Dodge intrepid 2000 with 58,000 miles on it, has engine failure. Was told the timing chain broke, needs cylinder heads, valves and rods replaced. Extended warranty company is giving the dealer a hard time about fixing the problem. Looks like the car will need a new engine. Very disgusted with chrysler and their lack of ownership on a problem they know occurs (friend is a mechanic for dodge, says this is a very common problem that chrysler is aware of). I have a small child and fortunately the engine died in the driveway and not on the highway with him in the car. Don't even want to think of the tragedy that could have caused. Chrysler needs to be responsible for their engine troubles. I have been reading a lot of postings and this is not an uncommon problem. It looks like it happens more often than not. Bought this car used in 2003, still owe 3 years of payments.
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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Engine seized due to sludge. Vehicle was taken to the dealer.
I had a engine seize up after 22,000 miles because of engine sludge. I have had at least 4 oill changes on the vehicle about every 5,000 miles . Manufacturer recommended states that maximun is 75000 miles. I have a 3 year old car with 22,000 miles on it and a seized engine. Can you help????
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter engine that failed will I was driving it. It has 80000 miles on it but absolutely no sludge. I the oil was changed every 3000-4000 miles and the miles are all freeway miles. My mechanic has stated that the rear piston and rod failed. The piston broke apart and damaged the cylinder, head and valves beyond reasonable repair. I am facing the fact that I need to buy a rebuilt engine for about $4000 and need it installed. I spoke to the dodge dealer where I leased the vehicle and they told me that there was nothing they could do. I spoke to chrysler's customer service and they told me it was past the warranty and they could do nothing.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 72k miles. Even though it has been properly maintained, I now have complete engine failure due to poor design of the oil supply pickup tube.
I have a 2000 dodge intrepid with 52000 miles. I recently this car has been staling, sometimes on a freeway. It has also been driving rough. When I took it into a dodge dealership, I was told they need to place a rail on a chain to prevent a rattling noise. $400 was the quote. I told them to start work on it. Later they called and told me there was sludge on the motor and it must be replaced. $7000!!! They also told me they can not put the motor back in. That it would not start. They (oakland dodge in madison hts, mi) also told me that I have not been changing my oil regularly. This is a false accusation, however I do not have oil change receipts. I have also changed my own oil several times. I am now stuck with a rental car until I can afford $7000.
The consumer received a recall on her vehicle. One day while driving the vehicle started smoking and caught fire. At that time the doors locked and became stuck. The vehicles occupants were removed from the vehicle moments before the vehicle exploded. *nlm
I have found an excellent and informative website against daimler chrysler at www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com for anyone who would like more information mainly in regard to intrepid, 300m, concorde, lhs premature engine, steering, transmission and other common failures. I have experienced many of these problems myself and daimler chrysler simply does not care, I could have even been killed in one instance. After own another vehicle and putting nearly 30,000 miles on it I have not had any of the ridiculous problems experienced with chrysler's dodge brand of vehicles. There is a lot of information consumers need to know that daimler chrysler does not want you to know about these vehicles and their common problems chrysler ignores, some of which are potential safety concerns such as the defective seat belt design chrysler continues to use and defective steering design and or components that can cause sudden looseness or change of response in steering, which can lead to a serious accident. These guys have been receiving complaints daily about these problems and have been referring consumers to the federal safety agency, I hope that in turn the federal safety agency will add this to the list of their complaints so others will also know about this. Thank you very much for your time.
The vehicle stalled, which caused the consumer to pull over abruptly.
Engine failure on a 2000 dodge intrepid with 64,000 miles. No warning signs, no rough running. The oil pressure light came on and pulled over right away. As soon as I did the engine quit. After having it towed to the chrysler dealership, I was told that the engine is full of "sludge" and had to be replaced. Cost of new engine is approximately $8,500 which is more than the wholesale value of the car. Seems to be a common problem with the 2.7 engine on the dodge intrepid's. See this web-site: http://anyboard.net/autos/cars/cars/>.
