2000 dodge intrepid. Timing chain failure at 79,000 due to oil sludge. Vin# [xxx]. Dealer and dcx not supporting. Reviewed on case by case basis. *ak updated 07/27/2012 *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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While driving at any speed engine began ticking. After the vehicle was taken to the dealership consumer was informed that the engine needed replacement.
Ltr fm gregory roszel (ny) re his 2000 chrysler dodge intrepid, vehicle has a defective engine, wants his car repaired at no charge. *ph the consumer stated while driving, the timing chain broke.
Engine oil sludge due to malfunctioning of oil pump (and thus low oil pressure) combined with an overheating manifold. Engine rendered useless. Car was just 3 years old, 64,000 miles and properly maintained. No current recall in effect on the part though there ought to be.
Similar to an extraordinary amount of complaints, the engine in my 2000 dodge intrepid has siezed, due to oil sludge, per many auto mechanics. Because I have seen the numerous similar complaints, I am to believe that this is not just a coincidence or my car in particular. I believe at this time that it is a manufacturer defect and that the consumer should not be made to suffer because of it.
Consumer complained about an engine problem. Consumer heard a knock in the motor, and the motor locked up without warning.
While driving at 45mph engine locked up, causing the driver to pull off the road.
At any speed consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. Dealer examined the vehicle and found a build up of sludge in the engine. Replaced the engine.
Engine faliure while driving- no warning.
I own a 2000 dodge intrepid. The engine failed to run with just over 75,000 miles. I had the engine diagnosed and was told that it was sludge that caused the timing chain tensioner to freeze and knock the timing chain off which in turn caused a complete failure due to this being a interference engine. I was surprised when my local dealer was not aware of any problems with the 2.7 litre engine. I called jasper engines, who is the nations leading seller of remanufactured engines, and they told me the design flaws in the original engine. I feel that if I was able to learn the truth, the manufacturer should have been able to.
Auto purchased in 2/2003. In 6/2003, engine started making horrible noise. Contacted a mechanic. He told us not to drive car; had to have it towed 300 miles home. Several mechanics have looked at the vehicle and tried to solve problem unsuccessfully. Between june and first of november, we had the car in for repairs about 11 times. Were finally told in 11/2003 that car needed new engine (at a cost of $8000) because of design flaw. This is a 2.7 litre engine in a 2000 dodge intrepid. Engine does not maintain oil pressure causing damage to belts, pulleys, and tensioner. This also causes the car to stall, which could result in serious accidents. Service manager at one local dealership has 4 cars with same problem, all needing new eninges, sitting in his lot. He has tried to get chrysler to resolve this; they refuse. If there are 5 cars just in this area needing new engines for the exact same problem, how many are there nationwide? Car only has 60,000 miles on it, so there must be something that chrysler can do to resolve the problem. Any assistance you can provide is appreciated.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l engine. My wife, with my daughter, was driving the vehicle in frankfort, kentucky when the engine began running extremely rough at a stop light. The car would barely move causing her great difficulty in getting out of the intersection. We had the car towed to the jeff sach's dealership in frankfort, ky for repair. We were then told that the engine would have to be replaced due to the engine type.they said that they could re-build the engine but could not guaranteethat the engine would last a week. This vehicle has 80,000 miles on it and is half paid for and chrysler says that the design causes it to be replaced once it goes bad. The dealership informed us that chrysler knew it was a poor design but that was the trade off for more power out of a smaller engine. We called chrysler and were informed that it was not under warranty so there was really no need to call them. In a day where tune ups are not required for the first 100,000 miles on most vehicles,one would seem to expect an engine that did not fail before then either. I have since discovered that this problem is extremely common. Fortunately my wife was stopped and not driving in traffic when the engine failed. If that had been the case she would not have had power steering or brakes with which to control the car.
While driving at 40 MPH consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. Then, stalled on the highway. Dealer thought the problem was the timing chain. *ak the hydraulic tensioner failed due to oil sludge in the engine according to the dealer. The engine was replaced. The driver door latch was noisy and inoperative. The door latch was replaced.
2000 dodge intrepid blew an engine at 49,000 miles and needs to be replaced. Clearly the engine is faulty. The dealership who sold me the car will not offer much assistence, nor will daimler/chrysler.
