While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled due to engine sludge. The vehicle was towed. Dealership repaired the problem. *ak the consumer stated that the vehicle engine was damaged at 50000 miles. Engine was rebuilt.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving vehicle was making an unexpected loud noise from the engine. Taken to the dealer for checkup because it was unable to start. Results showed that the vehicle needed a new transmission. *ak oil light kept coming on. Oil sending unit was replaced twice.
Was driving 1999 dodge intrepid with 66,000 miles on !-4 in florida about 65 MPH. The engine, a 2.7, without warning blew up. I lost power steering and the brakes were hard to use. There was no dodge dealer in the nearest town. I had to walk to the nearest exit. A chevrolet dealer replaced the motor for $7100. After researching. I have found this is a common problem with the 2.7 engine. The car has had regular maintenace. I was lucky that there was a shoulder to pull off the road and have room to coast to a stop. Old engine was used as a core.there was no sludge in oil cap. There was no oil light warning.
Engine failed. The cause has yet to be determined.
Vehicle was going at 70 MPH when unexpectedly the driver heard a clicking noise coming from the engine. Results showed there was metal inside which caused it to blow, and no longer operate.
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid, which was purchased new by myself. Since I am the original owner I know how my car was treated. Basically, my car has 120,000 miles on it and has run pretty well all its life. The car started to jerk while accelerating on my way home. I took it to our dodge dealer and was told that the engine was going to fail due to sludge in the engine. The dealer stated that this was a known problem and that chryler wouldnt do anything about it. They had gotten many complaints on these engines.
Dodge intrepid 1999, numerous problems with regard to it's engine. *bf the consumer experienced a knocking noise coming from the engine. The dealer informed the consumer the engine was no longer any good and it needed to be replaced.
While driving, the vehicle had a loud knock. The consumer drove to the dealer the following day and on the way home the vehicle stopped. The engine was defective.
Like soooo many others my dodge intrepid 2.7l engine starting knocking, then while driving to work in the middle of the road stopped! My husband had to push the vehiclle off the road but was unable to completely get it out of an intersection alone! We had it towed to a dodge dealership where they informed us that we needed a new engine. After I did some research and found that there are thousands of us out there with the same problem (sludge build up in the engine) that casues the engine to blow with no warning. No only a saftey hazard but it is very coslty to repair.the dealership wants 6500 to repair it and the car is not even worth that. So we are still paying on a car that dosen't run...because the engine is defective!
Comer was driving 50 MPH and heard a clicking sound, and the motor stalled, vehicle lost power steering, and all the lights in the dashboard just lit up. Consumer called a tow truck and had the vehicle taken to a service center. Mechanic indicated that the engine locked up. There was plenty of oil in the engine. Consumer was told that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak the service engine soon (ses) light did not illuminate to warn there was a problem with the engine.
Without warning our 1999 intrepids engine froze, luckily my wife had just turned into a driveway when it happened. Dealer said that the timing chain had broken and warped the valves (everyone of them) and that they would have to be replaced. They accused us of not changing the oil regularly which caused sludge to biuld up. The oil was changed every 3000 to 4000 miles. This $1777.00 repair caused us undue stress because of medical bills. We did not have the money to repair it and chrylser refused to help. This was our only means of transportation so we had to borrow tha money from a family member, or not be able to get to work. This on top of making the payments.
The vehicle was on the road when all of a sudden the driver heard a loud knock coming from the engine and causing it to stall. Manufacturer will be notified by consumer.
While driving 30 MPH, the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Nov.2004 2.7l engine in my 1999 dodge intrepid failed at 99k. I took the vehicle to crown dodge to check what the problem was and found that the engine was dead and it had a timing issue. Spoke with an service advisor about some recalls from 2002 and same advised me that my vehicle did not follow the guidelines due to the miliage. Also stated that dodge would not help me with this problem and that the recommended oil type is a 5w 30 oil and this was the only oil that crown dodge uses on all oil changes unless other oil is requested. The other problems that contributing to the engine is the oil galley and there was a recall on this in 2002 as well as oil light flickering problem was another recall from dodge. Very unhappy with my dodge due to the problems. Jerry gaither,nc.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled without warning. Driver tried to restart the vehicle but was not able to do so. Vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic informed determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
Blown out engine in 1999 dodge intrepid.
