My 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l blew an engine at normal expressway speeds on july 29, 2003, causing an immediate and extremely dangerous loss of power in mid-traffic. It also resulted in an enormous repair estimate of between $5,000 and $7,500. A design flaw in this particular engine causes an excess build-up of engine sludge, which results in premature engine failure at anywhere between 35,000 and 70,000 no matter how religiously you change the oil. I have since discovered an astounding number of complaints on the internet regarding this exact issue, and any call to any auto salvage yard in america will confirm what I'm saying. Everybody in the auto repair industry is aware of this problem. Chrysler has been made aware of the problem by thousands of complaints regarding this issue, but they have refused to do anything about it. No recall, no assistance with repair costs. Nothing.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving at 45 MPH and without any warning automatic transmission failed. Towed vehicle to the dealer, technician indicated the need for a new transmission, also had a problem with the engine.
Engine failure.
While driving at 60 MPH engine check light came on and stayed on. Vehicle lost power and decelerated to a crawl. Then, vehicle stalled several times before the consumer could get home. Each time the vehicle could be restarted, but would stall again. Dealer refused to inspect the vehicle, claiming the problem was not his.
While driving at 65 MPH engine light flickered. Driver pulled over and popped the hood to check engine and fluid. Driver saw no indication that there was problem. Consumer proceeded to drive when the engine light illuminated and stayed on. Then, engine died, and vehicle was towed. Dealer determined that oil was not flowing fast enough through the engine.
My 1999 intrepid died in traffic, not to start again. I had my 3 month old granddaughter with me. I had a very hard time controling the vehicle with no power. Thank god they people around me slowed up and stayed behind me as I tried to get it to the curb.the mechanic said the engine blew at 43,000 miles. Nothin but sludge in it.
My engine failed on the freeway in traffic. This was witnessed by the store owner where I managed to coast to his parking lot. I was almost injured by oncoming traffic.
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid. It has a 2.7 liter motor in it. The motor has failed. The warrenty is out, but from the feed back I have been getting for the last year. The 2.7 liter motors are no good. I'm looking at around $5000.00 to put another motor in it. This price is a quote I got from a shop in skiatook,ok I contacted crysler dodge in 2003 after the motor failed. I was told I had no warrenty which I was aware of and that they had no plans of taking care of the faulty 2.7 liter motor. I filed a complaint at that time. I have filed other complaints to the federal trade commission, cosummer affairs, I spoke to the attorney generals office in oklahoma city, ok they referred me to this site. The federal trade commission referred me to contact crysler dodge again. On feb,18,2004. I spoke to someone in customer service, she would not give me her name, she was very rude. She pulled up the VIN number of my car. Told me I had no warrenty, I told her I was aware of that. She ask me if I had recieved a recall notice on the front drivers seat. I told her yes but had been unable to take the car in because the motor was bad. I ask her if crysler dodge planned on taking care of the problems with the faulty motors. She said to me very sharply "the company is not going to do anything with the motors. Your warrenty is out theres nothening that can be done." I ask her if they still made this motor, she put me on hold. She returned to the phone and said "yes they do" I ask her if crysler dodge made the motor or if they had a outside company make the motor. Her reply to me was " I have help you enough and I'm not going to get you that information." I said well I would like that information and I did feel like she needed to get it for me I was a owner of a dodge car. I then told her I would like a supervisor on the phone to speak with. She said she was done dealing with me and hung up on me.
While driving 30 MPH engine failed at 73,000 miles.*ak the consumer contacted her insurance about the defective engine but the refused any assistance. The insuernce representative also stated that they do not insure and problems related to this type of engine. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.
While driving transmission malfunctioned and vehicle stalled. An independent mechanic replaced the torque converter and engine head gasket. *ak
While driving, the check engine light appeared on the dash. Then the vehicle stalled, causing the consumer to pull off the road. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Please provide any further details. *ph
While driving about 35 MPH motor shut down and never turned over again. Consumer had vehicle towed to dealer.
1999 dodge intrepid with 2.7l mitsubishi engine. Oil lamp began flickering at low idle. Dealer said the engine may be about to fail and repair would be $5000. This LED me to www.airline-complaints.com, where, if you look up automobile complaints, then chrysler, you will find pages and pages of notes regarding this vehicle and engine, describing sudden catastrophic failure without warning. If this should happen on the highway, the operator could lose control as the power assist is lost to both steering and brakes. While my engine has not failed yet, the warning sign is there, and I now consider it unreliable and of diminished value, as I cannot sell it with a clear conscience. I would like to see daimler chrysler make good on premature engine failure.
The car stalled while on the freeway going at regular speed. The car had oil and gas on top of having regular oil changes.
While consumer was driving at an undetermined speed vehicle stalled, causing the driver to have the vehicle towed to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the engine failed.
While driving at 30 MPH consumer heard a noise,it sounded like it was coming through the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician determined that engine needed to be replaced.
The engine on our 1999 dodge intrepid locked up with 90000 miles on it. It appears alot of these cars with the 2.7 engine are having the same problems.
While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed to dealer.
Total engine failure, due to sludge buildup.
2.7l engine started to make loud noise. Took engine apart and found that timing chain guides had disintegrated. Replaced guides, rod bearings and oil pump. Cleaned all sludge from engine. Check engine started to flash. Car lost power. Had car towed to dealership. They couldn't find anything wrong with the car. Car started up for them. Didn't find any codes in computer. Drove car for about 2 months before problems started again. Check engine light stayed on. Took to independent shop and got an asd relay problem and TCM relay problem. Replaced relays. Car ran fine for about 3 months. Problems started again. When this happened the first time the car had been driven about 70 miles. After the last time it was driven 20 miles. Towed to dealer. Stated that there is a timing problem and alot of sludge in the motor. Estimate of $1200 to try to find out what is wrong. Also had to replace A/C prior to all of these problems. I have had the car for 3.5 years and have not driven it for almost 2 of them. Sending in the payoff so I can get rid of the piece of junk. Have heard that the 2.7 is nothing but problems.
While driving consumer heard a clicking noise. Consumer believed it was the engine. Also, oil light illuminated.
Dodge intrepid 1999 engine seizes up without warning at 84,000 miles due to sludge in even though oil was changed regularly.
Vehicle stalled without any warning while pulling out of the driveway. The was caused by transmission failure. Also, at 71,000 and while driving at 45 MPH vehicle stalled. This was caused by the engine locked . Two days earlier, vehicle overheated. Mechanic inspected the vehicle but found no problem. Told the consumer to add some more anti freeze. When engine locked dealership indicated this was a common problem with these model engines.
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid and without warning the engine failed. I searched the internet and was shocked to find that the type of engine I have is notorious for doing what it did. It has happened to many people with the same type of engine. Their safety is being jeopardized due to the extremely poor quality of this engine.
The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The technician indicated the engine was no good and needed to be replace. The engine was maintained poorly and that was the reason the engine locked up.
The driver's side power window didn't go down, the passenger's side power window operates intermittently. The window motor must be replaced. *ak the anti-lock brakes were inoperative, and dodge neglected to repair an oil valve which caused the engine to fail. *sc *jb the vehicle was involved in a fender bender after the leaving the dealership, the consumer believed it was due to the anti-lock brakes.
Without warning engine failed while driving. Dealer determined that the timing belt broke, and the engine must be replaced.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who checked the motor, and informed the consumer that a new motor was needed.
On busy interstate, engine suffered total failure without prior warning. Vehicle was towed and engine replaced. Cause determined to be sludge deposits despite frequent oil changes within manufacturer's specification.
Engine check light light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. Dealer mechanic replaced the sending unit, and used a thicker oil.
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