The engine in my auto( 2001 dodge intrepid) failed----regular oil and filter changes took place----engine would cutoff without notice while driving------chrsler would not acknowledge warranty but would repair at cost-----research indicates that this engine would develope a sludge buildup problem as my auto did-----my engine had to be replaced at a cost of over $5,000.
2001 Dodge Intrepid engine complaints
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While driving 25 MPH vehicle stalled. As a result, steering locked.
The vehicle would accelerate no more then 30 MPH, the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that the problem was due to sludge build up in the engine.
While driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle started losing power. The dealership indicated this was due to a sludge problem.
While traveling down the interstate the engine began knocking on my 2001 intrepid. Had the car towed to garage they said engine was full of sludge and needed rebuilt or replaced we changed the oil every 3000-4000 miles upon further investigation this is known to be a chrysler problem but they refuse to fix the problem the only way they want to help is thave it towed to garage and charge you for inspection and then want you to pay 5000.00 to 9000.00 to repair it is a hoax I have owned this car 2 years now it is undriveable and I cannot afford to fix it. I own a company and have several dod ge autos if this is the way they are going to solve problems I will be switching makes of cars I buy in the future.
The check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle overheated and stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
Consumer stated engine failed completely.
While driving a knocking noise came from the engine. Dealership informed the consumer that engine rod blew out. The problem was repaired.
Had a noise coming from the top of my engine that started on my way to work one morning. Drove it home and then took it to the dodge dealership to have it looked at. They said the engine was bad due to sludge and needed replaced. The timing chain had not broken yet so they said if didn't replace the engine, I should replace the timing chain and get rid of the car.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
My wife was traveling on highway 65 and stopped at the light.the engine suddenly shutdown withhout warning and smoke came out from under the hood. My wife was terrified and stuck in the middle of the road for about 20 minutes until the highway patrol pushed the car to the side. The estimated repair cost from a shop is $7,500.
While driving 30 MPH, the consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the vehicle. Suddenly the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to a garage for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge in the engine. Please provide further details.
While driving, the engine shut down. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the engine was found to be defective. The consumer stated he could not find anyone to work on the vehicle.
Knocking in engine while driving home from work. Took to chrysler and they said there was sludge in the oil, and my warranty was null and void
My wife was driving the car and it suddenly stopped working causing her to be in the middle of a multi-lane road and in danger of being hit by rush hour traffic. The car was towed to the auto shop where they discovered the water pump had broken, causing metal fragments to fall into the oil pan. The timing chain jumped a gear on the water pump and causing the engine to quit working without warning. The car is a 2001 dodge intrepid with a 2.7l v6 engine. The car has 59,009 miles. Parts required to repair the damage include: camshaft sensor, valve cover gasket, upper manifold gasket, timing chain tensioner, water pump, both cam shaft sensors.
While driving, the vehicle suddenly stopped. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated the engine needed to be replaced.
While starting up vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to water pump damage. Also, valves and head gasket malfunctioned.
While driving at 35 MPH consumer heard a noise coming from the engine. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership on april, 2004, dealership indicated to the consumer due that the oil was not changing properly and needed to be replace the engine at consumer's expense of $9,000 although consumer proved from a independent shop that oil was changed regularly.
While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and it was towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine blew out and needed to be replaced, and replaced it three times.
My car began to make a loud knocking sound. I took it straight to a service center. After looking at the car, they said I needed a new engine. I had it towed to another service center for a second opinion, they, too, said I needed a new engine. The chain tension spring broke causing my car to get out of time and basically the engine self- destructed. I still owe almost $8000.00 on my car and a rebuilt engine will cost me nearly $7,000.00. I called dodge and voiced my complaint with no compassion from them. I don't know what to do. I have a car that I love and had no problems with until all of this. I will never buy another dodge, chrysler or jeep vehicle. I can't believe they didn't issue a recall on the chain tensioner. After much research I have found hundreds of complaints about the 2.7 engine claiming the same problem. Just what is the average middle class person supposed to do with a car like this?
I was driving my 2001 dodge intrepid and came to a four way stop and my engine failed. Two gentlrmen assisted with pushing my vehicle off the side of the road to avoid any injuries.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly vehicle jerked and vibrated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to sludge inside the engine.
