top of the engine, under the housing the upper radiator hose hooks to.
could be a sticking thermostat.
where is the thermostat located on the dodge intrepid 2004
yes.
The thermostat on a 2.7L Dodge Intrepid is under the housing where the lower radiator hose attaches to the engine.
Replace it.
Did you bleed the air valve? if you open any part of the cooling system on a dodge intrepid, ie: change the radiator hose or thermostat housing. You need to bleed the air out the Valve. If not the car will over heat.
1997
Check the coolant level. Check the thermostat.
18 gallons
There's a gasket between the thermostat and the block that you need to replace.
cooling thermostat
Follow the upper radiator hose to the engine. The thermostat will be located near where it connects to the engine.