I own a 2000 dodge intrepid and have had the oil sending unit pressure switch and a few other things replaced on my vehicle and yet the oil light still comes on in my vehicle and I can't keep affording to take it in to a shop and I maintain the oil changes before the 3000 miles if not exactly on the 3000 miles. I would really like to find out if they have any kind of recall on this type of situation.
2000 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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My 2000 dodge intrepid wouldn't start without a jump for a few days in a row, so I brought it in and had it checked. The mechanic said he thought it was due to build up on the negative terminal. I also heard a noise in the engine, but all belts were checked and they were fine. 1 week later my car just died while I was driving to work. I have now learned that I need to replace the engine at a large cost. While researching the cost of this repair, I have come to learn that this is a very common problem for the 2.7l v6 engine, and that the maker is aware of the problem, but because there have not been enough complaints, it is not worthy of addressing! I am disgusted! The way that my car died, on the road, I could have caused a major accident.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. When the contact started the vehicle, he heard a loud banging and knocking noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they determined that the vehicle was experiencing internal failure. No repairs were performed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The VIN is currently unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.
Our 2000 dodge intrepid with the 2.7 l engine was purchased with a rebuilt engine and 122k miles. We were meticulous about maintaining this car, and had the oil changed every 3000 miles. At 135k miles, the timing chain broke without warning. This should not have happened on a well-maintained vehicle. The cost to repair it will be at least $2000. My son uses this car as his primary vehicle and doesn't have the money to repair it, so he is without a vehicle. This is a common problem with this engine. I feel that dodge should recall and replace the 2.7 engine with a 3.2 or 3.5.
I bought this 2000 dodge intrepid, v-6, 2.7 liter engine, new from a dealer in december, 1999. In 2003, with less than 40,000 miles on it, the engine seized up. The dealer contacted chrysler, and the engine was replaced as if it had been under extended warranty. Interestingly, the dealership found no indication of excessive sludge buildup, which apparently is the basis of most complaints about this engine. I paid about $200, and was satisfied at that point. Since then, I've had lots of (relatively minor) repairs done on this car, and I would rate it below average for reliability. The car now has about 81,000 miles on it, which means the current engine has about 41,000 miles. The engine has failed again. The only warning was an intermittent (not consistent) clicking sound, which my mechanic felt was coming from the housing over the front part of the engine (where the timing gear/belt is located). Thus far, chrysler has not responded to my request for coverage as if it were under warranty. I have reviewed many of the on-line complaints about the 2.7 liter engine; I have talked to at least three local (non-dealership) mechanics, each of whom was familiar with sudden catastrophic failures of the 2.7 engine, and one of whom said he personally knew of seven such failures in this local area. None of those independent mechanics would touch this repair job. This is probably an $8,000 repair job, if I choose to have it repaired. It makes no economic sense, when the trade-in value of the car is less than $2,000. Even if I replace the engine (again) I would not sell this car to another individual without describing the problems with the engine. I've read enough, and heard enough, to believe that chrysler should be forced to initiate some sort of replacement and compensation program, at least for those of us who bought our vehicle new, have owned it continuously, have maintained it properly, have not abused it in any way, but can't afford to prosecute a lawsuit.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. On november 11, 2008, the contact drove the vehicle approximately seven miles when it began to overheat. Suddenly, the engine shut off and the vehicle was towed to the repair shop. The mechanic stated that the engine needed to be replaced. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle needed to be towed to a chrysler dealer for a diagnosis; however, they did not guarantee assistance with the repair. The current and failure mileages were 125,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving approximately 25 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine failed without warning. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the failure was related to an engine lock-up. Currently, the vehicle is inoperable and has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 128,000.
I have been getting my oil changed regularly since I both the car in 2007. When I bought the car it only had about 65000 miles. Now in 2008 it has a little over 85000. I was driving one day and all of a sudden my car started making a knocking noise. Within a couple of miles of the noise started my car completely broke down in the middle of the street. There I was in the middle of the street not able to go anywhere. Luckily a cop came by who called a tow truck. After towing the car to the auto repair shop, I was told that my engine needed to be replaced due to oil sludge. I am very disappointed in this. I have low miles, proper maintenance to the car, and now I need a new engine.
Driving at 60 MPH. Vehicle engine failure due to insufficient lubrication. (working on) replacing damaged parts and or engine.
I have the same old dodge 2.7l engine complaint. My 2000 dodge intrepid with only 90k miles started making noise, than boom... The end of another 2.7l motor. Found it was combo of sludge and timing chain. Our local junk yards won't even take the car because they have to many as it is!!! So I get to stare at my expensive lawn ornament from my door every day.
Multiple low-speed stalls/engine shutdown; sometimes engine light or oil light precede the stall. Unable to restart vehicle for several minutes. This vehicle has be given all regular routine service, oil changes, etc., by dodge/chrysler dealership where vehicle was purchased new. Currently only 55, 450 miles on vehicle. Problems began occurring within last year. Dealer unable to identify any trouble codes after evaluation of stall complaints. Dealership not forthcoming with any problems with this vehicle with 2.7l engine, although many complaints have been found on internet sites including the federal safety agency website. Apparently there exists a manufacturing defect chrysler corp does not want to acknowledge, as it is pervasive for this model.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. On two separate occasions, while driving approximately 45 MPH, the oil pressure gauge dropped. The check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle completely shut off and restarted after approximately 30 minutes. The vehicle made knocking sounds and began smoking after it was restarted. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle completely shut down in the middle of traffic. The mechanic stated that the failure was caused by engine sludge. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist due to improper maintenance of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 131,340.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While the contact's daughter was driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to smoke and make a grinding noise. She drove the vehicle back home. A mechanic stated that the engine failed. The failure mileage was 128,000.
