I have a 1999 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 liter engine. About 2 weeks ago while driving down the highway, my car started chugging and then locked up. I was able to at least get it on to the side of the road without causing any accidents. I waited a few minutes and it started and then about 1/2 way down the road it did it again. I had my car looked at and they said I was in need of a new engine.
1999 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was taken to the dealership because a ticking noise was coming from the engine. The dealership determined the engine needed to be replaced.
Engine seized while driving. Oil sludge.
Engine made knocking noise while driving on highway ramp. Had car towed to garage. Told need new engine estimated around $5300.00.milage on car at time of incident 103,283.
The engine failed with no prior warning and it was due to sludge build up.
I have a 1999 dodge intrepid. This car had 70000 miles, most of them highway miles. The timing chain broke due to excessive oil sludge. This car has had regular 3000 miles oil changes, and I am finding out this was common occurrence with the 2.7l v6 engine. Now, because of the high demand for these engines ,rebuiling costs are in excess fo $4,000, and a new engine runs around $8,000.
In 2002 my 1999 dodge intrepid died on I-80 in sacramento california without any warning, I was able to safely get it off the freeway. The vehicle started again after multiple attempts. I took it directly to the dodge dealership where I had purchased it. They replaced the engine. It was under warranty at that time. In january of 2004 the same problem happened again. Except this time my wife was driving the vehicle with my 3 children in it. She was driving south on 395 in reno, nevada. She was luckily able to safely coast it off the freeway. I contacted dodge about the problem and they wouldn't give me any help what so ever. The second engine has about 32000 miles on it.
Dt*: the consumer stated while driving at 70 MPH, the engine locked up and lost all power which caused power steering failure and reduced braking ability. The vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership found metal shavings in the oil pan.
Dt*: the consumer stated while driving at 30 MPH, the engine stalled with no warning. The vehicle was towed to the consumers residence. It was inspected by a local independent mechanic were it was discovered the engine was filled with sludge. The mechanic recommended that the engine be replaced.
1999 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine failed due to engine sludge. Only had 47,000. No warning. Just would not start. Had it towed to garage and told the engine is blown. Just like thousands of other with the exact same story. Have been very diligent about maintenance especially since hearing about this problem from a co-worker whose engine blew at 70,000. Had read the average is 63,000. I only had 47,000. Took a chance that with good maintenance it wouldn't happen to me. - I lost. Hope the good people (they know who they are) at chrysler are sleeping well. I feel sorry for anyone who works for them because they are being made to lie to consumers to cover for their employer.
Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving at 55 MPH without warning and did not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop were it was determined the engine was filled with sludge build up and water. The independent mechanic recommended replacing the engine.
Proper maintenance, all records present. Engine started knocking, dealership says need new engine. It's only 65k miles!! Car is dangerous to drive cause engine may fail anytime and I get out of control on highway. Car parked. Contacted chrysler - no help. Worst part - all dealers know, but nobody does anything!!! Found thousands of complaints on the internet, which leads me here. Haven't done any repairs yet. From what I see on internet - engine replacement is a bad option, same engine still fails to soon and unexpectedly!
1999 intrepid I took good care of my car and the engine went to pieces costing $7000 to fix.
While driving engine started to knock, then suddenly lost power and engine died. Cylinder compression test showed the following cylinder ratings 0-0-15-30-70-100. In the process of replacing engine at a cost of $2000.00 plus labor cost. Vin [xxx]. *jb updated 07/17/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 45 MPH a knocking noise appeared in the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. The dealer determined an oil line to the engine was faulty, and suggested the engine be replaced. Routine maintenance was performed on the vehicle.
Dt*: the contact stated the check oil light illuminated while driving. Although the vehicle was regularly maintained the contact took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer added more oil. Afterwards, the contact was driving home and the check oil light illuminated again followed by a loud noise from the engine compartment. The engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a different dealer. The service department discovered sludge in the engine. The engine was replaced in march 2003. After a recent oil change the service department of a local dealership noted there was some sludge present.
We have a 1999 dodge intrepid that began to have exhaust smoke. The mechanic suggested changing oil to havoline 10w-40 max. We did so. The car continued to have a smoking exhaust. We have regularly changed the oil before the 3 thousand mile mark. We had about one thousand miles from the last oil change. We have used regular oil changes and synthetic oil changes in the past. Approximately 130 miles into a trip with the car set in cruise control between 65 and 70 MPH, the engine failed. Going up a slight incline, suddenly, the vehicle RPM's shoot up to about 6 thousand, the car lost power and could not be restarted. The incident was on a rather busy highway at the time. The motor had essentially froze, and lost oil as no or little oil was on the oil stick. The car is on a trailer awaiting to go to a local auto shop for repairs. The dodge intrepid was a great car to drive, and we had excellent gasoline mileage. The abrupt failure of the engine to perform on a busy highway is a forebearer of potential problems for the 2.7l engine, and its passengers.
