While making a right turn power steering failed. Consumer was unable to steer the vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that idler pulley bearing deteriorated and steering pump failed.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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My engine siezed at 57,963 miles with no prior warning. The car was maintained to the manufacturers specifications. I was unable to get assistance from the dealer, extended warranty company or diamler chrysler.
Consumer complained about an engine problem. Engine shut down while driving. While trying to restart the engine consumer heard a knocking sound. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told it will cost $7000.00 to replace it. Manufacturer was no help in trying to resolve this complaint. *ak the engine was too narrow.
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine. The engine was replaced under warranty at 12,000 miles and 36,000 miles. It has been maintained regularly and oil changed every 3000 miles. The enigne has now gone out again. I have read all of the horror stories from people with the same problem that I have. I now have a car that I am still paying for that is totally useless to me and chrysler is unwilling to do anything for me. The problems with these are clearly a design flaw and should be corrected at the expense of the manufacturer.
Complete engine failure due to oil sludge build up. I had my engine oil and filter changed every 5,000-7,000 miles. I had no prior problems with the car, until this incident. While getting on the interstate I noticed my engine stuttered and almost died, I pulled over to the side of the road and heard that the engine was knocking excessively. At the time I had 4 kids from my son's baseball team in the car and I had to get them home. So I drove home slowly with the emergency flashers on. I spoke with several mechanics and they told me that the 2.7l engine is notorious for this failure. I had the engine replaced at a cost of $5,784.72. I'm still paying on the credit card bill and making car payments. Unfortunately I can never recoup my losses on this car.
While driving my car started making a grinding noise, so I pulled over. Had a tow truck take the car to the dealership, falls dodge. Dealer stated engine had deep engine problem due to oil sludge. Only resolution was to replace engine. Cost of new engine $7800. Plus labor. Had car towed back home as repair bill was not feaxible, due to downsizing, loss of job. Needed car for interviews and job if found. Searched for used engine. None found. Contacted mechanic in tallmadge who said he could help. Found engine, used, at cost of $3800 plus repairs. Took 4 months. Need car for employment. Having engine replaced with no guarantee that it will last as these 2.7 l engines are prone to failure. Found many many many complaints and frustrations over these engines on the net. Need help as chrysler is stating engine sludge my fault even though I followed their manual. No one from daimler-chrysler will admit any problem exits nor offer any resolution. This has caused numerous financial, mental, and physical stress.
Our 1999 dodge intrepid suddenly experienced engine failure while traveling on an interstate highway in july 2004 at 60mph. Our car has just over 65.000 miles. Our car was towed to the dealership and determined to have failed due to sludge build-up in the engine. Our car was well cared for and the oil and filters chagned every 3000 miles (or less). The estimated repair was +$7500.00 to replace the engine, as the original was not salvagable. We recently received a recall notice from dodge regarding a transmission recall, but can't have the repair performed because the car isn't driveable. Luckily my husband was able to safely maneuver the car to the shoulder of the highway without injury or damage.
I have had to replace the timing chain on the engine at 55310 miles for a cost of $2,372.28. Now the oil light is on and I have a knocking in the engine do to oil sludge . I have had two mechanics tell me that the engine needs to be either replaced with a used engine(which will result in the same problem at a cost of $3,000) replace the engine with a jasper engine (supposedly has engine engineering problem resolved at a cost of $6,000) or a crank shaft and bearing job at a cost of $3,000 which will still result in the same problem down the line.
While driving and sitting at an intersection vehicle overheated. The light registered hot on the dashboard. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cooling fan needed to be replaced due to worn out part. Consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once and had not been resolved.
While driving at 70 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop, and technician determined that engine needed to be replaced. Consumer navigated the federal safety agency website and found too many complaints on same subject. When will the federal safety agency recall this vehicles with 2.5 engine.
Ignition switch was replaced twice because the wiring harness was defective. Also, radiator motor and fan did not work properly, causing the indicator to get to the red zone.
Vehicle had excessive amount of motor sludge found at the base of the engine. This caused the engine to completely shut down. Consumer had the vehicle less than a year and already the vehicle needed to have the motor replaced. Vehicle had been properly maintained.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled, and the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, an dit was towed to a body shop for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
The car would not start after a brief drive with no previos indications of any problem. Had it towed to the dealer who gave me an estimate for $8100.00 to replace the engine.tech said this is a common problem in the intrepids with 2.7l engines, but it is usually due to poor maintainance which leads to sludge build-up, but that he could tell my car was well maintained and clean. He siad it was caused by a water-pump failure, which threw off the timing and totalled the engine. The car had 59,000 miles and 2 payments left and was now basically worthless. The dealership got chrysler to reduce the bill by about 50% and I had to pay $4000 for a new engine. After picking it up, the A/C does not work. Dealership says it is 'unrelated" and will cost $1100. To repair. Someone should investigate this car as we are paying $20,000+ in good faith for cars that seem to self destruct before they are even paid for and we are left with nothing to show for 5 years of payments!!! Thank you.
