Dt*: the contact stated while stopped at a red light, the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed into the local dealership were the dealer determined the head gasket, tensioner, cam shaft sensor and timing chain needed to be replaced. After repairs were made, the owner drove the vehicle one mile away from the dealership, and the vehicle proceeded to stall again. The vehicle was towed back to the dealership for additional repairs. The dealer determined the engine had a complete failure due to sludge build up and would have to be replaced. *nm......
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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I am the owner of a 2000 dodge intrepid (2.7 model) while on my way to work my car began to make a strange ticking noise that grew louder I stop at a four way intersection to find out where the noise was coming from and that is when my car cut off and would not start back up and had to be towed to the dealership where the service manager after checking told me that my car slung a rod so to speak and would need a new engine an that a replacement would cost 4900 I am highly upset because I am still making payments on what I thought would be a decent american made car instead I am stuck with a piece of junk that still has not been fixed I will never buy another dodge or chrysler again.
2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine failed twice (two engines) due to lack of oil even though there was oil in the crankcase. A dodge service manager told me their is a design problem were sludge can restrict the oil flow back to the crankcase. Both occurrences were at 85 MPH.
Dt: the contact heard a knocking sound in the engine. The vehicle remained parked and not driven for one week. When the contact tried to start the vehicle it would not start. The vehicle was towed to a certified dealership, who determined the engine failed due to sludge build up. The vehicle has not been repaired.
Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a local dealership. They replaced the timing chain, intake manifold, coolant tube, and serpentine belt. The vehicle was driven home. The vehicle drove fine for awhile. The vehicle then experienced the same problem. It was taken back to the dealership, and they replaced the chain tensioner. The vehicle drove fine again for awhile. Then it started experiencing the same problem. It was taken to an independent repair shop. They found that when the previous dealership had replaced the chain tensioner they had not tightened the bolts properly. This caused the valves and the head to be warped. No repairs were made.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving wife heard a knocking sound in the engine. Several minutes later when stopping at a red light the vehicle stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop. Diagnostic testing was performed. The repair personnel confirmed the engine was filled with sludge and the engine would have to be replaced.
On 3/17/04 we had our 2000 dodge intrepid (mileage 45700 )2.7 liter engine repaired at iron river chrysler, inc.. They removed & replaced the timing chain tensioner reinstalled intake manifold & valve cover. I paid $703.91 for repairs. On 10/31/04 ( with 55260 miles) the chain tensioner failed again. Iron river chrysler fixed it and this time it was covered under warranty . On 12/21/05 the car would not start and was towed to a different station. They told us it was the timing chain again. They called us a day later and told us the bolt that held the timing chain backed out and there was no loctite on the threads. When the bolt backed out the timing chain let loose and caused extensive damage to the valves and heads. We then went back to iron river chrysler and told them about the car. They told us there are issues about the 2.7 liter engine which is in our car and that the timing chain was no longer under the 12,000 - 12 month warranty. I feel that this problem was due to the cause of negligence of iron river chrysler garage.
We own a 2000 dodge intrepid. The engine seized, without any failure warnings or indications late at night (11:30 pm). I understand this is a common problem with the 2.7l engine manufactured by chrysler.
Dt: the contact had the oil changed, and less than a week later she heard a knocking in the engine. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and the mechanic determined that the oil change caused sludge from the oil pan to get into the engine. This caused the engine to blow out. The vehicle needed a new engine. No repairs have been made due to the expense.
Dt: the contact stated engine locked while driving. He had the vehicle towed to the dealership. They dropped the oil pan and found the oil was sludge, and there were metal shavings from the bearings. They stated the problem was due to improper maintenance, although they were at the service center, where maintenance was performed. The vehicle needed a new engine, and no repairs were made due to the expense.
Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a clanking noise underneath the hood. He immediately drove the vehicle to the service dealership for inspection. The service dealer determined that the timing chain stretched and released metal shavings into the engine, resulting in a complete engine failure. The engine was disassembled to estimate the damages. The final diagnosis concluded that the engine would have to be replaced. No repairs have been performed.