Oil sludge caused motor to fail at 80,000 miles.
I took my 2000 intrepid to the car shop because my engine light kept coming on. They couldn't find anything and they could not find anything wrong. My oil was fine. Then a month later my oil light came on again and the engine started making a knocking noise. I then learned that my engine had completely failed even after only 75,000 miles on it.
I was driving home, on the interstate, and my engine's timing chain broke. Took it to a mechanic, he said that it will require replacement of entire engine, that this failure is very common in these engines. He referred me to this website.
Engine stopped running while I was at 55mph on a rural road late at night. Had car towed to dealership that I bought car. Timing belt and guides eng due to sludge build up. I had the oil changed every 3,000 miles from when I bought it. Dealership could not find sludge but was told this was the problem. Had repairs done after continual complaints took 5 months to get car repaired. 5 months later and 10,000 miles the engine goes again. At 21 this car sits in my dad's driveway rusting. Replacement parts could not be located. Replacement of engine I can not pay for. Chrysler will not help. I've had better help from my dog!
I had a dodge intrepid that has had nothing but problems with the engine. When I went online to do research I found out that there were many other complaints, the same as I had. I want to know why no-one has done anything in regards to this problem. I actually had a part person at fireside dodge in modesto tell me that a part I was buying was a known defect part and that is why they changed it but they weren't putting out a notice until they were forced to because it was expensive, I put the latest incident as the date but this is the third tragic incident with this engine. The first incident was when I had to have all my rods replaced in the engine because of a sludge build-up in the engine. The second incident was when a part connected to my radiator blew off and I had to replace that. Now, this third incident and I still not have a diagnosis on what is wrong but it is leaning to the heads, head gasket, and piston rings. Please look at these website and start an investigation into dodge about this engine. It is not fair that honest, hard working people have to deal with faulty engineering. I am lucky that no one has been hurt on any time my car has broken down because all three times I was on a major freeway, once coming home from stockton on highway 99 the other two happened when I was over 2 hours from home and I had to pay a $575.00 tow truck fee each time to get my car home. Www.dodgechryslerengineproblems.com www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/intrepid/2002/engine www.oilsludge.com dodgestories.blogspot.com
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 45 MPH, the contact attempted to bear to the right and the vehicle suddenly shut off. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer has not diagnosed the failure. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. The contact attempted to start his vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and the diagnosis was engine failure. The current and failure mileages were 90,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 70 MPH, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. Suddenly, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. He took the vehicle to a mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The mechanic could not determine if the failure originated from the top or bottom of the engine. The current and failure mileages were 136,000.
Engine failure many censors blew in a span of a year.
I have a dodge intrepid 2000 I have a loud motor knock, with no warning of engine light coming on at all. I was taking it down the street to the repair shop and it just died, no it will not start. I am told the engine is shot, that the timing chain tensioner failed, which caused it to knock while driving it. The dealer said the engine problem is not covered under warranty because of oil sludge build up. I only have 110,000 miles on this car, and it is already the 2nd motor that chrysler replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that there were issues with her vehicle involving the engine motor. The timing chain tensioner failed, which caused the engine to knock while driving 40 MPH. She consulted the dealer and they stated that the engine in that particular motor was the worst motor ever produced by the manufacturer. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the parts alone would cost $400 in order to complete the repair. The current and failure mileages were approximately 116,000.
I was driving south bound on interstate 15 in centerville utah at approximately 65 miles per hour. I was in the center lane of three lanes. The engine suddenly lost all power. I was fortunate in steering the vehicle to the right and ended up, stalled, in the median of the on-ramp and the far right hand lane.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a banging sound coming from the engine and the vehicle began to lose power. The vehicle did not shut off during the failure. Prior to the failure, she noticed that the vehicle would lose power while beiing driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed for complete engine failure. The current and failure mileages were 63,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate, stall, and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. When the contact attempted to pull to the side of the road, the vehicle suddenly shut off and could not be restarted until thirty minutes later. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the oil light would illuminate periodically. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current and failure mileages were 152,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving 40 MPH, the motor began making a knocking noise. Within minutes, the motor completely failed. The contact managed to restart the vehicle and pulled over at a gas station. He checked the oil in the vehicle and noticed that it barely had any oil. He added oil to the vehicle, hoping it would correct the failure, which it did for 3 or 4 miles. The contact then had to pull over once again for the motor noises. The vehicle was towed to a shop and the mechanic stated that the motor was shot due to a spun main bearing. The vehicle is currently at the dealer from where it was purchased and has not been repaired. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge intrepid. While driving between 60-65 MPH, the ignition light illuminated and the vehicle shut off. The vehicle restarted in approximately half an hour to forty minutes, which allowed him to continue onto his destination. The dealer stated that the motor dropped due to sludge. The previous day, the ignition light illuminated. The failure mileage was 102,000. Updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/19/08.
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