Engine failed while driving, lost all power steering. Engine blown due to sludge in engine because of a faulty design, no warning signs. Just had oil changed two weeks prior to incedent.
1998 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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Me car was purchased used 1/16/03, since purchase, have had several serious problems; idler pulley warped, broke power steering belt while on road cooling fan motor went out on passenger side of car -the engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid blew -up when I was on the expressway in a construction zone (one lane of traffic). I was told by several local auto mechanics and dodge dealerships that these engines are notorious for this problem. The power steering and braking quit when engine quit. Car diagnosed by local mechanic " needs engine replaced".
There was a knocking noise in the 2.7 liter engine that could have caused an engine failure. Oil compartment was full when the noise occurred. The cause of engine failure was undetermined.
I have a 1998 dodge intrepid and the engine is just about to go. I haven't driven it in 3 months to prevent complete failure. The car has only 68,000 miles on it and it sounds horrible! I had it looked at and the mechanic told me it was ready to blow anytime. There is no excuse for a car with this low mileage to completely fail.
I have experienced the same serious problem as many others and can't afford to cover the cost of repairs nor make payments for something I can't drive. The engine in my 1998 dodge intrepid started making weird ticking noises all of a sudden. The oil light was flashing on and off from time to time and the oil level was fine. The engine shut down while coming to a stop and the steering wheel locked. Paying for another engine is impossible. These engines already had soon to give out written on them before they left the assembly plant. The cost to replace the engine should not be left up to the owner. Totally unfair!!!!!
Car stalls at speeds in excess of 60 MPH. Check engine light flashes about 5 times and vehicle experiences an immediate loss of acceleration ability. Car coasts to a near stop and stalls completely locking the steering wheel. While engine is hot vehicle will not start. Cruise control light and oil light remain on longer than any other dashboard lights. Vehicle starts again only after sitting for hours. Vehicle will only start when it is cold. At highway speeds this has happened twice in the last two weeks. Vehicle stores no codes for mechanic to diagnose problem.
While driving the vehicles engine blew out without warning. *ak *cb
Engine is blown and only has 62,000 miles. Oil changes were kept up and oil levels were normal. Engine just went with no warning. After talking to many machanincs this seem to be public knowledge. Except the dealer forgot to tell us of the history this engine has. The remanufactured engine are redone with proper oil pump,bearings and chain tensioners, this is a manufactures rebuilt engine. However they will not help us. We are paying for a car that we can not drive. Please help. D.p.
Engine on a 1998 dodge intrepid with only 64,000 miles on it requires a new one. The piston and valves are shot. The required oil and filter changes were performed timely. I cannot fix this by myself. The cost is 7,000.00. I have to drive it like it is and this is a potential danger because if the oil isn't kept at proper levels it could freeze and stall while driving. There is no incident yet but can be if let the way it is. I have no other means of transportation and can't afford to repair the whole bill. Chrysler is not helping or showing any responsibility. I think it should be recalled and grounds for class action.
1998 dodge intrepid engine blew up unexpectedly, stranding my entire family 2 hours from home. It's still in the shop and cannot make the repairs and I still owe $9600 on it.
I have a 1998 dodge intrepid, and it already needs an engine after only 65,000 miles of service. The car has been in this condition since february 2002, when it began running hot. The chrysler dealer said that it needed an engine and also cooling fan components. This car is less than five years old and less then 65,000 miles, there is no reason that a well made car should need an engine at this point. From just the complaints on the federal safety agency's site of other consumer complaints with the same problem, the engine should be recalled, and fixed by chrysler.
I have found an excellent and informative website against dailmler chrysler at www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com for anyone who would like more information mainly in regard to intrepid, 300m, concorde, lhs premature engine, steering, transmission and other common failures. I have experienced many of these problems myself and dailmer chrysler simply does not care, I could have even been killed in one instance. After owning another vehicle and putting nearly 30,000 miles on it I have not had any of the ridiculous problems experienced with chrysler's dodge brand of vehicles. There is a lot of information consumers need to know that dailmer chrysler does not want you to know about these vehicles and their common problems chrysler ignores, some of which are potential safety concerns such as the defective seat belt design chrysler continues to use and defective steering design and or components that can cause sudden looseness or change of response in steering, which can lead to a serious accident. These guys have been receiving complaints daily about these problems and have been referring consumers to the federal safety agency, I hope that in turn the federal safety agency will add this to the list of their complaints so others will also know about this. Thank you very much for your time.
While driving the engine failed.
We have a dodge intrepid with the 2.7 motor burning oil a quart a week since we bought the car in 2000 went to the dealer they say it was a leak, low and behold it still burning the oil. Been to dealer several times they say its normal it had 78,000 when we got it, now has over 103,000 still adding oil weekly, also had to replace the entire fan assembly, the thermostat ,also problems with the power window tracks causing the windows not to close properly,tension pulley had to be replaced also the water pump, starter,(note all dealer parts so it isn't cheap to fix)battery cables rotted out dodge should do or offer something to help fix or rectify all these motor problems but are they are to cheap in my mind.