I was driving on the freeway at a speed of 60 MPH when the engine on my dodge intrepid 2000 2.7l failed. I had to stop on the freeway with heavy traffic, a dangeruos situation because there was not much space to stay on the side of road. My life was at risk staying on the freeway and waiting for towing.
I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. I was driving down the highway when the oil pressure symbol popped on . The engine started to make a knocking and pinging sound that got worse as I went down the road. The motor finally stop running so I pulled on side the road. I tried to restart it but it would not turn over. I had to have it pulled to the house . I had made it a habit to change the oil every 3,000 miles and to make sure the oil level was full every time I left the house. I don't know of anything that I did or didn't do that would have cause the motor to seize up. I do know that there are a lot of complains about the 2.7l engine and that it is not a very dependable motor that will quit and seize up for no reason t all. I believe that this motor should be recalled and that the consumers should be compensated with a new or rebuilt 3.2l or 3.5l engine to replace the 2.7l engines in these vehicles.
I have a 200o dodge intrepid. I am a maintenance freak, oil is always changed. On 10/10/05 I was driving my car and I started seeing the oil light flicker, I pulled over and the engine sounded terrible. Oil was full. I proceeded to the closest mechanic and they told me the engine would blow soon and there was no fixing it, it would have to be replaced he would not work on the car so I asked him if it would hurt to drive, he said no, it was terminal engine failure. So I proceeded to dodge, where 5 miles later it blew. I never had any more than 8 miles of notification from the light on the dash. I bought another engine. 2100.00 later it runs, but they say this engine in horrible. I tried to trade it and they wouldn't even give me 1300.00, less than what I owe on the car.
Dt: the contact states vehicle stalled and the engine died immediately. She was unable to restart the engine. The vehicle had to be towed to an independent repair shop. The mechanic discovered sludge in the engine. He rebuilt the engine, and suggested that the contact use a thinner type of oil in the future. Currently, the problem recurred.
I own a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine that has failed at 76,000 miles after searching the internet, I have noticed there are a lot of 2.7 engine owners that have failed as well. Please help and lets stop chrysler from ripping the general public off by selling an engine that is not reliable. Thanks for any help, even the chrysler dealership tells me that the 2.7 engine is junk and was junk when it was new.
I was on my way home, after work 6:30pm when my engine star sounding funny (tapping noise) then a loud noise, and the car stop, I'm not a mechanic so all I did was call a toll truck, and bring the car to the shop, the next day I got a call from the shop, they told me that the timing chain was broken and the valves bend, (I need a new engine) I was told that with labor and parts it'll be around $4500.00 dls. I pull the car out of the shop and bring this to my garage, where is been sitting for the last 2 weeks.
Dt: the contact stated the engine stalled intermittently. This was an ongoing problem. The vehicle was taken into the dealership multiple times. They have been unable to duplicate the problem.
Dt: the contact stated the timing chain tensioner was replaced three times. It was replaced 500 miles ago, and is currently working correctly. *ak updated 12/27/2005 - each time it failed it caused the engine to seize and result in loss of power steering and power brakes. The timing chain has been replaced at 64306 miles, 72687 miles and 80982 miles.
Was driving home from work and engine started making a loud horrible knocking sound. Had it checked by a mechanic and he said there was sludge in it.
Dt: the contact heard a ticking noise coming from the lower end of the engine. Approximately a week ago the contact's son told him the oil light was flickering on and off. When he changed the oil he found a metallic shimmer in the oil with larger flakes of metal. The vehicle has been routinely maintained. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer to determine the problem.
Engine made noise. Took to dealer who stated the car needed a new engine. The car has 85,000 mile, used by experienced drivers. Serviced fairly regularly approximately every 4000 to 5000 miles. Dealer says car has lot of sludge. We fail to understand why a serviced car should have lot of sludge. Was the service done properly? Is the intrepid designed badly?
My car suddenly began to stall. I drove it to the dealer today. It stalled several times on a busy road on the way to the dealer. Luckily, the car was followed by someone who was giving me a ride home. The dealer told me that my car, a 2000 dodge intrepid, had an engine full of sludge and needed to be replaced for $7300. Chrysler will only help if I can provide proof of oil changes every 3000 miles. I did change the oil regularly but often had it done here at home and have no such proof. This stalling was dangerous and could have resulted in an accident.
