At around 55,000 miles, a knocking sound developed. Engine performance was not effected until around 65,000 miles, when the check engine light started coming on intermittently and the engine would die. I took it to a knowledgeable and honest mechanic who through the course of trouble shooting the noise discovered the timing belt was loose and had damaged many internal engine parts. He says the chain is pulling double duty, with a gear on the inside as well as the outside of the chain. The increased wear caused it to stretch and it began slapping/rubbing and damaging other parts. Namely various spots on the case and the water pump, which was worn nearly all the way through and seeping water and coolant into the engine. He says this is a serious design flaw and that he has heard a lot of other intrepid's are requiring new engines for this same reason. I am hoping that something can be done to force chrysler to buy new engines for those of us who have taken care of our cars and still have to suffer this great cost. These may not be the only problems caused by this flaw, but so far I think it's more than enough to warrant a complaint.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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The timing belt and water pump failed.
The timing chain on my 1999 dodge intrepid went out and I only had 76,000 miles on the car. This is a major problem for other people also, as I have been put on a waiting list for one of the parts needed (tensioner). There are 1400 of these parts on back order now, 02-11-03. This indicates a major defect in this part of the engine and a recall is in order.
There was a clicking noise coming from the vehicle, the engine stalled, however it was restarted.
Complete engine failure at 75000 miles, oil light began to flash on and off engine started to knock loudly vehicle lost all speed and stalled on expressway enterance ramp.this vehicle's oil and filter was changed every 3000 miles yet when the engine was disassembled there was large amounts of sludge through out the it's inside ,engine was cleaned and rebuilt with new rods, camshaft,bearings pistons ect, this was the cheapest fix. From all the information that I have read there seems to be a problem with a great many of the 2.7 liter v6 engines installed in this vehicle. The repairs are very costly and time consuming.
Purchased vehicle with approxiametely 500 miles. Since buying the car we have had it in for repairs at the dealer 8 times. All repair are to engine and chips in the engine. The most recent, driving down the expressway 60 MPH the car shut off. Put in neutral and started the car back up. When car started back up there was a loud ticking noise in the front. Then the car shut off 3 more time and on the fourth stall would not start back up. When towed to repair shop he indicated the engine would need to be replaced (oil just changed and full). When calling arond for new engine all dealers indicated thoughs engines are very hard to find because everyone is looking for them because a blown engine is a common problem with intrepids. I hope there are more complaints reported so this problem is resolved. I know of 3 intrepid in my area that have the same problem.
The vehicle died, whe I bought the car it had 38,000 mile. All the maitenance has been completed. The mechanic states that a new engine needs to be installed. The vehicle only has 54,000 miles
Consumer states that the engine has blown in her auto right at 70,000 miles and 4 years old. She also states that before this happened her auto was making a rattling noise and the check engine light came on, she took it to the dealer and was told that they needed to change the oil. She states that her husband had the oil change, then attempted to drive the auto when it just cut off and would not start. Then a mechanic , after checking the auto, told her that her engine was blown.
1999 intrepid started making loud knocking noise in engine. Took to dealer and now dealer says that I am lucky I did not denotate the engine. Needs whole new engine to the tune of $8000.00. Have always maintained engine oil change. Not due to that, due to the fact that chrysler put aluminum rods in engine.
Car blew the engine on december 13th. Was told back in june I had major engine problem due to oil sludge in the engine. When I produced all my oil changes I was told I should have bought the extended warranty. Chrysler offered 50/50 which still has cost me $3600+ to replace my engine. I had taken my car in when it was under warranty for "ticking noises under the hoods". They recentered the transmission and motor mounts, replaced the idler pulley, but it still existed. They claim I could not have driven my car for 3 years with this problem. The #6 bering finally blew out. Very upsetting. I was driving the car when it happened.
