2000 Dodge Intrepid: excessive oil consumption

Filed Jun 28, 2008 · Engine · 98,584 miles · OH

Traveling down I-77 south going through west virginia I smelled burning oil the car lost power then shut off completely pulled off the highway and tried to restart but all it did was click.

Filed May 15, 2008 · Engine · 39,500 miles · IN

Initially my 2000 dodge intrepid began making a clanking noise under the hood as I was driving about 30mph. I have always maintained regular oil changes of 3000 miles or less, but when I checked the oil, it was about a quart low (which it had not ever been low before.) when I opened the crankcase to add oil, the cap was full of sludge. I took the car in to have the engine flushed with oil, replaced the oil and filter, and also had lucas added to the engine. The noise continued. I then took the car to my mechanic. It was determined that the timing belt tensioner had to be replaced. All parts were ordered directly from chrysler. Less than 125 miles later, the noise began again. I took the car back to my mechanic. He contacted chrysler, then, per chrysler, added two separate additives to the crankcase. This was supposed to make the tensioner work properly. However, the noise continued to get worse in the few days that followed. (I was told to drive the car to see if these additives would work.) the engine stopped without warning. I had the car towed to my mechanic. He eventually was able to determine that the engine failed due to low oil pressure. After notifying chrysler, I had to have the car towed to the local dealership for a diagnostics. The dealership said that the rod bearings were bad and the engine has to be replaced. The dealership says it will be $5400 for a new engine. I do not have the money to get this fixed. I have already spent $1300 on the engine plus the cost of two tows. I still owe on this car and cannot use it. The car only has 39k miles on this original engine. I will never drive, rent, or own another dodge or chrysler vehicle again because I truly believe that chrysler knows that they have a serious problem with these engines and have no integrity to make it right.

Filed Oct 6, 2006 · Engine · 80,000 miles · CO

My 2000 dodge intrepid just blew two rod bearings and the chain in the front crank case cut all the through the metal after 81,000 miles and 6 years of owning the vehicle. The problem all started when I had to have my seat replaced via the seat recall dodge issued (which the dealership did not notify me about, I had to find this out myself via the internet). So, I took my 2000 dodge intrepid into my local dealership, to have the seat replaced and while they were at it, I authorized some other repairs that needed to be done to my intrepid (all out of warranty). I get the car back a day or two later, drive it off the lot and start to hear a ''knocking'' sound when the RPM''s would hit around 4000 '' 5000 RPM''s. The ''knocking'' went on for another day or two without clearing up, so I took my 200 dodge intrepid back to dealership to find out what the deal was, since they just serviced my vehicle. The dealership told me that I would have to pay them another $380.00 to have my engine pulled apart to diagnose the problem. I was very upset about this, but gave them permission to do pull the engine apart to fix the problem, figuring this would all be covered by their 12 month or 12,000 mile warranty they provide on their work/repairs they do. I get a call 2 '' 3 hours later stating that the news is not good and that my 2000 dodge intrepid had two blown rod bearings, as well as the chain had cut all the way through the crank case. The dealership blamed this on being poorly maintained, then when I told them that was not accurate, as I was very religious on changing my oil every 3,000 miles, they tried to blame the problem on oil sludge caused by the oil I was using (pennzoil). I asked dodge how pennzoil would feel if I told them that dodge was telling their customers that pennzoil oil caused oil sludge and the dealership had no comment. They also didn't have any comment on why other engines run & last using pennzoil oil and their engines do not, still no good answer from them.

Filed Oct 17, 2005 · Engine · 86,191 miles · FL

2000 dodge intrepid low oil warning light on even after engine flushing and numerous oil changes.

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Engine · 66,500 miles · FL

While driving 45 MPH, the engine stalled. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. *jb prior to the vehicle stalling the engine was pinging and knocking. No waring light illuminated indicating a failure. After the vehicle was towed it was checked by a technician. It was determined that teh vehicle was 1 1/2 quarts low on oil although the vehicles oil was changed 3 weeks prior.

Filed Apr 28, 2004 · Engine · 81,000 miles · NJ

The driver is using a quart of oil every 2 days. The oil light is on even after filling up with oil.

Filed Mar 26, 2003 · Engine · 43,531 miles · MO

I own a 2000 intrepid by dodge with approximately 43000 miles on it. The engine has been blown and I was informed that we have to pay for the repair to be done because of sludge in the engine.. I have an extended warranty on this vehicle that I bought at the time of purchase.. Because of the fact that we do our own oil changes and the only thing we are guilty of is not keeping receipts that we have bought oil and filters to change it.. We have documentation on dates and mileage that we have had them done.. In fact the last one was done at a place of business. The vehicle started making a clanking noise while I was driving , no warning light or any such light came on the instrument panel whatsoever I proceeded to pull over in a parking lot and shut the car off, and it would not start, I had the car towed to dealership..they have now had my car for 3 weeks at the dealership. Dodge corporate is saying that they have nothing to do with this complaint because of the fact that the extended warranty is not through them, the dealership can use whom ever they want to for extended warranties. I have searched many complaints and this is an ongoing problem with these engine's. My extended warranty is for 7 years or 75000 mile which ever comes first.. I had a different dealership look at my car first and we had to pay them almost 400.00 to have them look at the vehicle and tell us the warranty people will not fix it. They also informed us that the time chaining had blown and when that happens yes there will be sludge and whatever else. Which why you have to replace the whole engine. I have researched this and know that there is numerous complaints on this particular car and engine. Please can you advise and help.. As an added note the car also smells like it is burning oil.