The vehicles engine light illuminated and engine shut off. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the dealer said engine locked up and would need to be replaced.
At 90,015 serviced miles, the vehicle was traveling at 60 MPH. Check engine light came on and the engine failed. Driver coasted to a stop several hundred feet. Tensioner failed after motor seized up. Dealer offered to install new engine for >$4500 and was told to call national number. Dodge told me that my only recourse was in court, and that was the end of the conversation.
I own a 2000 dodge intrepid 2.7 liter and it started making a ticking noise and then one day in april my engine just quit while I was driving it down the road. I sent them a letter and they said there was nothing they could do because my warranty was up, but who puts a 36,000 mile warranty on a vehicle unless they know the engine is junk. They need to fess up to their defect of this type of engine and recall it. It is not right. I am a 23 year old single mother who still owes 10,000 dollars on a car that I can't even drive because I didn't have 6,000 dollars to give them for a new engine.
2000 dodge intrepid with 2.7l engine seized with only 59000 miles.
Bad engine {sludge}.
On mar 29th, 2003 my 2000 dodge intrepid check engine light came on and the vehicle began stalling. I took it to a local garage. After placing it on their computer, I was told the vehicles' cam sensor needed replaced. I also had the mechanic change the spark plugs. Both of which had to be ordered through the dealer. $200 dollars later, I picked the vehicle up and drove approx. 5 miles before the same thing happened again. I took it back to the garage who advised me that I should have the dealership look into it. Once at the dealership, I was told I need a crank sensor. Another $200 dollars later, my wife picked the vehicle up, drove it no more than 2 blocks from the dealership where it stalled on her and my two children in the middle of us 52 in ohio. Now, after not having my vehicle for almost a month, I am told by the dealership the timing chain might need replaced which will easily cost $300 labor for 6hr of work, and at least $200 for the new timing chain. In less than a month I will have spent at least $900 on a problem yet to be actually verified as the problem needing fixed.
Last week I was exiting the highway on an off-ramp and noticed the engine had stalled. It was running great one second and the next second it just quit with no warning! I had it towed to a mechanic for service and was informed that my engine needed to be replaced. The mechanic said that it looked like a bomb went off in my engine and he was not sure of the cause but it was most likely because the timing chain broke.
The engine stalled without warning, prior to the incident, the vehicle made a ticking noise.
The tensioner unit on the timing chain caused the timing chain to fail completely, causing engine failure to the tune of $2,100.00. Only 60,500 miles on vehicle. Also had cam sensor replace two days prior to the failure of the timing change, cam sensor cost was $205.00.
While driving the consumer heard a "knocking" noise coming from top of engine and pulled over. The vehicle was towed to dealer who diagnosed that the tensioner failed which caused the engine to seize.
Engine blown at 48,500 miles. Was told it was the 2.7 engine that sludge had built up in it even though we maintained it regularly. Cost about $6,000 when was said and done. We contacted chrysler as we heard they were having problems with this engine and that they are aware but refused to help in anyway. Rude! We were told this engine needed oil changed every 1,500 - 2000 miles to keep from sludging up.. This is not right...
The vehicle stalled without warning.
Consumer heard a "tapping" noise coming from the motor and front wheel area. Dealer diagnosed that there was no oil on dip stick and motor oil level was low. Vehicle was serviced and problem resolved. After driving for 5 days the "tapping" noise returned at speeds of 65 MPH. Consumer took vehicle back the to dealer who diagnosed that oil sludged was in the motor and the rods were burned on the top and bottom of motor with metal shavings in motor. The dealer stated the vehicle needed a new engine.
