2000 Dodge Intrepid: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Engine · 84,990 miles · CT

Car was maintained immaculately, 3 weeks before the doa date, there was a very faint ticking sound (like a roulette wheel spinning "click" sound) coming from under the hood. Took the car to the mechanic to have the oil changed and have the cars new noise checked. He said it could be a lifter ticking and the oil change solved the problem. He was correct about the sound muting however the issue may be the tiny oil port holes in these mitsubishi made mopar engines. On the day of the engines death it made the same ticking sound, my cue that I could share with anyone about to have this failure occur, when I would start the car I noticed an extra "spinning" sound under the hood when I would start the car. It is minor so listen close to your start-up. The ticking got louder and eventually at a stop light on the way to the mechanic the car stopped and would not run. Do an internet search for dodge intrepid 2000 2.7 liter motor you will find a horror show on the internet. Loved the car while it worked but the death was too premature, I only drive about 8,000 miles per year.

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 Oct 19, 2010 · Engine · 122,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the rod malfunctioned in the engine. There was a ticking sound within the engine for two weeks prior to the failure. The contact stated that there were no leaks coming from the engine prior to the failure. The contact was told by a mechanic that this was a common problem with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 122000.

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 Feb 5, 2010 · Engine · 129,500 miles · MS · crash

I would like to file a complaint on the 2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7l engine. I had a front end crash with no apparent engine damage. When the cosmetics were repaired and I cranked the engine again the oil light came on and it was not running smoothly. Oil light goes on and off at times and now has knock in engine. I blame this on a design flaw in the oil galleys of the 2.7 engine.

Filed Mar 30, 2009 · Engine · TX

2000 dodge intrepid engine failure while driving. Loss of power steering and brakes. The engine started knocking and quit running. Cost to replace the engine is $2200.00 for used engine which does not include labor. Automobile is parked at home. This vehicle was also taken to dealer who also stated cost for new engine and labor would be $5000.00.

Filed Mar 8, 2009 · Engine · 77,620 miles · WI

Engine began making loud noises, took to wildle dodge chrysler who informed me that the engine is knocking, sludge, noisy, and that I need a new engine. At 77,620 miles, and still owing $4300 in the vehicle, I did not feel I should have to spend $5000 for a new engine. When we called the manufacturer, they stated that I did not regularly change my oil causing my own problem. I was very frustrated at that accusation since we did change the oil regularly, we just didn't have all the receipts to prove it. I don't understand how chrysler can get away with this since there are over 400 customers that this happened to. They should be ashamed.

Filed Jan 15, 2009 · Engine · 94,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. When the contact started the vehicle, he heard a loud banging and knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they determined that the vehicle was experiencing internal failure. No repairs were performed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The VIN is currently unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Engine · 85,000 miles · MO

I have been getting my oil changed regularly since I both the car in 2007. When I bought the car it only had about 65000 miles. Now in 2008 it has a little over 85000. I was driving one day and all of a sudden my car started making a knocking noise. Within a couple of miles of the noise started my car completely broke down in the middle of the street. There I was in the middle of the street not able to go anywhere. Luckily a cop came by who called a tow truck. After towing the car to the auto repair shop, I was told that my engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge. I am very disappointed in this. I have low miles, proper maintenance to the car, and now I need a new engine.

Filed Oct 2, 2008 · Engine · 136,000 miles · GA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. On two separate occasions, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the oil pressure gauge dropped. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle completely shut off and restarted after approximately 30 minutes. The vehicle made knocking sounds and began smoking after it was restarted. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2008 · Engine · 75,000 miles · MO

I took my 2000 intrepid to the car shop because my engine light kept coming on. They couldn't find anything and they could not find anything wrong. My oil was fine. Then a month later my oil light came on again and the engine started making a knocking noise. I then learned that my engine had completely failed even after only 75,000 miles on it.

Filed Aug 7, 2008 · Engine · 136,000 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. Suddenly, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. He took the vehicle to a mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The mechanic could not determine if the failure originated from the top or bottom of the engine. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.