1999 Dodge Intrepid: excessive oil consumption

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Engine · 97,054 miles · VA

1999 dodge intrepid - 2.7 litre engine. Rpm's periodically dropped (like the engine was going to cut out), black smoke from tailpipe (signifying burning oil) while idling or upon takeoff from a dead stop. Engine seized 08/19/10 - no warnings whatsoever. Total failure - must replace it at a cost of $6000.

Filed Oct 4, 2007 · Engine · 70,000 miles · OH

In july of 2007 I bought a 1999 dodge intrepid for my daughter's first car. I paid 3,000.00 for it from an elderly lady in town. Within 2 months the timing chain snapped and wound itself around inside the engine and blew through the cam cover. It was towed to a service station and the engine was taken apart. I was told that the 2.7 l engines are noted for overheating causing oil sludge to build up and the timing chains to break. I was also told it would cost me 4400.00 to replace the engine with a used one.*jb updated 12-12-07. *kb updated

Filed Jul 5, 2006 · Engine · 125,000 miles · TN

Engine has been burning oil at the rate of 1 quart every three weeks. While driving, total engine failure occurred unexpectedly, making it very difficult to control the vehicle.

Filed Sep 22, 2004 · Engine · 94,000 miles · MO

1999 dodge intrepid VIN#[xxx] the engine is not good my car was burning oil. I warranty company denied the claimant and jay wolfe dodge advise that it would be $7,000 to $8,000.00 to replace the motor. I can't afford that when I owed $10,000 on the car. The oil was clotting up in bottom of the oil pan. I have receipts where I have always changed my oil. I believe its a problem with dodge motor being bad. I'm out of car and making a car payment and just having a hard time making it because of this car. My payment month is $413.00 that alot of money. Dodge need to make it right. I will not never buy a dodge vehicle again. *ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Engine · 66,529 miles · AL

Our 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l lasted us 17 days! We bought it used with 64,000 miles on may 24, 2004. After 1,000 miles, it was 2 quarts low of oil. We changed the oil to see if that would help. After 300 more miles it was another quart low. We added a quart. After 2 days, it was,again, a quart low... So we added a quart. On my husband's way to work that day,june 9, 2004, the engine blew. He lost his job because he was late to work. We had to have it towed home. We had not even made the first payment. Now we have a car that won't run, and no job to pay the payments. It will cost us $5,000 to fix it. We didn't pay that much for the car in the first place.

Filed Dec 5, 2003 · Engine · 49,000 miles · GA

1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine. Vehicle had exhibited oil consumption problems, returned to dealer several times for repairs totaling over $1000. Last trip to dodge dealer was in oct for oil leak problem. In less than one month, car began to exhibit loud ticking/knocking sound. Engine is blown at 49,000 miles. Dealer and chrysler both will not replace engine as recall to which there is clearly a massive problem with these engines.

Filed Apr 22, 2003 · Engine · GA

Abnormal premature consumption of oil. First noticed around 40,000 miles and has steadily progressed to current 1 quart per 1,500 mile of oil consumption at 68,000 miles. Chrysler refused to correct the problem and indicates that it is normal for their engines to burn oil.