The 2.7l engine seized while driving 45 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer were notified.
2001 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. While driving 40 MPH the vehicle stalled. Driver tried to restart the vehicle and was not able to do so. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.
While making a left hand turn engine seized up due to engine sludge. Consumer managed to pull over and restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Oil light came on as wife was driving home from church. She stopped, checked the oil level(in the acceptable range on dipstick) and called me. I had a friend tow me to my house. Took the car in to our local dodge dealer who told me that the engine was sludged and that the extended warranty would not cover. He first told me that they could do an engine flush, the second call was that he could not flush the engine as it is about to totally go out. I have receipts for oil and filters and when I installed them. I bought the car used with under 40,000 miles and have drove approximately 10,000 since.
I was driving and saw the oil light flicker which I thought was strange as I had just had oil changed less than 1000 miles before. Then heard a rattling noise in the engine was close to a mechanic so I pulled in and he informed me that he had 5 of these engines with the exact same problem looked at my paperwork found that I had a 7 year 100000 mile warranty as I am only at 78000 had my car towed to a dealer.
While driving 40 MPH the engine seized without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
While driving 30 MPH, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.
Vehicle tends to stall unexpectedly while being driven at various speeds. Taken to dealer for checkup, but the cause is undetermined.
My 2001 dodge intrepid at 70,000 miles is already showing sludge in the motor even though it has had regular maintenance. It is my understanding that the 2.7 engine has widely documented problems and that chrysler is well aware of them. My mechanic explained to me that it is a matter of time before the engine "blows." there are no replacement engines and if I do fine one, it will obviously have the same problems. Going to a different engine requires changes in the computer etc. Many of us with this problem are going to or have already experienced severe financial stress because of this. (it is interesting to note that chrysler has chosen to take care of the mercedes customers!!!!!) of course the other problem is that the engine could blow at any time which is a dangerous time bomb to be considering. I would like to join any lawsuit. We deserve to be compensated for this.
While driving at any speed the oil warning light illuminated. Consumer heard knocking noises coming from the engine. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Consumer complained of poor performance of the 2.7 liter engine in 2001 dodge intrepid se. Bf two of the consumer's dodge intrepid's experienced these engine failure's which occurred at 114k and 112k miles. Also, the consumer's daughter owned a 2001 intrepid and the PCM failed without warning. The vehicle suddenly lost power. *sc the second dodge intrepid a 1999 vehicle identification number [xxx]. *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Engine failure -knocking in engine- no notice-----put car in shop--said bearing -bolts--fell out of engine into oil pan...2.7 engine. Can't afford even a used or remanufactured one to replace--price to high due to supply and demand from failure of this engine for 1998 thru 2001 intrepids.
While driving approximately 65 MPH, engine stalled on highway. Consumer was able to avoid accident by pulling over to side of road. The cause of this is undetermined.
Purchased car in 02 with 11000 miles. Maintained car well. At 57000 miles the engine and transmission blew. Dealer said their was a build up of sludge. My car was in the shop for 30 days. 4 days after repaired I returned it to dealer with complaint of transmission slipping. They couldn't feel it slipping when they drove it. Now tonight, 3 weeks later, it was towed back to the shop for transmission failure.
Slit rattle noise die completely had to be towed home mechanic looked at but said it cost a lot more than I had to fix it.
The engine failed while driving. This is a 2001 dodge intrepid with under 67,000 miles on it. The timing chain snapped and the 2.7 liter engine needs to be replaced.
2001 dodge intrepid se started making a loud rattling noise for no reason. Had car towed to a garage, and mechanic refused to work on it. Had car towed to second garage, mechanic told us that the engine needed to be replaced. Car had 70000 miles and kept in good condition with regular oil changes and mantaince. Told it would cost $5000 for repair still owe $12000 on car. This is absolutly unreal. I guess it will just sit and rot in my driveway. Some one needs to make dodge walk up to the plate. This is pure robbery.I was also told that this year intrepid was bad for engine failure. And this web site proves it.
While driving at approximately 65 MPH the motor ceased to function. It began by making a noise. Then the vehicle lost power. There was no power steering or power brakes. Consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer, and was informed that the timing chain blew apart, and there was no compression in the cylinders. Vehicle never indicated that it was running hot. *ak
Vehicle reached 45000 miles when engine no longer operated. Taken vehicle to dealer for repairs under extended warranty. Later, check engine light appeared. Dealer found that the gas tank needed a new hose for $350.00. *ak the consumer stated that he believed the dealer knowingly sold a bad vehicle and would like to be reimbursed. The consumer stated that the vehicle would not stay running.
