1999 DODGE Intrepid

The transmission will not shift into park. The shift lever will go all the way forward and you can shut the engine off and pull the keys out but it is still in gear and will start rolling if on a encline. Wife almost had a accident this past weekend because she thought it was in park and as she was exiting the vehicle it started rolling backwards and almost ran over her!. I contacted our local Dodge dealership and asked if there had been a recall notice and they said no there was no recall related to this. I am just wondering if any other persons have reported this problem. I will have it looked at and repaired but feel that the public should be aware of this dangerous problem. Roger Nelson

I have had several problems with the car emissions electrical problems.

oil leaks water pump went out motor no good

Yes it was due to oil sludge the engine started knocking in April and blew up in June I have proof of all the oil changes. Some company called and I sent all the oil change documentation and a written estimate of what a Dodge dealership wanted to fix it and they said Chrysler would pay half of the $6,400 but I can get it fixed cheaper on my own so I said to tell Chrysler to pay the car off witch would be $5893.13 and they could have it or send me the $3,200 and ill get it fixed on my own they said they couldn

wont start, engine was knocking….lost power and quit. engine was replaced.

without warning engine failure. required total engine rebuild. My mechanic states either a rod bearing or wrist pin.

While maintaining regular oil changes at the proper milage my engine went out. Due to a defect in design in 2.7 engines that chrysler is completely aware of.

While I was driving my engine locked up because of slude buildup from the poorly manufactored 2.7L, 1999 Dodge Intrepid engine.

While highway driving vehicle started to produce a noticable knocking in the engine. Unit was pulled over and shut down. Upon inspection by my service center they said the motor needs to be replaced because the bottom end is damged beyond repair. Vehicle has always been maintained with 3000k oil changes and mopar filters and the motor gave out with no reason to do so at all. Now stuck with car payments and no vehicle to drive and a huge bill to repair it.

While driving the car, the engine failed. I’ve had routine oil changes and proper maintenance. The oil light flickered and repair shop could find no reason for this. I’ve now found out the oil pump was going and this has been a problem with intrepids.

While driving on the tollway in my car, with my children, just shut off. Which was extremely dangerous.I had to towed it to a Dodge dealership. They said that there was serious sludge problem and I needed a new engine. I changed my oil regularly because this was my only means of transporation, but they said it looked as though I never changed the oil, not the case. I only had the car a few months before my car was out of commission. I am a single mother with two children who can not afford any extra bills. I was told by Dodge that my warranty was up and it would cost me$9500.00 to replace the engine. I paid just over that for the car, so to pay it AGAIN, I could not do. I have had my car at two mechanics since then and was out of this car for a year and a half. I had to purchase another car just to be able to get to work and get my kids to school. I just want Dodge to take resposibility for their know mistake. I was told by Several mechanics and Dodge employee\’s that this is a bad engine. Everyone is aware of this and so is Chrysler Diamler Dodge, but they are not showing any professionalism. I am asking them to please step up and extend the warranty and refund me all the money that I have put into a car that I was only able to drive for a few months. This car has put my children and me in danger,all I am asking is to be repaid for the money I have put into this car and any additional compensation for time, another car and putting my family in danger.Thank You, Tasha Pryor

While driving home, my oil light came on in my 1999 Dodge Intrepid. I immediately pulled off the next exit to a gas station. I checked the oil and it was full, after being changed only 100 miles prior and when I re-started the car the engine light was no longer on. I continued on my way home. Two miles from home, the engine started to make horrible noises. I went right home and had it towed to the garage. That\’s when they told me that the engine was not repairable. I had it taken to a Dodge dealership for examination and diagnosis. They told me that the engine failed due to excessive sludge build up over time. This was not caused by the 10 miles that I drove the vehicle after the oil light came on. They also told me that since the car\’s warranty was expired that I was out of luck. The car sat until I figured out a way to repair this vehicle that I still owe money on. I faithfully had the oil changed every 3,000 miles at a reputable garage that used only certified oil. I have taken out a loan to repair the vehicle and I now have an engine with a 3 year warranty. Within the 3 year warranty of this new engine, the Intrepid will be gone and I nor any of my family members will every buy another Dodge product. I do not deserve this treatment from Dodge.

While driving home on the expressway, the Interpid lost power so I got offat the first exit and the engine died. Three mechanics said the engine needed replacing. By the way, we had the engine rebulit three years ago (Jan. 2002) and we replaced the computer brain.

When you turn really sharp there is a loud pop noise, The engine eats through oil like water and it’s not leaking caused my engine to be knocking, Window came off track, TPS had been replaced twice and the wiring for it has also been replaced. Engine is JUNK

WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE TACHOMETER WOULD DROP AND THE CAR WOULD SHUT OFF PUTTING ME IN SOME DANGEROUS SITUATIONS ESPECIALLY WHEN ON THE INTERSTATE – CAR WOULD TAKE ANYWHERE FROM A COUPLE OF MINUTES TO OVERNIGHT TO START – WHEN I GOT IT STARTED TO TAKE IT INTO SERVICE IT WAS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE – DODGE SERVICE PUTS A NEW CRANK SENSOR IN IT WHICH SUPPOSEDLY FIXES THE STARTING\SHUTTING OFF PROBLEM BUT DID NOTHING FOR THE TICKING SOUND – I GO TO PICK UP MY CAR AND IT STARTS RIGHT UP BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE IS SHAKING A GARBAGE CAN OF ALUMINUM CANS WHICH IT WAS NOT DOING WHEN I TOOK IT IN – DODGE TELLS ME THAT THE ONLY THING THAT CAN BE DONE IS REPLACE THE ENTIRE ENGINE BECAUSE DODGE WILL NOT ALLOW THE 2.7 MOTOR TO BE SERVICED INTERNALLY – HOW CAN DODGE BUILD A MOTOR THAT THEY WON’T STAND BEHIND OR ALLOW TO BE SERVICED

When car is in idle it feels like it wants to stall and starts getting real shaky. When reversing or braking I feel a pretty hard knock. Feels as if the transmission wants to go out or the engine wants to bust. My driver side window looks and sounds like its off the track. When turning left the car starts to whobble of some sort and doesnt feel good. My back exterior brake light went out on my trunk. Haven\’t tried to get anything fixed yet but have taken it to many mechanics and shops to get it checked out to see if there were any problems, especially with the transmission, and they had all said that the transmission had seemed fine but every mechanic that I spoke to said that 2.7L engines suck and that they are always seeing these problems with dodge\’s. If thousands of consumers have had complaints about the same thing with the same engines, Dodge should be held liable. I\’d be more than happy to get with every consumer who has had a problem and sue Dodge for their ignorance when making these vehicles. P.S. I would highly appreciate it if something would be done against Dodge. Thank You, Jesse Eaves

Well I just took my car to the shop and I had to get the battery replaced. I spent 248.59 dollars, I got out the parking lot and my oil light came on. I checked the oil and it was full. The very next day I was driving to work my check engine light came on then the oil light came on right after that and it started shaking really bad. I don\’t work in town and I was freaking out. I am very tired of this car. This is the worst car I could have. I spent more money on repairs than what I spent to buy the stupid thing at least 2000.00 dollars and that

Well first my window stopped working (driver side), then the passenger side went off the track and couldnt get it back on.then my oil light came on with no lack of oil. The temp gauge stayed normal so we didnt think anything of it. Well got an estimate and they said I need a whole noew engine- it was starved for oil (and i was religous about changing oil). Estimate is 4500 and it wasnt paid off yet so I had to pay on a car that I couldnt drive for a year

We’ve had many problems. The latest and one of most concern is the engine problem. We took our car in for it’s regular tune up & while driving it home heard a huge knocking sound. We brought it right back to the shop who ran a diagnostic. It turns out we have a “sludge” build up problem, normally seen in engines that are not maintained. We have always had our oil changed every 3,000 miles. Our mechanic has told us that are only choice is to replace the engine.

We, my husband John and I purchased a 1999 Dodge Intrepid from EASY RIDER AUTO SALES 3980 Pine Grove Ave. Fort Gratiot, MI 48059 on April 11, 2003. for $5,950.00, plus tax & finance charges through Eastern Michigan National Bank, Croswell, MI. Mileage on title at time of sale is 86,554, current mileage is 88,290 I drove the car for a total of 1,736 miles.At the time of purchasing the car, we also bought the extended warranty policy from the dealer for the car. Guardian Warranty Company (NADN – NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, INC.) Phone number 1-800-482-7357 OR fax number 570-414-2800. I spoke to a man named ED at ext. 111 at NADN about this car and the recent claim. I will explain later on.At the time of signing the paperwork for the car, we had asked the dealer for a Carfax report, any maintence records from the previous owners and the name of the owner. We were told "It was a one car owner and we don’t do Carfax reports here because we trust our customers. We are updating our computer system." Yet, I know they have a fax machine that is working because our insurance company faxed them the proof of insurance directly to their office. More papers were pushed our way, keys handed and said enjoy your new car.We had the car for a total of 25 days and the transmission went out. We took it to who Easy Rider Auto sales said are a good company to do business with, the ones they sent their work to….LEE’S AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR 2403 Griswold Rd. Port Huron, MI 48060, phone number 810-984-8947. This shop had the car for 12 days. NADN paid Lee’s Auto $900.00 for labor and a transmission on the car.After having the car back for a total of 8 days, I was backing out of my driveway and felt an sudden surge of power, the rpm reading was at 4,000. I was backing out slowly. I then braked and put it into park, watched the rpm gauge and seen it go over 5,000 rpm’s in park at an idle. I DID NOT GIVE IT ANY GAS!!! I did not drive it, yet had my husband contact his friend who owns a repair shop and accepts this extended warranty we purchased. The following morning this car went to B & D AUTO AND TRUCK SERVICE in Memphis, MI. Phone number 810-367-8881. They currently have the car. Damages are to the engine. It is totaled. B and D called the Chrysler Company, who told them to replace the motor because of the damages and they are aware that the 2.7,V-6 engine is trouble. The oil pump doesn’t pump enough oil to lubricate the top of the engine and all moving parts. As well as other things.B and D called the NADN Company and told them about the engine, they wanted to talk with me. I was told by B and D, this company does NOT like to pay the claims in full, if it be an oil filter, sales tax, even a percentage of the bill. They try to get out of paying a lot of money. B and D always has to arburtrate over the money for the bill. They try to "stick it to the customer…NADN, that is. B and D. said to replace this engine would cost $8,600.00 plus tax. When we bought the extended warranty, we paid for it in full, we didn’t argue about it, I know I am going to have trouble getting them to pay for this repair. It is STILL covered!Before we bought the car, LEE’S AUTO did an oil change on it. There is a sticker in the windshield that states to have it changed again at 3 months or 3,000 miles. I drove it for 1,736 miles and had it for less than 3 months.Things I am aware of besides the transmission and engine breakdowns, are the excess rpms in idle, the power window in the back passenger side doesn’t work, the trip meter doesn’t work. God only knows what else will go wrong. I haven’t had it long enough to know what’s going to go wrong next…. hopefully nothing.

We were driving down the road and heard a loud noise and bumping, the car started stalling out while we were driving. We pulled over and let up the hood and reddish/brownish fluid was just shooting out of the engine just like it exploded.

We replaced the #6 injector and the Fuel Pump. Shortly thereafter the car stopped altogether. We had to have it towed to the dealer to have him tell us that it has a broken timing chain and it would probably cost us $5700 to replace the engine. We had it towed home.

We purchased a 1999 Dodge Intrepid at Cortese dodge in Rochester, NY in June of 1999. Withproper maintenance and periodic oil changes we had not had any difficulties with the car for the first couple of years. Then we started having issues with the car such as the air conditioning lostit

We have to replace the entire engine in January 2005 and the air conditioner has never worked since the time of purchase in February 2004. The power windows, driver and passenger side have had to be replaced due to being off the track in order to go up and down for the power switch.

We had sludge in the engine and appealed to Chrysler and the local dealers. None of them were willing to touch the problem only replace the engine at a cost to us. When changing the oil myself at manufacturers specs over the life of the car from 20000 miles on (when I bought the car used), I was told the car had been neglected. The repair shop that changed the oil reported new oil in the crankcase, but none in the upper half of the engine because the ports were clogged and stopping oil flow.

Water pump failed and caused engine to seize up. Purchased new engine from Poquoson Auto Repair. Mr. Norris is sole owner of this vehicle and has maintained regular maintenance intervals. He received information that this particular engine model (2.7 l)may have had similar problems in other Dodge/Chrysler products. Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Norris can be reached by phone at 757-749-5848. He does not have an email address.

Was taking wife to hospital for surgery and was enroute when oil light flickered off and on a couple of times while the car was going up a hill in cruise control. About half way up the hill the car started losing power after cresting the hill it started to run ok again and the about a mile down the road the oil light came on along with the check engine light, the car started missing and making all kinds of racket I immediately pulled over to the side of the road and by the time I got the car stopped the motor had stopped running. I had the car taken to a mechanic shop and they proceded to tell me that the engine needed rebuilt and sounded like rods were knocking. The cost of an engine overhaul was 2900 dollars plus Installation. I understand that the problem is coused by sludge build up in the 2.7 liter engine, this car has always been serviced at the 3000 mile or less intervals and has never given me any other propblems

Vehicle wore out brakes and rotors every 10 months, I’m unable to supply a specific date.Steering was replaced by dealer and steering made various noises and began to fail. Loose feeling in wheel.Engine failed without warning at 113,000 miles, engine was maintained beyond mfg specs. Only used 10/30 mobil 1 synthetic oil since the day I purchased the car. Oil was changed every 3500 miles. Engine failed while driving at 15mph.

VEHICLE NOT REPAIRED, WANTED $4,500 TO INSTALL A NEW ENGINE

Vehicle lost power while driving, vehicle was then towed to residence, had checked out and diagnosed engine, was low on coolant; checked oil which was very sludgy and milky. Was able to get vehicle to start, but ran very rough and noisy from timing cover and chain area. Got second opinion from another technician, and both came to same conclusion that sludgy oil had damaged engine bearings and timing tensioners and possibly water pump.

Various sensor problems. Have replaced on several occasions. Motor has been replaced twice, and going on it’s third repair. Have yet to replace any power window/door/seat.

Using large quantity of oil. Engine is burning oil internally (smoking very bad through tail pipe). Major engine work is needed.

unable to sell car due to reputation of the 2.7L engine being bad.

Twice, engine was replaced due to going bad four years ago, and replacement engine failed 2 weeks ago. This is a disgrace!!!!!

Traveling at 65 mph, the engine failed without warning lights or other warning. Mechanics have told me that total engine replacement is the only option.

Transmission went and was replaced at only 80,000 miles, repaired with some compensation from Chrylser.Timing chain went due to the engine not providing enough lubrication, which is an inhearent problem with the Chrysler 2.7L engine.

Transmission was the first to go.. started a squealing noise then went with no warning. When we got the car back it started sounding like a diesel engine and the car won’t start half the time without hooking it up to a battery charger or playing with the switch.. don’t know if it is actually the battery or if it is the switch.

Transmission is slipping, I will try to explain as told to me. Transmission after 3rd gear go into protective mode to keep any other problems from occurring.

Transmission and engine both quit working and has to be replaced, the transmission has been replaced, I cannot afford to buy a new engine.

Total engine failure.No warning loud noises from engine at 20 MPH(In a school zone)coasted into repair station they described loud rattle out of right front of engine said it sounded like it was about to come apart. I called local dodge dealer and asked if there were any TSB’s regarding this engine/noise …their response “no TSB’s for that engine other than an oil pressure sensor/harness” Repair facility disassembled engine to find RH timing chain tensioner inop? and metal shavings in the oil filter and pan. I later found info on the internet to figure out what is wrong with the engine since the dodge folks wouldn’t tell me when I called them. Result is engine replacement is required…we were lucky my wife wasn’t driving at a higher speed as it could have resulted in the engine locking up or coming apart violently.

Total engine failure at 50,000 miles. Was driving kids to school when engine seized up. Luckily was able to navigate to side of road to avoid collision. Dealer replaced engine with rebuild at MY COST! Took almost 2 months due to difficulty in finding parts. Got car back and oil light started blinking. Dealer replaced Oil Pressure Sensor. Got car back again and started making a “ticking noise”. Engine was removed, worked on again and replaced.

Took vehicle in to dodge dealer with knocking noise. Dealer inspected and reported a failure of connecting rod beardings and recommended replacement of engine. 3 alternatives: Repair present motor for $3,500 with no warranty; replace with used motor for $5,500 with no warranty; or replace with new motor for $7,700 with warranty. Spent approximately $375.00 for diagnosis and took vehicle to another mechanic with copy of diagnosis from Dodge dealer.I asked the 2nd mechanic (PR’s Autohause of Lodi)to repair the existing 2.7 liter motor considering the Dodge diagnosis. Estimate was $2,000 total. Upon further investigation it was found that the bearings had spun slightly in the connecting rods and the connecting rods will have to be rebored prior to installation of new bearings. This now would involve dismantel of the top end as well as the bottom end. Upon further investigation it was found that this motor has a history of problems associated with oil delivery (bearing failure) in the lower end. The mechanic recommendation was to stop repairs or replace the engine with a 3.2 or 3.5 liter motor and associated transmission adaptors. Estimated installed cost would be $5,000.00 for a used motor with 50,000 to 70,000 miles. Total labor charge and the unreturnable reground crank shaft was $1,200.00. I have three children and need a reliable car. I cannot afford to spend a lot of money on a car and still not be sure it won’t break down again. I decided not take the chance fixing the car and bought a new one.The mechanic said I probably got so many miles out of my motor because I always used synthetic oil and performed regular oil changes. Anyway, the motor repairs were stopped and the motor was bolted in place for towing. The vehicle is inoperative. This vehicle with a running motor and the high mileage has a resale value of $3,800. Interior and exterior are in excellent condition. I expected to be able to keep this car for at least another two years. I usually put high mileage on my cars before selling them and have no problem selling them due to their excellent condition.

took my car in to see why my oil light was constantly coming on after I had just done an oil change the week before. I had a diagnostic done. At that time they replaced the oil sensor. I have taken my car in three times for the oil light coming on while the car is idling at a stop light. repair shop finally received info that Chrysler knew about the problem. oil is burning through the exhaust pipe. in other words engine problems.

Timing chain tensioner failed causing timing chain to slip, bending valves in head.

TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER FAILD, CAUSING TIMING CHAIN FAILURE AND SIX BENT VALVES.

timing chain tensioner

Timing chain guide/tensioner failure. Shot through top of valvecover.

timing chain failure do to oiling problems

Timing Chain Failure and Water Pump

Timing chain fails, breaks through Valve cover, bends valves, breaks water pump, breaks oil pump and timing chain guide

Timing chain failed, and cause other major engine component damage.

timing chain failed from poor oil circulation, engine destroyed.

Timing chain broke, causing the pistons to hit and bend the valves.I was told the engine had to be replaced, at a cost of $4,500.00

Timing chain broke resulting in holes in engine and bent valves. Repair more than blue book value of car.

Timing chain broke resulting in bent valves, engine has sludge so therefore extended warranty or Dodge would not cover. Car was serviced regularly.

timing chain broke bent valves

Timing chain broke and parts of it went into engine causing engine failure. Repair cost is for estimate obtained – repairs not done at this time.

timing chain

Timing Belt-engine sludge. Needs new engine

timing belt is breaking down–pieces are in oil pan and oil filter–oil pan threads are stripped and oil pan must be replaced also along with timing belt and oil pump–don\’t know about heads yet

Timing belt broke, mechanic said it would cost around $4000.00 to fix it. Engine full of sludge.

This was the 4th engine for the Intrepid. The first engine failed and was replaced under the warantee 5/24/02 with a mileage of 22,558. The second engine failed and was replaced under the warantee 6/11/02 with a mileage of 22,599.The third engine failed and was replaced without warantee 3/5/07 with a mileage of 59,745. This replacement engine was a Jasper STK # 130310 Prod # 420599. I paid $5,269.92.

This particular vehicle is no longer running due to the engine going, I am looking to repair this vehicle but have not yet been able to find another stable engine and one that I am not paying more than what is still actually owed on the car.

THIS IS THE SECOND INTREPID I’VE OWNED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED. I BOUGHT THIS CAR FROM A MAN WHO SAID HE HAD HAD THE ENGINE FLUSHED AND WENT THOUGH IT LASTED TWO MONTHS

this is the second engine 2.7L

This is the January 28, 2003 letter we sent to Chrysler after repeated attempts by phone to get them to admit that the engines are junk, and to boot that there was no warning of anything wrong after normal oil changes.Dear Mr. Zetsche We are writing in regards to our 1999 Dodge Intrepid. We purchased this car in July 1999 for $18,078 it was a used vehicle with 26,000 miles on it. In July 2002 on the way to work, the car died. It had to be towed to a garage, our own mechanic, and then it was towed to a Chrysler garage, this was done by the request of the dealer that we bought it from. The next phone call we got about the car was to let us know that we needed a new engine! We made phone calls to the Chrysler help line, but we got no where, all they kept telling us was that there was nothing they could do because the warranty was up. We knew the warranty was up but, we had NO warning at all that something was wrong, no check oil light, no check engine light, nothing, it just died! The reason we need a new engine is because the oil was not getting to the heads, so, with something so major going on, shouldn

This is a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine. Our auto mechanic said it\’s another case of the Dodge 2.7 liter engine failing because of sludge build-up. They estimated repairs (new engine)at $6,000. We have not had it repaired as yet.

This car was purchased used from Carmax in September 2002. After 5 months of use, the engine died. The car was not abused, oil changes were performed on a basis recommeded by the manufacturer. (Receipts can be provided.) The car was taken to a Dodge dealer where the diagnosis was made and we were advised the engine had to be replaced. Prices ranged from over 8000.00 for a new engine, $6000.00 for a rebuilt engine and $4000.00 for a used engine from a junk car. The car is sitting unrepaired in a mechanic’s field.

This car was purchased as a used vehicle on 2/8/06. We purchased a 6 month warranty. The car ran fine until 3/27/06 when it stalled. We had it towed to the mechanic and he put a camdhat sensor on it. The car ran for about 30 miles and stalled, we had it towed back to the mechanic who informed us the engine was shot. We had the car towed to Seabreeze Auto (Jasper Engine Specialists) who check the oil pan and said it appeared the car had been well maintained but the 2.7 engine was garbge and it had broken up into the oil pan.

This car has had more problems than I care to think about. We bought the car in June, 02 for our kids to share. The first problem occurred on 9/13/02 at 62,413 miles the car started overheating. The left cooling fan motor had shorted out, the radiator fuse had blown, the coolant bleed housing leaked. All were replaced at a cost of $580.26. Then on 9/17/02 at 62,548 miles, the car would not get out of first gear. The Output sensor had to be replaced at a cost of $136.27. On 12/29/03, at 84,994 miles the oil light came kept flickering on and off and the engine was making a ticking noise. The car was taken to the dealer and I have documentation from the dealer that specifically states: found engine very sludged and making noise. Found coolant resevoir cracked and coolant muddy and mixed. Needs engine. Customer declined repairs at this time. (We could not afford to have the engine repair done for several months after the sludge problem was discovered, so the car just sat in the driveway, while we continued to make payments on something that was not drivable.) In addition to the engine failure, the heater core had to be replaced. On the same invoice the dealer noted the heater core needed replacing but did not reccomend replacing until the engine was fixed. This diagnostic service cost $115.40. On April 23, 2004, the repair work to the engine was completed at at cost of $6,080.93, which included the labor cost of replacing the heater core, and all of the fluids, plugs, valves, hoses and other parts that needed to be replaced. On 5/12/04 the passenger side axle shaft had to be replaced at a cost of $366.49. On July 5, 2004, the car began making another horrific engine noise but it turned out to be the other fan motor which was replaced at a cost of $153.01. I now have a 5 year old vehicle that is worth about $5,000 but has over $7,400.00 in new parts and I still owe over $6,000 on the loan. To top THAT off, it is currently the only vehicle we have and I honestly do not feel secure driving it but can\’t afford to trade it. We have ALWAYS changed the oil faithfully and done all upkeep maintenance. We are very disappointed in the experience owning this car has been and would not recommend a Dodge product to anyone. We will certainly never own another one. UPDATE: 10-22-04. I just had the car in the shop because the check engine light kept coming on and it sometimes would not start. We replaced the battery three months ago. Now, they tell me I need a new starter, a catalytic converter and two oxygen sensors to the tune of $1230.00.

This car has experience oil sludge, but the dealer refuses to take responsibility. I would like to take part in any law suit available. -Engine failure on 2-26-03 and 7/21/2003-mileage at failure (88,372) Total repair cost (7,704.00 and 133.22 additional charges -Power window failure 1-31-2003 at 60,275 miles cost to repair $235.00-Radiator failure on March 6, 2003 at 55,731 miles -Transaxle, floor shifter, Ignition, Park Interlock failure 8-22-2003 at 88,372 miles (safety recall) Additional failures: Window – left passenger -motor failure Engine cooling radiator- temperature gauge starts going up when come to a stop, radiator fan frozen, coolant jug leaking, bleeder valve leaking, and running hot.

This car has been nothing but problems. It has already had valve cover gaskets replaced as well as cam sensor. The car started to make a severe knocking noise and I pulled over immediately. I realized the temperature was high and I never saw the temp. Light come on. I checked the oil and it was low. (I just had the oil changed last week) I checked the oil plug and filter for leaks and there was none. I took it to the mechanic and he said the car\’s engine had \"blown\" and was beyond repair unless I had it rebuilt. He told me of all of the problems these engines have had.

this 1999 dodge was purchase for my daughter to go to schoolit was a low milage car.the water pump apparently drainedwater into the engine causing the bearing in the engine togo out ruining the moter. no lights or anything came on for a warning. the mechanic shop inform me that this always happens with the 2.7 liter engine. it appears that this is a factory defect with these engines.

There is a record so long on this car that it should have never left the dealership lot in the first place but if anyone would like to discuss this please email me we have also got an attorney in this matter now because they refuse to replace the engine in my car that has now blown twice.

There have been many repairs to this car.At 54000 miles the lower half of the engine needed to be replaced due to the oil sludge problem. Just 10000 miles later it had to be done again. I had complete records of oil changes between and since. In May of 2006 the engine began to knock slightly. I had the oil changed and filled with synthetic oil. That had just over 89000 miles. At 93000 miles the engine began to knock loudly again and while driving with my kids quit totally on a back road locking the stearing system. It is currently undergoing repairs that will cost about $2000. Chrysler wanted an oil sample from the pan which required me to pay $500 just to get the test done. Since there was sludge they refused to pay anything. I had the engine completely flushed at 73000 miles then again at 76000 miles. I have had 5 oil changes since. I have had numerous other problems with this car that at best cost me very valuable time and lack of use of my car. The quality has just been terrible and the lack of response or help from Chrysler has been frightening! In this case I have already spent almost $1000 on a rental car just waiting 3 weeks for them to complete the oil analysis.

There have been 108 recalls on the Dodge Intrepid since 1998 (DMV website, 11/3/04) I have owned my 1999 Dodge Intrepid since July 2002 and I have NEVER receieved any of these recalls that fell from the date of purchase to today. My car “looks” good but I would never-ever recommend a Dodge to anyone. A small piece of “plastic” in my driver side door broke and instead of being able to replace the broke piece I am looking at replacing the entire door because of the way the door was put together.As for the dates of failure and milage, I don’t recall that information. I just know I feel cheated and robbed by Dodge/Chrysler. Everytime one things gets fixed something else goes wrong. I keep my car in the best shape that I can. Always make sure that I have my oil changed on time; check my fluids and even the air in my tires. The things that are breaking are NOT from normal wear and tear. These are manufacture issues.

The water pump needed replacing as it was leaking fluid.The repair shop basically dismantled the whole engine to try to replace the pump. The shop bill was approx. $1800.00 and the car engine was damaged during the repair process. The shop realized that they were unable to repair it and basically told us to go elsewhere. It is at another shop at this time, waiting for a new engine.

The vehicle stopped running for no apparent reason in the middle of a busy road. We were towed to Auto Tech Center and informed the next day that the engine had a catastrophic failure and would need to be replaced. Damage to the engine due to reduced oil flow /lubrication problem.

The vehicle started knocking. The repair shop said that it was due to a failure in the bearings causing a Rod to knock.I was also then explained that this is a common problem with the 2.7 engines.

The vehicle engine has died as described by every garage. I have taken it to two garages. Initially a computer sensor was changed by Moser Dodge, the same dealership that would change the oil etc… The engine failed, and it has been diagnosed as needing a new engine. The garage then told me about how this model has been plauged with this problem. They cahnged a computer sensor at a cost of about $400 and the vehicle is not drivable. The dealership has since closed down as well. I was told it would be about $5,000 for a new engine to be replaced. It appears I have the dreaded \"oil Sludge\" issue! I will be calling a local Attorney whom I know has been effective in the past, but I would like to be part of a class action suit if it is launched. From What I have reading it looks as if Chrysler is blaming on owners, so I have not even bothered contacting them. The figures listed above are approxamate. I do have other documentation, but it is not in my presence now.

The vehicle broke down and the engine blew very instantly one day on the highway. This occurred regardless of responsible oil changes and care/maintenance to the vehicle.

The timing chain went out of this car that had 2.7L V6 which results in the motor being totally destroyed, I come to find out that is a big problem with these motors.

The timing chain went at roughly 130000 miles. It is too costly to repair and I am junking the car.

The timing chain tensioner malfunctioned and allowed the timing chain to jump time. When pricing parts I learned that this is a frequent problem due to poor crankcase ventilation caused by poor design, which causes the tensioner to stick.

The timing chain snapped without warning when my wife wasdriving with my children in the car.The front drivers window came off the track,and the driversside back seat window just stopped working.

The timing chain snapped and wound itself around inside the engine and shot through the cam cover. The service repairman said that the 2.7 L. engines overheat causing oil sludge to build up and also overheat the timing chain causing it to break.

