1999 Dodge Intrepid: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Sep 5, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 153,024 miles · CA

Purchased vehicle 01/30/12,test drove,checked fluids,made sure everything was working fine. Seller said he just had oil change and smog 1 month prior, he provided me documents confirming. Had no issues with vehicle, until about 03/20/12,the oil light came on, which was odd. I checked the oil,found it was completely empty, put 2 quarts in immediately,light went off. I started checking driveway daily for signs of oil leaking even though the car drove fine.03/28/12, car stalled,went completely dead, as I exited freeway, leaving myself and my 3yr. Old stuck in lane on off ramp for about 30 minutes.a passerby attempted to jump it,that didn't work,car had no power at all,we pushed it to a safer spot. I walked 2 blocks home. Came back next day,jumped it,it started but now there was a knocking sound coming from engine and oil light was back on. I checked the oil it read full,I drove car home it stalled 3 times in the 2 blocks home. Knocking sound continued I parked the car. The next day I took the car to my mechanic the oil light was still on the engine was still knocking. He checked oil again and confirmed the car did have oil,and detected no signs of leaking. He ran a diagnostic on engine, it detected no issues,he ran it again,and the results where the same. He drove the car,me in the passengers seat so he could get a hear the knocking sound when car was moving.backed out of lot driving about 10 to 12 MPH, we got maybe half a block and the car went dead. He was able to guide car to side of road,when he pressed the brake to put the car in park, there was a barely audible bursting sound.we got out and found a thick black muddy type substance gushing out of the bottom from the front end, leaving a puddle the length and width of car. He immediately identified it as oil sludge, and said my engine had blown. We discussed my options and ultimately I had to have the car towed home it hasn't started.

Filed Jan 23, 2010 · Engine · 173,000 miles · MI

2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine seized, first time auto was in driveway, had to have new crank and rod bearings replace along with timing chain and water pump, second time engine seized while driving on highway and was traveling at a high rate of speed and was almost rear ended, now the engine has to be replaced. The estimated replacement engine is $2,500.00 to $4,000.00 and availability is getting shorter.

Filed Aug 4, 2009 · Engine · 88,596 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving 35 MPH, the driver heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment in the vehicle. When the contact approached a red light and came to a complete stop, the vehicle suddenly stalled. She attempted to restart the vehicle, but the engine failed to start. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence, where it currently remains. Two mechanics came to her home and stated that the timing chain needed to be replaced. She was informed that the failure was common for her year, make, and model vehicle. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and is currently parked at the contact's residence. The current and failure mileages were 88,596.

Filed Jul 31, 2009 · Engine, Steering · 108,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 chrysler intrepid. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a clunking sound and all power steering ability was lost. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. She then heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warnings prior to the failures. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection. She called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Jul 11, 2008 · Engine · 11,400 miles · TX · fire

While driving engine cut out . No warning lights came on, temp. Gage was normal. Car filled with smoke before I could get to a complete stop. Engine was a blaze when I opened the hood to see where the smoke was coming from. I was able to get it put out quickly with an extinguisher. I had recently had oil & filter's changed, the car was fine no knocking from engine. The car is/ can be classified as totaled due to age/mileage on it compared to replacement/repair cost.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Engine · 64,300 miles · NY

1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failure at 64,000 miles due to oil sludge. Top engine knock. Oil changes were regular and done by 3,000 miles. In less than 24hr period oil light came on and engine began knocking. Oil level on stick showed in correct range. Estimate of repair at $4800 to replace engine and labor.

Filed Apr 10, 2008 · Engine · 86,000 miles · TX

Purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid in 2002, which was a program car and it only had 10,000 miles on it at around 65,000 miles I had to replace the dual overhead cam chains. One year later the engine began to knock and then seized up. This vehicle has been sitting in my yard since 2003. I have all the records in which we had the oil changed every 3,000 miles and the repairs for the timing chains. This vehicle rides nice, drives nice, but the 2.7 litre engine is a piece of crap and because it is a piece of crap no one wants to work on them and suggest that the vehicle is not worth as much as it would cost to repair it. I feel that the chrysler corporation should be held accountable for putting such a crappy motor in such a nice vehicle.

Filed Feb 25, 2008 · Engine · 130,000 miles · PA

Engine had died while driving about once every 2 months for half a year. After a day or two the car would start again. Had the battery replaced and the fuel pump replaced throughout the process. Knocking sound started prior to timing chain breaking.

Filed Dec 3, 2007 · Engine · 78,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving between 15- 25 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang and pulled off the road. There were no warning indicators. Two days prior, there was a ticking noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken in for an oil change although it was not needed. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer after the incident occurred. The current and failure mileages were 78,000.

Filed Nov 6, 2007 · Engine · 67,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began making a loud banging and a hard knocking sound in the engine compartment. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and they diagnosed complete engine failure. There were no warning indicators present. The dealer wants $6,000 to replace the engine; however, the contact intends to repair the vehicle. He stated that regular maintenance has been performed on the vehicle since its purchase. Updated 12/12/07

Filed Aug 27, 2007 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving 60 MPH a loud knocking noise was heard. The vehicle was pulled over and towed to the repair shop. The repair shop was unable to diagnose the failure. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2007 · Engine · 87,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge intrepid. While driving 40 MPH a knocking sound was heard coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic. The mechanic advised that the vehicle needed a new engine. The current and failure mileages were 87,000.