Oil light comes on at idle. Vehicle only has 115,000 miles on it and in my experience that is a little premature on a car that has had all its maintenance on it since it was new. I am the second owner but I got it from my father in law as a wedding gift.
Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle it lost power and stalled. She heard a clinging" sound prior to the vehicle stalling, but no other signs indicated a problem. The vehicle would not start back after she heard the sound. A local repair shop determined the timing chain broke causing an engine failure. The repair shop said the engine needed to be replaced. The contact's uncle inspected the vehicle and said sludge was built up in the engine. Routine maintenance was performed on the vehicle and she had recently had the oil changed.
Several problems with my 1999 2.7 liter intrepid. First, problems with transmission shifting hard. Sent to dealer and diagnostics came back 'within parameters'. Told it must be how we drive it. Since then, transmission would not shift between 2/3 gears. Left me stranded out of town. Had to replace the control module twice ($35.00 part). Keep a spare in the glove box just in case. Second problem, a clunking sound and ticking noise when turning steering wheel in either direction. Took to an independent repair shop, they wouldn't touch it. Have not had this problem corrected or seen by dealer. However, I have seen many tsb's on your website concerning this issue. Third, engine starting making a banging sound at about 126k. Had to have the engine replaced (bought a remanufactured engine) at a cost of $5000.00, was told something in the bottom end went. Couldn't afford to buy new car and have car payment. Only had 6 more payments to go. Was also told that this was common with these engines. Why is this engine still on the market if it has soooo many problems?
99 dodge intrepid shut off while driving. Almost, caused an accident. Handle bar became hard to turn. Now I'm been told I need a new motor. The motor on the car is a 2.7 l with 83,000 miles on it. Oil change has been done every 3,000 miles. Please help do something about this default on these models. Thank you.
At 1145 am, 29 november 2005, I was driving on interstate 675 at about @ 65 MPH, when the engine suddenly, without any prior warning, just quit. I made my way across one lane of traffic to the shoulder and came to a complete stop. Attempts to restart was unsuccessful. Initially, it was thought that the car was out of gas (guage indicated 1/4 of a tank. I called a tow truck and ask that they bring gas. After putting 1 gal of gas in the tank, repeated attempts to start were unsuccessful. The car was towed to dave dennison dodge, col glen highway, dayton, oh. The agent call me at @ 630pm, 29 november 2005, and informed me that they were investigating the problem. But as of that moment, there were computer codes (cam: p0340, crank: p0320), and that in order to start the car, these sensors would have to be changed. I authorized this service, and on 30 november 2005 @ 200pm, the agent informed me that they were unable to start the engine, and that it was defective, and not a candidate for rebuild. Estimated cost of a new engine $7,000 dollars. Also, they have billed me for the replacement of the sensors, $350.00 estimated. After review of all available info on the internet, it appears there is a history of problems with this engine. On 14 dec 05, crysler's agent, impartial services, made a office of $650. To settle this account. It was not accepted. The complaint was entered into the database: 01 december 2005.
Dt: the contact stated the engine stopped working. While stopping at a red light the engine made a knocking noise. She turned off the engine, and attempted to restart. However, the engine would not restart after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. The mechanic determined the engine would had to be replaced.
While driving home from work, going 60 MPH, my car stalled (jerked) and within 2 seconds came back on by itself. The next day while driving to work, the car did the same thing. Today while driving to thanksgiving dinner at 25 MPH, my car stalled completely. I heard no knocking or ticking prior to the stall. I was able to pull off to the side of the road; a hard feat in itself since the power steering went out. After 30 seconds, I was able to restart the car and finish my journey. On the way home from the dinner, traveling at 60 MPH, my car stalled again. I was driving down a rural road and just wanted to make it home with my daughter; it was extremely cold outside with 25 MPH winds and I was 25 miles from home. I was able to restart the car and continue on; this happened 3 times until the fourth time when the car would not turn over again. I got the car towed home on thanksgiving night at 7:00pm, most certainly ruining someone's holiday!
1999 dodge intrepid, 2.7 l engine failed during normal operations. Recommended maintenance has been performed and documented.
Engine failure.
Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle it stalled and lost power. There were no prior problems with the engine before this failure. A repair shop said the engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic did not provide a reason for the failure. *ak updated 1/4/2006 -
My 1999 dodge intrepid 2.7 motor seize up for no reason, oil is always changed on time, but have found out that this is a on going problem & that there are several company's taking up law suits for this situation.
Dt: contact states while driving to work one morning a light came on. After turning the car off and then back on the light goes off then back on again. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership twice. Both times they told her it was her engine. The dealership refuses to repair the vehicle under warranty because they say it's a manufacturer problem. *nm updated 11/29/2005 -
Dt: the contact states while driving she heard a knocking sound in the engine. She had the vehicle checked by a mechanic. The timing chain came lose and caused the engine to fail. The dealer was contacted and they offered no free remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted.
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