2000 Dodge Intrepid: engine failure

Filed Apr 20, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 150 miles · PA

My 2000 intrepid s engine blew up 2 years ago and again 2days ago there was no warning. Master cylinder is failing and the steering pin broke in the car and left me helpless I ended up in a ditch. I called dodge and they said they couldn't help because it was out of warranty past 7 years and its only been 2.

Filed Jan 26, 2012 · Engine · 77,500 miles · NJ

Timing chain went do to sludge build up had to replace engine.

Filed Nov 16, 2010 · Engine · 99,455 miles · MS

I bought my dodge intrepid in june of 2010 knocking in the engine I have never ran the car over 55 MPH no warning lights came on kept car up to date on maintenance oil changing and everything else checked oil it was out had it changed 2 weeks ago and also when I added more oil in the car the oil came up on dip stick very sludgy found out I need a new engine by a mechanic.

Filed Aug 31, 2010 · Engine · 102,000 miles · PA

My oil light would blink on and off when I was stopped at a red light. The car only has 102,000 miles on it and the engine started to knock really loud. I have taken it to a garage to see about getting it fixed but will need a new engine. With what I still owe on the car and the price of these engines (they are hard to find because so many people have needed to replace them) it is not even worth getting fixed at this point.

Filed Jun 22, 2010 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · NH

I was driving home from having body work done, the engine light came on, then 3 seconds later the motor stalled. I put transmission in neutral and started the engine and drove for 50 feet before it happened again. This time engine would not restart. I pulled off the road and called the company that did the body work. They retrieved the car soon after. Subsequently, was told my engine failed due to lack of maintenance, ie; oil change.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Engine · 109,024 miles · SC

We lust purchased a used 2000 dodge intrepid it had 105,000 miles on it , it was in great condition until may 21,2010, I was on my way to my parents house and the car starting making funny noises and it just cut off with us, we tried to start it back but it failed, had it looked at, they are telling me it needs a new engine, needless to say the cost is outrageous!!!!!! I love my car, but as I read on the internet there is alot of engine problems with the 2.7l engines, is there any thing that can be done about this?

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Engine · 107,850 miles · OR

30 miles from home jan. 2010 driving a 2000 dodge intrepid without warning blinking oil light, hammering engine, less than a minute later complete engine failure. Car now sits in my driveway.have made no repairs as it is $3500, I've been quoted. Still 10 payments to go on this vehicle. Car ran like a dream before this experience. No problems at all, reg oil changes and maintenance.

Filed Mar 28, 2010 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · KY

Car was running great, without any indication of problems. Car died and would not start. Resulting in engine failure.

Filed Dec 4, 2009 · Engine · 100,300 miles · IL

2000 intrepid with a 2.7l engine seized up during driving 12/3/09. Auto center suggests this is an engine failure like so many other chrysler product of this type.

Filed Sep 16, 2009 · Engine · 119,656 miles · 00

Engine failure on 2.7 litre engine in a 2000 dodge intrepid. I was driving on a 100km speed limit highway when I had engine failure. There was no place to get off safely so pulled over to the right as far as I could. Still traffic had to steer around my dead vehicle causing an unsafe road condition which could have ended in a bad or fatal way. There is a design flaw with this engine with many complaints registered with different entities designed to collect this information. The maker refuses to acknowledge the flaw and compensate in one form or another. This engine make is a safety hazard and the maker should be made accountable.

Filed Aug 19, 2009 · Engine · PA

Driving along roadway car made loud noise and stalled could not restart car had towed to garage and was told engine had seized needs to be replaced had no warning will cost between 2000and 3500 to replace engine.

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Engine · 82,532 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a pinging noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they found sludge build-up in the engine. The diagnostic cost $235. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who determined that the engine failed. The engine was replaced with a rebuilt engine at the cost of $4,210. The contact called the manufacturer and was advised to send the routine maintenance receipts to the chrysler dealer to determine if she would receive reimbursement. The contact has not received any compensation or a follow up call. The failure mileage was 82,532 and current mileage was 110,000. Updated 08/04/09 *bf updated 08/05/09.