The timing chain broke on 10/2/04. Towed car to my mechanic. Cost of new engine $5299. plus tax. Called Chrysler, got no help- “Car has 73,000 miles -too high mileage, we have no record of any complaints with timing chains breaking.”

The timing chain (or tensioner) failed at about 98,000 miles and destroyed the 2.7l engine. The mechanic told me that when this inexpensive component fails, it causes the valves, pistons and other engine components to hit each other. I have not had it repaired because they would have to replace the engine with the same type, which has the same problem. There was no warning when the problem occurred. Chrysler has to know that these engines are prone to this type of failure. They should have recalled the engines to replace the timing chain before 75,000 miles. We changed the oil on a regular basis and kept up on other maintenance. Other mechanics and auto parts retailers have confirmed that the 2.7l engine is defective.

The tensioner broke. The timing chain came loose, opposite the tensioner. The chain bent the valves. The guide for the chain broke. The timing chain came through the right side valve cover.

The second mechanic I took the car to specializes in engine repair. He said the failure was due to oil sludge that prevented oil from being pumped to the top of the engine and caused the engine to prematurely fail. My daughter was driving the car at the time the failure happened and called us asking what we wanted to do about it. We called our Auto Club and they picked the car up with a tow truck and towed it back to a mechanic I use most of the time. He said the engine was blown and suggested a engine specialist to have look at it. I had it towed to him and he called the next day and said the whole top end of the motor was messed up and it would cost approximately $4000.00 if he bought a used engine and installed it in the car and would cost approximately $6000 if he had to rebuild the engine in the car. At this time the car is still sitting at the second mechanics shop. I need to know what to do with the car. It is only worth very little at a salvage yard.

The same engine rod blowing as everyone else. Estimate to repair is more than the car is worth. A/C never worked from time of purchase.

The problem I have with my Dodge Intrepid and apparently many people are having the same problem is the engine died on me without any warning signs. I hear that this is not uncommon for this car and now the car is sitting in my garage while I’m still paying for it. Please help or provide some type of relief for this problem that Chrysler seems to be ignoring.

The power window motor failed and had to be replaced. The engine locked up in the car due to a massive sludge build up. The oil was changed every 3000 miles and the car was in perfect working condition and went with no warning. SO I am stuck paying for a car that I can not drive.

The oil light indicator started flasing. I took the car to the garage to have it check out. The garage perform a diagnostic test that showed the oil sending unit may be the problem. Ater the repair I took the car home. The next day the oil light indicator again started flasing. I took the car back to garage. They perform another diagnostic test the show the cam and crank shaft were not peroforming as they should. The garage said it would be just as expensive to repair the engine as it would be to replace the engine. I understand this is common problem with this type car and would like to be part of the class action suit to have my car repaired

The latest problem of engine knocking really worries me because now that I know something about these engines I know I have a real prblem on my hands. I have only had this car since July of 2006 and fear that my vehicle will soon be sitting. I have enjoyed driving this vehicle as long as there are no problems. My wife and I truly like the car so please tell us there is something that can be done for this car. I can’t afford to buy another car at this time as I am still in contract for this car!!! The expenses shown above are not by any means the only expenses on the car..regular oil services and tires have been put on this car, plus regular maintenance repairs…Ihave had several mechanics take a look at the car and I have been told bad valvfes, bad oil pump, bad exhaust system, and other things, Ijust don’t know what to believe anymore..Please help!!!!….Joe Yanez

The interior drivers side light worked for about the first year we had the car. Then it went out. We had it repaired and not long after it went out again.One afternoon I had gotten in the car to come home from work and as soon as I sat in the drivers side seat the bolt that holds the seat upright broke. It is an electronic seat. Needless to say I couldn’t get the seat back, back up. I had to drive around 30 miles to home with out a seat back. Our mechanic fixed it and Dodge reimbursed us for this.This past year 2 days after Christmas our engine blew. We were about 1/4 of a mile from home. The oil light came on. I wanted to get it home, I was across the street from our neighborhood. As I turned across the 4 lane road to turn in , my engine cuts out and will not start. I had both of my children in the car plus the dog. We were lucky we had enough momentum to carry us on across without being hit by another car. Our mechanic is right there at the beginning of our neighborhood so we left it there with him. He had told us about the defect in the 2.71 liter engine. Apparantly our oil was not circulating correctly and didn’t get to where it needed to be. We new nothing about it until our engine blew to the tune of $6200.00. We had to replace the engine with a new that had been re-tooled with out the defect. Dodge has made no recalls on this engine nor has reimbursed us for the engine.

The heater/AC fan speed control switch burns out about every 1000 miles. The front end needs all the bushings replaced. Now the 2.7 litre V6 has a bad lower end bearing (making the engine NG and it is a 7,000.00 dollar repair and Chrysler could not care less) after having been METICULOUSLY maintained with Mobil 1 and a new filter every frigging 3000 miles WITHOUT FAIL !!!!! This car was babied and maintained twice as often as suggested by the owner’s manual. 116,000 miles is NOT high mileage on a modern car. Sludge, my red rear end. Mobil 1 does NOT make sludge. IT’S SYNTHETIC. There is NO legitamet reason that this engine should be ruined at 116000 miles. This is crap and they MUST replace my engine. Chrysler uses every excuse in the book to blame the consumer for their bad oil journal design and it is not right. I am screwed and they don’t care. I think they MUST be held responsible for these junk engines and a recall should be forced.

THE FIRST PROBLEM WE STARTED HAVING,WAS THE VEH. DID NOT WANT TO PULL, SO WE TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP IN BURNSVILLE MINN. THEY PUT IT ON THE DIAGNOSTICS MACHINE, WE WERE TOLD THAT IT NEEDED A TUNE UP.,SO THAT WAS 200.00 WE GOT THE VEH BACK AFTER THE TUNE UP ,IT WAS STILL DOING THE SAME THING, SO WE TOOK THE VEH BACK, THEY TOLD US THEY PUT IT BACK ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AGAIN. THEN WE WERE TOLD THEY COULDN’T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. SO WE DROVE THE VEH A FEW MORE DAYS ,AND IT WAS STILL RESPONDING THE SAME WAY. SO WE TOOK IT TO CONOCO IN FARMINGTON,MINN. THEY PUT IT ON THE DIAGNOSTICS MACHINE. THEY SAID WE NEEDED A #6 ENGINE COIL. THEY SAID THEY ALSO FOUND THAT THE CRANK SHAFT WAS GOING BAD. SO THEY REPLACED THE #6 ENGINE COIL. THEN WE NEEDED AN ALTERNATOR, THAT WAS 400.00 BUCKS. THEN THE VEH RAN FOR ABOUT ANOTHER WEEK, THEN ONE DAY I WAS COMING HOME AND THE VEH. WOULD NOT GET OVER 40 OR 45 MILES AN HOUR. SO I HAD SOMENOE LOOK AT IT AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE ENGINE WAS GONE OUT. AND THE ENGINE FOR THAT CAR WILL BE ABOUT 3500.OO DOLLARS, TO REPLACE .

The first engine went due to sludge back in 11/2006, bought it used with 84k..I had yelled at the place I bought it cause I pulled a loan for the car and it broke within 2 weeks. So they put another engine in I have a 99 intrepid with the 2.7. now 2-18-08 the engine went while I was going to work going about 55mph in heavy traffic. Pulled over while I could with no power. Tried to start it but would not start, so I popped the hood there was a huge hole on the valve cover on one side and cracked the other. Had to walk down the mountain to call for it to be towed immediately to get it out the way so no one would hit it, due to high crash area.. Garage says needs new engine they want to put jasper engine in for $3,700 dollars and $770 to put it in. I don

The famous 2.7L Timing chain problem.May have to replace entire engine

The engine without any notice,….other then just a little oil use ….failed….I’am told the coast to rebuild the engine….mainly a conecting rod breaking…would be more then replacing the engine…So I’am now looking for a replacement engine …while I walk!!!

The engine went out in September ’04 due to oil sludge and the oil pump going out.The windows were having electrical problems that took nearly 1 month to get right. The window was even broken and replaced by the used car dealership.

The engine up and failed on me in the middle of traffic with no worry at all. I do regular maintanence on the vehicle. I never seen this happen in any other vehicle in my life. Please help.

The engine threw a rod with absolutely no warning.

The engine started knocking-first thought was a timing chain issue, then found out was the complete engin-told would be a minimum of $3000 to replace engine(with a used one that is). Haven’t been able to have fixed yet-can’t afford it. Don’t have exact dates for others, but I have had to replace a speed sensor, fan sensor-heat/cold fan would only run on high speed,& some other type of sensor-don’t remember name,but the car died right in the dealers lot when I dropped off to get fixed, the clasp that holds the window in place when it moves up & down-broke on the drivers side, now passengers side is broke, the drivers seat broke-reclined back & won’t come back up-had to get whole new seat,. These all seemed like minor wear/tear of course until now-my car is totally out of commission

The engine started knocking very recently.. so yesterday I took it to have the oil changed.. then 2 miles after the oil was changed, the engine knocked became VERY SEVERELY. It is so loud NOW (was BARELY HEARD BEFORE) that you think the engine is about to come right thru the hood. so how could the rods and lifters go that fast and that loud with a simple oil change??? yes, I called the place of the oil change and they came this morning to look at it and make sure they didn\’t mess up. yes they did put in and the oil level is FULL like it is suppose to be.

The engine started knocking only a month after I gave this car to my son for graduation. He works part time at a local Toyota dealer and had them change the oil listen to the knocking. They told us that the engine needed to be replaced and that the Dodge 2.7 was known for premature failure. I could hardly believe what I was hearing due to I always have the car serviced and maintained. I called the Dodge dealer we bought the car from and they said the 2.7 isn\’t having premature engine problems.

The engine sized. The repair shop said it was from sludge, a very common problem with the 2.7 Liter engine.

The engine seized due to sludge build up with no warning. Oil was changed regularly. My mechanic told me that this is a common defect in the 2.7 liter engine due to the return openings not being wide enough. He also told me that if I put in a rebuilt engine that the problem will happen again. He recommended that I install a new updated engine where this defect has been corrected. The manufacturerer denies the defect and says it is due to poor maintenance.

The engine seized due to faulty oil delivery system. Dealership diagnostics reported sludge in the engine as the cause of engine failure. This common design error caused the timing chain to break resulting into major damage to cylinder heads, main bearings, connecting rods, connecting rod bearings, and the water pump. The vehicle has had regular oil changes and was properly maintenanced.

The engine on my 2.7 litre engine needs replacing but at a cost of $7500 to $7800 i have not had the work done.

The engine light has come on repeatedly, and I\’ve had constant oil leaks, even after oil changes, ever since I\’ve owned the car, despite numerous attempts to fix the problem. I maintaned my car with frequent oil changes as well as other normal maintenance and winter preps, yet I\’ve always had this problem. I brought the car into a repair shop in April 2005 and was told, after $1600 in repairs for the oil leak, a buzzing door and transmission belts, that my car was \"rebuilt\" and all problems solved. Not so. My door jammed this summer and I had to repair that as well. I returned the car to the same shop this month and was informed the engine itself has a slow leak, and was referred to this website for help. I estimate the engine light/oil leak issue alone has cost me around $1800-$2000 in repairs (some repairs are bundled together, so I\’m estimating. I have all invoices – perhaps a mechanic could sort out the charges.)

The engine light goes on when it feels like it.It will stay on anywhere from 2 weeks – 6 weeks. It went off 1 day and I had to take it for the e-check right then and there before my sticker ran out.This has been going on since 2001 it is A pain.

THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED WORKING AS I WAS DRIVING ALONG INTRASTATE 95. I DID OIL CHANGES ON A REGULAR BASIS AND MAINTAINED MY AUTOMOBILE AS IF IT WAS A CHILD OF MINE. THE AUTO CLINIC INFORMED ME THE ENGINE THROW A ROD AND I NEEDED A NEW ENGINE. I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED.

The Engine just locked up, we had to go to the Dodge dealer and it was going to cost way more to repair it then we could afford. We had to trade it in for another Dodge, a Stratus, but we have went upside down on the amount owed. We have been told this has happened to several of the 2.7 Engines in the Dodge Intrepids.

The engine in my car just stopped. I was going on a weekend vacation in Milton, WI. and when I got to a stop sign on the edge of Milton, the engine just stopped. And when I tried to start it again, it started to screech like metal scratching. So I couldn’t drive it anymore and had to have it towed back to my home, where it’s been sitting for the past three weeks. Since this is my only vehicle, I have no other car to drive and no money to have it fixed due to the fact I was laid off from work the end of July, 2004. The car had an appointment on Aug. 31, 2004 to go to a Dodge dealership regarding a recall notice I received, but since this happened a few days earlier, I was unable to get that fixed as well.The price above is just an approx. cost for the engine and labor only. Don’t know if this has done damage to the transmission as well.

The engine has a bad knock in it. I replaced the sensor on the camshaft and the cam sensor. I had to replace the computer. And now it won\’t move. The mechanic said it not worth fixing because it would cost too much. I need a whole new motor which I can not afford. I still owe $1556.86 on it. The safety and emission inspection also failed

The engine got slugged while I was driving. I always changed the oil on time. The car needs a new engine.

The engine failure on my 1999 Dodge Intrepid was due to oil sludge. My failure occurred when I was 125 miles from home! I had the diagnostics done at the nearest Chrysler dealer. They indicated that I needed a $5,000.00 engine replacement. I called my mechanic back home, and he knew of a local repair shop that could do it for about $1,000.00. I rented a U-haul dolly, borrowed my daughter\’s boyfriend\’s truck, and towed it the 125 miles home. The repairs took about 2 weeks, and were done for $847.99. Immediately after this repair, my air-conditioner failed. I have not had this repaired yet, which has been estimated as $1,000.00+. Also, at the recommendation of my mechanic, I now use synthetic oil, which is more expensive when I have my oil changes done. One last thing, I did not buy the car new. It was one year old (16,154 miles) and came with the balance of the remaining warranties. I have the original bill of sale, and the repair bill for this vehicle. Thanks again for all of your help in this matter. Let me know what other steps I need to take.

The engine failed on the Intrepid and we had to pay to put a new one in.

the engine failed due to sludge…..It failed while someone was driving on the highway there was no accident but it seems this problem is common in this type of car. I drive a lot and always have small children with me.

The engine failed at 44,000 miles and cost me $3200 to fix. THe car was fine, I did regular oil changes and did not have any problems until one day the engine started making a “knocking noise”. I had to have the engine repaired because I had no other options the amount on my car loan far exceeded that. After fixing it in March of 2003 I thought my troubles were over, but it was only the beginning. In the summer of 2003 the air condition went and I had to pay $350.00 to have it repaired. So now one might think that I should be good to go, but Not with this car I was not. The air condition lasted until the summer of 2004 and then I caould not afford to fix it nor did I want to invest any more money into this car. The engine repair lasted until November 2004 when the engine failed AGAIN at 61,000 miles. And at this point I am at total disgust with this car and could not afford to fix the engine again at a cost of over $3,000. At the same time the driver side window came off track and I can’t afford to fix that either. So now I am basically stuck with a car that I paid $3200 to fix (engine only) and now the engine is broken again, the air condition is not working and the driver side window is also broken. This is HORRIBLE considering the car is fairly new being a 1999 car with only 61,000 miles!!!!!!!!!! This was the WOST PURCHASE of my life!!! I can only hope that I can be reimbursed and have the broken parts fixed. I don’t think I am asking for to much, do you???

the engine does not have power when going uphill or on freewaypower windows failed on the back dors

The Engine Blew.

The engine blew up after only 75000.The mechanic had just changed the timing chain,oil pump and flushed the engine for engine sludge buildup.A couple of months later the engine blew up.

The engine bearings have failed and is in the shop now.

The check engine light came on and the car stalled. We had just checked the oil so I thought it would be something little. We had it towed to a service station only to discover the engine had blown. We bought this vehicle brand new so we were the only owners. We changed the oil regularly and took good care of it. The repair person stated that many people have had problems with this year model and that for some reason it was due to oil sludge. I still can\’t believe in this day and age a car would die at 55,000 miles!!! I now see there are many people with the same problem – Chrysler/Dodge needs to be responsible. Many of us do not have this type of money.

The car would die for no reason while driving down the road. Sometimes it would restart on its own. Other times, I was forced to pull over and restart it. I took the car to my mechanic several times before it would actually do this for him. It finally did this to him in May 2006. He diagnosed that the oil pressure was not right in the engine and the only option to fix it would be to install a new engine. We have not repaired the engine, as we cannot afford that right now so we are continuing to drive the car and dealing with it dying periodically.

The car started having oil usage problems around 30,000-40,000 miles. It was taken repeatly into the dealership for repairs. At 91,000 it threw the timing belt which destoyed the engine and I was told it would cost over $7,000 to put in a new engine. The car is in storage and engine has not been replaced.

The car is a paper weight I have extended warranty still but they will not honor it at all. Dodge and the whole company sucks. Let\’s carry signs for a few sundays and saturdays at the dealers. I\’m in ..

The car had an oil leak and the dealer cited need for a new gasket. Gasket changed. Engine light came on -dealer said sensor needed to be changed so that was done. Car died in the middle of a busy highway at 5:45 am on November 1, 2004. Car towed to local Econolube who did the scheduled oil change but oil light refused to go out. Car started without any prompt and was then driven to dealership who charged $350 to drop the oil pan. They found sludge in the oil pan and metal bearing paraticles in bottom of pan. Advised engine has to be replaced at a cost of $6000 plus.

The car check engine light has always popped on and off, the steering wheel went hard a few times in early march so I purchased powersteering fluid, that wasnt it, took to a local firestone auto center and my powersteering resovoier was cracked when the actual fluid goes into. In around May my headlights began to flicker alot. When I would be driving at night, they would start jumping on and off and then in the daytime if I wasnt even using the lights they would do the same jumping on and off.

The air conditioning just went out this summer, I have not had it fixed yet. The engine went out today, I have the car at my mechanic’s shop, and he has let me know that the engine is done, it can’t be fixed it can be replaced, but we haven’t discussed the cost yet. Both of the front two windows have broken and had to be replaced which was 400 each time. The battery went out 1 time and I was charged 450 by a dealship to replace it, because of the labor to take the car apart to get it out. 6 months later we had the same problem, but we were able to fix it at my normal mechanic for about 100. As for the lights my front left turn signal has gone out probably 4 to 6 times, it’s been so many times I can’t even really remember, but everytime I have it replaced it goes out again in about a month.

The air conditioning and heating smells like antifreeze. The window squeak and get stuck when you roll them up and down.The back seat belt sticks.The engine overheats without any reasons, the reasons are still not found, but since we had found this out that it is common with this 2.7 motor.

The 2.7L engine in my car failed to due bearing problems from oil sludge at 51,000 miles. I had a new engine put it at a cost of $5100 in Jan 2004. Now at 90,000 miles, the new 2.7L engine has the same problem (this time, only 38,000 on the engine.) Dealer (2 different dealers)have mentioned there is a known defect in the #1 bearing and Chrysler will do noting about it. They quoted me a price of $8000 to put a new engine in. At this point, I really don’t care about the A/C problem, I just want to be made whole for the engine (I have now had 2 fail). I have shown all my service records to the 2 Dodge dealers and the oil changes have been with an ASE certified shop and all be done according to manufacturer specifications. I will be glad to produce those records upon request.

The 2.7l engine in my 1999 Dodge Intrepid failed during normal operation.

The 2.7 V6 engine in this Intrepid has had significant sludging occur which has caused engine failure.Estimated repair to replace the engine has exceeded $4,0000.00

THE 2.7 LITER ENGINE ON MY DODGE INTREPID STOPPED WORKING DUE TO OIL SLUDGE. WE HAVE MAINTAINED THE VEHICLE VERY WELL AS WE HAVE WITH 6 OTHER DODGE VEHICLES THAT WE HAVE OWNED. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM THAT DAIMLER CHRYSLER NEEDS TO ADDRESS.

The 2.7 liter engine in my 1999 Dodge Intrepid needed a new timimg chain tensioner at 65,000 miles due to sludge build-up, despite regular oil changes at 3,000 to 5,000 mile intervals. Cost to replace: $1,300. Engine oil was flushed and changed, but the block cracked at 69,000 miles due to sludge in the engine. The engine was replaced at a cost of $5,500. This is a design flaw, and Daimler Chrysler has not meet their responsibility.

The 2.7 Liter Engine had a cylinder go dead, reportedly due to the engine reliablity issue. It constantly needed to have oil changed or added every week, since it hit 80,000 miles. I learned this 2.7 liter dying is a common problem on 1999 series due to design flaw in oil passages, after taking it to repair center after it died suddenly on the road, and I had to swerve off the road to stop the car evenly. The repair shop recommended to scrap the car as junk even though it looks excellent inside and out, the engine would cost more than the value of the entire car.

The 1999 Dodge Intrepid was purchased from URBANA Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc., in Urbana, Ohio, on September 28, 2005. Attached, please note documentation of routine oil changes, which were completed approximately every 3 months. Approximately 2 1/2 weeks ago, the air conditioning failed at all blower levels, except when adjusted to

the \"ses\"light was on and the car was running noisy and the diagnosis bad timing chain

Thank you for responding to my complaint! I have had the car since September of 1999, with only 24,000 miles at purchase. In April of 2004 the car suddenly went dead. I took it to my local mechanic and they told me it was the bearings and due to the lack of proper oil levels. I\’d just had the oil changed 1 week prior and always check for thelevels after a job. The level was at its proper height on the dipstick. The shop told me it was probably from build up and would cost $3500-$4500 to replace the engine. That would be a used junk yard engine and if I wanted better it would be much more. I laughed! The car has remained in my driveway since that day and has not moved.

spun a bearing and had to rebuild engine

Spun #2 rod bearing Bent Intake valvesTiming chain guides worn out

sludge on top of heads in the engine. Motor sludged up and causing oil not to flow properly , which caused engine to start knocking. Complete failure.

sludge in engine, timing chain broke causing motor to seize up

Sludge in engine caused failure at 74,000 miles. Used synthetic oil with oil changes every 3000 miles, and engine still failed due to sludge.

Sludge in engine apparently caused a lubrication problem and the result was a blown engine. To fix this problem I had to replace timing chain, timing chain tentioner, lifters, total engine gasket kit, crankshaft bearings, connecting rod bearings, and a new crankshaft.I did not save any receipts for the work performed, because after the fact I checked into the frequency of the problem and it seems like a common thing. My thought was that I would just keep the POS and drive the wheels off, and reselling would never be an option. HOWEVER, the cost of repairs is purely for parts as I did all the work myself! The almightly one above only knows how many hours I worked on this vehicle. At the going rate charged by repair shops I would have performed more labor than the vehicle is worth!

Sludge damage to engine. Vastly reported by other owners. We diligantly maintained clean oil and filters every 3000 miles. This car was gently driven and well cared for with mostly highway miles. The body is in perfect condition. We recently received a recall notice regarding a tramission-related recall, but can’t have it repaired until we can afford to have the engine replaced. PLEASE HELP!!Many thanks in advance for your support!

Sludge buildup, caused premature engine failure. The engine oil was changed on a regular 3,000 mile schedule. The car stopped one day while driving to work. The repair cost was estimated at around $8,000. I still owed over $2,500 on the car. I cannot afford the repair cost and the monthly note. I am still paying for the car, which is parked on the street in front of my house. Transportation is a real problem for me, now. Please help. Thanks:Solomon Miller5514 Miller’s Glen LaneMemphis, TN 38125

Sludge buildup in motor caused it to stop running. cleaned motor replaced water pump, belts, chains, etc. Now 8-7-06 motor is gone again. this time the oil pump is being replaced, new rod bearings and recleaning the motor. I use Mobil 1 5w 30 extended protection motor oil to try to help prevent the sludge but nothing seems to help. We are going to have to replace the motor with the 3.2L engine as soon as possible.

Sludge build up caused engine failure. Estimate of $3850.00 to replace engine and still owed $6000.00

Since the minute we got this car it has been a problem. After having it 2 days, all 4 tires were bad, 2 speakers were bad, after 1 month, the tye rod was broke, the pulley for the belt was broke, and the locks froze up. Now 7 months later, the locks are froze up again, and the exhaust system is rattling…what a piece of junk.

Sensor in car went out.

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Rod in Engine started knocking…… So I took it back to the Dealership where I had purchased it….they told me it would cost $5000.00……….Had to have them fix both front windows…. which cost me $650.00……. and then they had to fix the sensor in the fan on the heating control……. that cost me $80.00…… so now….. I have this car…..that is not yet payed for….. living on one income….. raising a teenager and I have a car that wont even run……tells me dodge/chrysler dont stand behind their vehicles to well. Oh and by the way….. it hasnt even been 6 wks…. and the sensor on the heating control has went out again.

Rod bearing failer.Oil was changed ever 5.000 KM

Reverse lights will not work.

rEPLACED OIL SENDING UNIT 8/01/06 and 2/15/07 Recall on shifting lever 8/05 Replaced O2 Sensor Right Side 9/29/04

Reoccuring problem internally in the engine specifically the 2.7 Liter (1998-2001) V6 for the Dodge Intrepid. Used engines are rarely available as they have the same problems.

Radiator cooling fan malfuctioned. Car overheated and air conditioning controls stopped working. It also has a constant oil “run” and my passenger side window is off track. Tie Rod on front driver side is also starting wear out.

Purchased a new 99 Dodge Intrepid in September of 1998. Engine started knocking at 58,000 miles. Took car to original dealer. Dealer replaced engine due to worn rist pins in March 2003. Total cost $3488.67. In June of 2005 engine developed very loud knocking. Took back to dealer. Was told engine is bad needs replaced again! At the cost of $5100.00. The new engine that was replaced in 2003 only has 38,000 miles on it. Have done all necessary maintenance, including an engine oil flush in April 2005 at the dealer.Called Chrysler, filed complaint, no help! The car sits in my driveway undriveable. What an injustice!!!

Purchased a 1999 Dodge Intrepid for my son to drive back and forth to school (college). Recently started making noises in the engine area. Took it to a repair garage and learned that the motor is shot. According to the mechanic the 2.7 liter motor Dodge put in them has numerous problems and fails due to insufficient oil passages (“oil starvation”) The timing chain and tensioner fail as a result and the motor seizes up. Poor engineering design. And, after learning of this I have talked to numerous people that either know someone else this has happened to or have had this happen to them and Dodge is blaming it on the consumer.

problems were due to oil sludge. Had timing chain fail around 30,000 miles-was covered under warrenty. Had timing chain going bad again at just over 60,000 miles. Chrysler did agree to pay all but $250 of repairs.

problem of engine failure was diagnosed in july of 2004 by Bill Hesser Old-Pontiac–988S Greenbay Rd. Neenah Wisconsin (920)7228898. The car had a rattling noise in the engine. Car is still running but was informed it could quit at any time. Was infomed of sludge in oil. Oil was changed many time because of being black like tar.

primary chain tensioner bleeding down, loud knocking noise when car is idling and at operating temp. chain is not being kept at appropriate tension levels.

Pre-mature engine failure Car problems in the 3 YRS of ownership:1) SLUDGE in engine (currently)2) Pre-mature engine failure (currently)3) AC problems/cooling (fixed), electrical (currently)-works on high only4) Overheating problem/fans to cool engine overheat (currently, fixed once before)

Per my mechanic, the engine runs about 40 degrees hotter than usual due to the makeup of the engine. Also, the engine is too small for the car-it is a 2.7 liter.

Our vehicle started having a ticking noise in November of 2003. The sound became increasingly loud and engine light began to come on intermittenly. The light generally came on after the car was driven for 20 or more minutes. Due to some health problems resulting in surgery, we were unable to take the vehicle in for service until March 2004. When we took the vehicle in for \"engine ticking, hesitation and oil burning\", we were told that there was \’sludge\’ in the engine. This problem, we were told, \"was caused by improper maintenance of our vehicle.\" The service technician went on to say that we needed to change our oil every 3000 miles. He said, \"the amount of sludge in that engine is from not changing the oil frequently enough\", and that \"due to the sludge build up, the crank shaft bering has gone bad.\" We knew that we\’d gone over 3000 miles a few times, but NEVER enough to cause a sludge build up in the engine. When we asked what could be done, we were told we should trade it, or get a new engine. The tech added that the vehicle \"may go for another 50,000 miles, there is no way to know for sure.\" Since there were three more surgeries on the horizon for us to get through, we knew that replacing the engine was not an option. We still owed about $2500 on the car at this time, so wanted to see if we could make it until the car was paid off before we had to do anything. On August 26,2003, with only 3 payments to go, the engine began bucking and missing and stalling after being driven about 15 miles. Fortunately, we were able to nurse it the remaining 10 miles to our home (driving between 30 and 45 miles per hour down the highway). The next day, we drove it to the local dealership were we picked out a new car. While discussing the price, the sales manager asked if we\’d be trading a vehicle. When we told him we had a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, his facial expression completely changed. He asked which engine was in the vehicle, and when we told him, he stated that \"there are some problems with that engine.\" Because we are honest people, we told him we had experienced problems with the engine and that was the reason we were buying a new vehicle. Even the Dodge dealership didn\’t want a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with a 2.7L engine! We made our last payment on the Intrepid yesterday, after juggling three car payments for two months because of what we now know to be a problem DaimlerChrysler is, and has been, aware of for some time. We are lucky to have been able to get a new vehicle because the Intrepid we spent 5 years paying for won\’t even make it to the end of the driveway with only 74,300 miles on the odometer. UPDATE May 2005: Our original complaint was submitted on October 1, 2004. It appears that Chrysler has no intention of actually admitting fault in this situation, nor do they plan to do anything but offer to pay half the costs for repair. When we refused this offer, we were told \"that is all Chrysler is willing to offer\". This offer, which I\’m sure most, if not all, of us who have sent you a complaint have received, is a joke. There is no other way to put it. We should not have to pay some $3000 (that is half of what the woman said the repairs were running) for a defect that Chrysler refuses to admit exists. Our non-running heap of junk is still parked in our driveway, some 8 months after the engine failed. We can\’t sell it, no one wants to assume the cost of a new engine. Other than the engine, it is in too good a condition to simply send it to the junk yard. So we wait, hoping that your organization will be able to get Chrysler to take action to correct the situation.