Timing chain broke @ 69,000 miles. 2.7 l engine needs to be replaced.
Motor blew while I s was driving causing me to almost go into the ditch . I lost all power and then it had to push it away from the highway. I then find out the warrenty magicaly does not cover it and diamond crysler was not helpfull at all.. I have proof that the moters are faulty made ...please help me.
While driving engine failed without warning. Dealer stated that sludge build up in the engine which caused it to fail.
Car would not start - now the dealer is telling me my engine needs replacing - have 26,500 miles on it .
While turning at 25 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed, but dealer could not resolve the problem.
Engine failed at 39,000 miles due to sludge.
Enigine blew due to supposed sludge build up. $6500 repair on 3 year old car. All highway miles and regular oil changes. Looks like I am another on the long list. When shop called to give me an estimate he said another intrepip just came in with the same problem.
While driving at 45 MPH vehicle suddenly lost power. Consumer pulled off the road by coasting the vehicle to a complete stop. Vehicle was towed to a dealership, who determined that the timing belt broke and damaged the engine motor.
2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine engine failure due to oil sludge buildup at 84,000 miles.
Bought this car brand new in 2000 and at 3 years old with just under 80,000 miles it is shot! Did routine maintenance and changed the oil on a regular basis at 3,000 to 4,000 miles even though owner's manual states oil changes at 7,500 miles. In october, 2003 the day after I had my oil changed, I started hearing a slight knocking noise and took the car to my mechanic. Mechanic proceeded to tell me that my engine had sludge build up in it and would have to be replaced at a cost of between $4k - $6k. Mechanic also told me that this was a very common and "known" problem with the intrepid 2.7l v6 engine but that so far dodge has refused to recall the engine. Told me that oil should actually be changed at least every 2,500 miles religiously and that we should use synthetic oil (owners manual does not say this - why?!?). Mechanic was very sympathetic and said "don't take my word for it do an internet search for intrepid engine sludge and see what comes up". Followed his suggestion and was absolutely shocked and disgusted at what I found! The number of people having the exact same problem as we are is just shameful! My wife and I paid approx. $22k for this car and now, 3 years later, the cost to repair the car is more than what it is valued at! Finally, just this week, we all but gave away our 3 year old car for $2,000 because that is the best offer we had. My wife and I have worked hard for everything we have and we feel cheated and betrayed by dodge for putting out such a lousy product and then continually refusing to acknowledge this defect despite plenty of evidence to the contrary! Please, do something to stop this!!!
My 2000 intrepid with only 77,000 has a blown engine. There was no warning lights, and only driving 15 minutes loud knocking noises ocurred which I pulled over to investigate and then could not restart the car. After towing to my mechanic, he advised me my engine was so hot he didn't know how it didn't start on fire. The repair cost is $6000 which I still owe $5000 for the car. We did all the required maintenace such as oil changes, filter changes, etc. There is no reason for such a vaulty motor to be allowed and with 89 complaints on this web site alone plus all the motors complaints there must be out there,something needs to be done here. I am sure if someone contact every chrysler's customer of these 2.7 liter motors I am sure there would be a class action suit. Please advise me on how to have my motor repaired by chrysler.
While driving 55-60 MPH engine dropped to 30 MPH. Consumer was able to pull out of the road where the vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined engine needed to be replaced.
The engine blew and the vehicle stalled. This occurred when the accelerator pedal was depressed to increase speed upon changing lanes. The consumer was able to coast over to the median. The dealership indicated that the crank shaft bearing had seized up which stop the flow of oil to the engine.
Shortly after purchasing vehicle it started experiencing engine problems. Consumer said that it was making weird rattling noises. After a number of inspections by a mechanic, the sound was due to lack of oil pressure. *la the engine started racing and making a louder noise. The mechanic determined that it was the tensioner which was replaced. On another occasion the vehicle chugged and was impossible to steer and would barely move. The consumer was told that the vehicle needed a new engine. There were other vehicles with the same engine problems. *sc
While driving at undetermined speed vehicle stalled. Consumer towed vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that engine failed.
While driving timing belt failed and damaged the engine. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and technician replaced the engine at consumer's expense of $7,500.
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