1998 Dodge Intrepid: engine failure

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Engine · MO

Engine failure clicking noise possible valve train. Consuming large amounts of oil but no properly lubricating engine parts.

Filed Jul 26, 2009 · Engine · 87,000 miles · PA

In 2007 I bought a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 l engine....nonetheless the engine blew. The car had regular oil changes and maintenance. It gave no warning that there were any signs of engine trouble. I paid $6995 for the car, it had 67,000 miles on it.....2yrs later at 87,000 it died....leaving me to pay the rest of the loan of $2200 on a car that just sits in the driveway!!!

Filed May 11, 2008 · Engine · 87,052 miles · ME

I have a 98 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. I bought car in july 06, came with 90 day warranty. Had it to dealer within a month of purchase for "ticking" noise. Was told was "normal lifter noise". Two weeks ago, engine blew. Timing chain broke, damaging lifters, pistons, etc. Need new engine at cost of merely $6,000. Or used at $4,000. Still owe $4,600 on car. I feel totally ripped off! I am paying for a junk car that I can't even drive. Lost one job because of no transportation, and may soon lose second job for same reason.

Filed Dec 8, 2007 · Engine · 27,000 miles · TN

Very loud knocking from the engine occurred then the engine died lifters were replaced because they were collapsed and knocking still occurs and mechanic is now checking into the timing chain.

Filed Oct 9, 2007 · Engine · 62,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge intrepid. While driving 30 MPH, the engine failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle currently remains at the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 62,000.

Filed Sep 24, 2007 · Engine · 126,551 miles · NC

I own a 1998 dodge intrepid, it has 128,000 miles on it...oil has been changed every 3,000 miles....I was sitting at a stop light when the engine shut off...it was towed to the dealership where I was told that I needed a new engine...my husband is a auto mechanic, so I had the car towed to my house where my husband checked it out and told me that the timing chain went out, which had bent the intake valves...upon inspection of the block he noticed a defect in the block...the oil return holes are to small and become clogged, which in turn causes engine failure....and engine failure can cause accidents, if it fails at the wrong time and place.

Filed Aug 3, 2007 · Engine · 78,000 miles · OH

Complete engine failure due to oil sludge build up. Mechanic stated that this was a common problem with the 2.7l engines due to a design flaw. My wife was driving the car when failure occurred, had it been at highway speeds a serious crash could of occurred.

Filed Dec 31, 2006 · Engine · 43,000 miles · NC

1999 I bought a 98 dodge intrepid. 2000, engine blown from oil sludge at 42,000. I was taking kids to school and car stopped with no warning on railroad tracks and had to be towed. Paid $500.00 deductibles at dealership and they replaced engine. Had proof of oil changes. 2002 broke down again. The timing chain broke and broke other parts. This cost $800.00. Also, I have replace all window motors at least once and twice again on two more. And relay switches. At this point because I paid $21,000 for this car also all the money in repairs. Too much invested to just let it go. I started using fully synthetic oil and changes oil every 1000 miles. This was also expensive. I had to try something to save this car. Well that didn't work either. 2005 the engine blew again, oil sludge. I has set at the garage until 12/06. I had to borrow a car for the past year until I could fix the intrepid again. Now I have paid another $2000.00 to switch the engine with at 3.2 liter engine. I get it back today!! I can not find even a junkyard salvage yard that will that the engine and transmission. That is sad!! I have been told be every mechanic and salvage company I have contacted, that everyone is aware of the 2.7 problems and will not touch one.

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MD

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the engine failed suddenly without warning on a highway. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the engine seized and this was a very common problem with these engines. There were no problems with the vehicle prior to the incident and the oil changes were maintained every 3,000 miles.

Filed Jul 21, 2006 · Engine · 112,000 miles · WA

Car was purchased in 5/06 from private dealer. Fuild and oil levels where inspected by owner (at jiffy lube with documantation) which were clean and full. Oil change had been done less then 3,000 miles prior and was not due. On the day of the incident the engine light turned on, there was a click coming fromthe engine. The car was pulled over, from off the freeway, and the engine seized.

Filed Jun 24, 2006 · Engine · 89,000 miles · PA

I bought this 1998 dodge intrepid on 1-13-05 from a car lot and within 5 days many problems arise which of coarse resulted in costly repairs. It was under warranty which hardly covered anything so it was out of my pocket a new engine, map sensor, cat converter, major electrical problems and more. I am a single mom and a full time nursing student. This was my first new nice car I kept up with routine maintenance, made payments on time and consistent I have a few payments left but my car is all messed up and in the garage. I don;t have the money for this can somebody please get back to me just to let me know if there is help and to see if somebody received this.

Filed Jun 2, 2006 · Engine · 104,053 miles · PA

Vehicle's engine started knocking very loud then and it made a loud pop and seized, I was on a one lane highway around a curve where cars travel at around 65 MPH, this could have been a deadly accident. Luckily I had a friend following me who pushed me to safety. Mechanic said the engine is no good and not repairable, would need replaced but he does not recommend because these engines are known for this problem and it could happen again after investing $3000 or more in replacing it. So now I have a very expensive lawn ornament! Chrysler should be replacing these engines free of cost, what terrible craftsmanship and even worse their customer service!