Complete engine failure due to seizure of bearing on water pump and related damage to timing chain and engine intake and exhaust valves -- cost to repair exceeds value of vehicle -- vehicle milewage equals 85,000 miles age of vehicle equals four model years
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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Re: gunn dodge s169880 404. *bf soon after the "service check engine light" illuminated, the consumer learned the engine had to be replaced. The dealership was contacted and their response was that they couldn't do anything because it had been three years. The consumer noted her complaint and there was no reason why a three year old vehicle needed to have the engine replaced. *ph *tc
Sitting in traffice when oil light came on. Immediatly pulled into parking lot and turned off car. Blown engine. Company said it was due to sludge in engine even though I changed the oil regulary. Called chrysler about the warrenty and they refuse to replace it because of lack of maintanance. Was treated rudly and cussed at by thier customer service rep. Can't afford the 6500 dollars to replace it.
The engine on my 2000 dodge intrepid failed at about 55,000 miles.
2000 dodge intrepid, oil sludge build up caused engine to blow. *bf the consumer believed the oil sludge problem was because the tube going out of the oil pump twist and turns up and down sp that the oil doesn't pump through as well as it should.
While driving 15 MPH vehicle stalled and was stuck in the middle of an intersection. *ak there was no warning. The long block was replaced. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the consumer was told a new engine was due to oil sludge.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine blew out, and needed to be replaced.
While driving 15 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart the vehicle, and had it towed to a garage for inspection. Mechanic determined that the steering power assist pump and timing belt needed to be replaced.
Engine failure at 70,000 miles.
While starting the vehicle it failed to start. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the engine blew out and needed to be replaced. *ak cooling system was not keeping the engine oil c ool enough, causing the oil to boil. This caused the primary tensioner to fail, resulting in engine malfunctioning. New engine costm$600.00 and primary tensioner $100.00.
Driving to work about 35 MPH, engine just stopped, no warning, was told by mechanic rod/piston siezed up. Need to replace motor. Had 85000 miles and extended warranty did not cover.
Vehicle lost speed while exiting the freeway. After towing engine had to be replaced.
2.7l dodge intrepid. Went to start car one morning, car did'nt start, had car towed to dealer and was told motor blown because we did'nt flow the oil change time frame in book. I advised them we changed oil more often then book said. They wanted $6000.00 to fix car. I still owe $368.00 per month and total of $9100.00 on car for the next 3 years. I don't have, and should not have to put out 6000.00 on a 2000 dodge intrepid. I had the car towed home with all the parts in trunk. Then on thursday I saw on abc7chicago.com news report called "the sludge report" and it was my same car with the same motor. I am now faced with the tought for (1) letting them take the car and ruinning our credit (2) leaving it in my garage until I can come up with 6000.00 to fix it. Since I have had to buy a used car + insure this car + insure the intrepid along with making monthly payment on a car that doesnt run along with towing, machanic fees, it has caused my family so much stress and financal problems it is not funny! Can anything be done about it? Do you know if there is a class action lawsuit and if so, how can we be a part of that? Is there a message board we can go to and see postings of other people with this same problem? The report on the news said there are many, many consumers out there with this same problem with this kind of motor. What can be done about this faulty motor?
While driving check engine light illuminated and vehcile jerked. Also, made a knocking noise in the engine. Power automatically shut down while driving. Radio and lights stayed on. Took vehicle to dealer for repair. Dealer continuously replaced the sensors. Consumer stated that it was always a different sensor that failed.
While driving vehicle started slowing down. After a short distance vehicle cut off. After being towed, the cam shaft sensor was found to be defective.
First my tps sensor went out no car, 2 days; then my map sensor went out no car ,2 days; then oil leaked from the engine onto the starter causing it to stop working no car, 3 days; then the engine started knocking. I stopped driving it south holland dodge gave me a written estimate of 7000 no car, 17 days and counting.
My wife was driving the car and it stopped. We took it to the dealer the company we bought the warrenty from won't pay because there was sludge in the motor.we only had the car 8 months.the oi l& filter was changed.the car as been at the dealerfor 4 months.
2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l dohc - 47000 miles -complete engine failure - less than 30 seconds before failure - engine light came on, then all systems shut down while going 45 MPH - car skidded off road - luckily no one was physically injured - just emotionally distraught - cost of replacement engine $3500. We had followed maintance procedures - engine had all appropriate levels of fluids including oil. This could have been a fatal situation under different circumstances, such as weather, road conditions and experience of driver. Car was out of warranty.
We begain experiencing an engine knock. Dealer diagnosis "rattle noise in the engine area -- noise found to be timing chain hitting front cover. Motor slightly sludged -- replaced timing chain, tensioners and guides, flused motor and changed oir and filer" total repair cost $1355.55.
