My car, an intrepid 1998 with an engine of 2.7l, broke up because an excess of grease on the engine, I tried to repair it but all the pieces are extremely expensive, besides I read about articles in the internet of a lot of customers with the same problems.
1998 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving a loud knocking noise was heard from the front. Vehicle shook uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the mechanical shop, and mechanic determined that engine seized up due smudge inside of the engine, and it needed to be replaced.
The engine is failing, smoking. Upon investigation, it has been found that this is common in 2.7 liter vehciles of this model. In other words, this engine is a lemon. I have also noted that the airconditioning has failed and I will also have to have this repaired. There is also a problem with the ignition that I haven't figure out yet. The power mirror on the driver's side doesn't work and the speaker system has little to be desired. The 3.2 liter engines fair much better after talking with many mechanics, who consequentially are surprised there hasn't been a recall on the 2.7 liter 1998 engines.
Without any indication or warning light, my 1998 dodge intrepid suffered engine failure while traveling on I-71 n during rush hour. Luckily, due to low speeds, there was no accident, but my vehicle was stopped in the middle of traffic causing major backup and safety concerns. The dealership determined the only solution was total engine replacement at an estimated $5000.
While driving engine made a knocking noise, and smoked. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that the engine was defective. Consumer had the vehicle for seven months.
My 1998 dodge intrepid has had problems from the moment I bought the car. It first started with engine problems and had to have a crank shaft put in the car just so that it would run. I have tried so many times to get rid of the car but I can't because I am upside down in my loan and no one will give me a dime for the car. Ever since the first engine problem I have had numerous problems since then. The oil pump went out and I have to change the oil in the car every 2000 miles because it drinks oil so badly. And from every dealership that my mechanic has had to order parts from they say the engines in those cars a so bad. This is the 2nd engine my car has had and it has also had 1 crank shaft. I have 4 children and can't afford to get another car and I can't trade it in. Is there anything you can do.
Engine started having a ticking sound. Took vehicle into dealer and dealer replaced the rods and bearings. This repair lasted one year. Now I need a new engine. Complete engine failure at 81,000 miles.
Engine began sharp rapping while vehicle was operating on the highway. Mechanics say the engine is known for sludge problems and needs replaced or repaired by complete overhaul. Expense of either is in the neighborhood of $3600 and up for repairs. Several salvage yards stated they are glad to get in these cars as salvage because there is such a high incident for this motor to fail. These engines are known for these failures, yet chrysler has done nothing to make this problem right with the consumers. This auto is now useless for me without an expensive repair.
Engine failure at est. 79,000 miles. Transmission died at 76,847 miles. Tensioner arm pulley sheared off while driving----october, 2002.
Ltr fm travis phillips (ky) owner of a 1998 dodge chrysler intrepid reporting defective engine, window off track writer believes vehicle should be recalled reply to the fort wright, ky district office. *ph the vehicle engine blew while the consumer's wife was driving 65 MPH. There was no warning prior to this incident. The consumer indicated that he had the oil changed every 3000 miles and that the oil was just changed prior to the engine failure. The vehicles lights flickered, the windows came off the track when putting them up or down. The seals around the doors fell off. The air/heat only worked when on high. The starter failed.
While driving at an undetermined speed oil light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealership, and vehicle stalled while entering the dealership parking lot. Dealer was unable to resolve the problem.
I have a 1998 dodge intrepid that when the blower is on for the heater it goes off and on ,causing the car to overheat, and when the A/C is on it does the same. Also the trunk accumulates a lot of moisture.
I have a 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 with 127,000 miles and this is the second time the engine is blew up.I always had the oil changed on time. Details-loud ticking sound with oil light coming on when stop and shutting off some times. I have talk to repair shops and they said I would have to replace engine (cost$ 5800)because the 2.7 engine is junk!I talk with a guy from a repair shop and he said that I was the fifth person today to call in with the same complaint( I called in around 1p.m.). This is sad . Just think american made. Now I see why no one is buying american made cars anymore. And they have the nerve to say it was my fault the first time the engine wit out. And the for second time , I'm just wondering what the excuses is going to be? Lets face it 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 is junk!! Now fix it recall 2.7 engine.
Blown engine, without a warning. While driving.
Two times in the last 1.5 years, while I was stopped in traffic (with my foot on the brake) the engine suddenly accelerated! In both cases, I was stopped at a traffic light behind another car. The reving of the engine took me by surprise both times, but I managed to push the brake pedal hard enough so that I did not hit the car in front of me. I shifted into neutral and shut off the engine. It started up and in neither instance did I have another re-occurrence that day.
While driving consumer noticed that engine warning light was flashing. Consumer had the vehicle serviced to reset the engine light. Consumer noticed the problem three more times along with the engine oil leaking and stalling erratically. During the last repair consumer was told that the engine needed to be replaced.
While backing out of a driveway vehicle stalled. After numerous attempts vehicle restarted. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
I currently own a 1998 chrylser intrepid which has 110,000 miles on it. In that amount of time I have had to replace the engine twice. The first time occured on 1/1/1999 with only 12000 miles on it. The dealership told me that the motor seized up due to thick oil. The oil had lots of metal shavings from inside the engine. They would not replace staing due to lack of maintainence. After that I faithfully made sure I had receipts on all engine maintenence items. In july of 2003 the engine did the same thing and another replacement was needed. I went directly to a non-dealership location to have the second engine put in because 1. The dealership where I bought it is not there. And 2. Because of the attitude and problems I had fighting the first time with chrysler. This complaint is being filed to make others aware of the problems that I have had with this vehicle.