On dec 20 2002, the vehicle engine started rapping while traveling apx 60 MPH on interstate. It then stopped within 30 seconds with no restart. Dealer has replaced engine 20,000 miles prior for same thing. Dealer has had the vehicle for 5 business days and has not fixed it. Also, history of multiple window failures, multiple fuel gauge failures, multiple A/C failures. Ts
Consumer stated the engine failed due to sludge build up.ts
Consumer states while driving the vehicle at 55mph the engine stall. Pulling out of the road, vehicle was took to the dealer they toll the consumer engine blew out. Please provide further information. Ts
Engine completely blown due to oil sludge build up. Dt
The engine was replaced at a very low mileage. Ts
I am in sales and drive extensively. Because of this I am very carefull to change my oil every 3000 miles. I currently have 91000 miles on my car, it is due for an oil change in roughly 700 miles. While driving I noticed a faint ticking sound and about two minutes later t got very loud. I pulled the car over and it shut off. The car did not overheat, the oil light never came on. I had a recomendation to a good mechanic who towed it and found that the engine had less than a quart of oil in it. There were no leaks, and it has never smoked. It has also never heated up. My engine is out of warranty, but I have been told by my oil change guy, who has also inspected the vehicle, that dodge is having a lot of problems with the 2.7l motor. A local dealer told him this. At any rate, I have a blown motor on a car that is 3 years old, and apparently no recourse. Please help me if you can. Dt
While driving at 70 MPH the vehicles oil indicator light flashed on and off then the vehicles engine would cut off. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer who indicated that they had replaced alot of 2.7 engines. *ts
Consumer states that while driving bearings seized up resulting in broken rods and bent valves in engine. Mr
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the vehicle will shut off causing consumer to pull over and it will be hard to get the vehicle back started. Dealer notified. Mr
Consumer is reporting sludge build up in a 2.7l engine. Causes engine to seize while driving at 45 MPH. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer states that the engine seized up while driving. Vehicle was checked by dlr who advised that the oil pump failed to provide proper oil lubricant to the engine, causing it to seize. Nlm
Vehicle stalled at 30 MPH. Prior to this, there was a ticking noise coming from engine for a period of 4 weeks. Dealer determined that engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge. Oil had turned to hard sludge that had to be hammered off the engine.
Vehicle was going 55mph and engine indicator light illuminated. Suddenly, vehicle slowed down and jerked before cutting off. Vehicle would not restart. Independent mechanic determined that engine failed. Dealer was notified. Pleae provide more information.
While driving vehicle, heard a noise coming from engine, then vehicle stalled out. Took to dealership and engine was gone.*ak consumer adds the failure of the rod bearings sending metal throughout engine scaring camshaft, pistons and cylinder walls in engine block. Dealer replaced camshaft sensor and crankshaft sensor to restart engine. However, engine is still noisy. Dealer checked valve covers and intake removed for noise. Found metal adhered to valve covers, but no visual problems with heads or valves.
Engine has gone out on consumer while driving, vehicle was inoperable . Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find cause of problem.
My car stalls when stopped, taken to dealer twice for problem. They finalled replaced the fuel pump after charging me to have computer reprogrammed. Engine stil not ok, but not stalling. When accelerating engine seems to be slipping. The front passenger window was fixed about a month ago and is not working again. Car has been in 2 for new brakes, I have had the rotors replaced and also turned in the 2 years I have owned the car. Car shakes when stopping again, so rotors will need to be turned or replaced again. Why? By looking at this web site it seems everyone is having the same problems with the intrepid. Lots of complaints. Why are there no recalls. We have to keep paying out of pocket for dealer defects. My dealer is 36 miles away. Not easy to get car repaired. That is why window not fixed yet. Help.
Consumer has notice premature failure of the engine. The dealer has been notified. Nlm
While driving on highway, heard an unusal noise, vehicle shutoff, causing slug in oil pan and engine blowing out. Warning light never came on.*ak engine was replaced.
2.7 engine seized at 30 MPH. Motor stopped and vehicle would not start. There was no warning. Vehicle was towed to a dealer, and they stated motor needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Driving down the highway engine started making a ticking noise, the engine died and the engine light came on. Took car to dealer was told we need a new engine in the amount of $7000. Oil was changed in the car every 3000 miles. Dealer said oil was clean that they are not sure what happen. Maybe a defective part but we had to pay to replace engine.
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