1998 dodge intrepid engine failed while driving. Car had 68,000 miles and had regular oil changes every 5000 miles.
91000 miles had to replace camshaft and crankshaft sensors/ cooling motor blowed, thermostat housing had to be replaced. And car shakes when brakes are applied.
I have a 1998 dodge intrepid with only 77,000 miles on it and I just found out that I will need a new engine. Nobody is willing to help me and its really sad when dodge/chrysler does not want to own up to there wrong doings... I found out that there are many more like me. Please help me bring them too justice !!! A recall needs too be made on these vehicles. I don't even own mine and my choices are you either fix it or let them repo. It. I am a single parent and I just can't afford a 400.00 a month payment and over 5,000.00 in repairs...what should I do ? I kept all the maintenance up on this vehicle. I am really confused.
I just took my 98 intrepid (35,000 miles) into the shop today due to the oil pressure light coming on at idle. It turns out that the shop owner has seen 2 other intrepid's in the last month with the same problem. After he called the dodge dealership, he let me know that it is a very common problem they are having with these engines building up sludge. My mechanic informed me that the buildup in my engine is significant and that it is in danger of complete failure very soon. The only remedy that can be offered is to have the engine completely replaced at a cost of around $6,000 and is not covered under the dodge/chrysler warranty. This engine is less than 5 years old and only has 35,000 miles on it. I have had regular oil changes every 3,000 miles and have the receipts to prove it. I do not understand how they can expect this to be my problem to fix and after researching it further online I am not the only one in this situation. Please let me know if there is any additional info on this topic that is available.
February 10, 2003- diagnosis bad valve guides car blowing smoke from the exhaust. 1998 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine. March 10,2003-engine was making a clicking(ticking noise) has around 84,900 miles on it. The motor died. Diagnosis by mechanic was the whole engine needs to be replaced. Cost is $4500. Will happen again. Because mechanics are saying all these 2.7 liter engines by chrysler blow around 80,000+ miles. Motor died from engine sludge, even though oil changes were all up to date. The car is worth $3500 with a good engine. To get another engine is $4500 and up. The loan on the car is for $10,000 and extended warranty will not touch it.
The oil light illuminated on the dashboard and the vehicle stalled, the dealer informed consumer the engine needed to be replaced.
I have a 98 dodge intrepid, and the engine went(at 83,000 miles) at no warning, after doing a lot of research there are other customers in the same position. I am out of a car, that I cannot drive, and still have to make payments on cause I cannot afford to pay for the repair. There is no reason why this engine should fail at 83,000 miles. Please help!!!!!!!
1998 dodge intrepid just reached 87,000. The 2.7 engine needs to be replaced. This car has been advertised not to need its first tune-up until 100,000. However, we have provided regular maintenance. We have done a little research and have found hundreds of complaints for the same thing. Shouldn't the manufacturer be held accountable for such a problem that is vastly widespread?
My engine started making a awful tapping noise 3 blocks away from home. Got home, towed my car to my mechanic and he proceded to tell me I had blown the engine in my car. My mechanic dicussed my problem with other mechanics and the told him that the 2.7 lit engine in the intrepid has been nothing but problems for most intrepid owners. My car was full of oil and I always followed the service schuedule. Right now I am rebuilding the engine that has a bad bearing, has a cracked cam shaft and also threw a piston. The rebuilder has no explination as to what went wrong but that he works on these engines more than he should because they are so new. By the way my car has 80,000 miles on it and did'nt make a sound until this hapened.
While driving, consumer could hear the rod knocking in the motor.
I have a 1998 dodge intrepid and I'm having motor problems. I only have 76,000 on this car and everyone that I speak to tells me that the type of motor which is a 2.7 is nothing but problems. I have spoke to repair people who have told me that they are replacing this motor in 2002 car! Ts
Engine had been knocking for approx. 2 months. My mechanic said not a problem eventually failed. Took car to dealer and they told me it had dropped a main bearing. Required a new short engine. Dt
While in motion, the crankshaft broke in the engine. Consumer contacted the chrysler corp. But the only response to consumer was that it was normal for a crankshaft to break in an engine. Consumer checked with a few mechanics who claimed otherwise. The mechanics feel the crankshaft is the last thing to go in the engine. Cosumer contacted a business about an engine and was informed that there were four other phone calls about engines for the same year make and model. Consumer believes that there is a manufacturing defect in the engine.
2.7l v6 engine has a knocking while running. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions and the problem is still occurring. *ak consumer has taken vehicle to be fixed in which they informed consumer that it was a bad camshaft sensor. The problem reoccured after the fix. Consumer was informed to take the vehicle to another repair shop to have the defect fixed. The problem is still occuring.
Engine failure, no warning, plenty of oil in engine.
Consumer states the window stitch is inoperatable. The window lock has failed.
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