Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / INTREPID / 1999

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0 Injured
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0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006077295 Incident Date: Aug, 29 2006
Consumer's City: MCHENRY Consumer's State: IL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: INTREPID Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 2B3HD46RXXH Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 29 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Feb, 01 2006
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the toll way at 55-60 mph the vehicle started smoking. the engine suddenly stopped without warning. a puddle of oil was noticed on the pavement. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was determined there was a crack in the oil pan. after removing the oil pan the mechanic observed a rod had become detached and smashed the internal parts of the engine causing a crack in the oil pan. the engine needed to be replaced.