Our 1999 Dodge Intrepid would not start after short trip on Saturday, 24 June 2006. Car was towed to Dye’s Automotive in Beavercreek, Ohio, for diagonistics and repair. It was determined that the engine had seized due to oil sludge build up. Dye’s Automotive has provided a written estimate of $6,016 to replace the engine. As of Friday, 30 June 2006, the vehicle remains at Dye’s automotive in Beavercreek, OH.

Our 1999 6 cyl 2.7L -50K mi. intrepid had several malfunctions: First the speedometor stoped working, then it failed to shift into any gear from 1st, then each time the steering wheel was turned to the right-the engine would stall and last but not least the check engine light came on. These failures-all of them occured in less than 5-10 minutes, at such point the car was switched off and towed to our home.Please give us some kind of positive note to go on. Thank you for your time

One morning my wife called me & said that the check engine light had come on. Then the check oil quickly followed. There was a heavy snowfall so she had to go the next plowed opening. When I got there the starter would not budge the engine. We had it towed to the local crysler dealer where they informed me that our engine was locked.I was at 3600 miles on my 3000 mile oil change schedule. I was led to believe that I was not taking care of our car as in negligence. I feel it is fair to think that a good american made car woold live up to high standards. A new engine was $7,000 A engine from a wrecked car was $3500.00. I took the latter. Then the engine that was to be under 40.000 miles actually had 70.000 miles on it. I am afraid to drive this car anywhere far, but, I have no choice. I have too much money tied up there. I think that Chrysler has lost me as a future customer. I before would have sworn by their products!!

On way home from local mall, without warning the engine began to make a loud tapping noise. Was able to get vehicle home. Had retired mechanic listen to the engine, he said it sounded like a timing chain problem. He had me turn engine off and try to restart it, but engine failed to start again. He knew then that the engine had completely lost all compression and would not start again. He advised that I tow it to an engine specialist. The specialist called me a day later and informed me that the engine was a complete loss due to timing chain breaking and damaging all crucial internal engine parts. He said all this was due to insufficient oil flow to the engine. He stated that he felt that the small holes which feed the engine oil were not large enough to provide enough oil throughout the engine, causing it to “seize up”. I could have had him replace the engine at a cost of $4,500.00 minimum, which I could not afford to do. I purchased this vehicle with just over 38,000 miles on it less than two years ago. It only had 52,315 miles on it when this catastrophe occurred!!! I am not only out the vehicle, but still owe $3,300.00 on the loan!!!! Now I find out that Daimler Chrysler has been well aware of this problem for quite some time and refuses to compensate thousands of Intrepid owners for their losses!!! I implore someone to step up and help all of us out.

On Monday, July 7, the 1999 Dodge Intrepid was taken into Colonial Dodge.The reason for the visit was engine shut off, lack of oil pressure, knocking, and didn’t start. Owners gave service advisor Keith Usrey the P codes that came up on the Dodge Intrepid. Also, the oil light and check engine light came on. Owner checked dipstick; oil was at suggested level.On Monday, July 7, Mr. Usrey called the owner to tell him what the status of the vehicle was. Owner was told it was sludge build up, and he would need a new or rebuilt engine. Owner was given a price for a Jasper remanufactured engine, and also a price on a boil-out.On Wednesday, July 9, owner returned to dealership to pay for diagnostic hook up ($75.00). Owner recieved print out stating customer declined repairs, and that a “quality check” was performed on the vehicle by Michael Heisler (Lic# M138517).

On Monday, December 20, 2004, I was driving along and within 5 miles of my home, the car simply shut off after approximately 8 seconds of violent shaking, and would not restart. It was towed to the Dealership, and there it has been ever since because we can not afford to pay $8,000 for a vehicle that has \"no guarantee\", according to Daimler Chrysler, that the problem will not re-occur. My family is still paying for this lease vehicle through May 2005, in addition to a second used vehicle (a Nissan) which we are convinced will be far more reliable! We never should have left Nissan in the first place. We are so stressed about what the Dealership will tell us when we have to turn in the vehicle in May. PLEASE HELP!

On February 1, 2004, while driving, the engine light came on. Upon taking a left thru an intersection, the car completely shut off. After many attempts to start the car, it would not turn over. I had my 6 year old daughter with me. This situation very much scared her as my daughter thought we would get hit. Eventually, a police officer and another gentlemen pushed my car back so we would somewhat be out of harms way. I had to have the car towed to my house and again towed to my mechanic. I found out I would have to replace the engine due to its failure. If I brought a new one, it would cost $5000 plus $1500 to install it. If I brought a used one, it would cost approx $2500 plus $1500 to install it. I notified the dealership where I purchased the car of its problem. They informed me they would fix it if I paid 1/2 the cost up front and the other 1/2 would get worked into my regular payments. No matter what I decided to do, it would cost me both arms and both legs. Since I didn\’t have the money either way to fix the car, I voluntarily returned the car to the dealership who in turn fixed it and sold it at auction. Of course, this left me with no car. I had to purchase another vehicle. The dealership is now taking legal action against me for the rest of the balance. I know I have to pay for the car I currently drive, but why should I have to pay for a car I no longer own and the car dealership has been paid for. Please help!

On 12/26/1998 I bought a new 1999 Dodge Intrepid On 6/7/2003 my wife was driving the car home when the engine failure. I had the oil changed every 3,000 to 4,000 miles the mileage at the time of this Failure was 74,418 to me this car should not have had any engine problem with this amount of mileage.

On 12-21-05 without any warnings I heard a breaking noise in the engine. Sounded like a belt broke and flapping under the hood. The car died, had to have it towed. The garage told me the car blew a rod. It has a 2.7L engine, after hearing this is a common problem with all 2.7L I wanted to report the problem. I have it serviced every 3 thousand miles, take very well care of this car. I feel this is not a problem on my part. I was told I was one of the “lucky ones” for the Intrepid to make it as long as it has had.. Looking for help and assistance. Thank you, John Babbitt Bland VA

Ok, the first engine seized on the eway at 53,000 miles. Now at 89,000 it is making horrible valve train noise probably due to sludged up oil passageways. I have changed the oil religiously every 3000 miles. It is non-driveable, the engine is shot. Might try to flush the engine to see if it helps at all, but I am sure it will be a lost cause. We paid $10,000 for this car 3 years ago, what a waste of hard earned money, especially when we have a low income.

Oil was not getting to engine. Oil was maintained properly, and without any warning the engine started knocking. I took the car to my repairman the very day it began knocking, and he said the engine was shot. When trying to find a replacement engine I found that it would do no good to put in a used engine because this problem is rampant with 99 and 2000 Intrepids and a used engine would just do the same thing again. I was informed of a company that has corrected the oil problem and is manufacturing a new engine. The engine is very expensive, but I have no choice but to put a new one in. I can not believe Dodge is getting away with this!

Oil was extremely thick after less than 4000 miles after an oil change. Lifters and rods started knocking, added fresh oil reduced lifter knock but rod knock remained.Engine has not had catastrophic failure yet, but it will happen, it is just a matter of time.

OIL STARVATION DUE TO MANUFACTURERS DEFECTIVE OIL LINE

Oil sludging causing loss of oil pressure; resulting in rod bearing failure. Oil changed every 3000 miles.Sensor failures on the transmission.

Oil sludge problem. Dealer told us to replace entire motor is the only way to fix. Oil has been changed regularly at 3000 miles but dealer said poor maintainence on our part is the problem.

OIL SLUDGE IN MOTOR

Oil Sludge even though changes were done regularly. At 45,000 the motor began “knocking/rapping”. Upon inspection at the local Dodge Dealer we were told we would need a new engine. Current engine is 2.7 liter.Power windows work on and off – especially rear windows. Often after rolling the window down you must hit the bottom of the door panel to get it to roll back up.

Oil sludge causing the timing chain to malfunction sending shavings into the engine.

OIL SLUDGE BUILDUP STARVED ROD AND MAIN BEARINGS

OIL SLUDGE < MOTOR FAILED AT 103,00

OIL SLUDGE (lack of fluidly flowing oil) caused almost instantaneous engine failure and locked up/shut down on highway. Oil change had been performed routinely and even within 4 days before incedent.

OIL PUMP, RODS AND BEARINGS

Oil Problem, mechanic said the car runs through oil w/out burning or leaks that are visible. engine light oil light continue to go on. Mechanic suggested filing the complaint. Repairs have been frequent throughout ownership

Oil light was on while idling for about a week and now stays on all the time. Oil Sending Unit replaced and it didn’t make a difference. Repairman suggests an engine replacement that would cost thousands of dollars.

Oil light started flickering only @ an idle about 95,000 miles. Engine failed right after 100,000. Took engine apart and it is a nice gold color with very minimal sludge. Have pictures. Engine had a #2 rod bearing blow and #3 was almost out. Needs new engine or rebuild. Rebuilt engine is $3200.00 alone plus labor of $1200.00

Oil light came on and engine died. Engine has sludge and has failed. Engine was cleaned up in 2003 due to 1″ of sludge being in engine. Multiple parts replaced. Total cost of that repair was approximately $1750.00.

Oil light came on about 2 seconds before the engine died. After looking into it the cam chain jumped, further info unavailable

Oil lamp is now flickering at low idle in gear. Oil has been changed every 3000 miles since I have owned it. I have found many complaints posted on several Websites regarding the 2.7L engine and how it fails due to oil sludge, and how Chrysler will not recall the engine or pay for repairs on failed vehicles. The consumer appears to be on his own. Since finding your Website and reading the multitude of complaints (www.airline-complaints.com) regarding this engine, I have driven it very little and had it diagnosed by a Chrysler/Dodge dealer. Steven\’s Chrysler in Milford, CT, informed me today that my 1999 Intrepid has low oil pressure due to worn out main bearings. They quoted the cost for a factory-remanufactured engine at $7000! When I asked why it was so expensive the service advisor stated, \"most engines cost that much.\" I am not sure I believe that.I purchased this vehicle in June 2000 with 43000 miles on it. It was a fleet vehicle, and my thinking was it probably had all of its maintenance including oil changes. I had the oil changed every 3000 miles or thereabouts, never much more than that. It now has 91200 miles. The body, interior, and most everything else has held up remarkably well. The only other thing that doesn\’t work is the rear driver-side window motor.While I would not try to \"dump\" this vehicle on another person, I did inquire about trade-in value, and was only offered $1500. The dealers obviously know it is not worth anything because of the engine, even though they typically ask over $4000 for similar mileage/year cars. I feel very badly for some of the consumers who took loans for one of these things only to have the engine blow and be denied warranty coverage. Many of them owe significant amounts on non-running cars. I can trade with my mom and let her use it around town; she never goes on the highway or far from home and knows it may fail.

Oil has metalic look. Engine is almost locked up, binds up. Has had knocking noise in engine a long time.

noise possibly connecting rod broken .definitely something inside bottom end of block.recommend engine replacement.

NEEDS NEW MOTOR

NEEDS ENGINE REPLACEMENT

need short block and heads

MY wife was driving the car when it froze up she said that seconds before it stopped that she saw the oil light come on but not before that.

My wife was driving the car out of our neighborhood when she heard a strange noise. She pulled over and turned the ignition off. Then the car wouldn’t start. We had the car towed to Bob Sumerel where they installed a Jasper engine.

My vehicle is a recall waiting to happen. It is burning oil and leaking oil. I go through roughly a case of oil a month, that I have to drive around with in my trunk. I lose oil pressure causing my car to stall out at any time and on major highways. This has happen 3 times. One time I was driving 45 on a bridge (hwy), 2nd time 55 on the same exact place, 3rd time I was doing 60 on a hwy. I had no steering, no brakes, nothing. I have personally called Dodge and they won\’t help. I can not afford the $4k to $8k that it will cost to fix. My interior lights flash for no reason, my front end shakes terribly at times that I have to reduced my speed for fear that my car will die. My windows are constantly falling off track and needing to be welded back together. My hood won\’t stay open on its own, we have to prop it open with a bat. My spark plugs have excessive oil, I have blue smoke bellowing out of my tailpipe. The O2 sensor needs to replaced quite often, as well as the PVC valve. This car is junk waiting to happpen. I only hope that Dodge will have to stand up to the plate and quit dodging their responsibility to their consumers. I have contacted the EPA about the oil leakage and the burning oil, I have contacted the NHTSA for the car dying 3 times and made 2 formal complaints against Dodge. Thanks for your time.

My vehicle has been sitting inoperable since april of 2002. We had an extended warranty that refused to pay for repair because they said it was due to lack of maintennance, which is untrue. We even had one of the inspectors say that Chrysler knows they have a sludge problem but they aren’t doing anything about it. So right now, I have a vehicle that no longer runs, has incurred more problems since it has been sitting and I owe for it too. I had two dealers look at and say they didn’t know what it was and then the car died. The engine was toast and completely sludged due to PCV poor circulation or something technical like that (says my mechanic).

My timming is off,I have low oil pressure.

My son was driving his car down the road when the engine quit running.

My problems started out at a little over 49,000 miles. I was taking my children to school (in my pajamas!!!) & the car overheated. I had to call a tow truck & a friend to help me out with the kids & a ride. Turns out the cooling fan locked up. They replaced it, I was told later by a Mech. I should have been told to have the oil changed (even though it was not time) or they should have changed it because it overheated. 3 weeks later… BOOM Fan blows out again… towed again… fixed again…THIS TIME I HAD THE OIL CHANGED!! Couple weeks later, Light turns green, I begin to accelerate, RPM’s go crazy, car shuts down in the middle of an intersection (thank god I was not in my Jammies that day!). Take it in to carmax, they tear it down, tell me Sludge in the engine ruined the bearings, My $1500 Extended warranty I bought did not cover it, & I now owe them $600 for the work they did to diagnose it!!! It was almost an entire year of paying $522 a month while watching it sit in my driveway. All the tires are now dry rotted… there is rust all over my rotors, my trim has dry rotted & peeled off from my windshield… So I get it fixed… $5623.93 for yet ANOTHER 2.7L engine…. I WILL NEVER BUY A DODGE AGAIN…. Niether will ANY of my family or friends or co-workers or any body else I can talk to about this!!CAR – $12,000CarMax – $600warranty – $1500a year of useless payments – $6264New tires, trim, battery, etc. – $1000Towing – $300Engine replacement – $5623.93crappy car so I could go to work – $2500The true cost of my 99 Intrepid – $29,787.93 YUP…. I GOT SCREWED!!!!!!Thats alot of money to a family of 7!!!! Dodge needs to own up & make this right!!!!!Tawnya [email protected]

MY PROBLEM IS THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT DO ANYTING WITH THESE ISSUES…AND I AM NOT THE ONLY CONSUMER WITH THESE PROBLEMS, I HAVE BEEN PUT IN DEBT, I HAVE TO LIVE WITH FAMILY BECAUSE OF COSTLY REPAIRS AND I STILL OWE APPROX 10,000 ON THIS CAR, I WANT TO GET OUT OF THIS CAR SO BAD AND I AM STUCK, PRAYING THAT THE ENGINE DOES NOT FAIL AGAIN, LIKE SO MANY OTHERS HAVE.

My name is Lysa Jordan and I own a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. I am the second owner of the car purchased with 22,000 miles on it. I kept up with maintenance through the Route 4 Chrysler/ Dodge dealer where I purchased the car (which has a pending class action lawsuit against them). The OIL light began to blink so I had it diagnosed at a Dodge dealer near Piscataway New Jersey. I was told that the car was leaking oil in the engine. I advised them that I have specific parking spaces at home and work and never have I had any oil spots under the car. Three weeks ago, the car unexpectedly stopped running when I slowed down for a red light. When the light turned green, I started the car and proceeded to turn right and the car died as I was trying to turn. I had it towed to three different auto mechanics and all concluded that the car manufacturer should have issued a recall. The engine is no longer operable and the lowest quote I have found is $6000.00. Can you please help me?

My motor was making a noise in July 2004 and I took it to the repair shop and was told it had a timing chain problem.They replaced the chain and gears at a cost of 1167.70. In June 2006 I was driving my car and it began to make noises and I went directly home with the car and had it towed to a repair facility the next day. They informed me that my motor was shot. It would take 7000.00 to replace it. The car is still sitting in my driveway. Please help.

My mother, Elaine Mattingly owns a 1999 Dodge Intrepid that now she is unable to use. It started with the oil light started to turn on and off when coming to a stop. A very light ticking started on Saturday, October 27. Once the ticking started to get louder she immediately took the car into the shop and she found out the engine is blown. She has maintained her oil changes regularly. She has been the only owner of this car and has never had any accidents. The car gave her no notice and she was extremely upset and shocked to find out her engine is blown!! She needs help getting this matter resolved! Please contact us immediately!

My most major problem I consider about my car is the 2.7 motor, it just went out locked up with No warning at all, I use mobil 1 synthectic oil & always changed at 3000 miles, Now the car is a drive way eye sore!

My mechanic has informed me that my engine is getting ready to start knocking and will blow soon after that, there is a white milky oil and water combination on the inside of my value covers and oil fill spout. The oil light has been coming on during idle for years. The car has had a constant oil leak even after repair, it burns oil because there is white smoke coming out of the exhaust and it\’s leaking oil because it\’s in my driveway. I\’ve been informed from Dodge, Top Value and Jasper that this engine is defective due to oil starvation. Jasper has informed me of the corrections with the new engine.

My intrepid has the 2.7 liter engine. The car’s timing belt has slipped and the car won’t start. I have been told this is due to sludge that has accumulated in the engine (which they have never seen before). The manufacturer claims they have never heard of this before and has denied me any help. I have seen the problem show up all over the internet and would be happy to be part of any resolution to this problem!!!!!

My husband took our kids to get haircuts. The car was making a funny sound. When he got to the salon, he shut the car off and it wouldn\’t restart. A few people passed by and told him it was the starter. $135 later and a new starter installed, it still won\’t turn over. Upon speaking with a Dodge mechanic at the dealer, he informed me that the car had \"jumped timing\" and that since it\’s a zero tolerance engine, it\’s quite possible that I have a valve stuck open and the part to fix it costs $2,000 plus labor. He also advised me to call Chrysler as, in his words, a car with 46,000 miles on it should not be having these problems.

My husband and I bought the car in Fall of 2007. We were in desperate need of a vehicle and could not afford much. We bought the vehicle drove it for less than 400 miles and the engine “blew up.” We did not have the money to repair the engine inmmediately, so we waited a few weeks. Once we got it repaired, the company told us that it would cost $2995.00 to repair the engine before fixing any other items. We had no choice but to get the car fixed because the repair bill would be less than another “new used” vehicle.

My engine failed and I had a complete overhaul done for $4302.00 in October 2003. The overhaul had a one year/12000 miles warranty which just expired and now I believe my engine is on its way to failure again.

my car is currently parked i will have to wait until monday am and hope i can get repaired quickly. sudden failure , brakes went to floor felt high pressure line go when it went. I had two different professional shops tell me that this should be a safety item but they could not find anything. The shop that repaired had to manufacture a line for it as the dealer did not have this item and could not order. there are service bulletins re: this item on different model vehicles.

My car has been taken great care of and serviced like a baby. All of sudden it started making ticking noise and stopped. Dealer told me I would need a new engine at arounf 6000. I am floored that Dodge is not even acknowledging this and I have been aDodge man all my life No more dodge for me unless they replace my engine. C’mon people let get real about this.

My car had been smoking from the tailpipe, so I was checking the oil level every 2-3 days. About a month of having this car, I was driving on the interstate and my car started making this retched noise, the oil light blinked, and the engine died. I got out of the car and checked the oil, only to find it bone dry, and I had just put 3 quarts in that morning.

my car engine died on the last week of an extended warranty i purchased from the dealer, lucky for me. they tried their best to get out of it, claiming i didn’t maintaint eh car correctly, but luckily, i went to a reputable oil change place that could come up with detailed records.the engine i got back after about a week died within 2 weeks, and they didn’t argue about that one. now, on the third engine, circa april ’06, the car is dying again.the window problem was minor to me, even though it cost me so much. i want a new engine.

My car engine “locked up” when my oil pump malfunctioned and blew oil all over my hood. It subsequently threw a rod.

My car 1999 Dodge Intrepid is at an auto repair dealership in complete engine failure at 75000 miles. I am trying to get the manufacturer to pay the bill. I had a dealership Naylor in Ann Arbor Michigan refuse to even look at the car

My air conditioning fans just quit working one day without any prior notice or problems…have not fixed it due to lack of money. The radiator overheated repeatedly despite 3 attempts by a mechanic shop to fix it. First both fans went out at the same time, then the fuse, and then the problem source could not be located…everything seemed fine according to mechanic.In Nov. I was driving down the road, and my oil pressure light came on, and then the car just shut down. After having it towed to a mechanic shop it was determined that a build-up of engine sludge had caused a piston to snap and hit the engine block. It was also determined there are metal shavings from this inside the oil pan. It was the faulty 2.7l engine produced by Dodge, the one in which they refuse to stand behind and admit their mistakes on. If Dodge had any business ethics at all, they would recall these engines. It is very dangerous not to recall them, then all these faulty engines would be off the market. My 4yr old daughter and I almost got into a wreck when my car automatically shut down, losing all power. If we would have gotten hurt, and then read this info…the lawsuit would be enormous. I will never ever buy another Dodge product as long as I live, nor will I let any friends or family purchase one either.

My 2.7 liter engine began burning oil at 43,000 miles. The oil consumption progressively got worse and now consumes 1 quart every 1,000 miles. The engine now has 109,000 miles.I purchased the car new and also purchased a service contract from Chrysler. I brought the oil consumption problem up to Chrysler during the warrenty period and was repeatedly dismissed. Per Chrysler, oil consumption in the 2.7 liter engine was normal and I have a copy of a Chrysler service bulletin stating such.I have all the service invoices and letters written to Chrysler if you desire copies.The only reason I have not experienced engine failure like most 2.7 liter engine owners is my meticulous nature when it comes to my cars. I caught the problem early and have babied my car since. I began using sythetic oil around 70,000 miles and change it every 2,500 miles.

My 1999 Dodge intrepid has a 2.7 liter motor that has faulty parts which in turn restrict the oil to the engine and creates “SLUDGE”. As a result of this problem the motors will seize up on you. Thus you have to replace the motor. It is recommended you replace this motor with a 3.2 liter motor which after expenses cost approximately $6500.00. I have researched this material out on the internet and there are multiple complaints regarding this matter. The manufacturer refuses to take responsibility. They say that it is due to no maintainging the car with the necessary oil changes etc.The oil light on my dodge intrepid is coming on now. From what I have read this is one of the first signs of this problem. My car only has 71k miles on it. It has been properly maintained and the oil has been changed every 2k miles.I am now faced with the delima of driving it the way it is and eventually putting $6500.00 into a new motor, trade it off and loose money or junk it.

My 1999 Dodge Intrepid had a sudden engine failure at 70,000 miles. I was driving into the lot at work and heard a noise, next thing I know, my car is dead and will not restart. The check engine light did not come on ever. I had no idea this was going to occur as the car was driving fine earlier. I did have a flickering oil light off and on for a year but my oil was never low. I had it checked and was told it was a glitch in the system. So, now I have a blown engine and am faced with buying a new engine or a new car. Chrysler does not want to take responsibility for this problem. As I have read, sudden engine failure occurs in almost all 1999 – 2000 Dodge Intrepids. The dealer and Chrysler blame it on slude in the oil – not true as we changed our oil reguarly. It is a manufacturer issue as they put bad 2.7L engines in this huge car.

My 1999 Dodge Intrepid engine seized on 1-5-05. The mechanic said the engine needed replaced due to engine sludge. I have only had this car for 18 months. Repairs will run into the thousands!

Motor went out because it was a 2.7V motor. Which are bad motors.

Motor started knocking and turned off. Did not crank again until fixed.

Motor on my 2.7 liter dodge intrepid started knocking so I took it to the local dealership and told me that I needed a whole new motor. They said that it was more than likely due to oil sludge.

motor locked up

Motor lacks lubrication upon removeal of valve cover there is/ was a large deposit of burnt oil in the head region around the valve lifters and duel cams. Further inspection timing chain and gears are in need of replacement, cost of replacement of all said parts are extremely expensive.replacement of motor is recommended by all the people I have talked to.( 2.7 motor ) I like my car but I need a motor I can rely on. This motor lacks returns for oil to return at the front or back of head(location hot spots).

Motor full of sludge.

motor died wouldn’t crank over afterwards. car was towed to house have no repair cost at this time. motor started knocking minutes before motor stopped running.

Motor blown. Purchased from Dodge Spun a rod in less than 3 months. Spent 1300.00 more to find that 2nd motor was blow. Dodge rep assessed motor and once again no help in repairing my car.

Motor blew up. In September 2003, put in a new motor and this one has just blown up.

MOTOR BLEW

Mid June, I was driving my car home from work when I noticed a strange sound coming from the engine. I drove about 5 miles to the Dodge dealer and left the car. They called back the next day – $6,000 for a new engine – I’d thrown a rod. I explained that I’d always had the car serviced by dealers, and changed the oil every 5,000 miles. I was told that the oil should have been changed every 3,000 miles, and there was nothing that they could do for me. On June 20 I towed the car to have the engine rebuilt by a local repair shop (“We see a lot of these” 2.7L Chrylsler engines.) I called my old Dodge dealership and ultimatley was told to call 1-800-992-1997 – Chrysler often helped. I did so on July 1, and Robin told me they’d look into it and get back to me (Reference number 13740855). On July 5 I followed and spoke to Joshua. I was forwarded to LaShawn (?) who told me that Chrysler could not help me. I asked if they helped anybody with this problem. She started to say yes, then said that she could only talk to me about this car. She would not tell me why she could not help me. This was the third Dodge in a row that I had owned, and it’s the last. My 1977 Corolla and 1987 Firebird went 125-130,000 miles, and were running well when I sold them. My Wife had 148,000 on her 1988 Prelude, and is at 112,000 on the Volvo.

Mechanic states engine failure at 52000 miles. Oil changed faithfully. Only have proof of two. Husband changes both our vehicles at the three month mark. Mechanic says it will cost us $6500 to repair. Automatic door locks make an irritating squeak when locks engage after acceleration.

May 6, 2004 the timing chain broke as I was driving. The motor was replaced at a cost of $5926.52 plus the cost of getting me to Kamloops to get the car.September 24, 2004 we noticed blue/grey smoke and excessive oil coming from the tail pipe. I am returning it to Kamloops, BC on Tuesday for estimation of repairs.I am desperate and in total dispare. I am 71 yrs old and have only my pension. I need a car but not this one. What can I do?

March 7, 05 I had just left the hospital cause my wife a double masectomy, and Oil light started flickering and the rpm dropped in half I was about a 1/2 mile from so when I pulled in to the drive I opened the door and and heard the ticking noise. I turned it off and the next day I called four different dealers and they all told me exactly what was wrong with the car before I told them what happened said it was a known problem with that engine. I took the car to my friend aouto shop and he tells me the same thing. I am told the best thing to do is replace the engine on it. So I call Dodge and they acted like they never heard such a thing and my car was to old for them to help. I guess I have new Play ground for my kids in my back yard my wifes health is more important than car and I will go back to bying Fords.

Main problem is engine failure due to sludge buildup. Timing chain failed, causing the interference engine to bend intake valves.

Main complaint is about total engine failure due to oil sludge build up in engine. Engine failed at 76000 miles. Engine in car was 2.7 liter V6. Cost to repair was just under blue book for the car so the car was recycled. Car was bought new from Melloy Dodge in Albuquerque NM in September of 1998 and kept on regular maintanence schedule.

Lower engine noise and oil starvation. Estimated repairs $7000 for new engine. Purchased Dec 2003 with 46886 miles. New engine is very costly and should have not had this type of failure at this point in the life of this vehicle. Regular maintenance and TLC for my life with this vehicle, 48,000 miles.

Lower end knock in engine

Loud knocking noise then total motor lock up.

loud engine knock oil changed faithfully oil light flickers sensor/w oil full replaced mechanic told me too put 5w 30 in it and get rid of it before the knock started

Less than a week after an oil change and brake job, the car made a noise and quit working. I checked the oil level and it was fine. The mechanic has been speaking with my father, as I work 12 hours on night shift right now and am asleep during the day. I believe they said the timing belt caused damage to the valves and the engine will have to be replaced. They tried to obtain a used motor from a service they use in Indianapolis but were told there were none available due to the widespread problem of engine failures in the Intrepid.

Last Thursday (August 18, 2005) I was driving to work when all of a sudden the car jerked and the engine light came so I coasted over to the side of the highway. Once I was on the side of the road I tried restarting my car and it would not start. I had my car towed to the dealership (Dave Croft Motors–Collinsville, IL). I received a call from them that my camshaft was not turning and my timing chain had broke and they were pretty certain it had done other extensive damage to my engine. It was like they were trying to talk me out of fixing it. They told me it could be well over $5,000 to get fixed and just for them to even start to investigate how bad the damage was it would cost me at least $600.00. I did have to pay them $102.00 just for a diagnostic test, plus 2 tow bills. My car has 85,000 miles on it, which in today’s times I really don’t feel like that is many miles. I have taken good car of my car and it still looks amazing. Most cars now last well into the 100,000 mile range and that was what I was hoping for. These companies who are making billions of dollar off of us consumer don’t realize how much we rely on our vehicles and how much of a financial strain it is for us when we put our faith in their cars and then are disappointed in the end. I also this year just paid about $1,200.00 for the evaporator condenser in the a/c to be fixed (after going 2 years without air conditioning because I couldn’t afford to get it fixed) in my car so that too, really upsets me that I have just put that money into it and now it would be another $5,000.00 or so get it running again.

just purchased used car and only had the car for 5months and today the engined died.