I own a 2000 intrepid by dodge with approximately 43000 miles on it. The engine has been blown and I was informed that we have to pay for the repair to be done because of sludge in the engine.. I have an extended warranty on this vehicle that I bought at the time of purchase.. Because of the fact that we do our own oil changes and the only thing we are guilty of is not keeping receipts that we have bought oil and filters to change it.. We have documentation on dates and mileage that we have had them done.. In fact the last one was done at a place of business. The vehicle started making a clanking noise while I was driving , no warning light or any such light came on the instrument panel whatsoever I proceeded to pull over in a parking lot and shut the car off, and it would not start, I had the car towed to dealership..they have now had my car for 3 weeks at the dealership. Dodge corporate is saying that they have nothing to do with this complaint because of the fact that the extended warranty is not through them, the dealership can use whom ever they want to for extended warranties. I have searched many complaints and this is an ongoing problem with these engine's. My extended warranty is for 7 years or 75000 mile which ever comes first.. I had a different dealership look at my car first and we had to pay them almost 400.00 to have them look at the vehicle and tell us the warranty people will not fix it. They also informed us that the time chaining had blown and when that happens yes there will be sludge and whatever else. Which why you have to replace the whole engine. I have researched this and know that there is numerous complaints on this particular car and engine. Please can you advise and help.. As an added note the car also smells like it is burning oil.
Consumer noticed that the engine began making loud noises. The vehicle was serviced by a dealership who informed the consumer that the timing chain needed to be replaced.
Total engine failure.
I own a 2000 chrysler intrepid v6-2.7 liter vehicle. At 57,442 miles I noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine of the car. The dealership I purchased the car from diagnosed the engine noise as a non-compressing or extending timing chain tensioner. The tensioner was replaced and the cost was covered under my 60,000-mile warranty. Last week I noticed the same ticking noise while I was driving the car. Before I could reach a safe destination the car engine completely stopped running at 64,222 miles. After coming to a stop the car would not start again. I had the car towed to the dealership to be looked at and told the service advisor I heard the same timing chain noise that occurred at 57,442 miles. The dealership service advisor stated that they were able to start the car for a short period of time and also checked the engine oil. The service advisor informed me that I would need a new engine at a price of approximately $6,700.00?! I asked the service advisor if a diagnostic test was performed and he said ??no??. By looking at my oil level and listening to my engine noises the service advisor recommended an entirely new engine. I was accused of not changing my engine oil regularly even though I do. I asked about repairing non-working parts of the engine but the service advisor told me it would most likely cost more than a new engine considering the labor hours involved with this type of repair. The service advisor was so sure that I needed a new engine after only checking the oil and listening to the engine noises. I have found web sites with hundreds of people having similar problems with the v6-2.7 liter dodge/chrysler engine (engine failure without warning, very prematurely, and dealerships they went to said they didn't change their oil often enough).
The mechanics were unable to correct the stalling/rough ride problems. In attempts to repair the problems the dealer cleaned and replaced the spark plugs and replaced the fuel system. When the vehicle felt as if it were going to stall, the consumer smelled sulfur coming from the engine area and the check engine light illuminated. *scc
I own a 2000 intrepid with 29000 on it and the engine has blown on it (premature engine failure) and it is still under warranty and daimler chrysler has refused to pay costs related to this because I don't have all my receipts for oil changes. It is a 2.7 l engine and they are aware of engine sludge problems with this engine and they will not pay any costs toward a repair bill which they have quoted at $8000.00. Initially the engine caught on fire and they made my insurance company pay for the repairs and then 30 miles later the engine was blown and they say because my husband did the oil changes and we don't have all the receipts for oil purchases they will not pay the bill. We have the receipts for the winter months( of which I have only had the car for one winter and I have that receipt and the receipt for oil and flushing fluid after the fire started they now say we need the receipts for all oil changes. I have looked at other web sites for premature engine failure with that same engine size and there are many under chrysler engine sludge and I have a family member who has worked in the auto industry for 20 years and knows that chrysler is having a problem with this particular size having engine sludge and it is well known among the mechanics but they will not come forward for fear of losing their jobs.
The vehicle started to shake and the check engine light appeared on the dashboard.
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