I own a 2000 dodge intrepid es with the 2.7 liter engine. The VIN on the vehicle is: [xxx]. I say that I own it, but there are still 13 payments remaining on it. The car was purchased from wells fargo finance company in early 2001 for my wife. At that time, the vehicle had about 12,000 to 15,000 miles on it. My wife passed away in may of 2002 and since then the car has not been driven on a daily basis. Hence, the vehicle has about 37,000 - 39,000 miles on it. While running an errand with my granddaughter on july 8, 2005, the engine started to sputter and I had to manipulate the gas pedal to get the vehicle the few miles to home. The vehicle would not start after that. I called to have the vehicle towed to a nearby mechanic and he mentioned that they found about a quarter of an inch of sludge after removing the valve cover. The mechanic stated that the only thing that could be done is an engine replacement. He ensured me that trying to clean the sludge may cause further damage. I started investigating this via the internet and found your web site. I called chrysler and opened a case number with them. Case # [xxx]. After about an hour on hold, a person came back to me and stated that the car came to the u.s. From canada via a leasing company and that the warranty did not transfer, therefore there was nothing he or chrysler could do. He also stated that because it came from a leasing company, there was the possibility that the engine maintenance records could not be verified. So, the bottom line is that I still am making payments on a 2000 dodge intrepid, that I can't drive, that I can't afford to have fixed, and that no one will assist. Can you provide the phone number of the "zone rep" for my area (see below).updated 07/19/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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Dt: there was a persistent noise coming from the vehicle. The consumer thought it was the engine. The consumer had not even travelled a mile when this happened and was going 45 MPH. The consumer pulled over to a garage when the noise began and took the keys out of the ignition. The mechanic at the garage thought it was the engine or the timing chain.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 83,000 miles on it and the engine has quit. This is a common problem with the 2.7 liter and chrysler will not do anything about it.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7 liter engine that is junk. Also A/C has not worked in 2 years as well as door locks and windows.
At less than 100,000 miles the engine blew. Several repair shops advised us that they are seeing a rash of the same exact problem with the dodge intrepid. After doing some research on line, we found over 100 people that logged the same problem with their intrepid. Even the junk yards have told us they've had a rash of call about the engines going bad after 100,000 miles.
My intrepid only has 69900 approx miles on it. This problem started in april 22, 2005 with bad timing guides tensioner etc... The garage had to replace 2 tensioners to get one that was good. Got it home andabout june 1 it started making racket again and I had it towed, this time to the dodge dealership,whom I had been in contact with. They charged me 252$ to dig into the engine and see what was wrong. Supposedly there was "gunk" in the oil pan that they said should have been cleaned out before installing the tensioner, and it needed a new timing chain. They wanted to charge me over $1000.00. So I pd $252 and had it towed back to the auto shop, because I had just paid them to do it already. Altogether it cost me over $1200, not counting the rental car I had to pay for because all this nonsense took so long, so I could go to work. Well on july 11 I was driving it and it started making loud noises under the hood. Had it towed once again to the dodge dealership where I bought it new, and they said I need a new engine and it would cost around 5000.00 on the low side.he said all the parts I had just put in would have to be replaced. All these parts came from there, so I am stranded with a well maintained car with no engine.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that her air conditioner was not working. The engine also stalled while she was trying to accelerated from a stop on a hill. The vehicle began to roll backwards. After the vehicle stall it could be restarted, the vehicle would stall repeatedly for the rest of the day but the next day it would run properly. The dealership has attempted to repair the problem three times but they haven't been able to permanently rectify the problem. The transmission is an automatic. The consumer is also having problems getting recall work done on her brakes. All the dealer would do is run a diagnostic test and charge her more money. The manufacturer has not been contacted as of yet.
Whilst driving the vehicle home from work along a busy highway I suddenly lost all engine power. The steering, braking and all associated systems failed with no warning. The vehicle became heavy and inoperable and I managed to swerve off the highway onto the shoulder, where the vehicle eventually ground to a halt. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop and it has been determined that the engine which is a 2.7 litre will need to be replaced entirely and the cost will be approximately $6,000. The car was bought new 5 years ago, regularly serviced and has only 70,000 miles on it. I would like dodge to replace the engine at their cost since I understand this engine failure is apparently becomming common!!
2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine failure. I believe that I have a defective 2.7 liter engine that others are also complaining about. I opened a case # with chrysler and they refuse to fix the vehicle which I purchased used and have driven less than 20,000 miles. I maintained the vehicle and the engine failed at 78,000 miles. I still owe $4000 on the vehicle. I am stuck with no where to turn. I was quoted a price of $6,900 to replace the engine at the dodge dealer.
Dt: owner was driving down interstate 95 about 70 MPH and the engine failed when a rod blew through it. This occurred on 7-2-05. There was no warning prior to the rod blowing. The engine suddenly sounded like someone dropped marbles in a bucket. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop where the engine was replaced. Chrysler was contacted, but they were not willing to repair the vehicle under warranty. A tow truck took the vehicle to the private repair shop.
Car went off while turning turn it back on it made a rattle noise in the engine
My engine failed on my 2000 dodge intrepid. The problem started with my timing chain coming apart in the engine with the engine since quitting completely. This is the same type of problem many others have listed on the internet with the timing chain and a huge engine repair cost. I do not have the money to fix a car that is so old, and I'm left paying for a car that doesn't run. Please add my name and information to the other lists of complaints for this dodge intrepid problem.