Just purchased car at 77800 miles. Drove 2 months (still under warranty) Started knocking within 2 minutes it was stalled on side of rode. 110 miles from home had it towed in. Through a rod, engine completely demolished. 2.7 liter engine the same that continues to be reported. Thank God my daughter and two grandchildren which were in the car are save.

James Aboytes817 Lynn DriveLexington, KY 40504Dieter ZetschePresident & Chief Executive OfficerDaimler Chrysler Motor Corporation1000 Chrysler DriveAuburn Hills, MI 48326-2766September 7, 2004Subject: 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 engine failure Dear Mr. Zetsche,My name is James Aboytes and I am part of the Daimler/Chrysler family, employed through Freedom Dodge a Five Star Dealership, in Lexington KY. On the 3rd, of October 2003 my 1999 Dodge Intrepid, purchased through our dealership, was towed into Freedom Dodge. After inspection of my vehicle by our service department, they claim my engine had an engine failure due to sludging. Being out of warranty, I involved our district warranty manager Todd Newton for any form or assistance from Daimler/Chrysler. After consideration, Todd Newton denied any form of assistance.I am writing you, owner of this 1999 Dodge Intrepid with only 67,553 to be escalated for further consideration above Todd Newton

It seems that the oil produced sludge that blocked the oil from going to the top half of the engine, causing it to seize up while driving. The oil sludge also interferred with the timing chain. only thing to save the engine this long was that it was highway miles, my mechanic said.

It is a car I purchased for my father. I received an estimate from All-Care Automotive in Marinette, WI for $6,344 (of which $4,919 is parts) for a complete engine replacement. I asked if this was due to Oil Sludge and they said that could not be determined unless they properly tore down the engine first. My father brought it in because the \"check Engine\" light is constantly on.

Intrepid built in Canada where it is called a Chrysler Intrepid. oil light on and engine knocking evidence of engine sludge

Internal engine knocking. Internal engine damage do to oil starvation. Engine needs to be replaced.

inquired at garage about oil light coming on when car was idling or at a stop sign. Told it was the sensor and replaced it. After that the same problem kept up. Now engine started making a loud knocking noise. I was told tht the engine needs to be replaced. At a total cost of around $7500 I can not afford to do it. I recently learned that the manufacturer knows of this problem and didn’t want to do anything about it. Hopefully this will help get me and my family back on the road.

In the fall of 2001, we bought a certified used car from Continental Auto Mall. It is a 1999 Dodge Intrepid. A service agreement on the car was also purchased. The following has thereafter taken place:The Timing Chain Idler broke in March of 2002. Continental fixed the car under service agreement. 67 miles later, the car died with my daughter and wife 7 miles from home. It had to be towed back to Continental Auto Mall. We asked what happened and were told that the oil pump screen was plugged up. We asked from what and they said from the fibers from the timing chain idler. From my father’s limited experience in mechanic work, the oil pump screen being clogged from fibers from the chain idler meant that the engine was not flushed. So for 67 miles after the timing chain was repaired, these fibers were going through the engine eventually clogging the oil pump screen. The oil pressure must have become so low that a safety switch shut off the engine. We were told that the safety switch shut the engine off so that the low pressure wouldn

In order of above: Heater knob needed to be dialed back and forth to get heat to kick in, Computor replaced by dealer through our car repair service, Engine knocking and not economically repairable, Radio amplifier fryed with battery replacement.

In March 2003 At 49,500 miles, the engine failed would not restart. The mechanic found sledge in engine, said he never saw anything like this before. I purchased the car from my parents and they had service done regularly. I had to purchase a rebuilt engine from a company back east that was very aware about the problem. I tried to get a engine from the local Dodge dealer in town and was told I could be put on the waiting list but there was close to 1,000 people ahead of me that needed the same engine. It cost me right under $5,300.00. In April 2004 all windows, excluding the drivers,would not go up and down. The drivers door would lock and unlock the doors but the passenger door would not work.

In January, as I was driving home, my check engine light came on and a loud knocking suddenly occured. Then the engine shut off and I was able to coast to the side of the road. I took my 1999 Intrepid to a local shop and they said the motor was gone and I would need a new one. The estimate was for $3000!!!! I thought they were crazy. But after doing research, I see the 2.7 liter engine is completely defective!! I can’t even trade this car in! No one will give me anything for it. Plus its too expensive to fix!! Its just sitting in my driveway. I am completely disappointed. I’m having to borrow a car just to get to work!!!

In feb 2002 the entire steering system had to be replaced including the rack and pinion.In May of 2004 while the engine was idling at a drive in window at a fast food the timing belt broke.

In August 2003, my check engine light came on and the rest was down hill from there. After between $3500 and $4000 and a year in mechanic shops, I finally have the car I have been paying for back to drive. I have had the engine rebuilt, computer replaced, and many sensors replaced.I still owe a year on the car. After reading all the complaints and no action, I will never own another Dodge or any automobile from their organization again. Thanks in advance.

I’m sorry from the first time i submitted a complaint and i had the wrong vin number on the complaint for a dodge intrepid.My, car have been at KT automomotive for a year.Before, he died he told me that he was going to get me a motor for my car.Well, months and days went by and i have not got an answer from them.So,i was hoping that ya’ll could help me with getting a motor.I, would really appreciate it.Thank you.Maria Baham.

I would have sworn by this car up until the last two months. My engine is on it’s way out. I am one of the lucky ones as I am having a ton of warning signs, my POS has been paid off and I was FORTUNATE enough to have purchased a NON Chrysler extended warranty.I had some problems very early on – the Dealership fixed transmission issues and replaced O sensors (stalling) under the original warranty.The power window motors have been replaced – more than once on both the driver and passenger sides. The driver’s side window track broke causing the window the break as well. The whole assembly was replaced by my warranty company.The interior lights play tricks – flicker, stay on – never been figured out and happens infrequently but without any obvious cause.The car began stalling last year. Mechanic recommended a new battery and it seemed to do the trick.My major problem began in March – the car stalled out at stops. The RPMs would bottom out, the car would give a little shake then stall. It’d start right back up. I found myself leaving extra room at stops to give the car a little gas to prevent the stalling. Then finally shifting to neutral and giving gas as it got worse and more frequent. Sensors were replaced and a full tune up given (the second within 1 year). Mechanic found the typical sludge problem and tried to remedy with an engine additive. Stalling stopped for less than 1 week. Now on the highway, the RPMs rev, car shakes violently, but thankfully does not stall “in flight”.Back in the shop, more sensors replaced. Stalling came back the next day.Back in the shop. Now not only do I have a phantom stalling problem, but the front end is for the most part shot. Which is another design flaw with this vehicle – according to mechanic.New tie rods, sway bar, stabilizer bar, struts, rack assembly, steering gear … but still the car stalls.I refuse to drive the car on the highway and will not use it for anything more than very short trips for fear of it stalling out. I’m certain of what is going to happen soon, after reading other Intrepid owner’s stories. The engine is going to go … soon. Thankfully, the warranty has covered everything so far, but I still have a car that I do not feel safe driving.

I was very happy with my 5 year old fully paid Dodge Intrepid, when one morning as I was driving the \"engine check\" light went on and the car just stopped.I tow the car to the nearest mechanic and he told me that the engine is dead and if I\’d wanted to drive this car again he needed to change the engine for the cost of $5800 and he couldn\’t guarantee how long the new one gona last.I\’ll never gona buy Dodge or Chrysler again.

I was told by the Chrysler Dealer that the problem was that the because of a sludge problem the engine timing was incorrect and the the engine would fail. The dealer stated that this was a very well know problem with this model of car 2.7L Intrepid and that chrysler would not do anything about it.

I was told by a mechanic that I had sludge build up. I changed the oil in it reguarly every 3000 miles and had my engine rebuilt for big whopping 2750. And now that same a year later engine failure.

I was on my way to work and my car started to make a clicking noise. I have always taken Great care of this car! I was concerned, but I was on the highway so there wasn’t a place to pull over, to find the source of the clicking! I was only about 20 min. to town and thought I could get there to check this out. I was on a stretch of the highway, that the only exit is another major highway. All of the sudden, the car went from 65 mph to 0 mph. I WAS driving during rush hour traffic, with cars speeding by me! The cars behind me started to honk, and almost ran into me. I managed to get the car pulled over on the narrow shoulder. I was terrified to get out of my car, due to all the speeding traffic and on the other side was such a narrow space between the car and the median. I called for a tow truck so I could get it towed to our mechanic. The mechanic shop said that the engine was dead/ locked up. It only had 81k miles on it! I have done an extreme amount of research of the 2.7L engine that Chrysler put in my 1999 Dodge Intrepid. The engine is defective! It is the poor construction of this engine that is causing it to sludge up, therefore causing it to lock up all the sudden, leaving you with a car you can’t drive! I have had an oil analysis done on my oil, several things that were concerning to them were found, but the one thing that is prominent is that there was moisture/ water in the oil. IT IS ALARMING THAT THERE ARE SO MANY CONSUMERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS EXACT PROBLEM, AND THERE’S NO RECALL ON THIS ENGINE! I am shocked that this particular engine has not been recalled! I think if one of the cars behind me would have hit my car, (like they almost did) then I could’ve been pushed in to traffic that was speeding by me and seriously hurt. This was a terrifying experience. I don’t want this to happen to another person. I feel that this is a severe Safety Issue and somebody needs to address this matter soon! I am not able to afford another engine and installation at this time (priced at about $6k+), so I own a car that I can not drive. It is Chrysler/ Dodge’s fault putting this engine in, NOT mine or the thousands of other consumers that have dealt with this nightmare!

I was driving to work on December 14th 2004 at 8:50 am and the engine suddenly started knocking and then the service engine light came on and the car stopped in traffic. I had the car towed to a car repair shop and was told that it was possibly the lifters – then I was later told it was the engine – cost of repair $6000.00. I just finance this vehicle 5 months ago and now the engine is gone!! The car oil change was just done on 12/05/04 @2:51 pm. Carolyn & Michael Bozeman

I was driving the car and then it just stopped working. Then a kid at my work told me about this web site because his car did the same.

I was driving said car and noticed the engine making a load noise. The car was then taken to a local filing station to have the vehicle looked over. It was then towed to O\’Fallon Garage where the car was repaired costing around $10,000.Both places that looked at the vehicle both decided that it was the engine. I have the repair bill showing what fixed. I was told that is was something to do with the holes for the oil not being the proper size for that size of car.

I was driving on freeway, when car started making a clicking/knocking sound from the engine, I also noticed a significant power loss in RPMs. I pulled over and checked oil levels, which were fine. Upon exiting freeway, There was a total power loss, in which I had to pull over, and place the vehicle in park, start the engine, and place into drive again, at this point the vehicle was no longer safe to drive, so I had it towed to my residence. The next day I had the vehicle towed to a mechanic, and he later informed me that the engine was damaged, and I would need to replace the entire engine. I had just had the oil changed, and was perplexed at this situation. I am a 26 year old male who has just started a new family, and am very upset to lose our only form of transportation. I cannot impart to you the financial burden this has placed on us, and upon researching this problem on the internet, I have found that there are 1000s of problems similar to my own concerning the Chrysler/Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter engines, and would emplore you to force Chrysler to recall this disasterous engine. I narrowly escaped a serious accident due to this engines failure.

I was driving home from work and all of the sudden a loud knocking noise started and blue smoke started coming out of the exhaust. I immediately turned off the car and pulled over. It was towed to my mechanic where he found no compression in one cylinder. After further examination he found that the piston had a large hole in it and the rod was slapping against the side of the cylinder wall destroying the block.

I was driving from Upper Sandusky,Oh. to Marion,Oh.When the car without any warning stop in the middle of the Highway. after thath the car didnt start .And I have to get some help to move the car to the side.Try to fixed ,get a neww fuel pump,and didn’t work.After theth I got a Diagnostic from A Reineke Dealer. and funded thet engine has very low compression on all cylinders.futher inspection showed thet the timing chain needs to be replaced,(new motor)

I was driving down the road when the engine started making noise (like a ticking sound).Engine started to miss and shut off. The engine would not re-start. Vehicle was towed to repair shop where mechanic found the timing chain had broken. Mechanic advised a new engine because of problems with this size engine. Estimated costs $4500.00.

I was driving down highway 12 early Weds. morning and out of no where my Tachometer started bouncing around, I was completely out of power and the engine was gone, I was very fortunate to be able to coast to a side road due to low traffic conditions because of the early hour. My mechanic towed it in and told me the drive chain went out and took the 6 cylinder 2.7l engine with it. He told me he wouldn\’t consider a rebuilt because the 2.7l engine was a problem and anything they could find would likely go out again. He said that another customer learned this the hard way, he installed a rebuilt and it quit with the same problem within a month. The cost estimate for a new motor was between $5800 – $7500. The car is not worth the repair and sits because there is little to no trade in value due to the well known problem with the V6 2.7l engine. I took care of my car and the oil was changed regularly. I learned of the actions that the CAS is taking in yesterdays Sunday paper. I bought the car (and had it inspected by a mechanic for any obvious problems) in Feb. with 50k plus miles and it is now useless 7 months later. I assumed it was bad luck but I am hearing more and more complaints, one of my friends son is on his second V6 2.7l in an Intrepid. Had I known about this issue I would never have purchased the Intrepid. We have 6 drivers in the family with the youngest eligible to get her license in November. All I ask of a car is that it be safe and dependable. I am not wealthy but can afford to take the hit, I really feel bad for those that can\’t. Chrysler/Dodge needs to drop the party line and do what is right for the consumer. Until I decide what to do about another vehicle I have been getting around town in a 1964 Chevy C10 pickup, nothing special, just an old farm truck with 200k plus that never lets me down. Maybe there is a message in there somewhere? Thanks for listening.FEB. 17 UPDATE: Regarding the Impartial Services Group decision on whether or not Chrysler would offer me a settlement on my 1999 Dodge Intrepid that had fatal engine problems due to the known oil sludge issues. I heard back from the representative this morning that Chrysler does not plan on assuming any responsibility for my financial loss for the following reasons:o Since the cost to repair the car with a new motor exceeded what I paid for the vehicle I donated it to a local charitable organization, I suspect they either sold it for scrape or parted it out. I have a document from the National Hwy Association as being the owner of record when I filed a complaint with them and was told if Chrysler did take actions the document would allow me to participate even though I intended to donate the vehicle. I bought the car used in Feb. 04 for $5800 and the engine blew 7 months later. The estimates to repair the car were $5500 – $7000 because my mechanic advised against a rebuilt because of all of the problems he had been seeing with this particular engine. Based on this the decision to donate it and hopefully do a little good with a bad situation was easy to make.At the request of the representative from Impartial Services I provided proof of purchase of Auto, oil change receipts, acknowledgment of charitable donation and documentation of formal complaint lodged with the Nat. Highway Association.o The fact that I purchased the car used played a role as well.I am writing this note to you to share with all the others that are waiting for help. Don\’t donate the car to charity, It appears that Chrysler is only considering covering repair costs at this time. This appears to be on a \"case by case\" basis and I believe the offers are pro-rated, not sure what criteria they are using to calculate what and how much is offered. I was initially optimistic that Chrysler planned on doing the right thing for the consumer but it appears that

I was driving down expressway when I heard a funny noise from the engine and it quit running. I had it looked at and shop said the lower end was bad. I paid over $3700 to have the engine replaced.

I took the car to a mechanic because of heating issues. He did some tests and found that coolant was going places it shouldn’t be. He suggested the head gasket might need to be replaced or there was a crack in the block but he wasn’t interested in doing the job. I went to another mechanic and he took the heads off and found that the camshafts were worn down and misshapen. He looked into replacing those parts but found that for several hundred dollars more the engine could be replaced. Having heard of the problems others have had with a 2.7 it made more sense to go with a remanufactured engine.

I took my car to my mechanic for a knocking noise. This is what he told me. Noise is faulty connecting rod bearings causing pistons to hit cylinders heads. There is also cam to cylinder head journal wear caused by oil starvation. Recomend engine be replaced. I took proper care of vehicle do not understand why this happened?

I took in for diagnostics test they said i needed a crank sensor did that drove approxmately 35-40 miles engine blew up they said it was slugged

I recently purchased this vehicle. I noticed a ticking noise during start up. I took it to a repair vacility today to be told that i had a common problem with the chrysler 2.7 liter motors. Which was that the oil was not coming back to the nessacary parts of the engine due to a common blockage found amoung these engines. At the present time the vehicle is still running but I am concerned that at any time now I will expeirence total lock-up of the engine.

I purchased vehicle in 1999. Have been happy with gas mileage and smoothness of vehicle. I had a Dodge Ram previous that was very reliable, but traded for this vehicle due to my wife and me expecting our first baby. Vehicle not even a month prior had been in the shop for fuel pump replacement, and it started knocking shortly after I got it back. I always used specifically Valvoline oil with a Fram Oil filter every oil change. I was on Hwy 635 in Dallas when vehicle started making loud knocking noises. Within 5 minutes of that vehicle went completely dead luckily I had made it over to the slow lane to keep from causing an accident. I was barely able to pull vehicle off to emergency shoulder with no power. I walked approximately 2 miles to work, and had to have someone come pick me up that night due to I only have one vehicle. Cause was found to be engine blown. Vehicle is only worth 2700 running and I owe over 5,000 on it. I now have had to borrow vehicles from family members just to be able to make it to and from work, and my wife with two kids to be able to make necessary trips. Since engine is over twice value of car I have had to go borrow for a beat up used vehicle. I am now forced to let finance company have vehicle which I have never done before, and they will probably try to come at me for the remainder. Vehicle is just an expensive lawn ornament right now. I will loose all my money I have put in it. I was a proponent of Dodge before, but cannot believe they are doing this to their customers then trying to pin it on the consumer. Very disappointing on Chrysler\’s part to leave so many people in this kind of a bind, and try to profit on the problem by having the engines more expensive to replace. The Intrepid is not a cheap vehicle even though it is not a Benz. I will not buy another Chrysler product probably again if they do not make this right. I will also tell everyone I know not to as well. As small a town as I currently live in a know a relative with the same year model and engine that I do that has a blown engine too. They are a married couple expecting their first child. Considering this type of vehicle is used by business people and people with families this should be downright embarrassing for them to do. Chrysler can only hide in the sand so long before it is time to do something. Chrysler has already settled out of court on this same exact thing in Canada, and looks like the lawsuits may have to start in the U.S. there is no reason for it. Like I have seen from CAS and on the internet the other vehicle manufacturers have faced up to their responsibility, and offered to make things right.

I purchased this vehicle at the LaFayette Used Car Auction in LaFayette, NY in conjunction with Finishline Automotive; for my wife and family. We drove the vehicle for (3) weeks and the engine began to knock then quit, we were unable to start it up again.

I purchased this Dodge Intrepid new in 1999. No extended warranty was offered. On November 26, 2003 the engine failed while my wife was returning home on Missouri Highway 60 West. She was traveling at highway speed when the engine blew without warning. She was stranded on the highway in the cold for nearly an hour before help arrived. Our mechanic, James Cox, towed the vehicle to his garage to investigate the failure. He found large deposits of baked-on sludge throughout the engine. I was surprised because we serviced the vehicle faithfully. If we were alone in this, I would just say we were \"unlucky\". However, after researching the Internet, the NHTSA and the Better Business Bureau, we have found hundreds of other cases of early engine failures in this 2.7 liter engine due to sludge buildup which prohibits the proper circulation of oil to the motor. There are countless Internet sites dedicated strictly to this issue. Some of the more helpful sites are datatown.com/chrysler and complain-complain.com/com/list_complaint.asp?table=chrysler.The local dealership and the DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center claim that there are no problems or complaints on the 2.7 liter engine. I pointed out all the complaints we had found nationwide, but they still would not admit ANY problem. Because I had no extended warranty, Chrysler said there was nothing they could do. Now, at Christmas, we are stuck with bills for towing, car rental and engine replacement on a car that isn\’t paid for yet. The real issue is that Chrysler is fully aware that there is a problem with this engine, but they refuse to recognize and correct the problem. How could they not know? There are literally hundreds of identical cases all across the country! This problem is not unique to Dodge vehicles. Durangos. Concordes and virtually any vehicle that contains this defective 2.7 liter engine. Very coincidental and very unfair, huh?We want to be fully reimbursed for any expenses and damages incurred through this engine failure. But even more, we want Daimler-Chrysler to admit the problem and get it corrected before more innocent people get hurt.

I purchased the vehicle in December of 2005 from a car lot in Indianapolis, Indiana. In March of 2006 the check oil light came on, so I took the car to a quick lube place and had the fluids checked and the oil changed. In April of 2006 I started the car up one morning to go to work and a terrible noise came out of the engine. The very next morning the car took about 20 attempts to get started. So I took it to an auto repair shop which took two days looking at my car. They found that a rod had blown in the engine and pushed a piston through the engine wall. So basically the mechanic told me the engine was shot. I talk to the Dodge dealer on the phone in Bloomington, Indiana and he quoted me $7000.00 for a rebuilt engine including labor. So I called a place in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 16, 2006 and he quoted me $4800.00 for a rebuilt engine including labor with a 12 month, 12,000 mile warranty. Thank you.

I purchased the vehicle in April of 2004 for police service and from day one I wished I had checked this website before purchase. I have had some problems the first month I had it. I bought it used and took it on a trip last week in July when I first began to notice problems. The oil light started to flicker and stay on. I thought to check the oil and it was 1/2 qt. low, so I did put a qt in and the light continued to stay on. Came back to North Carolina and took to car to Pep Boys to have another oil change with an high mileage oil of 10w 40 or 50 weight type. They then put in the recommended oil type 5w 30 oil, less than a week later at start up engine began to know on smoke from the exhaust pipe. I then took it over to another auto shop where my brother is a 20 yr mechanic heard it when started and stated that it would not last much longer. I could not stop driving the vehicle due to what the vehicle was used for in police service, I couldn\’t drive it as much. In late Nov.2004, I drove the car to a store close to my home when the engine fail to get me back home in the middle of traffic. I had the car towed home and taken off the roll back to park in a space, it cranked up only to park it. I then tried to crank over the next day only to find that it would not crank again. I contacted Pep Boy Auto to advise of what happened with my vehicle, I thought that that lite weight oil caused the problem. I carried the vehicle to Crown Dodge in Greensboro,NC to have them check it over and was brought to my attention that the engine had jumped timing and the engine was dead. I spoke with another person about an oil starvation problem with the 2.7L engine. The person I spoke with advised that there were 2 different type of recalls from Dodge about this engine. TSB# 09-001-02 Oil Gally problem Feb.2002 and #08-36-99 Oil Pressure Light Flickering. As I spoke with a service rep from Dodge that advised that the problem that I have did not have anything to do with the recalls. When the engine has oiling problems then it goes hand and hand with the problems that me and all the other Intrepid owners are having. He then advised that the engine replacement was going to cost me $7500.00 but he found one in a wrecking yard in GSO, with cost and labor $4123.75 to repair it. When it blew up I still owed $1200.00 on the note and now it is paid off, I have lost out 4 months driving as well as towing, paying the car insurance, and paying the loan off, I am out a lot of money. What do I do next? Please give me any kind of information on the problems that everyone is having or had with the Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7L engine.Thanks,Jerry Gaither

I purchased the vehicle from a dealer in 08/2007. In January of 2008 the water pump sheared off and fell into the timing chain which then tore up my engine. My mechanic stated that I will now need a new engine after only 5 months of driving the car.

I purchased my 1999 Dodge Intrepid 3.2l in Feb of 2003. I had to have the transmission fixed at 35,000 miles. My windows will not roll down sporadically, and when they do it makes a horrible sounds when it reaches the top. My brakes have to be changed every 2 months, my a/c only works on full blast, my car over heats when the line gets to the middle and then will not turn on again, the car shakes while driving and when stopping, the electrical system is shot since i got the car, the lights flicker inside, the horn goes off when i open the driver door, the driver door gets stuck now and then and i have to climb out of the passenger door, it smell like burning plastic when driving, the cd player never worked, the brakes lights have to be replaces every 2 weeks, the head lights are extremely fogged from water infiltration, the tie rods have to be changed 4 times a year, the trunk sometimes will not open, the electric driver chair sometimes does not work, radiator fans have been changed as well as the radiator and still the car over heats. It seems that every month there is a new problem. These vehicles are fautly, I have never had this many problems with any other vehicle I have ever had. It’s horrible to own a Dodge Intrepid.

I purchased a used 1999 Intrepid with about 95000 miles in the fall of 2006. The motor knocked a bit, but nothing major. At about 100000 miles it stopped. Being a certified mechanic I pulled the motor and found that a rod bearing had spun. I spent about $2000 on new parts and am in the process of putting it all back together. I spent hours researching the motor issues and it was evident that Chrysler had a problem but didn’t want to except any blame. Today I found out that maybe they have had a change of heart. It sure would be nice to get a refund for the parts that I bought for the engine rebuild.

I purchased a 1999 Dodge Intrepid SE, with just under 58k miles on it in early March of 2003. The first month or so it seemed to drive alright, until a squeaking under the hood signaled that the bearings in the radiator fan assembly were going bad.. at less than 60K miles. It seemed to be a procedure of dodge to not sell replacement bearings, or any other parts for most of the other components to dodge vehicles, so that if something stopped functioning correctly, the only way to repair it, was simply to spend the money for the dealer item, as a replacement. The fan going out caused the engine to start to over heat slightly, and the air conditioner to stop working, so we go it fixed relatively quickly. About a month after, driving on the highway, on an off ramp, the power steering went out. Causing near no control of the vehicle, nearly wrecking. This incident occurred at about 59000 to 59500 miles, and this was also from frequently checking the vehicles fluid levels every other weekend. Apparently stress had caused the belt running the power steering to snap, which was a relatively cheap repair. The issue with that was the belt had shown very little sign of wear, and that the incident occurred on the highway, where a serious accident could have resulted. But keep in mind, I\’m still getting started. During this time I\’m also finding at entirely inappropriate moments, my trunk is opening. Later, I find there is an electrical issue within the vehicle, causing randomly of setting my foot on the break, the trunk would trigger its opening mechanism. Imagine every time you braked your vehicle your trunk would open. I never corrected the issue due to the fact of the other problems, it never became a priority. I ending up disconnecting the trucks circuit so it couldn

I purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid 01/09/2004, I had engine repairs done 10/21/04, the car was fine for about 5 months then the transmission started acting up and the engine blew out 03/2005. The car has been sitting till now because I am afraid to spend the money to put a new enginein at the cost of 5000.00 dollars especially if the 2.7 engines are faulted. I purchased the car from a used dealer for 5000.00 cash and did not have a warranty on it. What a lemon!

I purchase a 1999 Dodge Interpid in 2004. I have always wanted a Dodge Interpid. Chrysler done a wonderfull job creating a popular vehicle.After having the Dodge Interpid for a year,the engine light would come on. I repair the cam sensor, crank sensor, and transmission sensor. After the pairs , the engine light would still come on and off. The mechanic at the dealership was unaware of what was causing the engine light to stay on. Unfortunately, the bearings went out in the engine.Unfortunately, i have not been able to afford to fix my engine. I’m still making car payments on my Dodge Interpid that is not running.Repairs: Motor on the passenger’s side window, crank sensor, cam sensor, transmission sensor and Idle air control.I’m disappointed, a well quality car is not drivable.I’m sure Chrysler wants there customers to be satisfy. I’m confident that a manufacturer with your reputation for excellent products and service will want to resolve this matter quickly. Sincerely, Jodi L.Rogers

I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7l engine with 80000 miles. My engine started to run rough and I took it to a mechanic to have it looked at. I am having the same problem as everyone else failed engine

I originally bought my 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L in 2002. After many repairs on many parts of the car, always by the dealership, a tensioner on the timing chain was replaced at 106,000 miles. Eleven months later the tensioner broke resulting in the timing chain breaking. My engine failed and had to be replaced. The engine was replaced at no cost to me due to 12 month warranty on tensioner part. Just last week, April 18, 2008, with my Intrepid\’s new engine at just 20,000 miles and after traveling over 50 miles without a smell, smoke out the exhaust, or ANY oil or check engine light coming on, I heard a few ticks and my car died and wouldn\’t restart. My dealership repair says that the engine either ran out of oil or burned it. I change my oil religiously every 3000 miles–the dealer repair said that it\’s been over 3 months since last oil change and that\’s what caused it to fail (it was 5 months and 500 miles away from 3000 mile change). I\’ve since read that the recommended oil change schedule for my type of driving is (around town, state roads), is 6,000 miles or six months. Believe me, I would have stopped had the oil or check engine light came on, but it didn\’t. I had no indication that my engine was about to fail. And I was very lucky to have a place to pull over where I did as it was very late at night and very few places to get off the roadway. I love this car handling wise, but what if I do decide to put another engine in it? My dealership says it can only house a 2.7L of the same type. What if it too fails after 20,000 miles? An engine should last longer than that, especially since I\’ve always serviced it and babied it when driving (only once on interstate since engine changeover). Please HELP!! I am a single mother, just paid this car off after paying on it for six long years and now I have no transportation!! I thought I was good to go as far as transportation was concerned because I had a new engine in my car. HA!! Thank you for anything you can do.

I often changed my oil in this vehicle since purchasing it used in 1999 from Enterprise Car Rental as they maintained fleets of this model, for years. Hmmm wanna ask a firm what their fleet repair records look like? I was using Mobil One synthetic 5w30. This oil exceeds manufacturer requirements and has an indisputable record so I and Mobil oil are fairly well covered regarding oil performance. My last oil change was on July 4,2004 for this car. The engine actually ran out of oil two months later, no leaks, no drips, no high speed daredevil driving, just my wife

I needed a rebuilt engine at 73,000 Miles. I have gotten no help from this Lawsuit and my Warranty on the car only covered 3,300. I\’m a college student and I can\’t afford this. My car should have lasted longer then this. I shouldn\’t need a new engine at 73,000 Miles.