My wife and I were driving home last week, when I noticed a rattle in the engine under acceleration. No oil light. I pulled over and checked the oil level. It was fine. We drove home with no problems. A couple of days later my wife was driving home when the motor stalled and would not start again. We had the car towed to a garage, where the engine was inspected and shown to have bottom-end damage. Final analysis: replacement of engine. Total cost $5,400.00
This is not a safety issue, it's an expense & aggravation issue. I bought a 2000 chrysler (made in canada) intrepid from a local chrysler dealer. I have less than 51,000 miles on it and the engine is destroyed. Two repair garages have told me the 2.7 ltr engine in these cars have been faulty. I called chrysler's home office today. There is no extended warranty and they are offering no reimbursement. A remanufactured engine was estimated at almost $5,000. I would like to know if there is a class action suit against chrylser re: this engine at this time and how I would go about joining in it, if so.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7 engine that stopped running while I was on the freeway. I luckily was able to merge over to the side of the road with no power without getting in an accident. My car had to be towed to a chrysler dealer. We were quoted $6,500 for a new rebuild engine due to our old engine being full of sludge. Our warranty was 75,000 miles and they refuse to help us. We are finding out more and more information about the chrysler 2.7 engine and it's problems. The dealer wants you to believe the engine failure is your fault but it is clearly an engine defect that causes the sludge build up. We now have a car that is worth nothing because it isn't running and still owe about $9,000 on the loan. Please review this and other complaints and have chrysler do the right thing and recall these motors and help the consumers. Thank you!
Complaint regarding 2000 dodge intrepid.*mr the vehicle's engine made noise when started on cold days. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several time but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The service manager later informed the consumer that the engine had sludge in it due to lack of lubrication. The dealer later indicated that the vehicle's warranty would not cover the repairs.
While driving at 40 MPH consumer heard a light tapping sound coming from the engine. Several weeks later, engine started to tap very loudly. A certified mechanic examined the vehicle and found that a new engine was needed. *ak engine and belts were replaced.
I bought 2000 dodge on6/09/2001 with 24269 miles on it also bought exteneded warranty .on oct.4,2001 input sensor went out of it. Now on sept.4,2004 the output sensor went out.car only has 58122 miles now.I bought car at whlteys automall and they say sensors are not covered on this car. I think these companys are ripping comsumers off.this car has been taken care of.dodge has a problem with these sensors and they should do a recall on them. Thank you for your time.I would like to know how many other people have had problems with this kind of thing.
While driving consumer noticed smoke coming from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection.
Cam and crank sensor replaced 67220 miles, short block replaced 68927 miles due to "sludge" 5151.58 miles not including rental car for 1 and 1/2 months, engine missing 2 timing bolts from previous repair 69271 miles (the car quti on a 8 lane interstate on my way home),attach sway bar link repair connector for knock sensor 76507 miles ,compressor freon and recharging my air condidtioning 78747 miles 977.40,another oil leak and a transmission fluid leak 101,125 miles paid 15.00 for consult and was told by dealer that problem will never be fixed even if hoses and seals were replaced. Now I have a continuous transmission fluid leak adn oil leak that has to be monitored.
Bought auto used with 104,000 miles. Oil was new at time of purchase. Five days later as son was driving home, engine died. Towed to shop where mechanics said engine oil turned to sludge and motor was shot. New motors run $3000-$4000 to install. Thank you dodge for such a pleasant experience.
We regularly serviced our car and did not have any problems leading up to our engine failure. After leaving work one evening, I started my car up and it sounded like a muffled motorcycle in the engine. We had just checked the oil level five days prior to the engine going out and the level was fine, but upon checking it that night it read that there was no oil in the car. We took took it to our shop; they recommended that we take it to the dealer. The mechanic at the dealership told us that there was major sludge build up and the oil must be burning internally. Our indicator lights, which work, never even came on to alert us to a problem with the oil or engine, and we never experienced any oil leaking. After them taking it apart to find the problem and putting it back together they said that the timing was off and they could not guarantee how long the car would drive. It cost us $600 and we had to have it towed home because the car would no longer run. It would have cost us another $250 for them to put it back together with not even a day guarantee of running. We opted for the $75 tow. . They told us at the dealership that a used engine would run about $3000/new $6000 or we could trade our car in, which we still owe $9000 on, and they would give us $300 on the trade-in. They said that they could get us a "new" dodge intrepid that has the "new" engines in them. The mechanic stated that not only did he have the same car with the same problem (which he got rid of) but that there were two other intrepids there for servicing with the exact same problem. Obviously, there is problem with these cars. We are now left with trying to buy a used engine or buy a used car. Either way we are left with a hefty note to pay and a car that looks nice but doesn't run.
(1) december 02, 2003. Check engine light came on and car was taken to dealership for repair. Dealer specified that the the cam sensor and ignition coil needed replacing and oil was being sent throught the pcv valve hose into the air box and throttle body. Their repairs repairs included "cleaning out the oil", however no mention of known quality issues in the 2.7l engine, that would eventually result in engine failure. (2) august 11, 2004. While driving down interstate 75 in the detroit metro area, the check engine light came on and the engine died. I managed to navigate the car through interstate traffic and onto the shoulder without the engine and any power steering. (3) the car is currently non-functional and estimates for repairs have exceeded $7000. Upon further investigation, I have discovered that the 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7l engine has known quality issues that result in engine failure.
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