When driving at 35 MPH vehicle stalled. This caused vehicle to drift to the side of the road. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine head gasket failed.
I believe my 1998 dodge intrepid es was a lemon when I brought it, I've had nothing but problems with it, overheating, stalling, stopping.
Consumer stated while driving 55 MPH and without any indication vehicle lost power. Consumer coasted vehicle onto side of road. Technician serviced vehicle and replaced engine.
I made a short drive home at approx. 5:45 am when my engine oil warning light illuminated and there was a sudden lost of power and a hard knock sound. I was in the process of turning into my community at the time of the incident. I restarted the car, it repeatedly knocked loudly the next 100 yards to my home. I then had it towed and was told that the engine was totaled. The warning light began to come on the previous day when the car was idling, with plenty of oil in the engine. So I had already made an appointment when this sudden engine failure came to be. There were no signs of this problem until it happened and the only repair needed on the car was a minor oil leak which should not of caused such a drastic problem like this.
My 1998 dodge intrepid quit while I was driving.
We (husband and I) own a 1998 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. We were driving down the road and the engine locked up and the car died. There were no warning signs, no lights came on, no unusual sounds. We have taken care of this car, with oil change receipts and all of that good stuff. We were driving down a main road in the town we live in when this happened and were going around a curve. Luckily the two cars beside us were paying attention, because since the engine locked up, the power steering went out, and I wasn't strong enough to steer out of the way, the other two cars did manage to honk their horns and swerve, nearly going off of the road. (I have read and been told by tons of mechanics the 2.7l engines in these cars are horrible).
The engine failure is what I'm sick about. We paid the car off in dec. 2002, and we were happy with a relatively new, low mileage car. However, in january, 2003 the oil light started to blink. Checked oil - fine. In february had oil changed. Pro team told us oil dirty - they did a flush. Oil light still blinking! End of march into april car started to blow a little black smoke, progressed to stuttering and stalling. Took car to chrysler dealer (five star) first they said something with carburator was gone - fixed $1,l00!took car home, no change(?)back to dealer, then they told us engine (2.7 liter) was shot. Needed transportation. Had new engine done. Paid $5,500 - credit card - no other way. Being angry and sick about it ever since.
Engine failure: I had the car for 7 months. It suddenly made a high pitch squeeling noise. I pulled over, popped the hood to see if I could find what was causing the noise. The noise stopped so I drove to my destination another 11 miles. I watched the temp. Gauge and the engine never overheated. I parked at my destination and noticed a trail of water and antifreeze. I never started it again. I towed it to the repair shop and they told me that the engine was blown, unrepairable, cost could be close to $5,000 for a new engine. Window: the back right passenger window will go down but will not come back up unless you turn the car on and off 5 or 6 times and keep trying the window. I didn't have the money to get it fixed. I figured I could live with it if I didn't roll the window down.
On the air conditioning problem, the bearings in the tension pulley went bad and it shreaded the serpentine belt which we had just replaced along with the entire new engine. About the transmission. A sensor went bad and the car would not shift out of first gear unless the car was stopped and the ignition turned off. After that, as soon as we brought the car to a stop it would again fail to shift out of first when re-accelerating. The engine is the big problem. The oil light came on. My wife pulled over immediately. But the engine quit before she could even get the car stopped. Had it towed to a chrysler dealership. The said it had no oil. We changed oil in this car like clockwork. Every 3000 miles and we have receipts to prove it. There was no oil leaking. And no blue exhaust smoke indicating it was burning up inside the motor. We suspected build up of engine sludge but dealership disposed of old motor before we could see it. Chrysler corporations customer service center treated us terribly. Very rude and disrespectful. They said engine failure due to lack of maintenance. We had similar problem with our previous vehicle. A dodge ram that was building up sludge. It was under warranty and we received a new engine. After doing extensive on-line research, I have discovered that this is a very typical problem. And chrysler maintains a cavalier attitude about it. They seem to be telling everyone that it is not a big problem and that each case is isolated. This cost us over $4000.00. And now we can't sell the car. I'm wondering when the new motor will go. It now has 63000 miles. Sorry for the long letter, but, I wanted to give you as many details as possible. Thank you. Ronald w. Ault. 989 435-9941. ([email protected])
Starter went out.
Heat & A/C only works when on high oil light comes on whenever you stop the car driver side window works when it wants to car starts when ever it gets ready I had to replace the cam and crank sensor $400 now after all that there is a loud knocking noise under the hood found out it's the enegine and it needs to be replaced
Repairs were done to the engine on 3 occasions, rotors 2 occasions, brakes 1 occasion, control arms (suspension) 1 occasion, steering 1 occasion, & electrical. Although I only have 54,000 miles on my car and the engine has been replaced, the dealership refuses to fix the ongoing engine problems. The dealership manager, rod harris, admits it a lifter ticking but insists that it is normal. Chrysler gave me an "added care service contract" that is good through 6/26/04 and to 75,000 miles. Plan code is ad675h. They refuse to fix my car. This is the second time, after the first three attempts to fix it, I have been to the dealership. I filed a complaint with chrysler on 1/12/04. Also note they still have my vehicle today 1/12/04 because the transmission failed. It's been in service for 5 days. Transmission failed while I was driving on 1/7/04. I am concerned with the safety of the vehicle and the engine failing now with my 10 month old daughter.
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