I just purchaced the 99 Dodge Intrepid on January 23, 07 and on February 21, 07 the car quit running. We replaced the starter and went through four different one’s. After we got a good one the car still would not start. We sent it to a mechanic’s shop when they found the drivers side camshaft was locked up and the teeth were ground off so the only other option they gave us was to buy a new engine because there are no moters that can be found with around the same amount of miles, so the only other option is to buy a new one which is priced with labor included is $5708.29. The finance company does not want to pay to get the engine. We are still paying and have been for the last three months our car payment and we do not have any options left on trying to get this car fixed.

I just had a timing chain and tentioner along with a valve job. The cost was $867.00. After this was done i had only put 300 miles when i was driving down the highway and the engine started knocking. Stopped after coolng off. The knocking sound came back. My machanic told me that the engine was blown. That would cost between 3,000-4,000. SO my total cost for every thing is 3,867.00-4,867.00. Roy Hornsby.

I heard a knocking noise a week after having my oil changed, so I took my car back to the place that changed my oil. As I began to turn off the busiest street in Mount Vernon,Illinois, with my 2 year old cousin in the car, the car died out, making it very hard to turn. A belt had broke. The service guy at Speed Lube checked everything out and there were no oil leaks. I had to leave my car on the parking lot of this business for three nights. That following Monday My car was towed to the shop. I then found out that I had thrown a rode. At that time the guy at the shop informed me that it was not the first time he had seen this problem in the Intrepid, due to sludge build up.

I have replaced the engine at 74,000 miles and had oil changes all the @ 3000 miles. I now have a little over 140,000 and Have to replace the engine again. Both times the crankshaft was the problem due to sludge. I refuse to put another 2.7 piece of crap in this car again.

I have replaced my 2.7 eng at 98k and it needs to be replaced again at 153k. It was properly maintained and service.

I have put at least over $2000.00 of mechanical work into this car. It doesn

I have one of the infamous sludge related problems with my engine. Toyota holds the extended warranty on this vehicle but have refused to pay for it. However at the time i did not know this was an issue with the 2.7L engine. I have talked to Chrysler and they have refused to do anything at all for it saying it was not properly maintenanced and that it was out of warranty. Is there not a way to make them recall the engine since it is faulty?

I have not actually suffered any injuries other than bad nerves due to buying a piece of junk that everyone else seems to be having the same problems with. I bought a 99 Dodge intrepid from Freedom Ford in Centre, Al for a little over $14,000 about a year and a half ago. I went back last summer to trade in and was told that it was not even black booked for half that. Since then I have had to replace the cooling system (the entire system), all the fuses, the sensory module, the tyrods are shot and now the motor has locked up. Several mechanics have looked for a motor and found that the motor for this particular year of Intrepid runs $1,500 to $2000 more than all other motors, even the 2001 and newer modles run $1000 to $1200 at the most. Their rejection to help me is due to the fact that the 99 model was an experimental motor and very few were made. I teach school and have found a co-worker whose sister has experienced the same problems. Her husband contacted Chrysler and after arguing with them, they paid for half of his motor, which knocked his total expense within the normally motor replacement cost. I was given a flat no from Chrysler and was told that they only honor this for original car owners with less than 100,000 miles and have an active warranty. Well my friend was a second car owner with more than 110,000 miles, no warranty, and is will to provide the information necessary to prove that he was in my same situation and received assitance in paying for his motor. I also have mechanics who will provide statements that after searching the auctions and hotlines for a motor they found more intrepids on the line with bad motors than any other car, some having as little as 60 and 65 thousand miles. I also have Auto Parts Store owners who suggest that I call chrysler to have them help with the expenses due to the fact that they have helped others. I just get the run around from Chrysler with no concern of me having to make a $386 car payment to ford for a piece of junk sitting in my yard, and continue pay $107 a month insurance that has to continued due to state laws. I get the feeling that because I am a woman they feel they can brush me off.

I have had to replace the timing chain on the engine at 55310 miles for a cost of $2,372.28. Now the oil light is on and I have a knocking in the engine do to oil sludge . I have had two mechanics tell me that the engine needs to be either replaced with a used engine(which will result in the same problem at a cost of $3,000) replace the engine with a Jasper engine (supposedly has engine engineering problem resolved at a cost of $6,000) or a crank shaft and bearing job at a cost of $3,000 which will still result in the same problem down the line.

I have fallen victim to the known sludge/timing chain problem with the 2.7L engine in Chrysler vehicles. My engine started knocking today so I drove it to a Chrysler dealer. They said it was the engine and would cost $5-7 thousand to fix. I took it to an independent service shop specializing in engines. They haven’t had time to look at it and give me a final estimate but I know it will be costly to fix.

i HAVE AN ENGINE FAILURE, I BOUGHT THE CAR FOR 5500 DOLLARS, AND TO GET REPAIRED IT, WOULD COST $5600, OR THE OTHER THING I CAN DO IS TO SELL IT AT A JUNKYARD FOR $300-$400. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I HAVE ONLY THIS CAR, I DONT HAVE MONEY TO BUY A NEW ONE, OR TO PAY ALMOST 6000 DOLLARS JUST TO REPAIR MY 7YEARS OLD CAR.PLEASE RESPONSE IF THERE IS ANY CHANCE TO GET HELPTHANK YOU.ROBERT

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid, it had 44,000 miles on it when I purchased it. I drove my Intrepid for approx. three and a half years with no trouble. Back in June of this year (2005) my boss and I went on a business trip to SC, the car ran great. On our return trip we were about 165 miles outside of Atlanta when the car started jumping and the check engine light came on. We immediately got off the highway and called for a wrecker to come and get us so that we would not cause any trouble with the car (so we thought). We had the car towed to my boss\’s mechanic. (due to the fact that it was 2:00 in the morning and also because my extended warrenty was over by years not milage) Monday morning the mechanic called me and told me that my oil pump and water pump went out, the only way to fix it was to replace the entire engine. I was overwhelmed because first of all there was no warning and second I hardly ever drove more than a few miles a day. The car at this time only has 67,900 niles on it. The nex day I got on the phone and called Chrysler and explained what my problem was the they told me that I would have to have one of thee dealers look at my car in order for them to consider doing anything for me. I was under the impression that if I had the car towed to them, that Chrysler would do something for me. I had the car towed to them, for them to tell me the same thing that my boss\’s mechanic had told me. The only difference was that the dealership told me that I also had sludge in te engine, and that they would not be able to help me, because I did not know how to take care of my car. I still owe about $7,000 on the car and they want $7,000 to replace the engine. No one wants to do anything for me, and it makes me sick to see all the commercials with the president of Dodge who claims waht great care Dodge has. Chrysler told me let the bank repo my car or deal with it and don\’t call back and bother us with your problems. Chrysler should be sued and make good on all the Intrepid 2.7 engines and keep thier customers happy, but they won\’t.

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7L engine. I bought it in 2000. In 2002 I had a very bad rod knock and my Intrepid died on the freeway (I-80) in Sacramento California. After repeated attempts the car started again. I took it directly to the dealership that I purchased it from in Petaluma California. It was under warranty at that time. Everything seemed OK until it happened again in 2002 with only 32000 miles on the new engine. The vehicle died on 395 in Reno Nevada while my wife was driving the vehicle with my kids in the car. At this point in time the warranty was up on the vehicle. I contacted the same dealership that I had purchased the vehicle from and had replaced the engine the first time. They told me that they would not cover it. I couldn’t afford to replace the engine and I just finished paying off this vehicle that has been sittng for 2 years. I have seen that other Dodge Intrepid owners have received help through The Center for Auto Safety, so i’m giving this a try. Any help you can give me will be very much appreciated.

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine. About A week ago while driving down the highway, my car started chugging and then locked up. I was able to at least get it on to the side of the road without causing any accidents. I waited a few minutes and it started and then about 1/2 way down the road it did it again. I had my car looked at and they said I was in need of a new engine.

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine that just hit 97,000 miles, and now I have a blown motor. I have had continual problems with this car since I purchased the car. I noticed the oil light coming on; which was strange because I get my oil change every 3,000 miles. Not even a week later, I started to hear a knocking noise come from the engine. I immediately took the car in to a local shop and they determined that the engine had a rod knock or bad main barrings. They told me that I will need a new engine immediately. I still owe $1,600 on this car and it does not operate! I WILL NEVER BUY A DODGE OR CHRYSLER VEHICLE AGAIN! I have owned other vehicles (not dodge) and have NEVER had an engine blow. This has caused great inconveniences and health issues from the stress of owing and not having a vehicle to get back and forth to work. the local car shop quoted me $6,000 to put a new engine in the car. The car is not even worth that amount; it is worth nothing now. I have had multiple problems with this car (transmission, window, interior lights flashing, CD player) and have always received bad treatment from the Dodge dealers service department. Theyhave always told me there was nothing wrong with my car and never repaired the complaint. I went as far as contacting the area Manager, at Daimler-Chrysler, and the problems still were never fixed. Daimler-Chrysler does not care about their customers and it definately shows! They obviously do not stand behind their product.

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid that the body and interior are in EXCELLENT shape, but now it is worthless!! When I went to start it the other morning it made a weird sound and would not start. We had it towed to the Dodge Dealer, they said the timing belt needed to be replaced and hopefully there wasn’t any damage to the engine. The engine is blown!! And we owe over 600.00 in labor and parts. A new engine they said would be around 6500.00 that’s more than the car is worth and we still owe 4000.00. I am very supported of a Class Action suit. Chrysler needs to do something about this problem!! The automotive industry is very competitive I WILL NEVER EVER BUY ONE OF THEIR PRODUCTS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! MY poor father is worried sick now because he just purchased a 2005 Chrysler Town & Country and wondering what kind of problems he is going to have. Also my son had a 1993 Chrysler Concorde which he had several problems with,including the transmission going out. I should have learned from his problems but I thought the newer model wouldn’t have the problems. Boy was I WRONG!!!

I have a 1999 Dodge Intrepid and the engine was under warranty until 75,000 and I changed the oil every 3000 miles like clock work and the engine started making a noise before that but I didn’t know it was blowing up because of sludge and by the time the garage told me this, I was past my warranty. I tried contacting CHRYSLER about it, but they wouln’t do anything to help me. I owed $16,000 on this car and had to have it sit until I could get the money to get the engine rebuilt. I then paid accurate engines to rebuild my engine and now after their 100,000 mile warranty barely got up, the car is sitting again with a second blown engine because of sludge. I can’t afford to put any more money in this car so it sits in my front lawn again. It is a nice looking car but I don’t think that it is right when this car has been broke down more than I have been able to drive it. I feel chrysler should reimburse me for the motor that I already put in it and fix the motor now so this doesn’t continue to happen! I have never bought a Dodge again and never will because when there is a problem with their products, they don’t stand behind it.

i have a 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 87,345 miles i went out to start it to go to work when it started it was making a funny pinging noise so i raized the hood to check it and the noise got louder and then the engine died when i tryed starting it it just made clinking sound i had a machanic come over that evening and look at it and he told me the timing chain went out and on this engine it always bends the valves he told me it would requier a new engine at $3,857.00 i cant afford this kind of expense add me to your long list

I have a \’99 Intrepid I bought new and I\’m on my second engine. The first one blew at 57K miles and now I\’m afraid it\’s only a matter of time until it happens again. My car was diagnosed with oil sludge when I had it towed to the dealership. I was missing 2 oil change receipts and the extended warranty company refused to cover the repair. I contacted Diamler Chrysler also to no avail.

I have a ’99 Dodge Intrepid that has the oil sludge problem. My car went out in January of 2004 w/75,000 miles. I have been told it would cost around $5,000 to fix by my mechanic. The Dodge dealership that I purchased my car from in January of 2002 has since closed down. Dodge has told me that it would cost me around $7,000 to fix through them. I have been making $325.00 a month payments; while my car has been in my driveway undriveable. I had to purchase another vehicle. I want my money back, these cars are junk…..I am interested in a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT…

I have 68,000 miles on my 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7 liter engine and after one month after being serviced religiously every 3,000 miles I am now being given an estimate to replace the engine in the amount of $5,000 to $7,000. I don’t even think the blue book on the car is even that high now. Basically, the mechanic said the coolant and oil in the car were completely gone and with it now having the knocking noise needs an engine replacement. Went to the Dodge Dealership locally and they admitted it was not the best of their engines, but nevertheless they indicated since it is past the warranty period of 36,000 there wasn’t much they could do. They tried to suggest that the servicing I received may have been faulty and I pointed out that would be hard pressed to think that, because the car was serviced one month prior and to have all coolant and 5 quarts of oil disappear without any of the obvious signs could not warrant that suggestion. I explained that regardless of the servicing that in one month there should have been some indication, such as oil service light indicator, engine service light, smells, oil leaks on driveway, blue smoke from tail pipe, etc. to at least indicate a problem that may need correction, but there was never an indication. I explained to the dealership, if I weren’t servicing my car that I could sort of side with them, but the point is I did what was necessary to prolong the useful life of this car and at no fault of mine the engine has failed much sooner than it should and without any warning.

I had to replace timing chain tensioner, it was clogged with sludge and I had to redo the timing chain twice. after I got that fixed the engine knocked and I put LUCAS oil additive in and it keeps it quiet for the most part. also, the engine like to run ruff and cut off when I put it in drive some times, it doesn\’t do it all the time just some times, also it smokes when I start it and when I set at a light too long.

I had my oil changed every 3000 miles because I drive often and distant at times. The day before my engine locked up I had gotten the oil changed. I was driving down the expressway when I heard a loud clanking noise. I turned the radio down trying to identify whose car was making so much noise. To my surprise it was my own vehicle. I was driving in the far left lane when the engine suddenly died, forcing me to make my way across four lanes of heavy traffic to the curb. I was absolutely terrified. It was in the early morning hours of rush hour traffic. Due to traffic conditions and bad weather, myself and my two toddler children were forced to wait two hours for a tow truck. I have had nothing but trouble from the Intrepid. I have even spoken with a company person through the Executive Referral Program with no amicable help. They say it is consumer faulty; however, I supplied them with oil change receipts for every 3K miles. I had to repair the car at my own expense, and then sell it in order to pay something on my loan to purchase a new car. I still owed 5K on the car. That money had to be added to the loan for my new car. I am a single mother of two. I am unemployed and attending school full-time. You can only begin to imagine the emotional and financial strain this car has put on me.

I HAD JUST CHANGED THE OIL IN THE CAR AT 86,300 MILES. DRIVING THE CAR I HIT THE ACCELERATOR AND THE CAR DID NOT SHIFT. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE ENGINE STARTED TAPPING & ENGINE BLEW

I had an engine failure in 2004 and spent $3600 replacingt the engine in January 2005. The engine has failed again and after two attempts have not heard back from the area rep. It will cost me $3000 to replace the engine the second time. The internet is filled with articles about this engine being bad.

I had a door problem where my drivers side door wouldn\’t open. The Battery died and it took four trips to automotive repair shops before someone was able to change it out. On Manday Sept 19, 2005 I got my car out of the shop after have two sensors changed. The Cam Sensor and the Crankshaft Sensor, Wedneday Sept 21, 2005 My engine died, I was on the side of the road in 90 degree heat with a active two year old at 5:00pm until at least 7:00pm. The car was towed to the same dealer who \"fixed\" my car. Due to Hurricane Rita they did not even look at my car until 10/01/05. We were told that I have two exploded pistons and a totally destroyed engine. I was very surprised because my gauges never showed my engine going above temperature.

I first noticed a noise in my engine and took it to the mechanic but of course, it would not duplicate itself for the mechanic. Three days later I was crossing a railroad track when there was a loud noise from under the hood and the car died. Fortunately, I was able to coast off the railroad track and to the side of the road. I had the car towed to my mechanic who found that the timing chain was out and the tensioner was broken. The car was a Chrysler program car which I had just purchased 2 months earlier so my mechanic assumed that the damage was due to lack of maintenance. That was until he started checking around to find an engine. He talked to several Chrysler mechanics in our area who told him that the oil sludge causing engine failure was such a common problem with the 2.7 engine that no engines were available. They assured him that my car had been maintained or the sludge buildup would have been much worse. He contacted Chrysler who told him that even if he could get a new engine he could only get a “short-block” but that none were available. He researched buying a rebuilt engine but was advised against that by the Chrysler mechanics because the original design flaws would still be in the engine. I contacted Chrysler. They, of course, denied that there was any type of common problem with the 1999 Intrepid 2.7 litre engine. They denied any responsibility since the warranty had ended and would not considered an extended good-will warranty. I ended up purchasing a rebuilt, redesigned engine from Jasper Motors which had a 75,000 mile/three year warranty. I think it is sad that they were willing to warranty their work longer than the original maker was. I know one thing for certain. This is the only Dodge I have ever owned and the only one I will ever own. Prior to this, I have owned GM cars and they always paid for repairs that were common problems with their cars, regardless of how long the warranty had been ended.

I brought this car used. This is the second engine placed in this vehicle. The car start having problems with the engine reading code P0304 within 2 weeks of owning the car. Next it started running hot off and on. I took it to be looked at numerous times by mechanics. Today it is reading codes P0300 and P0304. This is engine miss firing and cylinder #4. The carbon test showed the color at green. I was told that Chrysler is aware of this problem but of course this is the owner\’s fault. I can get the engine replaced with a modified engine to correct the sludge problem but it will cost me $4000. The book value on this car is only $6500. The car is in excellent condition and looks perfect. It currently has 91123 miles on it.

I bought this vehicle on February 14, 2007. I had it inspected and it was determined that everything was good. I had a tune up done on it and an oil change. Since purchasing it I have had 2 oil changes done and was never told of any sludge in the oil. In April 2007, I went out to start my vehicle and it would not start. I tried to jump it and nothing. I called AAA and they came out and tried to jump and nothing. They hauled it to dealer who told me it the problem relied in the computer chip and it would cost $600 to replace. They ordered the chip and called me back and told me they found additional problems. They said it looked as if the car wasn\’t maintained and the motor is junk and will need a new motor at a cost of $3500. I had it towed to another mechanic who told me that there is significant sludge build up and that it either needs to be replaced or rebuilt, either or at about the same cost. One question that comes to mind is, why after 2 oil changes wasn\’t the sludge detected. This car was running just fine and at a moments notice it is dead. I paid $3,000 for it and had 2 oil changes done in a matter of maybe 90 days ownership and all of a sudden I am looking at another $3,000 to fix a problem that Chrysler obviously knows is a problem. This sounds like a major class action suit. I can only imagine what else could come from this manufacture defect. Is it going to take the death of someone for them to finally realize they are at fault?

I bought this Intrepid in October 2005 for 3000.00. It had a 2.7 engine. After I bought it, every person that knew anything about Intrepids said that they hoped I didn’t get a 2.7 motor, because they are bad motors. Well, they were right. The Intrepid left me stranded in the middle of the road on a Saturday in May 2006. Our mechanic said that it would need a new motor, but those motors are so expensive, that it wouldn’t be worth fixing.

I bought this car used with 24000 mlies. It immediately had problems with the power window operators on 2 windows. Next, the AC failed, twice. Then the fun began. This vehicle suffered catastrophic engine failure, where the bottom end of the engine cooked the oil to the point that all of the passages were blocked and it spun all of the bearings. The dealer replaced the lower end with a NEW short block directly from Daimler/Chrysler. Funny thing is, a rebuilt block, which many of you know are almost impossible to find, comes with a 3/36 warantee. That having been said, the new block only has a 1/12 warantee (like Dodge doesn\’t know they\’re selling crap). Anyway, the new block suffered the same fate less than 20,000 miles later. The dealer and Dodge said \"sue me, if you can afford to\". I ended up having it repoed, and am waiting for the Class action suit to begin.

I BOUGHT THIS CAR ON 1-10-2002. THE CAR HAD A KNOCK AND IT HAD A BLOWN HEADGASKET. WHEN WE TORE THE MOTOR APART, WE FOUND IT TO BE WAY BEYOND REPAIR. I BOUGHT IT WITH 77,119 MILES. I AM A DEALER IN VA. THE DEALERSHIP HAS SPENT $4058.19 TO REPLACE THE ENGINE, AND TO FIX OTHER RELATED PROBLEMS. UNFORTUNTLY WE STILL HAVE THE CAR BECAUSE WE ARE BURRIED IN IT. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER 2.7 V6 CHRYSLER. WE HAVE ALL RECEIPTS.FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE YOU CAN CONTACT US AT [804] 276-0090AUTO MART INC7115 HULL ST RDRICHMOND,VA 23235

I bought this car new and have kept it well maintained. Now at 63000 miles the engine has failed.

I bought this car from a car dealership. I thought I had a good deal considering that the car didn’t have that many miles on it (bought it with around 63,000). So I did some research online and was surprised as to how many complaints and bad story’s from people about how the 2.7 engine is bad news. Disappointed by the facts; I flushed out the engine, in case of any sludge, put mobil 1 engine, as it was considered the best oil for the engine. And all this ‘preemptive maintence’ to make sure the same thing would not happen to me. Only after a couple months there was loud knocking noise from the motor, had it checked out with different mechanics and even dodge dealership. Mechanics told me the engine was about to blow any day, and dealership just said, “there’s some noise in the engine, we don’t know what it is.” Really disapointed, I felt the end was near for the engine. Not suprisendly, a week later, the engine seized while driving to college. Very disapointed (but not surprised) I knew I had been another victim by a faulty lemon motor from dodge. So I’m putting my part in by reporting this complaint and hope there is a recall on this soon.

I bought the vehicle used with approximately 21,000 miles on it and the air conditioning and heat didn’t work properly from the day I bought it. I would have to turn the temp dial all the way to heat and then all the way back to cold in order for the air to kick in and vice versa for the heat. Several repair attempts were made such as replacing the blender door assembly, replacing the controls and filling with dyed freon to try to find a leak. There never was a proper fix done and the heat and air never worked properly. Then at just over 77,000, we were driving down the road at 60 mph when the engine began to knock which proceeded to get louder. We were finally come up to an intersection where we could pull off the road but the engine blew about a mile before we got there. Thankfully we were able to coast off the road and were not injured. We were stranded in the middle of the country with a 11 month old baby for almost two hours and could’ve been killed when the car died on the highway and went from 60 to 0 instantly. We’ve received estimates to replace the engine (the engine is not fixable) from $4000 to $5000 which we do not have so we had to buy another car while still making payments on this one. Even if we did have the money, it costs more for a new engine then the car is worth which doesn’t make sense. This car is a danger to people and it needs to be corrected before more people get seriously injured or killed.

I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH A DEAD ENGINE, SO I HAD ANEW INGINE INSTALLED FOR $2995.00

I bought the car a couple of months ago and have had nothing but problems every since and should not have because it has very low miles for a 1999. When I bought it the interior lights did not work and the factory radio messes up sometimes it will play cd\’s and sometimes it wont.I have not fixed these problems because right after I bought it I put in the shop because it was not running right and my heater was broke. I spent almost $712.50 replacing the heater switch fan, alternator, oil filter, resistor,and micro-v belt. I then had more problems and took it back to the shop to find out what was causing it and found out I have a rod going out in my motor and can\’t afford to fix it can\’t take my car anywhere but work and home and its getting ready to go out and I will have no way to work. Then I just had to have a new battery put in it last week. this car has had one owner and should have been a better car. I am very unhappy with the quality of this car and its parts. It is getting very expenssive for me having to pay for all the parts and labor when all I wanted was a good reliable car.

I bought my Intrepid used Oct. 2003 with 74570 Miles on it. In February 2005 the oil light started coming on when I came to a stop even though the oil showed it was full. Then it started making a slight knocking noise. I called Dodge and the service mgr. said it was probably sludge and they would charge about 450.00 to clean it and then they would not make any guarantees that it would solve the problem. Of course not this car I have learned has a defective 2.7 engine that sludge is a common problem and will happen again. I have a mechanic working on it now and so far I have spent 624.00 in parts replacing the oil pickup tube, oil pump, rod and main bearings and timing chain. This mechancic has a friend at Dodge and he checked on all the possible problems on this car. His friend said Dodge had no intention of trying to make good on this engine. Well I will never own another Dodge product again. I simply can’t afford to have a car that I can’t depend on.

I bought my 99 intrepid with 10,000 miles on it (program car) I regularly changed the oil & filter every 3000 miles myself. This car had many problems! Seems like every time we took it to be fixed,shortly after something else would go wrong! I had the speed sensor replaced because the trans. wouldn’t shift! At around 60,000 miles cam&crank position sensors were going out constantly! I ended up replacing 3 cam sensors & 3 crank sensors! At somewhere between 80&85,000 miles the engine started clicking so it was towed to the dealer and the timing chain was replaced along with brackets that failed and a water pump at a cost of $1000.00. On her way home from work one day my wife was on the highway and the engine just failed! I have done a lot of web research on this engine and have found that all my problems are also those of many thousands of other chrysler 2.7 liter engine owners! These problems are not the fault of the consumers, yet we are being blamed for lack of maintenance! The problem lies with the design & manufacturing of the engine! I still have the car and would like to get it rolling again,since the body’s in great shape and i like the car,but i can’t see putting in another 2.7 engine when they’re all failing! I would like to put in a 3.2 or 3.5 but don’t know if a swap can be done! I have always been a huge Chrysler fan,but after the intrepid problems i gave up on American cars and bought a 2002 Nissan Altima! When are the American companies going to learn that to keep customer loyalty they must produce a quality product and back it up if something goes wrong?! Ford & GM are not innocent either! I will go back to American cars & trucks when this happens! Sincerely Cris Ellingsen

I bought my 1999 intrepid in March 2000. Through out the years of having this car we have really had no problems until the third year. At first in February 2003 it was the wheel bearings that went out and it costed $283.41 to get it repaired. Then in June 2003 the speed sensor went out and it costed $180.19. Also in the same year in September we kept seeing fluids leaking from the engine and we didn’t know where it was coming from so we decided to have it checked out. They told us the transmission seals were bad. We had it fixed and we also had the oil changed. I called them back to let them know my oil light would not turn off. They said that don’t worry about it as long as I keep oil in it that it would be alright. To make a long story short we ended up spendin $592.00. I took it somewhere else and they told me that I might need to use oils that is for higher mileage cars. So at this time we have taked this car to everyone about the oil light and noone seems to know what to say. Then last but not least in February 2004 I was getting ready to go out of town and I noticed that the oil was low. I checked it and it didn’t have any oil in it at all. Which seemed weird because we put oil in it about 2 weeks ago. So I took the car to the auto service center and had the oil changed tires balance and got a tune up. When I picked the car up from the shop, noone said anything to me about the engine was in bad shape. I drove off to go home and I was doing about 55mph when the heat in my car went out then the engine just shut down while I was driving. I was so scared because the steering went stiff. I just coasted to the side of the road and waited for my husband to get me. We live in North Carolina and at that time it was freezing. We had it towed to the dealer where they told me that the engine was blown. We were so shocked about what they told us. We have had regular oil changes since owning the car. I just don’t understand. We still have to make payments until 2005. It cost more to fix it then what we have left to pay. In the mean time the car is just sitting there until we can save enough money to get a new or reman. engine, which by the way cost about $3000.00 and up. The car does has alot of miles on it cause we travel alot, but that the main reason why we kept the maintainace up on it. We need to team up and make them repair these vehicles.

I bought my 1999 Intrepid in 2002 with about 22,000 miles on it. I was not offered an extended warranty and only had a 30 day warranty with this lemon. Right after that warranty was up my airconditioning compressor went out. Not being able to spend $500 on a new compressor, I did without A.C.(Along with my husband and two small children.)Last week on November 30th my engine failed. This car only has 54,172 miles on it and it will not drive. We believe it to be the rod shot. It will start with an unbearable knocking noise but will not drive or reverse, Therefore this car is delapitated in my driveway. Putting a new 2.7 engine in this car was an (expensive) option but seeing I am not the only one with this issue I don’t know what to do now. I looked into buying an engine and realized they are like hot cakes, they are sold faster than they come in. A new car is unaffordable but we need transportation. I always had regular maintenance and my next 3000 mile oil change was due at 54552, so by no means is this any of my fault. No one should have these problems because the manufacture big shots wont own up to a serious malfunction with their products. I am in awe about this whole car situation and do not know what to do. Please help with information. Thanks alot and hope to hear from you soon.Sincerely, Tricia Allen

I bought my 1999 Dodge Intrepid in Sept 2006 with in 2 months I had spent almost $1000 because they \"thought\" it was a bad timing and tensioner. My car had continuous problems starting up. The engine light never came on. I took it to several mechanics and they couldn\’t figure out what the problem was because the cars engine light was not on or the problem wouldn\’t exist at the time that I would take it in. I had regular oil changes etc. I replaced the driver side and the passenger side windows due to being off track and the mounters not working properly. I spent almost $500.00 for that. In Dec. 2007 the car died on the turnpike mind you that it was very cold and my two kids were in the car! I had to have it towed back home which was 45 miles. I then had to put in almost $500 worth of work for \"supposed censors\" and other malfunctions. With in a couple days the check engine light came on and a seriously loud noise was coming from the engine. I took it to another mechanic and he said it was the timing. So, I took it to the dealership that I bought the car from and that had previously worked on the timing. They then put in $756.00 worth of work for the timing. They took it on a test drive before trying to return it to me and it died on them and they had to have it towed back to the dealership. Come to find out that the car needs a new engine due to oil sludge. They quoted me $4600 to fix the car. I am a single mother with two children. This is my only means of transportation. Both of my children are in school and I am in school and work as well. I have seen about the complaints and lawsuits about this engine and would like something done about this engine! I will never buy another Dodge/Chrysler!

I BOUGHT A DODGE INTREPID FROM A DEALER(USED)AT 72,000 MILES, BY THE TIME IT HIT 85,000 MILES THE ENGINE BLEW. I HAVE READ AND I AGREE THAT THIS IS CLEARLY A DEFECT THAT DODGE MANAGMENT HAD KNOWN OF PRIOR TO THE FULL PRODUCTION OF THE 2.7L ENGINE. SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, IF THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT PLEASE ADVISE ME OF CONTACT INFO! AUDREY JEFFREY

I bought a 1999 dodge intrepid the car had about 64,000 miles on it. The carfax history report was good, it was previously owned by dealerships and a rental company and had been maintained regularly. The car ran great for about 2 weeks and one day while heading to work it just died. I had a mechanic check it and found out that the engine was blown. I paid $3500.00 for the car to buy and new engine and have it installed i will end up paying more than i actually paid for the car. I wish i did the research about these sorry cars before i purchased one. Now its just sitty in my drive way taking up space. Its just not fair, Chrystler should have recalled these garbage vehicles.