Approximately 15 months after purchasing our used intrepid, the engine locked up. Up to that point it was almost perfect, other than the crazy noise that came from the window mechanism. While driving to work about 4am the car just quit. I lost power steering and brakes when it went. I was able to avoid the other vehicles on the road and made it to the side of the road and hit a road sign, which damaged the hood of my car. I went to get an opinion and an estimate, I was told this was a common thing happening with the 2.7l engines in the intrepid and I needed a new engine! $5,500.00, not my idea of possible. It is still sitting in my driveway an eyesore and a financial burden. I maintain the payments and the insurance on the car although I can't drive it, and like most of the other people affected by this mess, I had to get another vehicle to replace it. I personally, am ready for a fight.
I do not have the date of my very first incident. I was sitting at a stop light and the engine cut off. It started up with no problem so I continued my errands. At my next stop, when I came out to leave, the car would not start. I had to call for roadside assistance thru my insurance company. The person was able to start my car. On the night of october 29th at about 9 pm my daughter and I were both in the car when all of a sudden the RPM guage went to zero and the engine quit right in the middle of the road. The power stearing went out but I was able to get us to the side of the road before being hit by another car. I tried at least eight times to start the car without success. So we sat there hoping we would not be side swiped by the cars coming up behind us. I tried to start the car one more time before I called for roadside assistance and the car started. We went down the road and turned around to head back home. About a mile from our home the engine died again. I just thank god that again I was able to get us over to the side of the road without being hit by another car. This time the engine started on the third or fouth try and we were able to make it home without incident. The car has been parked every since. I plan to take it into the local dealer for service on 11/04/05 and was doing research online about the problem I was having with the car and discovered a website that described my incident exactly. Now I know it is an engine problem.
Dt: contact states when she starting the vehicle there was a loud noise. The dealership said it was the oil gasket, alternator idler pulley, and the air conditioner idler pulley. She has not contacted the manufacturer. She contacted dealer about the extended warranty. They stated the parts for her vehicle was not covered by her warranty. The dealership will repair the vehicle at contact's expense.
Dt: the contact stated that vehicle was making a ratcheting sound. There were no warning lights illuminating, indicating that there was a problem with the vehicle. Upon inspection, a local mechanic found there was massive sludge build-up in the engine. The mechanic replaced the timing chain, timing chain cover, and the oil pan. The engine may have to be replaced, but at this time they were going to try to repair the vehicle. There has been routine maintenance performed on the vehicle.*ak updated 1/11/2006. The replacement parts did not resolve the problem and the engine had to be replaced.
I was driving the car on a busy highway when the engine started to make a knocking noise. It stalled 2 times and then just died. I am disabled, a single mother of 2 and the car became uncontrollable for me to get it off to the side. We drifted down the road till we stopped at a better location. I called for a tow truck and help to get me and my 2 sons home. The car was towed to brown daub dodge where it was purchased new. They said the engine failed and it would cost anywhere from 5,000 to 8,000 to repair. They blamed it on maintenance. The car had been very well maintained. The service manager told me you had to use a special oil (5w30) instead of 10w30 because of problems with the 2.7l engines. I checked my records and during the warranty period I took the car to them every 3,000 miles and they were using 10w30 . The repair shop where I took my car to after the warranty was over was using 5w30 the correct oil. I am living on social security disability benefits to support myself and my 2 sons. I have no means of coming up with this money and should not have too. Chrysler should be held accountable for the notorious engine/transmission failures in these cars. I have a friend who use to work for chrysler and said he couldn't work for a company where the were told to "say nothing" but what the told him to tell people in these situations. This could have been a potentially deadly accident for us. Brown daub will accept no liability for using the wrong oil and I contacted chrysler and they won't do anything either. I am know under the emotional stress of being stranded without a car and have to rely on whatever help I can find to get myself to my doctor appts. To follow up on my disability and get my children where they need to be.
Dt: car was running fine until a failure occurred. No lights or warnings prior to failure. At the intersection, driver stopped and vehicle shut off, and wouldn't start. No turn over of engine. Electric system was still working, but there were no lights or codes to indicate to driver what could be wrong. Vehicle was regularly maintained with service records available.*ak
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