Consumer noticed that the vehicle was running roughly. No prior warning, then vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer. Mechanic informed determined that the head gasket had blown out, and the engine needed to be replaced.
20 01 dodge intrepid,43k. Mi., purchased in 02, drive 7000. Miles, year maintained to specks. Last oil change showed massive amounts of sludge build-up. Two weeks later the engine blew. According to serv. Mgr. At dealership where we purchased it, it is the timing chain guides. I'm sure he's farmiliar with the noise because chrysler have denied thousands of people the use of thier 2.7 l engined vehicles for a long, long time. It is a known cronic problem with this engine, and they know it, and nothing is being done about it. And, like thousands of others, we have to continue to pay for the driveway ornament as it can only sit there. We certaimly can't afford to fix it, so we borrowed my mother-in laws car, which got stolen from our driveway a week after we borrowed it. This problem must be addressed immediately by the proper authorities and they must be held accountable for any and all repairs needed to be able to get rid of the car.
12/11/04 = engine failure on a 2001 dodge intrepid while driving on I-77 north of charlotte, nc. Oil light flickered on and off. Pulled over to shoulder to check oil level and fouond at max. Continued driving and about 30 miles later eigine RPM acclerated to 5000 RPM at 70 MPH. Engine cut off and had to pull to medium. Loud noise in engine. Mount airy dodge deler wanted 3k to 5k to replace. 12/17/04 = towed car back to shelby and having motor replaced with a used motor at a cost of $4000.00 (estimated).
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid I purchased this car from the dealership approx. 2years ago (it was a loaner car) first I had to replace the cooling fan (no big deal) now I am finding out that the entire engine needs to be replaced. While getting my oil changed the attendant told me that I had a small oil link that needed to be addressed so I took the car over to my mechanic the same day who told me that the engine would need to be rebuilt or replaced this car only has 62,000 miles on it I can't imagine having to replace an engine so soon I have had my oil changed regularly and my mechanic knows that but still he says that there is oil built up inside the engine then he tells me that he has has several people in his shop with similiar problems.
I bought dodge intrepid 2001 se 2.7 l from the local auction with only 53000 miles on the odometer. As I was driving back from the auction, I heard tapping noise from the engine. I stopped and opened the hood and found that engine was low on the oil, I decide to add one quart of engine oil until I was close to the auto mechanic shop. After getting to his shop and opening up the engine we found that there was little oil but mostly sludge that prevented the engine from lubrication. The noise was really loud that had damaged some internal parts (broke crank shaft) too. Anyway the engine was gone, we decided to put another engine from the junk yard, which coasted over two thousand dollars and installation was about one thousand . Now, I have only driven 1000 miles on the new engine and there is engine light on again. I hope it is not the beginning of same issue. The car has already coasted me almost seven thousand dollars and not to mention time in the shop and frustration. I want to warn every one to stay away from intrepid and any 2.7 l dodge engines. Researching on chrysler's web site and edmunds now I see lots of people have same issues but no solution. I hope company claims responsibility of poor design and issue a recall. Regards, pulkit kapila .
While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was not able to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak the motor had locked and threw a rod. The consumer would changes regularly. *sc
Defect in motor design, motors self destruction at 90000 mi or less. Son was driving car on interstate, tried to pass truck, motor blew, narrowly missed causing an accident. After numerous phone calls to repair shops I've been told these 2.7 liter v6 motors are junk. They have a defect with the oil pump. When you accelerate the oil t is pumped to the top of the motor, making the oil pump run dry and starve the main bearing on the lower end. This should have been a recall on all 2.7 liter v6 motors. I just bought the car for my son, he only had it 2 weeks. I paid cash $5,500.00. Gone, car not worth repairing. What a rip off.
While driving 65 MPH the engine failed. Consumer was able to get to the side of the road.
A noise was heard coming from the front while driving. Then, vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak.....old engine was removed and a new one was installed at cost of $5,309.96.
While driving 55 MPH engine failed. Dealer stated the oil pump clogged.
I was driving at 20 MPH. The steering wheel locked up. Could not brake or speed up. One mechanic said it was the timing chain. And I would need a new motor. Estimate was 4900- 5500. Cant afford it.
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