Engine blown at 70,000 miles and dealer won,t even consider looking at it unless I pay them $2000. To dis-asseble motor for evaluation . Deales says it is not covered by dodge.
Engine was rebuilt by 5 star dealer at 51,000. Now at 91,000 mile engine had to be replaced as timeing chain broke and destory the left bank of values. This is a 2.7 liter v-6. After talking to several mechanics and was told basicly this is a through away engine meaning it is not a good engine so basicly I have had to replace this engine twice in 91,000 miles I changed the oil every 3000 miles and had all mantaince done on schedule. I bought the car a 1999 interpid at arburn berwer in washington. I think that dodge should recall all these engines and replace them with something good.
While driving consumer heard loud noise. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who determined that engine was defective.
While driving 45 MPH engine blewout. Consumer managed to restart the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Engine is failing due to sludge in the motor. Is emitting white smoke from tail pipe and is destined for complete failure anytime. Check engine light blinks from time to time and is rough starting sometimes. I feel there should be a recall on this motor to restore it before someone gets killed. I will never own another dodge product and have lost all faith in this company. They are just out for the money and could care less about the safety of their customers!!! I am willing to join in a lawsuit! Just contact me.
Had begun to notice slight pinging sound in engine. Engine seized up on me while driving home at night from appointment - approx 20 miles away from home. Was able to contact my husband and he hauled car home. Called several locations to get info on rebuilding engine for 1999 dodge intrepid. Was told by several mechanics that this particular engine is none for seizing up and not to waste my money on buying a new 2.7 engine. New engine price around $5,000. Not only am I stuck with 9 more payments, but I also have to carry full coverage insurance since the car is financed. Called dodge customer service and they would not even open a complaint file.
Complete engine failure on dodge intrepid 2.7l engine. No warning engine just stopped, dealer claims many simular reports, $9000 to fix.
Engine started knocking and weeks later the engine died while on a busy street. No action has been taken to correct the failure due to the high cost.
Consumer complained that engine light kept coming on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that there was nothing they could do. Also, contacted the manufacturer, and they said the same thing. No one wanted to help.
We bought the car when it was two years old with 21,000 miles on it. From the minute we drove it home, the air wouldn't cool in the summer and the heat would go out in the winter. Every time we brought it in to be looked at, the dealer could not identify a problem with it. We've now owned the vehicle since fecurary 2002 and the idle was always a bit rough. We were told that, that was the way the engine was supposed to sound. A few weeks ago the valves started clattering. We changed the oil twice after being told that, that would rectify the issue and it didn't. On 8/7/2004 we were on the road the engine started clattering really loud, we pulled off and had our oil changed professionally this time. After getting back on the road the idle seemed better but the clattering got worse and was followed by an additional noise. Shortly after the engine made a loud noise and seized. The car is a 1999 with 72,000 miles on it and the engine is blown, there is something seriously wrong with this picture!
Consumer stated that while driving engine blew. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
On jun 27, 04 lustine dodge of woodbridge, virginia informed me that my engine starting problems in my dodge intrepid was a direct result of a recall pertaining to part# c45. I was also informed that the parts are not available and there is no anticipated shipping date. I contacted the recall division at daimlerchrysler and the recall has been identified, but they could not giver me a shipping date to the lustine doge. The problem can result in the car coming out of park and possibly moving. I also have an additional problem with intermitting starting that is a direct result of the recall. I have never been notified of the recall by daimlerchrysler prior to my initial contact with lustine. I am concerned that there more customers that are unaware of the potential safety problem. I have also contacted two other dodge deals in northern virginia and they are also unable to obtain the parts.
Driving 35 MPH, the vehicle would stall. This caused the driver to drift to the side of the road. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The consumer will contact the dealership about this issue. *la the dealer indicated that the engine was the problem and needed to be replaced. The consumer indicated that the check engine never came on. The dealer was contacted but provided no financial assistance.
While driving at highway speed, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. The consumer had to coast down the ramp to a safe stop. *ak the engine was rebuilt. The engine experienced oil sludge. The driver side window need to be fixed because it was off track, the fan in the radiator had gone out, the sensors had gone out, the inside lights did not work, the alarm did not work, and the door lights did not work. *sc the transmission had problems has well.
Was just driving and the car started acting sluggish and just could not go over 10 miles per hour. No indications were came on. The engine was blown.
Engine strated knocking and check engine light came on all at once and quit. Towed to shop, check engine and found that number three rod bearing had failed. Ad block mill and put in rod bearing, rods,crank kit,and gaskets.
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