Over usage of oil. Could not make it from one oil change to the next. Took it in faithfully every 3 months. Fans went out. Faulty intake replaced. A/c went out, drivers side window falls off track. Motor out in drives side back window. Passenger side door sticks and wont open. Engine blows. All major repairs occurred within a four month period, the minor items have been occurring for approx. A year. The car has low miles. I can no longer have repairs made to this vehicle and make payments at the same time. I will return it to the bank. It has been in and out of the shop for the past four months.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving 25 MPH the engine seized without warning. As a result the vehicle had to be towed. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
The oil was changed. Afterwards while driving over the railroad tracks there was a loud noise and the engine stopped. The mechanic stated that the pistons failed. *ak the oil was changed four days prior, emissions hose melted and metal was in the oil.
Engine failure. Sludge related on well maintained 2.7 liter engine.
While driving 30 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that sludge was found inside the engine, and engine needed to be replaced.
While driving 55 MPH drivetrain failed. As a result, vehicle experienced total engine failure.
1999 dodge intrepid stops on freeway with almost no warning, just the yellow caution light about 30 seconds before it stops and a noise from the engine. Checked the enginge and there was very little oil. Told the engine needed to be replaced at a cost ot 8,000. I had this car serviced 6,000 mi. Before at the dealer and filled with oil. Have not had it fixed as this is to much money for me to pay to have it fixed.
The timing chain broke, and the engine failed. There was no warning. Consumer could not start the vehicle. Consumer contacted chrysler. Was told that there was nothing they could do. Then, she contacted the dealership.
My problems started out at a little over 49,000 miles. I was taking my children to school (in my pajamas!!!) & the car overheated. I had to call a tow truck & a friend to help me out with the kids & a ride. Turns out the cooling fan locked up. They replaced it, I was told later by a mechanic I should have been told to have the oil changed (even though it was not time) or they should have changed it because it overheated. 3 weeks later... Boom fan blows out again... Towed again... Fixed again...this time I had the oil changed!! Couple weeks later, light turns green, I begin to accelerate, RPM's go crazy, car shuts down in the middle of an intersection (thank god I was not in my jammies that day!). Take it in to carmax, they tear it down, tell me sludge in the engine ruined the bearings, my $1500 extended warranty I bought did not cover it, & I now owe them $600 for the work they did to diagnose it!!! It was almost an entire year of paying $522 a month while watching it sit in my driveway. All the tires are now dry rotted... There is rust all over my rotors, my trim has dry rotted & peeled off from my windshield... So I get it fixed... $5623.93 for yet another 2.7l engine.... I will never buy a dodge again.... Niether will any of my family or friends or co-workers or any body else I can talk to about this!! Car - $12,000 carmax - $600 warranty - $1500 a year of useless payments - $6264 new tires, trim, battery, etc. - $1000 towing - $300 engine replacement - $5623.93 crappy car so I could go to work - $2500 the true cost of my 99 intrepid - $29,787.93 yup.... I got screwed!!!!!! Thats alot of money to a family of 7!!!! Dodge needs to own up & make this right!!!!! Tawnya mashburn [email protected].
While accelerating onto the interstate engine blew out. As a result, consumer was thrown forward.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that computer and engine needed to be replaced.
While driving 50 MPH vehicle stalled. The consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. *ak it was determined that the problem was due to sludge build up. There were no warning. *sc
My 1999 dodge intrepid's engine failed in november 2003 while driving on interstate 55. Quotes given to me to fix and/or replace the engine were in the range of $5500 - $8500. This is the 2.7 liter engine; at the time of the engine failure I owed over $6000 on the car, and I am still paying on the loan. The car has been sitting in my garage; this is a common problem with the 2.7 engines, however chrysler will not take responsibility.
While driving, the consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. Please provide more information.
After trying to start the vehicle, it would not start. The mechanic stated the engine needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that the vehicle had been properly maintained.
While driving 55 MPH engine stalled. Dealer stated the oil tubing malfunctioned.
