Sludge in the motor was causing engine failure.
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving 60 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed.
While turning a corner at 15 MPH the consumer heard a popping sound coming from the engine. The engine was idling roughly just before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that there was a build up of sludge in the engine.
I purchased a new 2000 dodge intrepid april 15, 2000. While on my way to thanksgiving dinner, on the expressway, the oil light came on & 2 seconds later the car stopped. I finally was able to move it to the right lane (there is no emergency parking on the van wyck) when all lights including my hazard lights went out. My family and I almost died on the expressway. I had it towed to a dealer that night and after repeated calls to them they responded six days later telling me the starter needed replacing and I needed a new battery. When I called to find out when it could be picked up, they told me I had a seased engine and they did could not tell me why. My warranty was for 7 years or 50,000 miles; however, I now had 60,000 miles there fore I am no longer covered and must pay $7000 for a new engine. I owe $13,000 on my car note, the dealer told me to pay of the note and come buy another car. I have researched and found numerous cases of seased engines on the model. The manufacturer is aware of this dangerous condition, my family was almost killed and I am sure there have been cases where this condition has been fatal. Something must be done.
Premature engine failure.
The engine failed while driving between 55-60 MPH. There was a knocking noise in the engine and the vehicle lurched forward, then slow down. The vehicle did this for about a mile, afterwards, it stalled. This was due to an oil sludge build up which was caused by a design flaw. *ak the vehicle had a variety of electrical problems throughtout three years.
While driving at 65 MPH vehicle stalled and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that there was a build up of sludge in the engine. Dealer blamed the sludge build up on the consumer, and would not repair the vehicle free of charge.
While driving at 60 MPH consumer heard a loud noise, then vehicle stalled. Towed vehicle to an independent repair shop, and technician stated that timing belt broke, and damaged the engine.
Upon entering the vehicle engine would not start. Took vehicle to dealer, and the timing chain was replaced. The problem has recurred, engine won't start. Dealer stated engine needed to be replaced.
Engine failure in 2000 dodge intrepid; car stopped while driving; there were no warnings or indications that anything was wrong with my car; I had just had the oil changed the day before. After researching on the internet, I have found that this is a common problem with the dodge intrepid, and dodge will not recall these cars to fix the problem.
While driving at 35 MPH and without any warning engine stalled. Vehicle was taken to independent shop, mechanic indicated engine had a lot of sludge and needed to be replaced. Dealer stated it was consumer's fault due tom poor maintenance.
While driving 40 MPH engine locked up and vehicle stalled without warning. Dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced.
Engine on 2000 intrepid blown after 60,000 miles. Mechanic said sludge is the contributing factor. Have been very diligent about oil changes even before sludge was discovered by dealer in 2002. Nevertheless, engine blew. Cost to replace engine $5400. This is the 2nd chrysler car that required engine replacement. We are 3 time owners of chrysler products, and feel disappointed and disillusioned with chrysler products at the moment.
While driving at 25 MPH, the consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the engine. A few seconds later the vehicle stalled and wouldn't restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the consumer that the engine had a build up of sludge. A new engine was needed at that time. The manufacturer is aware of the problem. *ph while driving at 25 MPH vehicle experienced a rattling noise coming from the the engine. Vehicle stalled and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to dealer where sludge was found in engine.
While driving at low or high speeds engine was knocking. Dealer stated the need to replace the engine at owner's expense of $ 6,000 dollars. Independent mechanic found alot of sludge in the engine.
Dodge 2000 2.7 liter dohc v6 engine failure with only 80k miles. Had to replace entire engine due to "sludge". Bought used, told not covered under warranty. Dealer stated this is a common problem with this engine (wish they had told us before purchased the car).
Motor seized up on a trip to chattanooga about an hour drive from our house.
While driving at 45 MPH consumer heard a rattling noise. Engine blew out. This was caused by sludge due to oil build up, per dealership. Also, dealership indicated that oil build up was caused by lack of oil change. Vehicle had regular oil changes every 3500 miles.
While driving down the road at approximately 25 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle had to be towed to dodge dealership.
Engine died in the middle of traffic, and would not restart. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic.
While driving at 70 MPH on the highway vehicle stopped working. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop,and the engine was rebuilt. Several months later, vehicle stalled again, and consumer returned the vehicle to the finance company.
While driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The driver was able to avoid a collision and get the vehicle to the side of the road. The dealer determined that the engine must be replaced. Please provide further details.
I was driving my dodge 2000 intrepid and suddenly without warning my car started making a loud noise and smoke was coming out from under the hood and the tail pipe of my car. My car stalled and the power steering and brakes locked up. My car was towed to the dodge dealership and I was later told that my engine had failed due to a sludge problem. I was told that my car's warranty had expired even through I have 2,000 miles left for the 36,000 mile warranty. I was told because I purchased the car in december 1999 my warranty was for three years or 36,000 miles which ever comes first. I made a phone call to the manufacturer to see if there was any recalls, since I had moved from my previous address, but there was not. I could not believe that this engine failure was due to something I did. I contacted a repair shop to find out the cost of repair. The repair person called me back and I was told that the manufacturer of a rebuild engine company was aware of a defective engine that caused a sludging problem and premature engine failure. The engine is a 2.7 liter that chrysler made between the years of 1998,1999 and 2000 and that the engine design had changed in 2001. I then went on line and discovered that I am not the only one with this problem there are quite a few people pursuing chrysler corporation for the same problem and there is also a class action lawsuit regarding the matter. I am now faced with this out-of-pocket expense and am looking at approximately $4,700.00 in replacement costs. This is placing a severe hardship on me. I am a dislocated worker and am presently living off of unemployment compensation and have recently went back to school for retraining. This is my sole source of transportation. I am also in the process of finding out how I can become invovled in a class action lawsuit that others have filed against chrysler in the hopes that I can gain some compensation or reimbursement for my loses.
I have a dodge intrepid 2000 with a 2.7 liter engine and the engine made a huge noise and it was not drivable. It was towed to the shop and after talking to chrysler corp. They did find metal shaving in oil pan and they will go 50% on cost. I have talked to several repairmen and friends having this model and they all claim that their motors have blown too! Why should the consumer pay for a faulty motor. If they are willing to go 50% then you know that chrysler knows that they are having problems with this motor. Please investigate this there were no lives lost in my case, but what about the next person. Thank you!
Inherent poor design of dodge 2.7l v-6 engine.
Upon starting vehicle consumer heard a rattling noise from under the hood. Without any indication vehicle stalled/ shut down. Dealer told consumer that the engine needed to replaced.
Vehicle's time chain broke and head cams blew out.*mr while driving the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the timing chain broke and in turn destroyed the engine. The vehicle was equipped with a jasper motor. The consumer is requesting assistance. *ts
While driving a noise was heard coming from the engine. The dealer determined that timing belt broke, and sludge had built up in the engine. The engine had to be replaced.
2000 dodge intrepid threw a rod at 80,000 mi. Having engine replaced from mid-atlantic. After they sent one to our auto shop, they could not get it to stop leaking in various places. Sent it back now waiting for another engine for this car. Been without this car now for 3 weeks. First engine failed now brand new engine could not work.
Overheating, motor died out while driving on the highway. Struggled a lot to keep control. Engine is no longer useful. Got an estimate for $14,000 on a new engine. Vehicle has 88,000 miles. Very upset....
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