I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with 68,000 miles on it. The motor seized on my way home from work and cost 7,000.00 for a new engine. The retail on my car is 5,200.00.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving 45 MPH, the engine made a knocking sound, then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, the engine had to be replaced. *ak the engine lost power and stated to run rough. (complete failure while making a left turn) per mechanic, the engine failure was caused by a defective lubricating system. *scc
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for white smoke coming out of the tailpipe. The dealer said the engine needed to be replaced. *ph *ph
1999 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine, purchased may of 2002 with 59,000 miles. Oil changed every 3000 to 5000 miles. In may of 2003, motor "blew" while driving due to sludge build up in motor. In september 2003, purchased 2003 a intrepid also with 2.7l engine, drove for three days when check engine light came on. Returned to dealer, car spent 45 days in shop having 1 head, 1 injector, 1 piston, 1 rod replaced. Dealer refused to replace entire engine or to purchase the car back. Have found several web sites on "bad" dodge 2.7l engines from 1998 to present.
The 2.7 liter engine on my 1999 chrysler intrepid failed due to excessive sludge buildup. Though the owner's manual states an oil change interval of 7,500 miles, I changed mine much more frequently. Upon complaint to the manufacturer, they refused to offer any sort of settlement or satisfaction or even to discuss it further.
The engine port holes are not large enough to allow the oil to flow through. This results in the engine burning out. Engine had been replaced 3 times, but a solution was not found.
1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 engine stalled and completely stopped and would not start again. It is very dangerous to deal with this matter because the wheel could barely be turned.
1999 dodge intrepid engine failure while driving.
I have owned a 1999 dodge intrepid since new.I have detailed records of my oil changes every 3,000 miles with filter. I added slick 50 at 52,000 miles to insure long life. We never drove it hard and at 76,300 miles it develops a rattle,I take it to the dealer and they say I need a new engine at a cost of 7,400 dollars. This is rediculous, and consumer fraud to take the public twice, first when they buy the dodge 2.7l engine , and the second time when they ream them for the replacement cost of an original faulty product.
I have a 1999 chrysler interpid with 82,000 miles. The vehicles has maintained. The timing belt broke while I was driving on the freeway at 70mph. I heard a terrible noise and immediately pulled off the freeway and called a towing company. The engine repair shop repaired the timing belt and also did major cleaning in the engine because of an excessive amount of black sludge. Initially accusing me of never changing the oil. The shop had the car running again and did one last cold start checking fluid levels which were found to be normal. My car was then taken on a test drive first at freeway speeds and then through town and on the way back to the shop the vehicle died. No engine light came on prior to the engine dying. The car was towed back to the shop and the engine was found to be seized. I recieved an estimate from them at about $7,000. I wanted a 2nd opinion so I had the car towed to a dodge/chrysler dealership and they diagnosed the engine as being seized and I recieved an estimate of $7,700. I contacted the chrysler corporation and was immediately told there was nothing they could do to help me and that they hoped that I would give them another chance in the future to restore faith in their product. In researching for a rebuilt engine we were told by engine supply companies that this problem is very common in this car and that it was not recommened to put a rebuilt engine in the car because of the sludge buildup. Two different places have told me that this is a common problem using pennzoil and told me never to use it again.
45,500 miles and told sludge build up in engine. Mechanic wanted $6k for engine replacement. Paid $800 for new tensions, told engine can seize at any time. Had to purchase a new car after only 4 years!!!!!!!!
Dodge intrepid engine failure.
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with the common blown 2.7l engine. Only 46,000 miles. After research it seem there are common problems with this engine and yet nothing is done. I would like to see manufacturer stand behind their product.
Consumer called complaining about engine blowing out with only 51000 miles on vehicle. Manufacturer will not do anything about it.
1999 dodge intrepid engine seized at only 5600 miles. The dealer said that there is a sludge build up in the engine. The engine needs to be replaced. I was told from at least 10 different auto shops that the 2.7 liter dodge engine is poorly made and that they have seen this same problem time and time again. It runs way too hot and if you don't change the oil every 1500 miles or so, sludge will build up in the engine and cause seizure. There should be a recall on this 2.7 engine or a class action law suit against dodge.
This is a 1999 dodge intrepid, that I have had plenty of problems out of. This was purchased at 29,569 miles, 10/99. Jan 2000 the inner sensor went out, replaced by dealer under warranty. July 2000 the outer sensor went out, replaced by dealer not under warranty per milage at time. Aug 2000 the passenger fan went out, replaced by dealer at a cost of $500. Sense then replaced brakes often, burn lots of oil and plenty of hesitation from the transmission. But my other biggest problem is the window motor,that has gone out in the passenger window twice and now the driver window has completely fail apart. You here nothing but noise when closing the door, cannot let the window up and down without its sounding like its going to break from popping like its getting caught on something. Most of the time you have to pull it up by hand in order to get it to close completely. Has their been a recall on this item?
Engine "blew up" with 90,000 miles and with regular oil changes.
Car stalled on me a few days ago in downtown la during rush hour traffic with my 2 kids... Come to find out that supposidely the car overheated (no signs of overheating at all, gauges were all okay, and sensors were checked and ok, no smoke etc.) however it overheated and warped both of my heads, blew my gaskets and broke my timing chain. This repair has taken over a week to fix and $2700.00 dollars later and I am still not thrilled. I will definately never buy a dodge again.