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)
1) the oil light showed up at low idle , checked oil and found okay, the level okay. Took the car to the dealer and was told that the car needed a new engine (9400) e to sludge after paying (194.00) for a diagnostic check.
There was nothing leading up to the failure of my 2.7l engine. As soon as I came to a stop sign (in a vacationing town). The engine just stopped. When I tried to start it again, it started to screech like metal scratching. I had to pay to get my car towed back to my home, where it now sits for at least three weeks. I have always maintained my car mechanically, so this shouldn't have happened. So basically I can't drive my car until I replace the engine which will cost at least $6000 or more, money I don't have since I'm laid off of work. I have no vehicle to even look for a job.ak
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid that has an oil sludge problem. Recently I have seen an investigation into these engines on the abc 7 chicago news. I have been making $325.00 a month payments; while my car has been sitting in my driveway. I would like to see something done about this alarming problem. Thank you.
Our 1999 dodge intrepid engine failed 6-30-04 we had antifreez in the engine so sludge stoped the car I have my oil change reciepts and took very good care of this car we did not spend 7,500 to repair. *ak this problem and now I see others have had same engine sludge issues
While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge in the engine.
Replaced the engine at 38,000 miles because of accumulation of sludge which caused the engine to fail.
I purchased a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine less than a year and a half ago. I maintained regular oil changes and had no problems until all of a sudden the engine started jerking and chugging and would no longer start. Several mechanics checked the car only to tell me that I would need a new engine which would cost $4000-$6000 dollars to rebuild and install. Every mechanic that I have called or talked immediately told me that this was a badly manufactured engine and that these engines usually do not last past 60 or 70,000 miles. Know I am without a car and out of $5000 dollars which is what I paid for the car, and need another $5000 to repair the engine.
With no warning my 1999 intrepid with a 2.7 liter motor died on the side of interstate 10. [xxx] with only 88,533 miles and regular maintenance my mechanic said one of the pistons disintegrated and it needs a new motor.*ak updated 07/25/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
My husband took our kids to get haircuts the car was making a funny sound when he got to the salon he shut the car off and it wouldn't restart. A few people passed by and told him it was the starter. $135 later and a new starter installed, it still won't turn over. Upon speaking with a dodge mechanic at the dealer, he informed me that the car had "jumped timing" and that since it's a zero tolerance engine, it's quite possible that I have a valve stuck open and the part to fix it costs $2,000 plus labor. He also advised me to call chrysler as, in his words, a car with 46,000 miles on it should not be having these problems.
Engine failure, 1999 2.7 liter dodge intrepid. Car maintained and oil and filters changed at 3500 mile intervals. While driving at low speed, car knocked and began to tap. Took car to local dodge dealer (hamilton chrysler) and I was told I had complete engine failure and it would be undrivable, $6900 for a new long block + labor. I understand there is a major problem with these engines which needs to be addressed.
2.7 liter intrepid engine failed at 115,000 miles due to oil sludge build-up, which caused a lower rod bearing failure. Engine was well maintained and oil was changed every 3000-4000mi (less than the owner's manual recommendation of 7,500).
When driving on the the expressway, my car started to make a loud noise so I slowed down to pull over to check it out. While slowing down, the car died on the expressway before I could get off. I finally got the car to start and got off immediately! While trying to find some where to pull into the car continued to make the loud noise and kept dying. I finally could not keep it running so I called to have it towed to my mechanic's. The mechanic said that the engine had gunked up and the engine would need to be replaced. I just purchased this car 2 years ago and still owe $11, 000. Now I have an estimate for $7,500 and no way to pay for this large repair. So, I now have a dead car that I have to continue to make payments on and insure. I have always taken care of my car and I feel that there may be a manufacturer's defect.
Engine locked up on 1999 dodge interpid. Oil sludge, lost about $6000 for car. Only got $100 for trade in. Car was 1999, broke in 2003, had less than 100,000 miles.
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