A week after having the cam-sensor replaced the oil light came on. We proceeded to take it right back to the mechanic, who discovered the "sludged" engine. We had changed the oil every 3,000 miles since purchasing the vehicle. The engine now makes a sound like someone is hitting the insides with a hammer. It is no longer drivable, and we have been told the only option is to replace the engine. We cannot afford the $7,000 to make the replacement.
Consumer was driving approximately 35 MPH. When coming to a stop, the engine stalled. Vehicle then would not restart. When taken to get serviced, it was determined to be due to oil fledge.
While driving approximately 65 MPH, engine stalled. Was able to pull over avoiding accidents. When taken to get serviced, was told that the engine froze.
The driver was driving,without warning the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to pull over and tried to restart,but was unable. The driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed replacement. Please provided additional information.
I bought my daughters a 99 dodge intrepid (82k). After three weeks of driving the car broke due the 2.7 engine failure. I'm a single mother of three and I only make 15,000 a year. I can't afford to fix the engine or buy another car. My kids need to drive to and from practices and work.
I was driving my 1999 dodge intrepid yesterday to work when all of the sudden I heard a small rattle. It became louder and louder until the engine oil light started flickering off/on. After that the engine light stayed on and the car died on the side of the road. Chesterfield dodge told me I had experienced complete engine failure and could do nothing about it except replace the engine for 5500.00 plus install. It is sitting there now waiting to be towed and scrapped. The motor is 2.7l/v6.
1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failed at 75,100 mi. Car engine started knocking and stalling while driving to work. Dealer said $5-7 thousand to fix. I took it to an independent service facility. They said there is known problem with this engine and sludge buildup and it also sounded like the timing chain. I'm still waiting on their estimate to fix this as they can't get to it for several days. In the meantime I am out of a vehicle. I've sent a customer complaint to chrysler and have not received a response from them.
I am writing to try to get some information on any action I can take against chrysler for my engine failure. I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with around 81,000 miles on it. I recently was deployed between late october through january. Soon after leaving, my car engine began knocking very badly and the engine quit while my wife was driving. This occurred while she was traveling with our 3 children?including a new born?.at around 45 MPH. After getting a ride back to our house my wife contacted the local dodge dealer and was informed that the engine was shot and that one of the rods had gone. They also explained that the only fix was a new engine. Which varied in price from $3200.00-$9000. I have been told the same excuse by several people also that it was my fault and that I was probably not changing the oil as required. Since this was our only form of transportation I had to return from my deployment to assist my family. Now I feel that since this is a known problem chrysler should have to finally accept their failure and do something about it. I would appreciated and assistance and information for who or where I need to contact. I have already contacted a local news agency and they requested that I contact them back and let them knw if I do get assistance or not so that they can get involved. I request an expeditious reply to this situation. Thank you. *ak angelo rodriguez
I own a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter engine. The engine has a bad engine at only 55,700 miles. It started knocking really bad and lost all power while on the freeway. I have continued to make the payments and keep up with insurance, while being unable to drive the vehicle or be able to afford to replace the engine.
While driving vehicle hesitated before acceleration. This resulted in a blown motor. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem pertained to sludge accumulating inside the engine compartment. *ak the manufacturer refused to provide any assistance.
While driving on the highway a ticking noise was heard from the engine. Then, vehicle lost power, and the check engine light came on . Vehicle was towed to consumer's home and inspected by a mechanic, who determined that the bearing on the crank shaft had gone bad. The entire engine needed to be replaced.
While driving at 35-40 MPH engine failed. There was no warning. Contacted the dealer, but problem recurred. *ak
While driving my dodge intrepid home the engine quit causing me to pull over to the side of the road with no steering and very little braking. I was able to jump start the engine and begin my trip home again. The engine quit again and had trouble steering car off the road with also no brakes. Now the engine will not start due to being locked up. I have changed the oil regularly and maintained the car in good condition. I have had to replace the transmission sensors at 50,000 miles due to failure. The manufacturer service mechanics knew exactly what the problem was when described over the phone about the transmission and the engine. The transmission had a failure again at 100,000 miles. This is terrible for a 99 model car that has only a 100,000 miles. The engine is locked up and now I have no transportation to travel back and forth to work. I have more problems with this car since I bought it.
While driving between 45-50 MPH, suddenly there was a clicking/tapping noise coming from the engine, followed by the vehicle starting to lose power. The consumer immediately pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. The engine blew because it threw a rod bearing.
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