I bought a 1999 Dodge Intrepid in 2002 and drove it for 2 1/2 years with as close to normal oil changes as I have ever done since this was the first “new car” I had owned(ie..couple years old and a large loan.) I was on the way to the dentist with my then 4 year old daughter and the car died at a stoplight on a heavily traveled road. I got it restarted and drove it into a nearby parking lot where there was the Midas I used for my oil changes. They then gave me the bad news that my problem was “sludge” that is a problem with the 2.7 engine my car was lucky enough to have. I am told that the car that year was given 2 different engines and mine got the junker. I was quoted over 3000.00 to put a new engine and any quote since then has not been for much less.I had filed the car on a chap 13 bankruptcy after getting divorced, couldn’t afford to fix it and couldn’t sell it because I didn’t have the title so I have had to tow it at least 4 times and stress about where I can keep a car that looks good but won’t run and doesn’t have a license plate(since I have been in rental houses since my divorce and couldn’t store it on the property.) I just now have the title on the way to me and now have to figure out what I am going to do with a car I paid so much money on, haven’t been able to drive it since 2004 but have been paying on it, and am not going to get much if I sell this nice looking piece of work. I will never put my trust in another Daimler Chrysler product again.Even though I drove a Charger as a rental car recently and thought it was a great car I can say I couldn’t trust them.

I am unsure if the problem is related to the sludge in the engine; however it seems to be a common problem from what I have read on the internet. My wife was at a stop light and the car quit running and she was unable to start it again. The dodge dealership we brought the car to said it was a timing chain that broke. This is their diagnosis however they did not open the engine to investigate it since they wanted $500.00 just to open it and told me the engine was probably ruined and I would need a new one which would cost around $8,000.00. Please let me know it the timing chain could be a part of the sludge in the engine problem and what we can do about this. I have not and do not plan on fixing this car since the engine will cost me $8,000.00 and it has less 50,000 miles as it is, a new engine wont last very long either I guess.

i AM NOT SURE HOW TO GO ABOUT THIS BUT i WAS DRIVING MY MOTHERS CAR WHEN WE HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE. I SHUT IT OFF AND WENT TO START IT AGIAN AND IT WOULD NOT START. TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY SAID THAT THIS ENGINE WAS KNOW FOR HAVING PROBLEMS. IT IS THE 2.7LITTER V6 SO THE CAR HAS BEEN SITTING IN MY DRIVE WAY FOR TWO YEAR BECAUSE i CAN NOT AFFORD TO FIX IT I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING BEING DONE BUT CHRYSLER TO REPLACE THIS ENGINGE. THE CAR IS STILL IN MY MOTHERS NAME ONLY BECAUSE WE WERE WAITING TO SEE IF WE HAD TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS ON THIS ENGINE. THE COST TO REPLACE IT WITH A REBIULT JASPER ENGINE THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE 90 DEGREE TURN IN THE OIL LINE WILL NO LONGER BE THERE. BUT I JUST DON’T HAVE $3600.00 TO FORK OUT. i WAS READING SOME OF THE THINGS ABOUT THE TROULBE AND DID NOT SEE IF THEY EVER SAID THAT THEY(CHRYSLER) WOULD REPLACE THE ENGINE OR EVEN GIVE ME SOME KIND OF HELP. mY FATHER HAD THE OIL CHANGED EVER 3000 MILE AND HE TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT THEY BOUGHT IT FROM TO HAVE IT DONE. PLEASE HELP ME AND SEND ME MORE INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER.THANK YOU,LYNNSE R. MORRISP.S. MY MOTHERS NAME IS BETH A. FREE

I also own a 1999 Dodge Intrepid with the notorious 2.7 almost blown engine, due to oil sludge. The was well maintained with regular oil changes. The car has only 76k miles. For a couple of months the car would sound like a diesel for a very short time and disappear. I called the dealer and inquired if there had been any similar complaints or problems. They replied they knew of none. I even had the car in another repair shop one day and they did not know what could have caused the sound I complained about, because it disappeared before I got there. Just a couple of weeks ago the sound reappeared suddenly after 4 months of nothing. The shop owner could not believe his ears when I drove up left the car running and went in to get him. He found that the Hydraulic tensioner that holds the timing chains in place needed replaced, but when he took the front cover off the motor he found it filled with sludge. I was lucky that the motor had not blown yet, but I face the expense of having it rebuilt or replaced. I still have the car, but I had to go replace it with another car. This was an added expense I was not planning on.R Miller, Delaware

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Hello there, I think I found the place I have been searching for and I hope you will please take my problem VERY seriously and that I receive some sort of communication/ feedback ASAP! Here it is:The car was bought on 6-26-06 for $3100 plus a five-year/100,000 mile warranty , at an additional purchase of $428. The mileage at time of purchase was 127,347. The car was not driven until Halloween, Oct. 31, 2006 because that is when I recieved my license. The engine went out on it two weeks later. The warranty will not cover the car because the amount is more than what the car is worth. How can a car be bought for that amount of money WITH A WARRANTY, be driven for two weeks ONLY,be informed the car is totaled, and then be offered $1568.00? I then had to pay the cost for the towing-which WAS valid through the waranty, AND the cost for diagnosis TWO TIMES! Once for Tuffy to say it was totaled, then to have the waranty man come-look-and say himself the car was totaled! Which cost me $268.43! The $1568.00 includes the towing cost, which is why I paid Tuffy’s. So I am receiving less in actuality. What the hell kind of business is this?? I would like to be contacted and given an explanation. AND NOT from “Andrew” (there is never a last name given, JUST Andrew-pretty suspicious) who is from :Warranty Claims Dept. attn: Andrew37686 Enterprise Court.Farmington, MI 48331.Andrew wants me to hurry and sign the papers so can he process it and get ME MY MONEY! They also don’t want the car which took off $5oo.oo from the total cost given to me. WHAT am I going to do with the car? The engine replacement and the original cost is approximately $9,000.00 (with insurance). I could have bought a new car for that amount of money. I have three children and I’m a student. I can not afford this kind of money which I have saved for quite some time-this was school money for receiving good grades over the last two years!! I am completely heartbroken, disappointed, and definitely will not buy a Dodge again. The Intrepid was the one car when younger that I vowed to have some day. Well that “day” lasted exactly two weeks. It has been extremely exhausting dealing with what to do now. The car is still sitting over at Tuffy’s because I do not have the money to move it AND I just found out there are high-levels of carbon dioxide in my house which I am supposed to vacate. I have no vehicle!! I am very disappointed in Dodge and the Warranty Department. PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP Patiently waiting a response-Francesca

Heater would intermittently quit working & thought there may be an issue with the switch. However, mechanic\’s opinion later on is that the heater issue was a part of the bigger problem and was a prelude the ENGINE BLOWING (spun bearing reparied in June 2003 only to be replaced with hard knock 10,000 miles later). We were not in a financial position to replace engine and when searching on internet for a new engine (hopefully cheaper than dealership price)found hundreds of complaints already posted here and elsewhere. Contacted Chrysler who basically told me to be thankful for the 105,000 miles and not bother them when the car is so obviously out of warranty. Up to then, we were intent on owning a fleet of Dodge products…needed a pickup and wanted a Durango as well. At this point, they\’d have to pay US to drive another of their products.

Head gasket failed and anti-freeze seeped into the oil. Engine was diagnosed as having damaged bearings and not worth replacing the head gasket. I was told engine would fail very soon after gasket was replaced. Car cannot be driven because it needs a new engine.The a/c went on the car and I was told it would be too expensive to repair/replace.

From about 45000 miles on I started having small problems. The transmission would not shift out of 2nd gear. I had to have it towed. The warranty I had did cover some of it. After that little things would start going wrong. power windows not working, locks all screwed up. I had thease little things fixed as I went along. Than at about 100000 miles I started noticing blueish smoke from the tail pipe. I took it in and everything checked out ok. A short time after that I heard a knocking noise and was told it was a lifter. I had it all checked out and than a little while later the knocking got so loud and I took it back in and now it needs a new engine. $5443.93. They narrowed it down to the 3rd piston and now I’m stuck with a dead car.I also heard about the oil problems they have had with this engine and thats what caused this.

Found bad rod bearings due to poor oiling.

Five minutes after picking up our car from the body shop for having a paint job done on it the car stalled on the highway, the next day our garage told us the engine was seized with 82,000 miles on it. Needless to say April was a very expensive month.

First things that went wrong was the power windows. The brackets on the windows that kept them in place broke first on the drivers side and then on the passengers side a month later. It would cause the window to go up at a funny angle and if you didn\’t hold the window still it would be hanging out the window. After that the computer messed up. I had lost memory and had to have the dealership reprogram it. The third thing that went wrong was the heating and air conditioning vents. The controls would not work and stayed on front window defrost. Finally the engine started to make a knocking noise. I took it to the dealership and they told me I needed a new motor which would cost 8000$.

First noticed problem when gas milage started declining. As we still had several payments to make we decided to have the care repaired. The car sat for several months due to finances.

First engine failed at 84367 miles on 03/18/03 and was covered by extended warranty. Rebuilt long block was installed. Second engine has now failed in September of 2006 with 154004 miles on the car. Less than 70,000 miles on the second engine. Timing chain has failed and is sticking through the valve cover. It seems as if these engines are only good for 70-80k and they are done.

expensive repairs needed on 2.7L engine which they say could blow at any time now without repairs. About 69000 miles. Critical october 2006, but symptoms began a little before that.

exhaust pipe smokes, gaskets on vaves on motor are broke and the rings on the pistons are bad

Excessive Bearing Wear in Engine.

engine…oil light comes on at 1000 rpm or lower. Mechanic says that the 2.7L engines typically have this problem from 80000+. Eventually the oil will not lubricate the engine sufficiently enough to avoid severe damage and lead to a failed motor. I have yet to have it repaired due to the expense ($4500-$5500)…more than the care is worth. I don’t want to “throw good money after bad.” He said to contact this website and informed me of the CHRYSLER 2.7L ENGINE ARBITRATION INFORMATION. I’ve since spoken with several other individuals within the auto repair industry and they have said the same thing. I faithfully had my oil changed every 3000-3200 miles and have had 8 Chrysler products and have driven all of them over 120000 miles and traded them in on newer vehicles. This is the first one I’ve owned that I’ve had this problem with and was planning on driving it another 30000 to 50000 miles. Please contact me and let me know what my next step should be. I appreciate any suggeestions you may have.

Engine: While driving on the highway my engine started making a loud grinding/knocking sound and lost almost all power so I immediately pulled over and had it towed. Dartmouth Dodge of Dartmouth, MA diagnosed it as a seized engine and replaced it with used engine as that was all I could afford at the time. My job at the time required a lot of driving so I alway had the vehicle maintainence done regularly. At the time I was unaware that the engine problem was so widespread.Transmission: While driving on the highway the transmission wouldn’t upshift after it downshifted. I had to stop the vehicle, and restart it to get the transmission to upshift each time just to get it home. Two different Dodge dealerships replaced input speed sensors a total of 3 times over a 2 year period.

Engine: Started burning oil March 22, 2003 (found during oil change)I just keep the oil changed every 3M to 3,500 miles and now to date add one quart of oil every 1M miles (101,300)I really love my car and wanted to put a new engine in the car but when I went to get a quote they told me there was a “Class Action Law Suit” So that put a new engine out of the picture. Actually about 3 years ago when I noticed my start using oil I ran across another Dodge Interpid ownerand the told me to keep a close eye on the oil as their motor burned up. It put a SCARE in me.I really thought when I bought the car it would last the rest of my lifeOther: January 2000 the light the Shift level went out and I still haven’t fixed it.Other: August 2001 the truck button stopped working on the dashThe Oil sensor on the dash quit working in about 2004I was hit in the rear passenger side panel May, 2002 that was the crash. Replaced the side panel, tail light and tire carrier.In October of 2004 my steering started to make a grinding sound. I took it to my Auto Repair and he told me he had another Interpid that did the same thing and for the time being said let it go, so whenever it rains I still have the grinding noise.My Auto Repair put Coolant stop leak but it still leaks a small amount.To many headaches for one person.

ENGINE: rod bearingWINDOW: Sticks closed positionOTHER: Timing Chain and SensorBRAKES: Left Rear – intermittent drag; failure

Engine went out with no warning. I took the car to the dodge dealership and was told after they checked the car by computer that it would cost me another $396 to break the engine down to see what happen and that the cost for a new engine would be $6500. Now I took the car from there and now it\’s at my father\’s service center where it\’s being repaired for $5000 which I don\’t have. When I contacted Chrysler they told me that it\’s my fault due to lack of maintenence. Keep in-mind that the junk yards now have gotten money from this also In the Chicago area, engines from a junk yard with 60,000 miles or more are going for 2000 to 4000 dollars I really need help.

engine went out a 90,000 miles

ENGINE WENT ON MY 1999 DODGE INTREPID (2.7 LITER). I HAVE NOT REPAIRED IT, THE COST TO REPAIR WAS UNAFFORDABLE AND I AM STILL PAYING ON THE CAR.

Engine was replaced before I bought the car. Fuel pump went out 3 times since I’ve owned it, the motor has lost power and burns oil now.

Engine timing chain jumped and bent the valves also had to replace oil pump. Lasted for about twenty thousand miles and did it again. Don\’t have the money to do it again.

engine timing belt went out and spark plugs shot through engine and blew the whole thing up. Required remanufactured engine to be installed. Manufacturer specifications do not recommended check of timing belt till after 75000 miles.

Engine stopped working. No power, major problems.

Engine stop working on the freeway. Lost all power to car.Mech had to disconect sensor to start car. Car jumped time which cause engine to have major damage. Dealer said car needs rebuilt or new engine.

Engine started to “rattle”, then quit suddenly while traveling in traffic on a four lane highway. Oil has been changed regularly at 3000 miles or less at local Valvoline Express Care facility.

Engine started making clicking noise, engine oil light came on,pulled over to side of road,turned off engine. Slight smoke fron under the hood. Checked oil level, no oil. Looked under car, oil dripping every where, determined oil leaked from around filter. took filter to NAPA, Rep. sent filter to factory. Their report said filter was over pressured,causing leak. The only way this can happen is for the oil pressure regulating valve to stick shut,causing the overpressure. The weakest part of the pressurized system is the filter gasket,causing it to blow out and leaking all the oil from the system. After putting 5 quarts of oil in the engine, it failed to start becaused the engine had seized. I don\’t know what cost is going to be yet as I have not got that far yet, but I have quoted the figure of4-6,000.I\’m not sure the car is going to be worth the cost of reparing it.

Engine started making a knocking noise. Took car in to dealer. They ripped down motor. Rod bearings in 3rd cyclinder let loose.

Engine started knocking. had it checked and found heavy sludge build-up throughout engine and a wallowed out rod due to a spun bearing. had to replace crank, rod, piston, and bearings. which I might add one must order the parts through a dealer because Chrysler doesn

engine started knocking, loss of power, then shut down. Could not restart. Still had all fluids. Have estimates from $2400-$6800 for rebuilt to new motor plus labor to install.

Engine started knocking mech looked at it and said get a new car. Lots of metal in oil, also sludge build up.

Engine started knocking extremely loudly. Parked car at home, had towed to Midway Dodge Certified dealership. Estimated Repair Cost is $8,900.00. Please send information about a potential lawsuit against Chrysler for this ongoing issue with numerous Intrepids.

Engine started knocking because of lubrication problems for the crankshaft and connecting rods. Repairs have not been made becausr of the cost, leaving me without transportation to get to work or other tasks necessary to caring for my self and my children.

Engine started knocking and then quit running. Was advised that there was problems with the 2.7L engine and all the mechanics I have spoken to advised either 1) they would not work on the engine due to it happening again at a later date or 2)It was not worth rebuilding because the repair cost is more than the car is worth.

Engine started burning massive amount of oil, and motor developed a knock.

engine siezed while driving with no prior warning. No engine light, no nothing.

Engine seized! I work for a used car dealer as the sales manager and have complete access to mechanics and service bulletins. I bought this car with 82335 miles on it and changed the engine oil every 3,000 to 4,000 miles without fail.The day after what turned out to be the last oil change I was travelling on the highway when the “oil pressure” light came on. I stopped the car within one mile and checked the oil level and crawled under the car to make sure the oil filter was on tight and not leaking.Everything was as it should be. I restarted the engine and the light was no longer on, so I continued on. The same “oil pressure” light came back on and off again and then came on for good for the next 5 miles. At that point the engine started knocking and then seized up.The car’s book value was about $5400 before the engine seized. If I put the $6000 into it with a new engine I would still have only received $5400 from collision insurance if I had gotten into an accident and totalled the car. It didn’t make sense to buy a used engine that could have the same problem in the future so I junked the car.It cost me $7500 to replace it with a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am. The money spent on buying the Intrepid was equivalent to burning it.It’s not poor maintenance, it’s poor design of the oil impeller that has too small of a port to circulate the oil. Shame on Daimler Chrysler for such a poor design.

Engine seized with only a brief warning while going 65 mph on highway. Always had oil change on schedule. Car is of young age and low milage and well cared for, this should not have happened. Situation has caused financial hardship.

Engine seized with no warning…was in perfect working condition prior

Engine seized while travelling down Interstate causing loss of power. Car would not re-start. Towed car to mechanic who indicated engine could not be repaired. A new engine or used engine would be required to fix automobile.

engine seized while driving. Due to sludge. No attempt to fix it yet. Dealership estimate $5000.

ENGINE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, (VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION) WAS TOLD I DIDN’T CHANGE THE OIL ENOUGH. I HAVE OWNED MORE THAN A FEW CARS IN WHICH I’VE ALWAYS MAINTAINED THEM WITH THE UTMOST CARE, SO THEY WOULD LAST MORE THAN 75,000 MILES. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED WITH ABOUT 47,000 MILES, STILL OWE ABOUT $6,500. I DON’T KNOW WHAT I SHOULD DO, I CERTAINLY DON’T HAVE THE MONEY OR AGANGEMENTS TO REPAIR THIS VERY UNRELIABLE 2.7 ENGINE.

engine seized while driving into gas station, barely able to get vehicle stopped in time, mechanic said sludge in engine, would need new engine. contacted chrysler and was told that they do not have any knowledge of any problems with the 2.7 engine.

Engine seized while driving 70 mph on highway in winter. Oil sludge caused engine seizure. Oil changed every 3000 – 4000 miles with Valvoline Durablend semisythetic. changed to Valvoline high milage around 80,000 miles. Had engine flushed for sludge around 60,000 at Chrysler dealership for about $600. Never told of possible problems with the 2.7 engine or to only use synthetic oil to prevent it. This happened while I was unemployed. I now have a vehicle I am making payments on that I can not drive. I can not afford to replace / rebuild motor. I drive over 35,000 miles a year and now am stuck driving a truck that gets 10 mpg instead of my Itrepid that was getting around 25 mpg.

engine seized up while on the interstate. made a clunk noise and then killed out completely. had towed to a repair shop and was told the engine was not fixable and that we had to put in a new engine.

Engine seized up while my son was on his way to school. After inspection by Chrysler ( We purchased the car for their used car dept.) they determined that the engine seized because of oil slush. Since we purchase the car as a used car we could not prove that the oil was changed every 3000 miles before we got it. From the first day we got the car, my son and I changed the oil and filter before every 3000 miles. We don\’t have the money to pay for the repair and we still owe $8000 for the car which has been sitting in the garage since it broke down and we are still making payments. The dealer we purchased the car from will not help us resolve this problem and will not accept it as a trade in since the engine does not work.

Engine seized up and rod blew through long block. The engine is a Dodge 2.7 litre. Car was making strange clicking noises when driving and all of a sudden car died, and engine seized up. Car was towed back home and fixed on October 13, 2005. Total amount paid was $5,095.74. I tried to get Chrysler to pay for it, and they said it was owners fault. Oil was changed on time everytime, I have receipts to prove it.

engine seized up

Engine seized on 8/26/06. Mechanic gave estimate of 7436.50 to repair, but also advised of a \"silent\" recall of the 1999 Intrepid because a faulty oil system does not allow enough oil to flow to the engine. causing it to seize. Filed a chain with Daimler Chrysler through their independent claims examiner, impartial serviece group in Dallas, Texas. Recieved offer today for 2862.36. I can not have my car fixed anywhere for the entire repair or authorize one of their dealers to repair my car. One day had a car and the next day i did not, through no fault of mine! I sent the claims examiner receipts for all oil changes i had performed on the car. I was told by the claims examiner that this was a one and only offer, and that i had no recourse. Chrysler would not consider an appeal. Can you advise me in anyway on how to have this situation rectified by Chrysler. I greatly appreciate any help you can offer.

Engine seized and immediately died causing car to loose all power while driving- luckily I fought the steering to a safe stop without an accident. My pregnant daughter was a passenger in the vehicle. I felt fortunate that a collision did not happen. I learned that sludge built up in my engine and needed to be replaced. I also learned that my regular oil changes is a very good idea, but to the 2.7 liter engine it is destined to blow without any warning. The car was maintained well and proper maintenance was applied on our behalf. Any help is greatly appreciated.

ENGINE RATTLING SOUND LIKE TIMING CHAIN FELL OFF THE ENGINE SHUT ITSELF OFF WOULD NOT RESTART

Engine rattles and has died after a while of acceleration. I was told this was a common problem with this engine involving oil flow. I was then referred to this site to file a complaint.

engine quit running and has not been fixed at the point because it was going to cost too much. Had spent over $500.00 on repairs when I found out the engine had to be replaced at a cost of over $3500.00

engine problems same as all other 2.7s listed.i am sending this to inform dodge owners that there is an alternative to replacing the 2.7 with the same.intrepids also came with a 3.2,and it appears to be a much better engine.i have replaced my engine with the 3.2 and it worked out pretty well.i am not aware of any complaints for the 3.2,but if there are any they are not even close to the 2.7.so i am offering my services to those interested in repairing their intrepids.this installation costs $3500.to 4000.complete,as it does get quiet involved.but i believe if you are considering replacing the engine,why not put a much better one in and be done with it.if interested please contact Ray at Ray’s auto and transmission service in winnebago il.ph#815-335-3082

Engine problem: Engine Failure due to Sludge problemOther Problem: There is a recall on this vehicle that it can come out of gear and roll away while in park. This happened to us. An inspector from Chrysler looked at the vehicle and stated that it does what the recall states. When this happened to us, it came crashing through a Garage door.Chrysler denied the Claim for the vehicle damage and the garage door. It is wrong for a Big Co. like this to bullyits customers.

Engine overhauled by dealer at 79056 miles. 16,000 miles later and the engine is blown again. Possible blown rod and metal in oil. Dealer wants car to be towed to dealership. Will not state what amount of assistance to be offered until vehicle is at dealership.

Engine oiling problem

Engine oil has debris even after oil changes. It just goes bad; will randomly run hot for no reason, the rear end makes a terrible humming kind of echo sound while driving. I\’ve been to several shops the really do not want to work on this car. The cost to repair is $6.000-$8.000 not chump change. I have bought American car through out my life this challenge my alter my buying habits.

Engine oil changed at intervals suggested. On highway, going home, engine knocked, pulled over to gas station/repair station, engine failed. Had extended warranty which covered repairs and used engine installed with 40000 miles on it already by warranty co. Took 7 weeks to get repaired and on the road again. Local mechanics indicate engine failure due to connecting rod/bearing/oil sludge, oil not being circulated, knows of other Dodge owners with same problem. Cost me $650 rental car cost which is NOT reimbursed, as well as getting rides from other people, etc. Unbelievable.

Engine needs to be replaced due to sludge

Engine make a clicking noise while driving mechanic says engine needs replaced and informed me of the class action lawsuit against Daimler Chrysler on the 2.7 liter engine and felt the engine needs replaced. It is also my understanding that prior to my purchase of the vehicle it was a lease vehicle.

ENGINE LOST CYLINDER NUMBER 1 WHILE ON VACATION DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP IN ENGINE. CURRENTLY THE VEHICLE IS AT MY MECHANIC\’S SHOP IN NEED OF REPAIR ON THE ENGINE.

engine locked up without warning because of the excessive burning of oil due to bad design flaw.

Engine locked up

Engine light started flashing, heard an occasional knock, then sort of an occasional grinding screeching sound while driving which dissipated, then started again at which point I pulled off the road. Had car towed to dealership. Told engine had deep engine problem. Stated new engine would cost $7200.00 + labor. Had car towed back to home and searched for a cheaper repair cost. Could not afford the repair. Now having to wait 4 mos. to find engine at a cost of $5000.00 and non use of the car for all this time. No guarantee that this engine will last at all. Chrysler not interested in the problem at all. Manager at dealership said engine sludge caused problem because it was not maintained. Maintained car as stated in the manual, changing oil before 7500 miles sometimes at 6000 or less. Downsizing caused loss of 22 year job and NO CAR to go on interviews nor a job if found. Could not afford new car, cannot afford repairs! No one to turn to for help.

Engine light came on and then car died. Mechanic said that the 2.7 engine that Dodge puts in the Intrepid has a history of blowing. They are known as \"throw away engines\" by the mechanics. The also have a bad problem with sluge build up in these engines. I noticed a lot of negitive comments on the web site from other owners who have experience this problem. I contacted Chrysler/Dodge Manufacture at 1-800-992-1997, and the service rep told me there was nothing they could do since it was out of warranty. This is what other owners are experiencing. My mechanic told me a rebuilt engine would cost $7,000 from Dodge and labor would be $1,500. I feel that Chrysler/Dodge knew the problems with these engines and should have had a recall on them. I feel that I should be reimbursed for the cost of the engine.

Engine knocks real loud. Car has thrown a rod.

Engine Knocking,and Bearing Faliure causin motor to seize

ENGINE KNOCKING CAUSED BY ROD FAILURE. CHAPMAN DODGE DEALER SERVICE MANAGER STATED THERE WAS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE ENGINE OIL SYSTEM AND THEY WOULD NOT REBUILD THE ENGINE. HE STATED IT WOULD NEED A NEW ENGINE AT A COST OF APPROX. 6500.00.

Engine knocking and ticking. Took it to a mechanic who said it could possibly be rod bearings but would not know for sure until they opened up the engine. Car is sitting in mechanic parking lot. We are right now fighting with the warranty company to pay for the fix and they are refusing. (we bought the car used $3500 in Dec 2006 and bought a warranty $500 at the same time) We only were able to drive the car for less than two months. I am so sorry we bought a Dodge…never again. Especially after reading the stories in here.

Engine Knocking

ENGINE KNOCKED REALLY BAD. COST ABOVE DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR AS MY BOYFRIEND IS A MECHANIC AND HE REBUILT THE ENGINE. THE 1500.00 IS THE PARTS COST

engine knock in lower part

Engine just quit while Driving on Interstate. Was told by mechanic that engine was blown. Took it to a Franchise called Ryan Engine Exchange where it was replace with a rebuilt motor of the same size. Cost was $6500.00 and had to go without a vechicle for 3 months. I am in contact with an Attorney who is attempting to move forward with a Class Action suit, but have not heard anything for a while

Engine is shot will not run also makes a clanking sound!!!!!

ENGINE IS NO GOOD

Engine is making noise car has 72,000mi

Engine is junk. It just stopped working one day. I had noticed a black smoke coming out of the tail pipe. When we took it in the repair shop said that the engine is no good and we will need to replace it. After spend a lot of money on the car it\’s like having to repair for it again. The repair shop says they have seen a lot of these and that basically the engine got clogged with oil.

Engine is burning oil and the oil light keeps flickering on and off. The emission problem was cleaned and fixed by the dealer. Brakes were normal wear and tear. The window is just poor design. I took the door apart and replaced bolts and nuts with stronger ones.

Engine Headlights dimmed and than Engine stalled. Called tow truck and was told battery was bad and alternator would need to be replace in 6 months or so. Left lot only to go 1-1/2 short blocks before engine stalls. Had towed back to shop and was told that after replacing the alternator and starter that the engine had seized up. Was told by dealer that it was a lack of lubrication and sludge in the engine. Car had been serviced by dealer and oil changed at 80,610 at that time I mentioned to dealer that the car looses oil but see no leaks in drive way. Also informed dealer that the Oil light comes on and after they serviced the oil light still was on. Car engine seized up at 84,280 and was told it should have been changed every 3,000 miles and not 3600 miles. The car has been serviced and oil changed regularly and yet I am told that I developed a sludge problem because of lack of lubrication. This problem has got to be an engine flaw. Need help it getting retribution.

Engine has oil sludge build up / evidence in oil fill and on stick

Engine has design flaw, oil sludge, lifters have collapsed, engine is clicking and soon to lock up. Diagnoses not enough oil getting to engine due to design defect. Dealer will not help , Dodge will not help and now I find out by the net that a lot of other people have the same problem. We have maintained this car to the manufactures specs but they will not back the product. We are looking at being out a lot of money, do not have this car paid off and can not find a 2.7 engine to put in unless its new. There should have been a major recall on this or an extended warrenty. If mercades and the High end Chrysler products were given it why am I not given it? This is consumer discrimination and I am very intrested in a class action suit.

Engine has a severe lower engine knock,makes noise when car is running,will not stay started will cut off at times.The car was not recommended to drive.

Engine had to be replaced. Due to twisted rods.

Engine had a broken timing chain guide pin. The dealorship said I need to start looking for a new car because the engine may go at anytime because of SLUDGE built up.

ENGINE FELL APART, RODS KNOCKING, LIFTERS GONE, AND TIMING CHAIN GONE. ALL HAPPENED AT THE SAME TIME.