1999 dodge intrepid 63500 miles oil changes every 3000 miles. Bought used at 49000 miles.the engine is completely blown?
While driving 45 MPH the engine failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent auto body shop. The mechanic determined that the timing belt tensioner was bad. Please provide details.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no with warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over. It will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.
While driving at normal speed los tpower for about 2 miles until engine died completely. Dealer notified.
The consumer stated while driving and without warning the motor failed. Dealer notified. *ak the incident occurred at an intersection. *scc
I own a 1999 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 liter v6 engine. The car had been well maintained with routine oil changes. With no warning the engine blew at 63,000 miles. We contacted dodge, and were told it was not covered and that our warranty had expired. We now cannot find a motor to fit this car in order to repair it and are stuck paying for something that does not run. It is a financial strain and dodge will not offer us any help or solutions after several contacts. I bought a dodge product in good faith - no car that was treated as well as mine should have a blown engine at 63,000 miles. I believe it was defective.
At just over 73000 miles knocking sound began from engine. I stopped driving and took to mechanic, I was informed motor was shot and would need complete rebuild. Car had been serviced since purchase according to chrylser recommendations. As I contacted service & salvage shops to explain my need, they (5 different shops) started telling me the problem before I could finish. Said 2.7 motor was defect from factory. I had to have complete engine rebuild at cost of $3000 as I could not afford to buy another motor. I contacted dealer about problem and they said they never heard of this. Said they would look into it and get back with me and never did. From what I have been told there is a problem with the 2.7 engine and everyone seems to be aware of it but chrylser.
Engine failure due to sludge build-up at 65,077 miles. Took to dealer, dealer made determination that problem was sludge build-up due to poor maintainence. Oil change was performed 6 weeks before failure at 63,163; no mention to owner of any problems with oil or engine. We have researched the problem and have found many, many more complaints about the same problem with the 2.7 engine.
1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 VIN#[xxx], 43,913 miles, transmission sensor went out, $132.84. 9/14/00 75,085 miles, water outlet and transmission lines needed replaced. Mechanic informed me the transmission lines were factory installed defective. $582.24. 12/14/01 86,992 miles, timing chain broke, replaced water pump. $1,188.79. 6/14/02. 91,324 miles, transmission speed sensor broke. $350.60. 8/2/02 96,828 miles, dash lights went out. Mechanic informed me the dash lights were an internal wiring defect. $223.30. 10/2/02 98,003 miles, cooling fan went out. Mechanic informed me this was a factory defect. Chrysler had changed the design of the fans so I could not just repair one side of the fan since it was no longer available. $680.35. 10/24/02. 109,754 miles, engine blew, taking starter with it. Told by mechanic that chrysler designed the 2.7 engine to be a disposable engine (compared to the 3.2 that year). Replaced with used engine. $4174.49. 5/21/03 I had over $7000 in repairs in under a year and a half. While Im gravely disappointed in the mechanics of this vehicle, I feel that the fan assembly, transmission lines, and electrical wiring are things that were obviously defective from the start and should be repaired free of charge. Additionally, the transmission sensor going out at only 43,913 miles should have been replaced free as well. While it is difficult to prove that I took care of the engine, I have oil change receipts. *nlm information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
At 99,500 miles the engine blew, oil had just been changed the day before when the engine began making a low ticking noise which quickly turned into a loud knocking. I had the car towed to a shop where they stated that it appeared that for some reason the car had lost oil pressure and no oil was getting to the engine. The engine would have to be replaced for a cost of at least 6000 dollars.
I purchased a 1999 dodge interpid on april 11, 2003, after having it for 25 days, the transmission went. Was repaired. In the shop for 2 weeks. After having it for 9 days, a loud noise in engine was noticed. It was not drove, but went into the shop again and is currently there. The engine has gone. Repair shop called chrysler company and they said to replace it. Our extended warranty company wants me to authorize repairs and will decide what percentage they will pay for it. But the policy we have states engine repairs and replacement., according to their booklet. The cost to replace it, $8,300.00! That is more than what we paid for the car. This car has been driveable for 25 days before first breakdown with transmission job, undriveable and in the shop for 14 days, out for 9 days and is now in the shop awaiting a new engine. I have read on the internet about other 1999 dodge interpid owners who are having the same troubles as I am with their cars. Please help this engine is ruinned! Needs to be replaces, 2.7l, v-6..
1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 6 cylinder engine failure at 61000 miles. No warning of approaching engine failure. Oil changed 1200 miles prior to incident. Car was found to have oil in pan with "sludge" at the bottom of the pan upon inspection after the incident. Vehicle never ran "hot." upon consultation with local mechanics and the local chrysler dealership this is a very common problem with the 2.7 engines in this series of dodge intrepid. Mechanics and engine builders have both advised that this engine has a fundamental design flaw in the oil distribution system throughout the engine, eventually leading to engine wear and eventual failure. Chrysler dealership (though unwilling to replace the engine at no cost) openly admits that there are serious issues with this engine. Chrysler must be held accountable for their poorly designed engine that is doomed for premature failure.
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