Without any prior warning car would not start after stopping to get gas. Car was towed to dealer where it was discovered that the timing chain had shattered sending slivers of metal throughout the engine causing compression problem, damaging pistons, and causing water pump to seize up. Needless to say I'm now looking to buy engine for a car that I've had for under 24months and still have 36+months to go on my note with the engine only having 65k. Note the driver side seat back did break and I've had to have speed sensor replace all of this within the last 17 months.
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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The vehicle stalled without warning.
The oil lamp came on while sitting at a stoplight, the engine tachometer read below 500rpm and the vehicle was up to temperature. Once the vehicle accelerated through the light the oil lamp turned off. At the next stoplight the oil lamp again came on under the same conditions. After this the vehicle seemed ok. A few days later the oil light came on under the same conditions. An appointment was then made to have the vehicle serviced. Before taking the vehicle in to the dealership the engine was started and made a light ticking noise. This noise did not continue after the engine was shut off and allowed to cool down overnight. The vehicle was towed to the dealership for fear of damaging the engine further. The dealership found that the oil sending unit was not working properly, and also was leaking oil. They found no problems with the oiling system and assured me that the oil pressure and volume was within chrysler's specifications. The dealership replaced the oil sensor for time and material being the vehicle was out of waranty. On the way home from the dealership the engine started making a very loud knocking sound although the oil lamp was not on. The car was then taken to a local repair shop and the timing chain tensioner was found to be stuck allowing slack in the timing chain. After replacing the tensioner with a new tensioner from the dealership and reassembling the engine, the knocking noise was noticibly quieter but still indicated a problem. (note: the engine made no knocking noise at all when cold, it only knocked when up to temperature) the repairman contacted a contact at a different dealership and was informed off of the record that they also had an intrepid in for the same thing, and they had to also replace the timing chain and timing chain guides to rid the vehicle of the knocking sound when up to temperature. The vehicle is curently at the repair shop waiting for the additional parts to see if this remidies the problem.
Timing chain broke and valves were damaged, which (according to mechanics) virtually is unheard of on such a late model car. Not only are mechanics refusing to repair the problem (because of the type of engine), they are saying I will probably need a new engine (upwards of $3500 in cost). Several mechanics expressed that they have seen several people with this problem who have the 6 cylinder, 2.7 liter engine on this year, make and model of car. Basically, I was told that working on this problem with this type of car is a big headache, and "they won't touch it". Why hasn't this problem been recalled?
Dedember 2002 started car and engine making terrible noise. Took it to the dealer and the engine had went out. They had to re-do the engine that cost me $1350.00. I had been hearing a knocking from the front of the car and the steering was loose. When I tyrned the wheel left or right it would stick and I had loud popping from the steering. I took it to the dealer and it was the rack and pinion. That was on january 21, 2003. In the same week I noticed oil leaking. The oil light was blinking on and off. The dealer said it was leaking due to the oil switch. To fix the rack and oil leak it cost me another $1300.00. I am trying to get the dodge company to fess up and pay for the repairs. The car has been well maintanenced and only 51,000 miles.
While slowing down to make a turn, consumer states the vehicle engine died, and consumer hit a curve as a result. Please provide any further information. Ts
While driving, vehicle's engine died without warning. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
While driving the vehilces oil light came on, then there was a loud knocking noise from the engine, then the vehicle died out. Consumer had vehicle serviced by the dealership who indicated that the 2.05 engine had blown as a result of an oil leak. They also indicated that the part is hard to get due to this being a common problem with this make/model vehicle. Please provide more details.
No summary. Dt
Consumer states engine seized without warning while driving on highway. Checked by dlr who could not determine problem. Mr
Also experiencing engine problems, all four window reglators replaced, and door panels need replacement, and was never notified of recall on seat belt latches.
Without warning, the timing belt shattered metal throughout the engine and the vehicle stopped. Manufacturer notified.
About 3 weeks ago while driving vehicle stopped suddenly. Consumer was able to get it restarted and drove it home. Engine light came on. Mechanic said problem was the sensor, later, after 2 diagnotic testings, she found out that valve spring was broken.*
Vehicle randomly stalls at 65 to 70 MPH. Dealer has been contacted. Please provide any further information.
Vehicle is leaking coolant from the release valve located behind the radiator. Please send in further information.
While driving 60-70 MPH there was a loud noise under the hood; then, vehicle stalled. Consumer opened hood, and saw several large cracks on engine, oil was everywhere. Vehicle towed to repair shop. Mechanic determined that tensioner spring broke. Engine needed to be replaced.
At low speeds vehicle will stall. Consumer feels this is unsafe because theres a chance of vehicle being rear ended. Driver contacted dealer, and dealer replaced crank sensor. Please provide any further information.
While traveling at about 30 MPH engine sensor light started to flash. Consumer started to exit highway when vehicle completely died. Consumer states this was a very dangerous situation because of oncoming vehiclesthat were speeding in that direction. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer stated that motor was locked and engine exploded. But, consumer heard no explosion. Dealer said engine needed replacement. Please provide any further information.
When making a left or right turn vehicle just cut off without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.
Consumer was in an accident traveling 70mph. Accident damaged right front corner panel, every thing electrical was knocked out, air bags didn't deploy, 2-3 inch crease right underneath left head light. Since accident fuel emissions light has been off and on. Vehicle has been in 5 times since first week in november. Dealer said it was a fuel emissions leak, consumer didn't know how to put on gas cap. *ak after the vehicle was repaired for damages caused by the accident, the ses light came on and the vehicle was serviced four times for the same fuel emissions leaks. Finally, a broken fuel line was found and was fixed.
Engine check light came on. Dealer rewired ignition coil. Since then, vehicle has stalled twice. Dealer could not remedy problem.
Here is oil leaking into engine manifold, causing a skipping/hesitation in engine. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When driving at any speed or at any given time vehicle will cut off without prior warning which caused loss of all power. Engine checklight illuminated on the dash. Dealer believed problem was linked to battery terminal or transmission. Please provide any further details.
While driving about 50 MPH engine stalled without a prior warning until vehicle had to be towed.
After driving consumer parked vehicle inside of a garage and went inside the house. Then she noticed that smoke was coming from garage, and saw vehicle on fire. Consumer believed that fire had started in the engine.
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