I own a 2000 dodge intrepid. I started having problems with the engine stalling. Plus white smoke would come out of the exhaust. I took it to the dealer and they stated it was a fuel sensor. They replaced the sensor, however the problem continued. In fact, it got worst. I took the car to a different dodge dealership and they advised me that the engine was bad due to sludge build up due to the oil not being changed. I found this very hard to believe. I changed the oil and filter every 3000 miles. The guy at the dealership wanted me to provide receipts of the oil changes. I advised him I did the oil changes myself. I do not keep receipts for oil and oil filters. Even though the car was still under an extended warranty, the dealership refused to fix the engine. They advised the repair would cost over $7000.00. Daimler chrysler should recall this engine.
Engine power loss due to severe lower end rod knock
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l v6 engine. The vehicle was properly maintained and only has 44,000 miles on it and never traveled farther than 300 miles on any trip. I stopped the vehicle at a local store and when I returned it would not start. The vehicle was towed to a local garage who would not work on it because they expected it to be the timing chain which they said was a common occurance with this model due to a design deficiency. The car was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the timing chain broke and the engine was full of sludge and would have to be replace. This is unbelievable for a car with only 44000 miles. I have researched the nhts site and have found hundreds of similar reports for the same engine. My lawyer has recommended we begin a class action suit.
Flapping noise in engine, then without warning, the intrepid shut down and would not restart. This was the first car I ever bought and I bought it used. Obviously, I have no warranty on it. The car broke down yesterday. My mechanic said it's the timing chain and he's checking to see if there's any valve damage. If so, he said it would be cheaper to replace the whole engine rather than repair it. My wife and I work two different schedules and need our second vehicle. I can't afford the repair.
Dt: dodge 2.7l engine failed. About two weeks after the vehicle was purchased from a private owner the rods in the engine began knocking. The vehicle is a 2000 dod intrepid. *ak *tt
I own a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7 letter engine. On june 16 2005 when returning from vacation my car while I was in transit developed a crackling noise coming from the engine which then LED to the instantaneous failure of the engine. Before I even had the chance to pull off the road the engine was dead and the steering wheel locked up while the car was still in motion. The following week my dodge intrepid was towed to an authorized dodge dealer for inspection. Simply locating the problem entailed disassembling the engine which cost $700 alone. I was then informed that a rod bearing had come dislodged causing it to fall in the oil pan. The cause of the problem I was told was the result of oil sludge build up which caused a lack of oil flow in the engine. The repairs were quoted at costing $6,900 for the replacement of the engine. My car has received oil changes at the recommended intervals which I have retained documentation of and at the time of the engine failure was just due for an oil change.
My 2.4l 4 cyl engine in my dodge intrepid failed while I was driving at night. Apparently the timing chain failed which leads to the valves being crunched and the rods bent because of the close tolerances used in this engine. The car had to be pulled to the side of the road and it was inorperable, and the engine had to be replaced at considerable expense.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. After running the car for just under 5 years with less than 78,000 miles the engine broke down without warning. After taking it to the dealership the service technician indicated the engine was filled with sludge, and repairs would cost $7000. The car was adequately maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations. Chrysler refused to help with the cost of the engine. Individuals spoken with at national center, and dealership was surprised that the chrysler manufacturer would not cover cost of engine.
I was driving down the road when, all of a sudden, I heard a noise, my engine and oil lights came on, and my car quit running. Fortunately, I had enough momentum going to pull off on the side of the busy highway.
While driving, my dodge intrepid started to shudder. After pulling over and turning off the car, it would no longer restart. It was towed to a service station and they informed me that the 2.7 engine was shot due to sludge. I was shocked since the car was 5 years old, had roughly 78k miles, and was well-maintained. So far chrysler has been unresponsive to my problem.
Dt: contact states vehicle quit running while backing up to park. The service dealer stated the timing chain broke which caused no oil in the engine.
Dt: contact stated there was a small amount of sludge in the oil system, causing the timing chain to break, causing the valves to collapse.
2.7 v6 engine began to make noises like the valve train was starving for oil. Loud clatter. Took to a local mechanic who tried to repair the engine by replacing the timing chainm tensioner. Engine was never correct after that and failed. William t. Pritchard dodge's service writer told me to get rid of the car and that the 2.7 v6 daimler chrysler engine was nothing but junk!
Dt: engine seized. Consumer readon ralph nader's center for auto safety that this is a common problem: "broken timing chains and sludge build up". Took to a chrysler dealer, and they said there was sludge and they don't cover that. Took to another mechanic and they replaced the engine for $6000.00.*ak *tt
Dt: while driving the consumer heard a clattering noise then the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to american engine of baton rouge. Sludge build up caused the oil screen to become clogged an resulted in a blown engine. Service mechanic stated oil screen was defected. *nm when the engine failed, the steering wheel locked up along with the brakes. The failure was caused by a defect in the oil pan. The vehicle had gone off the road. *sc
Dt: while driving in a snow storm the engine failed in the middle of the road. One month prior to this engine failed while getting an oil change. The mechince noticed that there was sludge in oil. Had it towed home, and consumer was told the engine was too small for this car.
2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 engine developed a knocking dealer stated sludge build up in engine, due to lack of maintenance. This has happened to a good percentage of thease engines. Must be a design flaw. Daughters car, father is retired army motor sgt, father maintained the car, with the large number of these instances, why isn't the government investigating?
2.7l long block failure in 2000 dodge intepid. Have done all oil changes and other maintenance at proper schedule. Without warning engine started knocking terribly. Noticed sludge upon checking oil. Took to westgate dodge dealership in plainfield, in and they said it needed a new long block. I have not yet replaced and vehicle remains at my home. Various quotes for repair from $4000 to $6600 depending upon used or new parts.
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