is the weather seals around the door.

General Comments:

I am a firm supporter of Chrysler and Dodge, and will probably always buy Dodges after owning this car. I recently was involved in an accident which ruined my Neon, and was going to switch over to a Jeep Cherokee, but my dealership talked me into trying out an Intrepid. The car accelerates fairly well for a sedan, the only other car that size I've seen jump like an intrepid is a Mercury Sable; and that was modified. With pretty much the entire car at your fingertips, it is a very easy car to get used to. This car has a nice top end cruise. My governor kicks in at around 115mph, and at those speeds you can tell theres plenty of horses and rpms still waiting to be unleashed. Barring an unfortunate incident with local law enforcement the Intrepid makes the trip along the 294 from Indiana through Illinois and into Wisconsin last about 35-40 minutes. My Intrepid has a set of racing tires with 14 inches of tire to the asphalt, which I've noticed imroves the handling considerably, I replaced the stock tape deck with a Sony Xplod CD deck and replaced all speakers with Sony Xplod 3-way speakers. I've also rigged rope lighting around my back seats and have a 15" neon bar which beats with my stereo. all total for the mods, around 1000$. Except for the tires, all also completely cosmetic. This car had a decent system stock, just not what I was looking for. The 200 Intrepid is touted as a family sedan, but with a minimal amount of effort and money, can become a rather decent vehicle for the single guy too. With sleek looks and a good amount of power, I would recommend this car to my friends.