Engine Failure..A certified mechanic has told me that the failure is sludge related. We have gotten cost as high as $8000.00 to fix the car. The engine alone is not worth putting back in. A 3.2L changeover is available but they are going thru the roof on cost also. Cost ranges are from $4500.00 up. Availability of the changeover kits are getting scarce, the 3.5L is costly, the 2.7 is worthless. We have a nice looking car we still owe a lot of money on that sits there in our yard. Very frustrating.

Engine Failure. I just bought the car used four months prior when it happened. I was driving to work and my dodge intrepid starting to make a grinding noise and then i lost all power steering and power to the vehicle. The car needed a new engine. The oil inside had turned to sludge. i was told that because the 3month warranty was up that i was out of luck. Not only did i still owe $5,000 on the car, but I had to pay another $4,000 to get it fixed.

Engine failure.

engine failure, power window failure

Engine failure while driving down road.Engine had 80,000 plus miles with regular oil changes including one the previous week.I also had an engine failure on a 3.9 liter engine in 1996 ,1500 ram truck with 32,000 mile due to oil sludge which Dodge repaired thru Parkway Dodge in Birmingham.The dealer appears to have more interest in maintaining their customers than the manufacturer.I’m still making payments and carrying insurance on a “dead” car.

Engine failure on highway at 65 mph. Engine was full of oilbut quit oiling. I contacted Chrysler and they offered no help. I needed the car so I bought a rebuilt engine fron Precision engines of Texas and had it installed locally.

Engine failure due to timing chain! Most garages won\’t touch it, they refuse to rebuild engine because of sludging problem, saying its just throwing good money after bad! The LaGrange County Dodge Dealer – service department quoted $5,500 for repair with a remanufactured engine! They won\’t even try to repair the old engine. They service department knows they have a problem with these engines, which is one of the best kept dirty little secrets of Dodge. I told them that it bordered on criminal to sell these boat anchors as engines to unsuspecting consumers! The car was used by my daughter, we changed the oil and filter every three thousand miles with a local dealer under there VIP program. (not a Dodge dealer ) She still owes $4,000.00 on the car and is facing a $5,500.00 repair bill which would make a total of $9,500.00 for a car that

Engine failure due to sludge. Oil changes were made on a regular basis.

Engine failure due to oil sludge.

Engine failure due to oil sludge

Engine failure due to oil sludge

Engine failure due to oil sludge

Engine failure due to engine sludge.

Engine failure caused by oil sludge build up. One day while getting on the interstate the car had a stutter. I immediately pulled over and noticed that the engine was knocking excessively. I drove the car home slowly with the emergency flashers on since I had 4 kids in my car from my son’s baseball team. After I got the car home I didn’t drive the car again till I could take it to a mechanic. I spoke with several mechanics and they all told me that the Dodge 2.7L engine was notorious for failure and oil sludge build-up. I had the engine replaced at a cost of nearly $6,000.00. I started having my oil changed every 3,000 miles and I was recently told that I’m again getting oil sludge build up. I feel that this vehicle is poorly engineered and that Chrysler should be held responsible.

engine failure 100%. Car would not operate, replacement of the the engine $ 4,500. No assistance from the manufacture, traded car in, not for a dodge.

Engine failure 07/06- presumed oil starvation problem, or oil pump failure. Oil sludge is the leading suspect. Cause of death: thrown rodAir Conditioning 06/06- Leak from Evaporator, replacement neededEngine/Computer Controls 06/06- Replacement of Cam & Crakshaft Sensors on engine blockElectrical/Battery – Replaced at least 4 batteries, 3 electrical repairs

Engine failure , I BELIEVE DUE TO A BAD OIL PUMP IN MY 2.7 ENGINE

Engine failure

ENGINE FAILURE

engine failure

Engine failure

Engine failrue due to oil sludge.Starter failure

Engine failed. Repair center stated it was a known problem with the Chrysler 2.7L engines. I am not in a financial situation to attempt a repair at this time.

engine failed.

Engine failed while driving on highway without warning.

Engine failed while driving down expressway. No warning started to sound like a washing machine 1 mile later just stopped pushed to side of road. Towed to repair shop informed motor seized. Note oil changed preformed three days earlier via Midas noted that the engine showed signs of sludge in oil pan no verbal conversation suggestions etc. Due to oil change being preformed three days earlier, car was then towed to Midas where they took down motor and told us that the motor was in fact seized. Informed that this was nothing new that the 2.7 engine had been known to be a problem with sludge due to the fact that it had been an industry knowledge that the oil line to the motor was to small to supply sufficient oil to the engine. Repair amount 4782.18 as replacement or 7500.00 for rebuilt with 32000. Due to the fact that I have been unemployed for 11 months have no means to pay either option. Here I sit with a piece of garbage that I will continue to pay for 30 years since 12 months prior paid car off and rolled into mortgage. While discussing with attorney Midas supplied numerous pictures of internal motor showing the sludge and documentation 20+pages of same issue with multiple complaints that Chrysler/dodge was in fact aware of problem and has continued to do nothing while their customers are been told lies that it is a maintenance issue. While I as well as the thousands of stranded customers have in fact had their oil changed regularly at 3000 mile intervals.

ENGINE FAILED WATER PUMP FAILED

Engine failed on my wife with two kids in the car going down a hill with hard curves. no warning til the last minute car died in a curve she could hardly maintain steering so tried to restart engine started revved high twice and died again which it had seized at that moment. No sludge very clean engine I think timing had jumped. Seized rod bearings to crank shaft. lots of metal in the motor oil pan. lots of metal fragments in oil pan. I am not sure but I think this is the second motor in this car. I bought it used, the engine was losing oil some were but I could never find a consistent leak I thought it was the aluminum oil pan where it had a brace bracket to the trans. never could tell for sure it seemed to have a hair line crack at or under the bracket, a lot of stress there. I used very good oil Valvoline 5w30 & Wicks oil filter. I had the oil pan off a few months before no metal good condition no sludge, because my brother in law had a 2000 Intrepid with a 2.7 that had a broken rod and sludge in the engine with 70,000.. He did the repairs himself only cost him $700. I am very disappointed in the car I owned a 97 Intrepid and only had minor problems and I also own a 95 Dodge pickup with 5.9 and only minor problems. but if this is the way they\’re building them now I don\’t think I want another Dodge vehicle. when it was running correctly it was a nice car but anything that dies at 80,000 is not good especially when it leaves your wife and kids stranded and endangers their lives. because there was no warning that it was going to go; it just died.

Engine failed on 12-7-04….lots of knocking before hand… was sent to mech two weeks before…no word from them about bad engine model…mech said it will cost about $7K to replace or repair

Engine failed due to the common oil sludge problem in the 2.7L engine.Cooling system had lots of air in the system.Headlights fogged over from outside dirt, which condensation on the inside.

Engine failed due to oil sludge. Driver’s seat broke for no particular reason.

Engine failed due to crankshaft or rod failure. Engine needs to be replaced.

Engine failed due to accumulation of sludge in Feb. 2005. From Feb. 2005 until May 2006 the car sat inoperable because we could not afford to get it repaired. In May 2006 we learned that a large number of people had the same problem with the 2.7 liter engine that is in our Intrepid so, we called Daimler/Chrysler about the problem and they agreed to pay for towing and diagnostic testing. It was found out that sludge deposits in the engine caused the failure. The problem was relayed to Chrysler and they would only agree to pay 3,000 dollars of the 7,500 dollars we were told it would take to repair the car. They would only agree to pay 3,000 Dollars because of the sludge that was found in the engine. I learned that there was a class action lawsuit against Chrysler because there was a problem in the engineering of the engine that causes these sludge deposits to form. I shouldn

engine failed , will not start, will not move :( needs new engine

Engine died, would not restart. Diagnosis from mechanic was engine failed because of massive sludge.

engine died due to sludge bulid up even after regular oil changes. the car died without warning on interstate out of state and cost $400 to get it towed back plus a free 100 miles coursty of AAA

Engine developed bottom end knock 3 months after I bought it.

Engine completely failed, no warning. Oil had been changed routinely and wasn’t due back for an oil change yet. However, mechanic stated that engine had no oil? Had taken it to 2 different places to diagnose mysterious oil usage (no smoking, no leak on the ground). Was told it was oil pressure sending unit. Replaced that, nothing happened. Now, less than 10K later, complete engine failure. By the way, one of the 2 places I took it for the oil usage problem was the dealer.

Engine completely died while driving. Olathe Dodge said needs new engine.

Engine ceased up @ 50,000 miles. Had every oil change on time and took care of car. Was told engine wasn’t circulating oil properly. Design flaw in engine. Had it replaced with a rebuilt engine. within weeks that engine’s oil light started flickering on at stop lights even though oil was full, engine light would come on showing insuficient oil flow.

engine broken do to sludge wich coused oil staruation at oil pump

Engine blown while driving. Near accident, but able to stop in time. Repairs not worth value of the vehicle

Engine blew due to sludge build up in the engine. Caused the timing chain to jump, damaging the engine. The vehicle was well maintained and should not have had sludge in the engine. The mechanic stated that it requires a new engine at a cost of $6000.00. This car has what I have found to be the faulty 2.7 liter engine.

Engine blew at normal expressway speeds causing immediate and extremely dangerous loss of power. Cause of failure was engine sludge build-up as a result of a design flaw in Chrysler\’s 2.7 liter engines. This problem is epidemic and Chrysler is doing nothing. An astounding number of these engines are failing, and a call to any auto salvage yard in the country will confirm this. I bought my 1999 Intrepid with the 2.7L engine on October 11, 2001. It had 48,303 miles on it. Within a few weeks of purchase, I began hearing a ticking sound in the engine, similar to that of a sticking lifter. It would seem to come and go on it\’s own, and every time it would come back, I would check my oil level and it would be fine.Then, at about 65,000 miles, I began hearing the ticking sound very frequently, and it was getting louder. I usually change my motor oil about every 3,000 to 5,000 miles (which is far better than the recommended 7,500 mile oil change schedule appearing on page 153 of my owner\’s manual), but I returned earlier for an oil change to see if it would reduce the engine noise. After the oil change, the noise stopped for about 2 hours, and when it started back up again, it was even louder. I pulled over to check my oil, and after letting it sit for about 5 minutes I pulled out the dipstick and the oil level read very low.I turned around and drove right back to the Jiffy Lube that changed the oil, and when they checked it, it was fine. I was confused, and they looked at me like I was nuts. Two days later, on a whim, I checked the oil before starting it up in my garage, and it was dangerously low again. I took it back to Jiffy Lube, and again it was fine. It turns out, engine sludge was intermittently blocking and then permitting the flow of oil through my engine and then back to my drain pan. Of course, since Chrysler wouldn\’t alert me to this, I didn\’t know what in the hell was happening.Then, at expressway speeds on July 29, 2003, with only about 72,000 miles on the car, my engine made a snap sound and I instantly lost 95% of my power. I nearly had several collisions with nearby cars trying to get off the road immediately. I called for a tow, and once the car was examined, I was told it would be anywhere from $5,500 to $7,500 to fix, depending on if I chose to install a rebuilt or a new engine. I asked about a salvage yard engine, and was told that all attempts to find one was useless. There was an absolute epidemic of these engines going out everywhere, so no one had one available. And even if they did, they told me the engine would already have sludge in it.If you don\’t believe me, call any salvage yard in any city at any time, and tell them you have a Dodge Intrepid with engine failure and you need to locate a 2.7L engine. Chances are excellent that you will not get to finish telling them what you need, because they\’ll finish your sentence for you. It happened at every one of the four junk yards I called in Cincinnati. And the price they quote for getting one is $3,500 or more, even though virtually any other motor for another late model American car is around $750 to $1200. The reason they cite– incredibly high demand. So, since my car is only worth about $5,000 to $7,000 after repairs (and I still owe $8,000 on it), I can\’t justify repairing it. I asked how much I could get if I sold a really nice, unwrecked Intrepid to the salvage yard, and their response was $1,000 max., much, much lower than any other late model car. Again, the reason they cite–everyone is choosing to junk these cars, so they\’re overrun with Intrepid bodies.Now, to make matters worse, I\’ve been sued by my bank because I can\’t make the payments anymore. I am absolutely blown away that Chrysler will not stand behind their product. I called to file a formal complaint with them, and the man on the phone said he hadn\’t heard of this problem with the cars. However, every junkyard in America knows about it, and every Chrysler dealer in America knows, too. So they are FULLY aware of the problem! They\’re just duckingus. I called the nearest Chrysler dealer to me when this first happened because I was sure there must have been some kind of recall or TSB (Technical Service Bulletin) issued on this, and even though they finished my sentence when I began telling them what happened, they said there was nothing they were fully aware of the problem, but could do nothing. They checked my VIN and saw no warranties still in place covering the engine or drive train.

Engine blew at 80,000. Totally locked up. No warning. Still owed 2 1/2 years of payments on this car. Cost to replace the motor was out of the question. The cooling fans on this motor were replaced 6 months before. Both were bad. The air conditioning leaks frion and does not stay cool. Pretty bad for a car I paid alot of money for. Also, the fuel pump was replaced about six months before the motor locked up. All maintenance was kept up on this vehicle. Had to buy another car to get my children to school and me to work. Great financial burden was caused by this.

Engine – severe knocking due to poor oil circulation. Resulted in a lot of metal in the oil; obvious bearing failure in the bottom end. Engine seized due to poor oil circulation. Required replacement of engine.

Engine – leaking head gasketExhause/emission – failure of all O2 sensors and both catalytic convertersCooling – Water pump, t-stat, etcMany of the above are interelated along with oil system issues.Latest attempt at repair and the shop turned down the work, said it was not worth it.

ENGIN FAILURE. CAN NOT SELL THIS CAR.,THANK YOU

ENG BLEW UP UNDER 90,000

Drove the car for 2 weeks and motor started knocking. Mechanic said the motors lower end is bad and I will need a new motor. Total estimate was over $6500.

Drove it and it died. The aluminium engine failed

Driving vehicle, city driving, and vehicle just stopped running. Would not start and had it towed to a garage. The garage diagnosed a computer problem and other electrical parts but said the dealership would have to program the computer. So the vehicle was towed to Colonial Dodge and they put the computer on (2 attempts) and other electrical parts and then told us that the timing chain went causing damage to the complete engine. The repair bill is estimated at $7500.00. Two Chrysler employees at the dealership stated to get rid of the vehicle, it\’s not worth fixing, they have seen too many come in for same problem. At this point we are unable to pay for this repair. We are left with no vehicle.

Driving my car on the expressway I began hearing clanking noises. Oil light on. Checked oil, stick showed full. When attempting to restart car, the car would not start. Mechanic stated engine needed to be replaced. No oil. Took car to auto dealer, (not where purchased), told engine would need to be replaced. Quoted 6,000.00 for refurbished and up to 9,000.00 for new. Car still at dealer. Will bring it home. Had to purchase new car. I work as Homecare Nurse. Need car to work. Lost 2 days of work, plus the cost of rental. Not to mention getting into debt with new car. Intrepid was paid off.

DRIVING HOME – CAR OVERHEATED. AFTER ALLOWING TO COOL FOR 3 HOURS WOULD NOT RESTART. WAS TOLD ENGINE WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. ALWAYS CHANGED OIL WITH 10W30 MOBIL SYNTHETIC OIL. SOLD CAR TO SALVAGE YARD, AM PAYING OFF LOAN STILL.

driving down the road the car just stopped alomost causing an accident. car would start with a loud noise coming from motor but wouldnt run longer than 45 seconds at a time before shutting off again.

Driving back to work from lunch and my car stalled, it would not start up and then when I finally got it started it had clouds of black smoke coming out the back end. I sound like the motor was going to come through the hood it was so lound and clunky sounding.

Driving along at slow speed when engine seized – Not even able to get the car to the side of the road.

driver window failed. Have not yet tried to repair. Bad crankshaft sensor left me stranded many times, on the freeway or parking lot. Only cost $100 because I have a $100 deductible on the extended warranty.I don’t know if the mileage is right or not, since apparently the model has a history of speed sensor problems.

Dodge Intrepid 2.7L engine – Timing Chain broke and bent valves.

diagnosed as the internal timing chain failure (broke) due to lack of proper lubrication.it had been in the shop 2 previous times for the oil light coming on when warm and stopped (flickering).our mechanic tried two different things and it didn’t fix it.he told me the lack of lubrication caused the chain to break.

Description : Intrepid SE 2.7L, Automatic transmission, 98,000 miles Bought a beautiful 1999 Dodge Intrepid from a very reputable dealer. I immediately began having problems, like “sensors” needing to be replaced but I thought, eh, at $5,000 I stole this car. After only 2 months of driving the engine seized up while I was in traffic! I was almost rear ended by a car behind me as I crossed an intersection. I had driven this car only about 3000 miles when it locked up on me. During that time I had changed the oil once just like I was supposed to. I did not drive this car hard, I am a very safe driver. After having the car towed at my expense to a mechanic, After running a typical spark, fuel and compressopn test, I was told by the mechanic that he had to tear the engine completely down to find the problem. After two days the mechanic called and said that the engine was blown, a piston was seized and the excaust valves were burnt. So I paid $5000 to Ryan’s engine exchange in Colorado Springs to get a remanufctured engine, all at my own expense. I bought the new engine in March of 2003, it is now September 2007 and my car just stopped running again! I took it to a mechanic and he says that the cylinder has lost compression and that it is leaking air from a leak test into the intake manifold. Bottom line, I need a new engine again! This on a engine that only has 54000 miles on it and which the oil has been changed and maintenance performed religiously by the dealer. I am a single mother of one with one on the way and have no car to drive to work and may lose my job!

DATE OF FAILURE 07-06-06, MILEAGE AT FAILURE 89116,TOTAL REPAIR COST 6,379.77 TIMMING CHANGED JUMPED,BENT VALVE PISTONS, METAL SHAVINGS IN OIL

Date 11/19/03 at 49445 miles 1)Driver Seat Bolt Recall – No charge 2)Cam Sensor Failed & Replaced= $161.95 3)Found Drive Belts Worn & replced= $164.95 4)Bleeder Housing Leaking & replaced= $239.10 5)Shop Supplies = $5.00 6)Tax = $39.97 Overall total is 610.97Date 11/22/03 at 49531 miles Gears on Transmission wont shift. 1)Output Speed Sensor Failed= $166.70 2)Transmission Fluid Flushed and Refilled= $124.95 3)Tax= $20.42 Overall total is $310.07Date 12/19/03 at 50482 miles. 1)Input Speed Sensor Failed = $114.70 2)Gear Shift Cable Binding up & replaced= $130.00 3)Cable-Gear Selector = $62.06 4)Bracket-Steering Column = $11.00 5)Shop Supplies = $10.00 6)Tax = $5.42 Overall total is $333.18Currently: I believe that I will have problem with brakes and steering and suspensions in front wheels due to chopping or wagging while driving near future. I can’t afford anymore repair expenses in the future until I pay off all above expenses. All problems happened less a month or less a year. I just bought this car in December 2002 at 32,700 miles. It is a great car, but too many problems.

Computer Controls: COMPLETE FAILURE while I was driving – of all dashboard gages including speedometer. Repaired by local Dodge dealership.Engine: SEIZED UP while I was driving – due to oil starvation from well documented design flaw of 2.7L engine.I am currently trying to negogiate reimbursement through ISG to purchase new engine.Power Options: FAILURE of rear door lock actuators – not yet fixed.

Computer Control: Replaced input speed sensor (transmission would not shift)Engine: Timing chain, guides, tensioner, water pump, and misc. parts. Problem caused by Chrysler 2.7 engine.Power Options: Replaced Door lock latch.I have kept a file with receipts and notes. I even wrote to Chrysler on 4/22/03 and received a call from a Chrysler Rep. who said Chrysler was unaware of the problem. I called her attention to the web sites dedicated to this problem and she denied knowing about it. Frankly that got me as much as anything; blanket denial.

Complete engine failure of our 2.7L DOHC engine while driving down the road at a speed of 45MPH resulting in $6375.19 engine replacement at owner’s expense. Just like every other compliant that has been filed against Chrysler with this engine oil sludge build up was to blame. We bought the car brand new and have receipts documenting that we changed the oil every 3,000 miles. We owed somewhere in the neighborhood of $5,000 to $6,000 on the car and with a pending remote military assignment overseas, I had no choice but buy the rebuilt engine so my wife and three children could have transportation while I was gone.

Chrysler 2.7L Engine Failure – sludge – no warning just died, 114k on car oil changed regularly within scheduleBoth frnt power window motors replaced

CHRYSLER 2.7/167 V6 ENGINE, HAD OIL STARVATION, A LOUD CLICKING SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGNE IN NOV 05. WE HAD IT CHECKED OUT, THE REPAIR SHOP FOUND NOTHING. IN MAY 06 THE SOUND CAME BACK, WE HAD IT TOWED TO AN AUTO SHOP AGAIN AND FOUND NOTHING. IN JUN 06, THE SOUND CAME BACK AND AGAIN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP. THEY BELIEVED THE OIL LINE WAS BLOCKED, THEY CHECK IT OUT IT WAS NOT. THE AUTO SHOP, FOUND THAT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROD AND MAIN BEARING HAD NO OIL BUT THE LEFT SIDE DID. TO FIX THE PROBLEM A JASPER ENGINE WAS PUT INTO MY VEHICLE.

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALWAYS ON

CHECK CAR OIL LIGHT COMING ON AND NOISE FROM ENGINE CHECK AND ADVISE NOTE;WE CLEANED CRANK CASE OIL PAN\PICK UP SCREEN AGAIN NOTE;IF PROBLEM COMES BACK [ENGINE WILL NEED REPLACEN

catastrophic failure of the engine at 65 mph on the Ohio turnpike. Been advised by 5 mechanics not to fix it, to take it to the junkyard because any repair would entail another 2.7 l engine and they consider them to be faulty. No way this car should be failing at reasonable driving speeds. This engine is apparently notorious in the auto service industry.

Car would run great and then shut down without warning. After it would sit it would run great again. Three garages (including a Dodge garage) could not figure out what is wrong with this car. $1400 later, it was never fixed. Now.. the oil light is on there is only 5 pounds of oil pressure at idle. The Fuel pump went out.This car has less than 60,000 miles on it.

car won’t start due to timing chain failure and loss of compression.

CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED ON FREEWAY AFTER MAKING LOUD KNOCKING IN ENGINE ON12/3/07 AND THEN TOWED TO PEP BOYS. DISPLAY BOX SHOWED OIL INDICATOR BUT ENGINE WAS HAVING PROPER LEVEL OF OIL. PEP BOYS IDENTIFIED AS ENGINE FAILURE AND IT WAS BEYOUND REPAIR. PEP BOYS QUOTED ME $5296 SO I TOOK IT TO K & J AUTO REPAIR WHO AGREED TO REPLACE REBUILT ENGINE AT $2750

Car started getting a knocking noise and then it just quit running and will not turn over. Car needs a new motor at a cost of $4950.

car stalled out while traveling at approximatley 55mph no warning lights burning smells or smoke.hasn’t successfully been restarted since. Upon inspection found left cam spinning erratic with an abundance of chain noise. Lack of lubrication through out engine with no signs of oil leak any where. Removed oil pan to find debris, including timing tensioner guides. the car had 2600 miles put on it since its last oil change. Took the car to local mechanic and they stated it needs a new engine.

Car not running or starting. Was driving car and car quit, oil pressure light came on. Oil level full. Car lost oil pressure, had oil starvation in heads, cam or crank shaft.

Car engine started tapping then began knocking louder then shutdown on the southbound 57 freeway Orangethorpe offramp. Coasted to a stop then put car in park tried to turn engine on still knocking very loudly turned it off immediately. Got out of car opened hood (no smoke, no fluids coming from engine) called a tow truck. Got towed home. Next day had car towed to mechanics shop was told that the engine was blown. Notified Daimler Chrysler & NHTSA. Not sure what to do now. Please help!! Daimler Chrysler says I need to pay for the dealer to tear down the engine before they will take my complaint. The 2.7l engine is a lemon. Daimler Chrysler needs to back their product not pretend that it does not exist. Fact is now I have a Dodge vehicle that is not worth anything.

Car Engine rattles and oil light comes on I talk to my mechanic on this and he had 3 other intrepids doing the same thing he said engine replacement would be 5000 dollars he said this is a problem with this particular engine

Car began making a clanking sound on freeway and oil light went on, pressure seemed to be failing. Car was pulled over and towed to a service station. The car had just been at the Dodge dealer for a few safety recalls had just had an oil change and serpentine belt replaced. Dealer also replaced oil pan as it was worn from may oil changes over it’s six year life. This came to over $500. The repair station found shards of metal in the oil and determined the metal shards could not be removed from the engine. This is a 2.7L which apparently commonly has this problem. The bearings had failed and in turn the engine is considered beyond repair. This type of failure I understand should never happen when the car has plenty of oil and has been properly maintained. It has been explained to me since we are searching for anyone to replace this engine under $4000 that it is a design flaw in the engine that makes it suseptiple to oil slude which despite correct engine maintenece allows the bearings to fail. I am distrubed to hear from many auto places this is very common. They are suggesting adapting the car to the 3.2 engine or 3.5 which are not problematic

buught used car engine failed,dont want to spend 6000.00 on new engine since this seems to be a design problem

Bought used for 4500 4/29/05 maintained oil changes every 3000 to 4000 miles. Car had approximately 70000 miles at purchase. Engine failure due to apparent sludge

Bought the car used with 72,000 miles on it in March 2003, in the first week of December I started to hear a knock in the engine and had it checked out by a mechanic, he said that there was oil slumping in the engine and that i would have to replace the engine (at around $6,500). Two hours later while driving on the freeway the engine seized and the car stopped. It has been in my driveway ever since.I owe $7,000 left on the car and cannot afford to replace the engine. I called Chrysler to inquire if the car was under warranty and was informed that in 1999 the warranties were only good for 2 years, so they refused to help.I had the oil changed every 3,000 miles and i took good care of the car, but i will now be spending the next 3 years paying off a car that won\’t run.

BOUGHT CAR FROM PRIVATE OWNER FOR MY DAUGHTER WHO LIVES IN FLORIDA.ON THE SAME DAY I CHANGED THE OIL AND CHECKED IT OVER FOR THE TRIP TO FLORIDA. LEFT THE FOLLOWING MORNING AND GOT AS FAR AS KNOXVILLE,TENNESSEE AND THE OIL LITE CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING.HAD IT CHECKED AT A GARAGE AND THEY SAID THE ENGINE HAD SPUN #5&6 ROD BEARINGS I CALLED MY BROTHER WHO OWNES A RACE CAR AND HE BROUGHT HIS TRAILER TO KNOXVILLE AND TOWED THE CAR BACK TO MY HOUSE IN BROOKVILLE OHIO SO FAR I AM OUT 3000.00 for the purchase of this car I have had it since October I did not title it in Ohio yet because I want to title it in my daughters name in Florida. I am on a fixed income as a part time school bus driver and i could really use some help on this., 5,857.95 is the best estimat i have been able to come up with I need help Please!!

Bought 3 years ago used, it had emissions issues with the original engine. At about 74,000miles the engine block cracked. Engine design does not allow for it to cool itself properly while running and results in the oil burning within before the engine can circulate it which finally results in the “sludge” that so many owners have a problem with and only perseverates the HIGH HEAT issue as less oil is circulated to cool the engine. MY engine’s block cracked providing evidence of the engine getting too hot with no guage warning of overheating because it is “overheating” within the system BEFORE it gets to the sensor etc, therefore it is NOT a poor maintenance issue but poor design and manufacturing. With a “rebuilt” engine it shakes, hesitates and emits smoke WITH CLEAN OIL AND FILTER AND NO EVIDENCE OF SLUDGE WITHIN!! Now at UNDER 96000orig miles and 22000rebuilt engine the A/C coil has busted under the high pressure caused by the HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE. The A/C pressure varies with engine pressure which varies with ENGINE HEAT (still no overheating warning on the gauges). It is only addressed now that it is summer and too hot to drive without A/C. Unfortunately because of the design it will cost around $850 to replace a $80-120 part because the ENTIRE dash/firewall must come out along with many other components to GET TO IT (and then THOSE reinstalled afterward). The battery was SUCKED of power around this time and the motors controlling the wndows & mirrors have broken. The keyless entry system has gone as well.

BOTTOM END OF MOTOR IS THRASHING

blown engine

blown engine-12/23/2006-replaced in Cheyenne, WY.timing system on 2nd engine-10/19/2007-repaired in Spok.Valley ” ” other side-12/27/2007-in shop now

blown engine – 2.7 L

Biggest problem was the engine failure. After performing my own oil changes religiously to have Dodge tell me that I had failed to maintain it properly was ridiculous. Having owned cars for 30+ years, never before has there been any problem. Of course they were all General Motors vehicles. Now the rebuilt engine is starting to have some of the same troubled symptoms common to the 2.7 Chrysler engine. Time to get rid of the car I think. I love the look of it, but not the problems inherent with it.

Began to notice slight pinging sound in engine. Engine seized up while driving at night approx 20 miles from home. Had to have car hauled home where it has set since 6-1-04. In April of 2003 approx 350 miles from home, fuel pump went out. The car just shut down while driving. Had to pull over on interstate several times until we could reach exit to service station. Was told by several mechanics not to waste money on another 2.7 engine. Quoted prices of $5000 to $6000 to have new engine installed. We still owe 8 or 9 payments to Chrysler along with having to pay full coverage insurance on a vehicle that won’t run. I called Dodge Customer Service and was told there was nothing they could do nor would they open a complaint file. Since the Intrepid failed, we are now having to pay for a third vehicle which we had not budgeted for. I had planned on driving the car a couple of more years. The Intrepid has been well taken care of- regular maintenance & oil changes- and body is in excellent condition. I feel Dodge has left us hanging with a car we are still paying on and will offer no options or solutions for our problem.

