Engine seized up while driving down the road. The engine started making a horrible banging noise. Right away, I knew it was a bad engine sound, so I pulled over. I had it towed to a repairman who told me the engine was gone and I needed a new one. He, also, told me of all the other 2.7 engines he has been replacing in the last few years. I contacted chrysler/daimler to get help from them. They said thanks for the input but there was nothing they could do. I will never buy dodge again...neither will anyone in my family. We had our oil changed every 3-5,000 miles and kept up the car. It never should have seized like that.
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While sitting at an intersection vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to a mechanic, who determined that the problem could not be duplicated. Later that day the problem recurred and mechanic indicated that the engine needed to be replaced.
The vehicle stopped on its own. Driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced.
While driving on the expressway, my engine quit while I was in the far left lane at about 65 MPH. I was able to get to the exit and roll to the shoulder. The car was towed to oakland dodge in madison heights, mi. The mechanic told me he thought the timing chain broke and that if it did it may have damaged some of the valves and if that were the case it might cost a couple thousand dollars to repair. I told him to look into it. Five minutes later he called back and said after speaking to another mechanic and his supervisor, that the engine is no good, because of their experience with "these intrepids". After speaking to the supervisor, I asked him to go into detail and explain how he would know this without taking the engine apart. He explained that they have had a lot of problems with the 2.7 liter engine and he could guarantee me the engine is worthless and it would cost about $6,000. To replace it which is more than the car is worth. This car was running perfectly smooth until the time that it died. I find it hard to believe that the car is now worthless. This car is a 2000 dodge intrepid, 2.7 liter engine.
While driving at low speed engine locked up. Consumer pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Stopped at intersection engine died. Towed home. My husband who is a master tech. Says the engine has 1&2 rods burned to the crank. Car has 78,000 miles. My husband said we changed to syn.oil at 40,000 to get rid of the sludge, it did not work. So I am 63 and my car is ruined we can not afford another. Thanks chrysler you have made my life.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7l engine heard loud chattering noise coming from front of engine. Took to mechanic and had to have all rocker arms replaced and a timing chain haven't had any problems since. I was told sludge was the problem and I was told not to use any oil with paraffin wax in it which is most of your oil change places. I also hear a clunk in the right front tire area hope it is just a strut and not my rack and pinion system.
While driving approximately 40 MPH engine inadvertently stalled. When taken to get it serviced it was determined that stalling was due to the timing chain.
Complaint received via e-mail. The engine failed while driving. The oil light came on, and the motor locked up before I could get of the road. I changed the oil between 2500/3000 miles all the time since I have had the car.
I was driving along when the engine oil light came on, I checked the oill ,it was full. Had the the car towed to don jordan chrysler dealership and was told by the man in the service dept that I would need to replace the engine at a cost of 7.000 plus tax. I still owe 11.000 on a car that is now sitting in my driveway, while I have to rent a car to take my son to and from school and shopping.
Consumer was driving at 30 MPH when he heard a noise. Vehicle suddenly stopped while coming to a traffic light. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the engine was found to be defective.
2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 l v6 - timing chain failed while in traffic making the car inoperable. Time cover exploded. Valves are bent.cannot be repaired. Will require entire new motor.
The consumer experienced a problem with the engine. The consumer was driving at approximately 20 MPH and the vehicle just shut down. The consumer had the vehicle towed to an after market garage and was informed that it was due to sludge build up which is why the engine seized up. Provide further details.
While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Air came from the brake pedal , upon starting the vehicle and depressing the pedal. Consumer tapped the pedal and it felt frozen. Mechanic upon inspection indicated that the brake booster had gone out. Vehicle was flat bedded to the dealership. Dealership kept the vehicle for 7 days, ran 3 diagnostic test, before replacing the brake booster. Within 10 miles of picking up and driving the vehicle from the dealership the engine light came on. The consumer pulled over add 3 quarts of oil and proceeding on. Suddenly the transmission made a clung noise ,flowed by the engine stalling. The vehicle coasted to the side of the highway. The mechanic found metal filing in the oil.
While driving 45 MPH the engine failed without warning. The dealer states the engine needs to be replaced. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
Defective 2.7 liter dodge intrepid (2000) engine. Engine sludge builds up with proper maintenance. Time chain broken 1st time at 62837 miles, sensors problems because of sludging at 64694 miles. Timing chain broke again 12/04. Car in not running at this time.
The engine made a loud noise while being driven eventually causing the engine not to operate.
At under 60,000 miles on my 2000 dodge intrepid, w/2.7l v-6 engine developed an extremely loud engine knock. In speaking with others in the automotive industry, that make their living working on cars, they've all told me that "yes, this is indeed a problem with that engine", and that they're personally aware of numerous others that have experienced the same fate. Chrysler corp is doing nothing about it whatsoever, and I'm left with a non working car that I still owe $4,000 on, and for a new engine, I'm looking at close to $6,500, and the car can't be sold for that much. Something needs to be done to get chrysler corp to step up to the plate, and honor their name, and pay for or reimburse the thousands of consumers across the country that have had the same problems with their vehicles. Just do a search on the internet, and you'll find endless complaints of the same exact thing, low mileage engine failures on that particular engine, the 2.7 l v-6.
While driving, the consumer heard a rattling sound. The consumer took the vehicle into the mechanic and was told the engine was defective. The consumer proceeded to drive the vehicle home at 15 MPH and the engine shut down. *jb
While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed home. The consumer was informed by the dealer the that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Rattling was heard coming from the engine motor upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who indicated that the noise was due to an interference motor. The timing chain came off of the engine. This engine was in high demand due to the high failure rate which would cost $45000-$65000 to replace. *ak
While driving 37 MPH, the vehicle stall without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to a body shop for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
The engine stalled when the check oil light illuminated. When the vehicle was restarted there was a grinding noise which came from the engine. *nm
Engine was replaced because of a sludge build up. Vehicle was making a noise. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and the engine had a sludge build up.
Consumer heard a loud noise coming from the engine before it eventually stalled. Took vehicle to dealer for check up, and results showed that the vehicle needed a new engine. *ak....
While driving to work I heard a knocking sound in the vehicle. I drove the vehcile home on my lunch hour for my husband to look at it. I turned the car off and it would not restart. We had it towed to the dealership and the mechanic initially stated that it may have been the timing chain. After he further inspected the vehicle, we were told that there was sludge in the engine. This vehicle has regular oil changes so this didn't make sense to us. Also, there were no oil lights or engine problem warning lights to indicate a problem. The manufacturer refused any assistance with the repair that was to cost $6700.00.
While driving 40 MPH, the consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably and stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
While driving, the engine started making a loud knocking noise and then vehicle began to vibrate. The engine stopped running and had to be towed. A rep. From the dealership came out to inspect the vehicle and indicated the engine failure was due to oil sludge build up which is a common failure with this size engine.
While driving, vehicle shut off without warning. Car was running fine. Car would not restart and had to be towed. Engine must be replaced.
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