Dodge Intrepid Discontinuation
The Dodge Intrepid was discontinued in 2004 after eleven years on the market. This decision was followed by a shift in focus to more successful models, such as the Charger and Challenger .
Contents
- What was wrong with Dodge Intrepid?
- Why did they stop making Dodge Intrepid?
- Which Dodge was banned?
- How much is a Dodge Intrepid?
- What vehicle did Dodge stop making?
- What replaced the Dodge Intrepid?
- Is the Intrepid retired?
- When was the Intrepid taken out of service?
- What car is Dodge not making anymore?
- What was the last year of the Intrepid?
What was wrong with Dodge Intrepid?
The issue with the Dodge Intrepid is that they are infamous for engine oil sludge, which crops up at around 80,000-100,000 miles. To quote Car Complaints.com “it’s only worth the price of the scrap metal it’s going to shortly turn into.”
Why did they stop making Dodge Intrepid?
Many drivers reported that their Dodge Intrepids were becoming stuck in park. This was also an issue on other Dodge cars, such as the Avenger. Another problem on the Dodge Intrepid, particularly the later models, was oil sludge build-up; this caused engine failure for many drivers.
Which Dodge was banned?
the Dodge Demon
Yep, because of that outrageous quarter-mile time, the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) has banned the Dodge Demon for being too damn fast.
How much is a Dodge Intrepid?
Dodge Intrepid Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| SXT FWD | $25,755 |
| SE FWD | $22,035 |
| ES FWD | $26,065 |
| Police FWD | $21,385 |
What vehicle did Dodge stop making?
Although the Dodge Challenger and the Dodge Charger are discontinued, the Dodge Last Call model configurations allow you to take a piece of history for yourself.
What replaced the Dodge Intrepid?
2004 would be the final year for the Intrepid, and as such received no real changes at all. The Intrepid would be replaced by the all-new rear-drive LX-based Charger, which would debut in mid-2005 as a 2006 model.
Is the Intrepid retired?
After 31 years of active duty, the Intrepid was finally decommissioned in 1974; she narrowly escaped being scrapped before finding a new life as a floating museum on New York’s Hudson River in 1982.
When was the Intrepid taken out of service?
Decommissioning and conversion to attack carrier
On 4 February 1946, Intrepid moved to San Francisco Bay. The carrier was reduced in status to “commission in reserve” on 15 August, and she was decommissioned on 22 March 1947.
What car is Dodge not making anymore?
After nearly two decades and more than 2 million units, production of the current Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger has finally come to a close. The final Charger and Challenger were completed on Friday. The final Challenger was a pitch-black example of the SRT Demon 170, a source at the automaker told Road & Track.
What was the last year of the Intrepid?
2004
The Dodge Intrepid is a full-sized front-wheel drive four-door sedan that was produced by Dodge for model years 1993 to 2004.