Bearings went bad even with regular maintenance and oil changes. Mileage is long distance mileage. Of all the cars and various makes of cars we have had (other Dodges, Chevrolets, Oldsmobiles, Fords, Hondas) we have driven long distance high mileage and and provided regular mintenance and never had to replace a motor. In our research on replacing this motor, we have been told by various mechanics and auto parts stores that the 2.7L motor was known to give problems.

Bad oil sludge in motor which caused the motor to blow up which bent the valves that destroyed the timing chain, I received no help from dodge what so ever, I had to pay for the repairs myself and was greatly disappointed in the way Chrysler handled this hole deal, I buy a new Dodge about every two years and if this is the way they want to do business I would rather buy a Ford or Chevy.

Auto brought brand new from Northtown Dodge in Amherst,NY. All oil changes at 3000 miles or 3 months done by same dealer. I live in rural area with highway miles 11 miles to nearest city. Engine began knocking around 70,000 milesand got worse over time. Auto barely made it to same dealer in July 2006 for service. Service manager told me the timing chain was bad but that didn\’t really matter because the engine bearing failure means I needed a new engine at a estimated price of $6000+. This man told me to trade in my car and take whatever I could get. The car was towed back to my house because it would not start. The car is now at a local shop getting a remanufactured engine installed.

AT ABOUT 87000 MILES WAS RETURNING HOME FROM FRIENDS WHEN THE ENGINE MADE FUNNY SOUNDS LOST POWER THEN QUIT. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER WHERE THEY FOUND ROD AND MAIN BEARING DAMAGE AND OIL BUILD UP. EXT. WARRANTY WAS REFUSED STATING OIL BUILD-UP WAS MY FAULT. HAVE RECORDS SHOWING SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES.

At 70,000 the oil pressure fault light was coming on.The engine began to knock.I was informed by my mechanic that the crank shaft and bearings were worn out.I reliably changed the oil every 3000 miles or less.I became aware of the 2.7L engine problem.I’ve since replaced the engine with a 3.2L, successfully on the second engine. I was reimbursed for the 1 st junk yard engine, but not for the labor to install it.ThanksRob Luther

At 1145 AM, 29 November 2005, I was driving on interstate 675 at about @ 65 MPH, when the engine suddenly, without any prior warning, just quit. I made my way across one lane of traffic to the shoulder and came to a complete stop. Attempts to restart was unsuccessful. Initially, it was thought that the car was out of gas (guage indicated 1/4 of a tank. I called a tow truck and ask that they bring gas. After putting 1 gal of gas in the tank, repeated attempts to start were unsuccessful.The car was towed to Dave Dennison Dodge, Col Glen Highway, Dayton, OH. The agent call me at @ 630PM, 29 November 2005, and informed me that they were investigating the problem. But as of that moment, there were computer codes (Cam: P0340, Crank: P0320), and that in order to start the car, these sensors would have to be changed. I authorized this service, and on 30 November 2005 @ 200PM, the agent informed me that they were unable to start the engine, and that it was defective, and not a candidate for rebuild. Estimated cost of a new engine $7,000 dollars. Also, they have billed me for the replacement of the sensors, $350.00 estimated.After review of all available info on the internet, it appears there is a history of problems with this engine.

As you can see I don\’t drive the car very much.(33,000) I was on my way out to the lake labor day weekend. When I got onto the highway my eninge started to make noise and then stalled. It left me and my 15 month old son on the side of the highway. Lucky for me my Husband was able to tow it back home with his F-150. (130,000 miles on engine) We took it to the repair shop and they said that they have had alot of problems with this engine,(oil sluge,timing chains,ect)and we should take it to the dealership. This was after he did a check that cost $65.00. I\’m waiting to see what the dealer ship has to say,and will let you know asap.P.S. Had to have tie rods replaced @ 25,000

As I was returning home from work on the highway, the engine started to knock very loudly. I slowed down to around 20 mph on highway, and made it into town. When I slowed down to stop for a red light, the engine shut down. I had to push the car across 3 lanes of oncoming traffic to get it to a side street. It seems that the lower part of the engine, the crankcase, failed or came apart while driving.

As I was driving home one evening, the car stalled a couple times after driving about 20 miles on the expressway. After starting car back up, there was some ticking and knocking in the engine and I was unable to go over 30 mph. After I parked the car, I was unable to start it back up again. Took the car to my mechanic who said the engine is bad and her could put another engine in for approximately $3000.00. Still have not had the work done due to insufficient funds.

antifreeze was leaked into crank case which burnt out the bearings.(july 2006 failure)oil pump failed causing engine to seize up (february 2005)

And yes, you are right, the problem with my car was due to the oil sludge, by the way, is parked on my garage since 3 months ago… I\’m trying to fix it myself (they want more than $5,000 to fix it) my car trade value is less than 3,500, so I\’m trying to be a mechanic, what else can I do?

air conditioning-does not workengine-engine siezed upwindows-motor broke, won’t stay on trackbrakes-stop workingwindshield & wipers-sprayer doesn’t work

Air conditioning not blowing cool air. Charge was unsuccessful. Engine coded PO420 changed 02 sensors and catalytic converter. Engine finally failed, problem started with loud knocking and tapping noise while driving on interstate. Really loud noises, I’m sure you can hear it for two blocks. Very disheartening considering the fact that I was driving to my daughter’s high school graduation and needless to say I did not make it. Now I have read on the internet countless Intrepid owners with a 2.7L engine have had the same problems and more disheartening many other problems, all leading to a failed engine. Cusumers should be protected from defects like this and the Government should enact laws that protect consumers from massive problems as a result of manufacturers who produce products that are defective.

Air conditioner loss of freon not cooling,engine bearing failure rod knock.Dealer refused to help with repair cost of 6500.00 car has currently 40,000 miles and was bought new. all oil changes and service done per schedule.

Air conditioner leaked nearly from day one and finally locked up in August of ’04. We didn’t replace it but removed the AC belt instead at a cost of $90 including towing from where it broke down.The timing belt came loose due to poor design of tensioner and had to replaced, along with internal parts that were damaged by its flapping around loosley in there. That cost over $1200, and then the engine siezed up 10 months later, despite regular oil changes and we had to rpelace it with a Jasper replacement engine at a cost of well over $4300 including towing.

Air conditioner fan went out first, had that fixed, then then it would not hold cold air, had freion added, then the blower went out again, still have not had that repaired again, this is the third time that went out. The 600.00 is total of what what put into this problem thus far.At 80,000 the engine locked up, my mechanic tells me that the rods blew, that it was made of a defective metal and that it melted in the shaft, he knows I keep the oil changed and keep maintanance on my vehicle. I had to replace the engine, or buy a new car. I replaced the engine but am fearful of it happening again since now it is again blowing blue smoke. This is what happend when the last one blew.

air conditioner and heater motor hi anD lo don\’t work. Engine failed. Being fixed now for over $5,000. Window doesn\’t want to roll up. Transmission would shift hard. They put in a new transmission input sensor. The same time they put in a new radiator. This cost us $690.87 on 6-2-05.

After years of problems w/this vehicle,the engine has aloud taping noise and is undriveable.The vehicle had regular oil changes and tuneups but was always in the repair shop for one thing or another.I have inquired about the 2.7 liter engine from different dodge dealerships,and have been told the same thing over and over.\"Those engines are no-good.faulty at best\".

Add me to your list of blown 2.7 enginesDear Henry, Your recent email to DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation was received and reviewed by the Customer Assistance Center. Your concerns, particularly in view of the expense and inconvenience involved in this issue, are understandable. However, your request for consideration in this matter must be declined, because the vehicle in question has exceeded the time or mileage limitations of the manufacturer\’s warranty at the time the expense was incurred.According to the records, the remainder of the manufacturer\’s warranty was not eligible to be transferred at the time you purchased the vehicle. Transfer of warranty coverage is available only to the second owner of the vehicle. Although a more favorable reply could not be provided, sharing your concern with us is appreciated. Our records indicate that the following recall campaign has not been performed by an authorized DaimlerChrysler dealer. * C04 – DRIVERS SEAT RECLINER BOLTS * C45 – FLOOR SHIFTER IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCK Since we can\’t always confirm that the needed service has been performed, we ask that you contact your local authorized Dodge dealer to make arrangements for an inspection and, if necessary, corrective action at no charge to you. Please take a copy of this message with you at the time of service.NOTE: Please do not use the \’Reply\’ function of your email system. If you have a need to respond to this message, please visit us at our reply form (link provided below). Our system is NOT able to accept any emails at this address. For any future communications related to this email, please refer to the following information: REFERENCE NUMBER: 13060946REPLY LINK: www.chrysler.com/wccsapp/wccs/brand_forms/us/reply.jsp?trk_ID=KMM2230389C0KM&Sincerely, RobertSenior Staff Representative DaimlerChrysler Customer Assistance Center Original Message Follows:———————— Form Selected: ————– Category: Recall Information Brief Description: ——————Blown 2.7 engine, when is Dodge going to give us some Help Comments: ———I now own a Intrepid with a bad 2.7 engine, due to sludge build up. I owe about $9,000 on a car I can\’t drive. The dodge has 107,507 miles on it. After the engine quit I have purchased a 1989 Dodge Ram Charger with 318 & almost 125,000 miles on it. I have owned 2 vehicles (cars or pickups)in my life (66 years old) that were not Chrysler products most of them Dodge I love Dodge products and have promoted them to all my friends an family. I have 4 relatives and 3 friends that are driving late model Dodges. I do hope that Dodge will do something to help all the people that have had problems with the 2.7 engine. I have driven Dodges up to 160,000 miles and never had to have the engine overhauled or replaced, until this one. Thank you for your help. Sender Information: ——————- Title: Mr. First Name: HENRY Middle Initial: D Last Name: COOKE

According to my machanic there is excesive oil sludge build up in oil passages to have restricted oil flow. Motor failure.

According to Action Auto in Independence Mo my engine is ruined. They told me that the 2.7liter engines of the Intrepids have a design problem. It is an oil sludge that builds up in the engine not permitting the engine to properly circulate the oil.

AC had died 4 times in less than a year. History:6/13/03 AC died. Refilled w. freon and dye. Checked for leaks. none found. $232.009/23/03 AC died. Faulty expansion valve. Replaced. $500.004/21/04 AC died. Refilled w. freon and dye. Checked for leaks. none found. $232.005/19/04 AC died. Faulty evaporator found. $1000.00 Have not made repair yet.

AC Compressor DOA at only 44,000 miles ):= Thinking I just needed a freon recharge … wound up replacing missing-in-action AC belt last week for $75 (know now what that squeeling noise and puff of smoke was on the highway last month) … only to find out AC Compressor was blown. Replaced with unwarrantied used pump ($300 savings over reman. unit – plus additional cost of required receiver shield) for $580. Repair at dealer rumored to be as high as $1500. Mechanic says he\’s had a shop-full of Intrepids with AC problems for weeks. Should be a recall and compensation on a known issue that (per some internet investigating), appears to be prevalent and long-standing for Chrysler with no resolve.

AC — clutch bearing failure, out of warranty.PWR WINDOWS — driver side, broken bracket (center of window bottom edge) causes off track operation, all other windows good.TRANSMISSION — torque conv lockup failure, metallic shavings circulated, damaging all clutch packs and a couple gears. out of warranty.OTHER — door open sensor(s) randomly registers a door open (when none) thus activating auto door locks and turning on dome lamp briefly. Will sometimes do this continuously during driving or a couple times during the week.ASSC — rear psgnr speaker failure (has no sound); truck light (not burned out) does not turn on; LIGHTS — headlights began turning at the same time the dash switch was turned to run/park light position only and then all lights cannot be turned off with dash switch (only when engine running); dash lights occasionally blink between high and low intensity when run/park/headlights on… a jog of the dimmer dial fixes for a while.WINDSHLD — washer pump failed.ENGINE — oil burning increasing since 100K miles despite regular oil changes and use of sludge and deposit removal products.

About two months ago I was having my brakes changed when the mechanic asked me what engine was in my car. I told him 2.7 and he proceeded to tell me to sell the car as soon as possible because the engine will go bad due to sludge. I followed all the maintenance for my car and never had a problem so I dismissed what he was saying. He even called another mechanic up on his Nextel out of the blue and asked him what was the worst engine and the mechanic on the phone replied Dodge 2.7 worst ever. I drove away still not sure what to think until May 17 2004.That\’s when my car started ticking like the timing chain was about to give out. I took it to my mechanic again and he told me the engine is on its last miles before it breaks down just like he had told me. No check engine or oil light has come on yet and I don\’t expect it to. I did some research on the web and I\’ve found hundreds of complaints which brought me to this site. Is there anything I can do since I owe a lot of money left on my loan. I loved my car up until a few days ago. I thank you for any help you can provide. It\’s going to cost me $1355 to fix. It could have been worst they told me if I didn\’t take such good care of my car. They said my sludge build up was about a 3 out of 10 so it wasn\’t the worst he\’s seen. He also recommended changing the oil every 2500 miles and using a synthetic oil for the high heat from the engine. He also said he can\’t say when it might happen.

a/c was not cooling. system empty. charged& leak tested. found severe leat at evaporator. the fuel gauge warining light comes on & needle drops even with full tank. replaced fuel sending unit. On the same date I also complained that the engine began to miss and then died on the highway as going over a hill. I had to wait for about an hour for it to restart. creveling dodge saw no codes for it and could not duplicate. fortunately my car was still under warranty and the problems were fixed and payed for by the extended warranty co. Universal Underwriters.

A/C did not work when purchased. Engine started making noises, mechanic said it was the engine. Date of failure 2/28/06 mileage at failure 78,000 cost to repair $5,000.00 Did not have repaired, too costly.

A/C – refilled twice – just kept driving after that w/ windows downEngine – blown engine 4 days ago – told replacement will cost $7894Power windows – in light of failed A/C, and inability to fix, decided to just go with windows – then 3 of 4 failed, including driver windowBrakes – assumed this is normal maintenance issued – replaced but still shimmy every now and againElectrical – odd occurance of interior/dash lights dimming and brightening randomly – problem later “went away” on its own – unknown cause/fixMirrors – toggle switch came loose and fell off – then driver outside mirror stayed locked at furthest outside position. No attempt to fix, just crane neck.

8/24/2007131352 miles6657.20 (Estimate)Started making loud grinding noise and died. Mechanic saysthe engine is shot and has fine metal shavings in it now.Oil has been changed every 3,000 miles since it was new. I am the 3rd owner but have most all of the records to proove it.

5 weeks after purchase, air conditioning and heat went, int. lights flashed on and off continuously, and oil light kept flickering despite recent oil change. After much arguing, the dealership covered the AC and thermostat, but said they could not find a problem with the oil. A few weeks later, the engine seized on a busy expressway during rush hour traffic. The dealership said they would cover the cost of replacing the engine, but the car has been in their service department for 37 days now, and they have not been able to get a replacement engine delivered.

2/8/02 Major Engine Repair Engine $700.009/7/04 Power Window needed rotors & pads Power Window Repair $209.051/16/05 Thermostat Housing

2.7L V6 SMPI DOHC ALM: I had 2 new engines in my 2.7L \’99 Intrepid both failed because of oil sludge. The last engine did not last me for 2 years, the timing belt broke with no warning damaging the engine and cracking the housing causing serious engine damage. The car mileage in total for both engines only lasted 66,000 miles. I wish Chrysler would at least try to offer extended warranties. I\’m a student and money for these repairs does not grow on trees. I cannot keep paying on the car and engines every two years the car will never be paid off going at this rate.

2.7l motor. Motor has been replaced with \’yard motor\’ that had a reported 45,000 miles on it. Est total millage on motor is 65,000.While driving on freeway during vacation, Oil light came on. Pulled to side of road and motor was \’tapping\’. Oil had been changed the day before at oil change shop in Oregon. Oil level was at full level.Car was towed to dealer, who reported motor was totaled and needed to be replaced. As this was during our vacation, the car is now located over 1,500 miles from our home. We have not finalized how to dispose of this car with the Dealer.

2.7l engine about to fail…oil light flicker

2.7 litre V6 Engine failure due to fundamental design flaw in engine oil distribution system (according to local engine rebuilders). Local Chrysler mechanics admit there is a problem with this engine, however were unwilling to absorb any repair costs.

2.7 liter V6 Dodge Oil sludge caused motor failure twice now on my way to work. I am trying to get out from under the problematic engine. The last one that was placed in lastest only 2400 miles. Help me please

2.7 liter engine failed, required complete rebuild

2.7 ENGINE WENT OT AT 98031 MILES. AFTER SEEING ALL THE OTHER ISSUES WITH MOTOR.

1st Engine blew due to oil sludge problem at 64,000 miles and we had it replaced with an engine that had 75,000 miles on it and that engine just went about a month ago. I do not have the money to replace the engine AGAIN and I am still making payments on this car.

1999 Intrepid with 2.7 literRod Knock at 74,000 dealer said it was a stuck valve, did something to it and it went away.Blew the engine at 94,000 miles – bad rod bearing, confirmation that the sludge build up is a known issue with a rod knockdealer stated that it was a known issue with this engine and he was surprised that I got that many miles out of it. Quoting Chrysler…Due to the age and milage on the vehicle we will be unable to assist you in this matterAll service done at dealer except oil changes done at KwickLubeIncluding 3 batteries in 6 months (had to replace the battery every 8,000 +/- miles – 9 batteries in all)2 AC control switches2 transmission speed sensors1 emergency fuel shutdown switch in fuel tank

1999 Dodge Intrepid with 2.7L engine. 8/2006 air conditioner blew hot air, had fixed along with right rear door (inoperable). Warranty company dragging feet to pay this bill. Had to pay on-the-spot to the repair service shop the $598.43 to get car out of the shop. Was told by the repair service dept., where I purchased car, that the warranty company went bankrupt–that was news to me. Found out that warranty company is still in business, that it was their insurance company that went bankrupt. To this date, 8/26/07 warranty company is still dragging feet to pay this bill. SECOND PROBLEM – On 8/16/07 my 1999 white Dodge Intrepid with 2.7L engine made some noises on my way home from work. No lights came on the dash to indicate problem. (I work only 10 min. from home). Got home into garage. Told husband problem. He came out to garage to start vehicle. Vehicle would not start. Son-in-law, who is a certified auto tech, came over and suspected timing chain. We had to have my car towed. Found out timing chain broke and destroyed engine. No oil sludge was present–just that the timing chain broke). The 1999 Dodge Intrepids were made with 2.7L V6 engines. HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE THAT THESE 2.7L ENGINES ARE DEFECTIVE AND A PIECE OF JUNK! I purchased this car in 8/2000 with only 9,000+ miles. Car has only 48,788 miles on it when engine was destroyed. FOUND OUT THERE HAVE BEEN MANY, MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINTS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2.7L V6 ENGINES IN DODGE INTREPIDS. My car has been a great car up till this happened. Why hasn’t Daimler/Chrysler ever issued a safety recall on these? I was very lucky I got home O.K. and that I wasn’t on an interstate. I’ll NEVER, EVER PURCHASE A DAIMLER/CHRYSLER VEHICLE AGAIN. My extended warranty (7 years/100,000 miles just expired–isn’t that ironic?), but claim was filed before this date. Have gone to state’s insurance commissioner’s office to file a complaint. WARRANTY COMPANY HAS BEEN UNPROFESSIONAL OVER THE PHONE TO MY HUSBAND. Trying all kinds of loopholes. They sure liked the money given to them for my ultimate extended warranty package when I purchased this car, but when it comes time for a consumer to submit any repair bills, oh boy, they are impossible! This has been a very, very stressful situation for me. Is there anything that the Center for Auto Safety can do for me? Thank you.

1)Three power windows were not working, had to replace.2)Battery overheated, had to replace.3)Had to replace fan motor & blade.4)Engine had to be replace, overhaul.5)Control switch for a/c & heater fan (dash), had to be replace three times. due to electrical short. Keeps getting overheated.6)NOTE; vehicle is being overhauled again (in shop 7/06-12/06, still). Due to engine losing oil/overheating.

1) AC only works on HIGH2) Exhaust/Emission failure caused canelation of registration3) Power windows have not worked properly since 2005

1. Power Windows worked intermitantly.2. Engine knocking-Dealer suggested getting new engine, build up of sludge possible cause of rods bent.3. Lights on dashboard flicker

VEHICLE JUST STOPPED WHEN PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY. OWNER REMOVED BATTERY THINKING THIS THE PROBLEM. WE HAD BATTERY CHECKED AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BATTERY, OWNER THEN REPLACED BATTERY AND TRIED TO RESTART VEHICLE. ALL THERE WAS WAS A CLICKING NOISE AND THEN A LOUD "BANG" OWNER THEN LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND SAW THE OIL FILTER AND OIL PAN ON THE GROUND.
THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL CARED FOR AND WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION IN AND OUT UNTIL NOW.

Trunk struts don’t work, trunk lid slams down. Car gets standing water in passenger front and back floor boards when it rains. Vacuum lines melted into a solid piece of rubber. EGR Valve seized up due to sludge build up. The entire engine shows significant sludge build up. Drivers side door has loud popping noise when opened. Drivers side door will not open from outside, only works when opened from inside. Brakes have been replaced once per year since I bought the car in April of 2004 and begin sqeaking within 2 months of each replacement. The oil light flickers on and off intermittently when idling.

Timing chain broke

Timing chain broke due to excessive sludge build-up in the engine. We can replace the timing chain, h2o pump, pulleys, etc. or replace the whole engine, since replacing the parts won’t guarentee that the engine won’t fail again the day we get it back on the road due to the build-up.

This is the 2nd engine that has seized on this Dodge Interpid. The first engine died in June 2000 with approximatey 48,000 miles. We replaced the engine with a 2002 engine with about 4000 for about $4,000. Now that engine seized up and died.

this car has been meticulously maintained with 3,000 mi oil/filter changes. Due to severe sludge build-up, the engine has failed, and the estimated cost of repair is $5,006.50 (rebuilt engine and labor) Because of the known design flaw in this Chrysler 2.7 engine, we believe that Chrysler is at fault and is responsible for repair or replacement

Rods are knocking inside engine. Was told by several repair men that we would have to purchase a new one. We were quoted 3 quotes 2 of which were of used engine with more miles than we have already. We were also told by the same repair men that the 2.7 engine that we have was a bad design which led to not just our problem, but with other people with the same or similar vehicle.

Oil light comes on at stop, sometimes dies. Engine knocking; connecting rod loose.

No warning. My husband checked the car over, oil,trany fluid, tires, spare, washer fluid, as he always has so the trip would be easier on me and my 2 kids (10&8). Were well over 100 miles from our house, driving down the interstate, and the car cuts out/stutters. I bit the brake to disengage the cruise, signal and head to the shoulder of the road as I scanned all of the "idiot lights" to see if there was a problem, No light came on the temp was even at normal. Before the car is stopped the inside of car is filled with smoke! I killed the car popped the hood and told the kids to get out of the car and get into the ditch away from road. When I opened the hood flames burst up at me! I called 911 from my cell, I’m 20 miles outside of the nearest town, my cars on FIRE & my 2 young children are watching in horror. A truck driver saw the fire and stopped…thank GOD he had a fire extinguisher, and got the fire out before it exploded. My kids are terrified of riding in cars now! I never knew that there was any problem with this engine, blowing or catching fire. I bought it used, no warranty. It had 85k miles on it, did a few repairs to the things that were wrong, serviced it every 3000 or less miles, never saw any kind of "sludge" build up like reported by so many others. And I’m with out a car and my kids are stuck 260 miles away and their real father wants to put them on a 8 hour bus ride to get them back home.So I will be out the expense of a rental car to make the trip to get them.And this is not factoring in the cost of having it towed and stored, until I can have a mechanic look it over.

My Dodge Intrepid needs a new engine. This Chrysler 2.7 engine has know failures. My engine has all the symptoms of the failure issues that Chrysler is aware of. The engine started with a slight ticking noise and then the oil light flickered, within a day the noise got so bad so I took it in to Sippl’s auto repair. They said I need a new engine.

My car won’t hold any oil after I change oil.  Car cuts off when I drive, on several occasions while my wife and kids in the car with me in terrible weather conditions. ac or heat doesn’t work. I’ve put all type of money into this car and I’m tired. It even shut down on me on the 294 Expressway …

Motor Failed because the bearings were out in the water pump and it was leaking antifreeze into the oil. This caused it to derail the timing chain and crashes the intake valves. Then engine was full of sludge.

motor was put in by 3M auto dealership in Norwich. The motor has problems since day one Feb. 13 2009 There was not a safety check done. bald tires,wipers didnt work, needed front aligment, ball joint, an axle, check engine light came on and off, the shifter to put it in drive would jump, brakes squeak and grind, radio came on and off when it wanted. the trunk button work only if radio was on. was driving home one night lost power, interior lights were blinking on and off, barely made it home

low oil pressure oil light on at idle warm in gear ,tested oil presssure reading 6 psi , engine bearing nock

July, 2005 the vehicle was burning a quart of oil every 1,000 miles or so and the engine was knocking. The oil had been changed on a regularly basis i.e. 3000 miles. The vehile had an extended warranty which expired at 75,000 miles. When the vehicle was in for service i.e burning oil and engine knock, the service department stated that 82, 000 miles was alot of miles for that engine and it was necessary to replace the short block. My husband spent many frustrating hours on the phone with Chrysler’s Customer Service Department and spoke with the dealership’s GM on several occasions regarding our options. The dealership suggested that we buy or lease a new vehicle! Their solution was unacceptable, so my husband continued to complain and was relentless in pressing the dealership to replace the engine. In the end the short block was replaced and we were charged a $1,000 warranty deductible. After the short block was replaced my husband informed the Service Department that the engine was still burning oil, in January, 2006 the engine blew while my husband was driving on the freeway. We had the car towed to the dealership, it was now necessary to replace the long block which they did so under the warranty. The vehicle to this day continues to burn oil.

I bought the vehicle in September the power window on the right front door quit working one month after (october). In November I was on I 24 west mile marker #39 the engine shut down @ 70 mph I was just lucky I did not get killed getting the car to the side of the road! I had the car towed home and it is still sitting in my driveway.

ENGINE WOULD NOT START. LOOKING AT ENGINE YOU COULD SEE THAT VALVE COVER WERE CRACKED

Engine started rattling, turned out this is a common problem, the camshaft is wearing through the cylinder wall.

Engine made a few loud bangs like it blew a rod then was fine for two days then would not start. I was told it has an engine slug problem that fits my description of whats wrong with my car. Is there a class action law suit or reimbursement program for replacing defective 2.7L Dodge engines?

Engine failure

engine failure

Engine failure

Due to the stress on the water pump engine over heated and motor was damaged.

Car engine is loosing compression,etc.
Diagnostic test engine needs to be replaced.
( See repair attempts as needed)

Bought vehicle in March for son to go to college. Drove for approx. 7000 miles and then cam problems. Bought after market warranty from dealer and it pays max of $1500.00. Not happy!

Alternater/Starter, Pulley tensioner for the serpentine belt was replaced approximately in November 2004. Power windows malfunction both front and rear on passenger side

2.7L – no oil getting to top of motor, all lifters ticking

1999 Dodge Intrepid started running rough while driving. When vehicle pulled into drivway the engine stopped. Vehicle then towed to repair shop. Cost of replacing with a newer 3.2L or 3.5L engine prohibitive. Vehicle had a 2.7L engine. There were no indications of any engine problem prior engine running roughly.

1999 Dodge Intrepid – 2.7 litre engine. RPM’s periodically dropped (like the engine was going to cut out), black smoke from tailpipe (indicating burning oil) while idiling and upon take off from a dead stop. Engine seized with no warning – total failure and now must be replaced

My,car have been at KT automotive for a year.Before, he passed away he said that he was going to get a motor for my car. Days,and days went by and I have never got an answer. So, i hope ya’ll could help me get a motor for my car. I,would really appreciate it.Thank you, Maria Baham.

My name is Brandon J. Sandifer, the founder of this website and I have experienced ridiculous premature Engine, Transmission and Steering problems with a low mileage ’99 Dodge Intrepid and experienced Steering, Transmission, ABS problems and other issues with a BRAND NEW 2002 Dodge Intrepid. You will find my personal story of the nightmare I had with both vehicles, pictures and the story of my ’99 accident after sudden poor Steering control and more. Sincerely, Brandon J. SandiferEmail: [email protected]: www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.comAddress: PO BOX 2021, San Leandro, CA 94577

I WILL NEED TO GET ALL PAPER WORK TOGETHER TO FILL OUT REST OF FORM. HAVE REPLACED MOTOR TWICE, PER CHRYSLER/DODGE OF SIMI VALLEY ADVICE. CAR HAS BEEN BROKEN DOWN IN DRIVEWAY SINCE MAY 2006. NEEDS ANOTHER MOTOR.THANK YOU MARIANNE JOHNSTON

(The $5,500 is a quote to replace the 2.7 engine) Due to the 2 90 degree angles for the oil return has caused sludge to build up and oil to not get to the engine causing a rod to break.

. On Dec 4th 2003 I was driving home and all of a sudden I lost complete control of my 1999 Dodge Intrepid. I could not steer or brake. The only thing that saved me was that I was only going about 40mph and a high curb that stopped me. I had been on the interstate only 5 min before if this had happen there I am sure I would be dead and others would be as well. When I was told that the car with only 71000 miles on it needed a new engine I was dumb founded. I was told that it would cost between 4 and 5 thousand dollars to get this car running and I only owe 9000.00 and according to the blue book is only worth 4500.00 you can see my dilemma.When I found out the cost I went to the internet to research the cost of engines. While doing that I noticed several web sites devoted to owners of this car and the horror stories they had. I am not alone out there. I have made several attempts to get Dodge to do the right thing and pay for these repairs but so far they have sent me back emails say sorry but we are not going to help. I have asked for upper management contacts and gotten no were.

!bought this car used -had 75296 miles on it. It used one quart of oil about to 800 miles When it was warm the timing chain would hit due to low oil pressure.Was told by dealer I had a sludge engine.to costly for me to fix. I replaced the engine with a 3.2 with a cost to me of $2300. John Spencer