While driving the engine blew up. Consumer stated that the vehicle stalled right before it blew up. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who stated that there was sludge build up in the engine. Original engine was a 2.7 liter. However, consumer had this engine replaced with another 2.7 liter engine.
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving the engine light illuminated, and blinked. Then, engine completely shut down. It was later determined that there was sludge in the engine. *ak the vehicle's rack and pinion also failed.
While driving 50 MPH the lifters started rattling which indicated that vehicle needed oil. Consumer stated after putting oil into the vehicle and attempting to start vehicle became inoperable.
1) 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7l v6 engine purchased used in late 2002. In 2004, developed slight rattle noise at hard accelleration. Checked with dodge dealer repair shop, who explained it as needing premium gas and that it was common to hear this noise.*ak 2) feb 1, 2005: wife was driving car home from work when engine began to have a metallic loud noise like a noisy valve lifter. Vehicle was taken immediately to dealership for evaluation. Mileage was 56002. 3) dealership evaluated failure as spun #1 rod bearing. Additional damage to timing chain guides with tensioner at maximum travel. Metallic particulate present in upper oil passages of engine. Inspection of oil pan revealed no indication of sludge present in oil as noted in typical failures of this type for this engine. Car has not been repaired at present due to significant cost required to fix, which was quoted at approximately $6500.00.
While applying the brake pedal, the vehicle stalled. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak
Vehicle stalled on the highway while traveling 65 MPH. Driver was pulled over and tried to restart vehicle, but was able to restart it fifteen minutes later. Then, took it to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
While driving 60 MPH engine failed. Dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced because of sludge build up.
Bought car used from dealership, next day car ran out of gas, guage registered over quarter full, took to dealership, was supposedly "repaired", 5 days later ran out of gas same place on fuel guage(just over a quarter tank), took it to dealership, has been in the shop for 4 days so far, hopefully they'll fix it this time. Much inconvenience, loss of work. But dealership has covered all repairs. Worried about oil sludge problem.
Was on vacation drove about 300 miles dodge interpid made noise and my car stalled. Was told by mechanic motor blown. Took wal-mart to court because the change my oil regliously. It was found they was at no falut. I had my car was repaired cost me over $7000. I stll owe , $5000. On vehicle.
While driving 60 MPH engine failed. Dealer stated the engine heads blew out, and needed to be replaced.
While driving to work,I noticed the engine was making rattling noise. There was no oil indicator light on or engine light on. I took the car in to 3 separate mechanics and was informed by all 3 that the car needed a new engine. They all said that there was sludge in the engine. I took this car in as recommended every 3000 miles for an oil change. This car is barely at 62000 miles and there is no way this should have happened. I was informed it would cost me a bare minimum of $4000.00 to get the car running. I called the corporate office of daimler chrysler and they insisted they had not heard of a problem with these engines.
While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb the consumer stated that oil sludge is the result of the engine failure. The consumer stated that he is paying for a vehicle he can not drive.
While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and the exhaust smoke was very black. The timing chain became defective and the engine stalled completely. The owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer and was informed that a new engine was needed . Provide further details.
While driving the engine produced a loud knocking noise. As a result the engine needed to be replaced. The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled, and was towed once. Consumer was able to restart vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
While driving 45 MPH engine seized then stalled. Vehicle was towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Vehicle 2.7l engine seized while driving 50 MPH. Consumer was able to coast the vehicle over to the side of the road. Vehicle was towed to the consumer home. The tow truck mechanic informed consumer that the engine needed top replaced. The dealer was not notified at this time.*ak
While driving home consumer heard a noise. Then, took the vehicle to a mechanic, who determined that engine was defective, and urged consumer not to continue driving the vehicle. Consumer tried to make it home, and the vehicle stopped. It had to be towed.
While traveling the vehicle shut down. The consumer had to have the vehicle towed, and it was discovered, the engine is defective and needs to be replaced.
The consumer was backing out of the driveway, when the engine locked and would not restart. The vehicle was checked and oil sludge was found in the engine.
I have a 2000 model dodge intrepid with 35,000 original miles on it and a blown engine. I have since found out that this is quite normal for the 2.7 litre v6 engine. They are very expensive and very hard to find used because there are so many incidents. You can look on ebay motors right now at the dodge intrepids and there are three with bad motors. Please help me.
While driving on the highway at 55 MPH engine blew out. Contacted the dealer, and was to told to contact the federal safety agency.
2000 dodge intrepid with 56000 miles with blown engine. The car suddenly seized up with no warning. I was told the car was not worth reparing.
The vehicle stalled on numerous occasions the driver was unable to restart and the driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem can not be duplicate. The driver informed the mechanic that this problem has happened on more than once and has not been resolved.
During inspection dealership informed the consumer that vehicle has engine sludge. The problem was not resolved.
The check light remained on while the engine tended to freeze up, could not start the vehicle. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer, and was aware of the problem.
The motor is making extreme noises and I am sure it is ready to fail. I have always changed the oil in the recommended mileages. I am afraid it will lock up on me, and the majority of my driving is highway.
While driving on the freeway at approximately 70 MPH, the engine seized without warning. Owner had the vehicle towed to a mechanic and was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. *jb updated 1/19/2006 - the oil light illuminated on the dash then the engine seized. The vehicle was sent to the salvage yard. The weather strips at the doors were leaking.
The vehicle stalled unexpectedly on the road and the consumer was unable to restart it. The cause was undetermined at this time and manufacturer will be notified by consumer.
The vehicle was being driven when all of sudden the water pump bearings shot into the oil pan causing the engine not to operate. Owner will notify manufacturer.
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