2001 Dodge Intrepid: engine failure

Filed May 20, 2017 · Engine · CA

Purchased 2001 in 2004 driving to work car stalled on freeway and cut off. Took to auto shop determined engine froze. Replaced engine 2009(needed to save up) engine has given out again 2017. There is oil slug in engine.

Filed Dec 30, 2011 · Engine · 111,142 miles · IL

2001 dodge intrepid r/t 3.5l with 111,422 miles. While driving on the tollway, the heater began to blow out cool air. Later there was no acceleration and the car just died. Got the car to the side of the road while in traffic. Had to be towed. Engine is locked up. New engine estimate $5000-$7500. No check engine lights or warnings. Prior to this event we had a new radiator, thermostat, etc. Put in along with fixing oil leakage problem. That was july 28, 2011 with 107,809 miles on it. We always changed our oil regularly and took care of it. We bought this 2001 r/t intrepid new. The only other real problem was @ 106,939 miles it wouldn't go back into drive once you put it in reverse so we put in a used control module to fix that problem. I have read about a lot of complaints with the 2.7l engine but can't find much information on the 3.5 r/t model. So scary to think how many 2001 intrepids are just dying on the road with no advance notice. Very dangerous. I am so glad that my son was driving it and knew what to do instead of my newly-licensed daughter. It was her car for only 4 1/2 months. Dodge should be ashamed. We got more mileage out of a chevy cavalier. Are there any class action law suits out there?

Filed Oct 26, 2010 · Engine · 120,000 miles · OR · 2 injuries

My car has very low mileage and it just suddenly started coughing and choking and revving up and slowing down - it was completely out-of-control! I had to pull over on a major freeway (interstate 5 in oregon) and waited on the side for a tow. When I got it home I was told to drive it a couple of blocks to get the engine analyzer on it, but it sounded horrible, the valves were knocking fiercely and it sounded like it was out of oil, which I check frequently. The guy that checked it really didn't have much of an answer except a relay switch. We replaced it but to no avail. I took it to a local mechanic and he wanted about $4500 to replace the engine - where they found metal shavings and some sort of bolt that they couldn't get to down in the valve. I cannot afford to replace anything on this car and I am amazed and disgusted that chrysler would put this kind of engine out to the public. I have read hundreds of complaints now about the 2.7 l engine - with people in the same predicament. And it's not just online - I have a neighbor with one that has the alternative engine and he's heard the same thing. His car runs great because he doesn't have the 2.7l....chrysler should pick up the pieces for all these poor people who have faulty cars and at least replace the value of their car as it stands today. Please help.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Engine · 91,000 miles · PA

Engine shut down.....the oil light came on, followed by loud noise in engine.....got off to the side of the road....shut off and "died" on the spot !! Luckily it was late at night with no other cars on the road !! Had the car towed, looked at by a mechanic..who found the engine coated with oil sludge on the inside. Needs a new engine .

Filed Sep 17, 2009 · Engine · 112,124 miles · CA · crash

My car initially started overheated got that fixed which was the water pump then the engine blown and I kept regular maintanance on this vehicle got the head gasket fixed then 3 days later the bottom blew and the timing chain tensor.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Engine · 80,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler intrepid. While driving 70 MPH, the engine began to knock loudly. The contact had the vehicle towed to a mechanic and was informed that the engine failed. The engine had never been serviced prior to the failure and there were no warning lights illuminated. The engine oil and fluids were checked and replaced three weeks prior to the failure. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2009 · Engine · 85,000 miles · CO

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. The contact stated that the check engine warning light constantly illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change and they discovered several oil leaks. The necessary repairs were performed and several seals and other components were replaced at the cost of $1,000. The contact paid for the repairs; however, the check engine oil light continued to flicker on and off on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. On a separate occasion, the contact heard a loud banging noise while driving less than 65 MPH, followed by the vehicle stalling. An independent mechanic stated that the rod inside of the engine failed. It could not be determined how the failure occurred. The contact paid $5,900 to repair the failure. The failure and current mileages were less than 85,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2009 · Engine · 110,000 miles · MO

Our 2001 dodge intrepid seized up on us while driving on sunday. It was fine, then it wasn't, we did everything to maintain the vehicle, oil changes and repairs when needed.

Filed Jun 11, 2009 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 v6 had oil light flicker on and off at stop signs. Checked oil, it was fine. Took in for an oil change. I did oil changes regularly as suggested by dodge. Car started making knocking noise. Took car to mechanic. He ran compression tests and said timing chain was bad and valves were bent. It needs a new engine.

Filed Apr 29, 2009 · Engine · 88,600 miles · MT · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While at a red light, the engine failed. The vehicle was very difficult to restart. The dealer stated that there were three faulty coils and three faulty spark plugs. The contact believes the valve train is faulty. The check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel and bluish-gray smoke appeared from the tail pipe, which was an indication of engine failure. In addition, the fuel consumption increased. The current and failure mileages were 88,600.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Engine · 103,839 miles · TN

2001 dodge intrepid se - 2.7l, lost power on the way to work. Oil light began flickering (had scheduled oil change couple of days before) and coasted off the roadway. Had car towed in to the local repair shop. Diagnosed "catastrophic internal engine failure." motor needed to be replaced. All past repair work had been completed by the local dodge dealer. They have replaced two of the main brains in the car (@ 40k & 55k - both cost $850 ea.), oil pan gaskets (@ 35k, 45k, & 60k), generator (@ 60k), radiator (@ 65k), transmission radiator (@ 65k), rebuilt transmission (@ 98k), and now the motor has been replaced with a jasper rebuild.

Filed Mar 11, 2009 · Engine · 73,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge intrepid. While driving 60 MPH, the contact heard a popping noise in the engine. The vehicle lost complete power and had to be placed into neutral as it coasted to the side of the road. The vehicle was unable to be controlled. The engine failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic and then to the dealer, who stated that a piston rod blew a hole in the engine block. The repair would cost $5,750. The manufacturer stated that they would pay $1,000 towards the repair cost. The contact stated that she does not have the money for the repairs. The failure mileage was 73,000. Updated 04/16/09.