This complaint is about auto that I purchased from south chicago dodge in sept 2000. Dodge intrpid with 2/7 engine that I have given back to finance company because of engine failure. Febuary of 2003 I began hearing a clinging sound come from the auto and I made a appiontment with south chicago dodge for a checkup, on the way to the dealer expressway illinois interstate55 the car began to staul. We were able to make our way to the shoulder without being hit by the passing traffic. I called chrysler and told them the car was being taken to the dealedship with a blown engine at 42k miles. Their first comment was well how often was oil changed because, the engine doesn't just blow unless the oil wasn't maintained. I told them oil was changed every 3000 - 4000 miles and that I even took it to the dealership that I bought from because the change oil light would come and and not go off until the car was at a high idle. Anyway the car was towed to the dealership for repair and they called me shortly after to tell me that chrysler wouldn't fix the engine unless I was able to provide all oil change receipts (which, I wasn't because many of time my dad who is a machanic changed the oil). I have since given the car to the back to wfs with a blown engine and they have since sold the car for only $5000 when I owed $19k+. This entire mess had me stressed out many months trying to figure out how I was going to pay for a car that I didn't have. I have since been forced to file for chapter7 bankruptcy because of this and had the debt discharged. I think that chrysler should take responsiblity for this and many of the other complaints I've seen about these cars and do something about it. I don't see how so many people could camplain about the same problem and their response is we all didn't change the oil. Give me a break!!! This has ruined my credit history and I'm sure many others and for that I think you should pay up.
While driving vehicle suddenly stopped accelerating and came to a complete stop at a traffic light before stalling. Vehicle was towed to a dealership. The dealership replaced the timing belt/oil pump, and 6 rods. The failure recurred four times thereafter, in which the short block, 02 sensors and the distributor were replaced. The failure recurred.
I have a 2001 dodge intrepid 2.7 just recently my car broke down, I took it to several places(4) to find out the problem and was told be 4 different mechnics 2 been a dodge dealerships that it was the engine. I was also told by all 4 mechnics that the dodge intrepid has a slugeing problem with all the 2.7l engine models. I would like to know why this was never recalled or why dodge did not do anything about it. I have all my paper work for maintence done on my car . I feel that is not do to any fault on my own however I am stuck with a $4000-6000 repair bill for a problem dodge knew about. Why.
While driving, vehicle stalled without warning. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was unable to do so. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the engine needed to be replaced. *la *sc
My car never gave me any signs of burning oil, nor did I have any heater issues or smells. Owever, on 05/21/02 I took my car in to spitzer motor city in cleveland for service because I was seeing the engine light. They determined that they needed to replace my pcv valve and gas cap ($24.02 for parts and $149.00 for labor). Later, during the month of november 2002 I began seeing my engine light again. I took my car back to the same dealership the car was repaired at, and the mechanic said that if the gas cap is not on tightly it can also cause the engine light to come on, and to make sure it is always on tight. After that, the engine light would come on from time to time, til the day the enigne failed on august 18, 2003 while my husband was driving it. The car was taken to dodge dealership, where it was diagnosed that the engine was shot due to sludge build-up. ( last oil change, may 2003 ). According to a representative from the daimler chrysler service contract help desk, if an estimate for repair is over $5,000, an inspector must be sent to investigate before approving the coverage of any service repairs. Unfortunately, the request to pick up the tab was denied, with still one more month of warranty coverage left and 63,000 plus miles later. The only thing that I received from this was a reference number from the daimlerchrysler customer assistance center on sept 16th, 2003, and over $12,000 left in instalments. Thats all !
While driving engine blew out/smoked, and stalled. There were no warnings. Engine completely failed.
No warning--other than a problem with the heat that we didn't realize was related until after. As my husband was driving the car home, the engine light came on and the engine immediately died, in traffic. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic, who informed us that the car had an engine sludge problem, like many other intrepids he had seen, and it would cost us roughly $6,000 to replace it. The car is currently sitting at the mechanic's because we don't have an extra six grand laying around, so it is intact in it's unrepaired state. I feel it could have been a horrible nightmare had traffic been heavier and one of my kids had been driving. This is a real personal injury disaster waiting to happen to other intrepid owners.
About 2 months ago my oil was burning up and I had white smoke coming from the exhaust. I had it looked at and the problem was unknown. I had the oil changed and filter changed several times within 2 months (due to oil burning up). A couple weeks ago I was driving on the highway when my engine started to sound like a semi truck so I pulled off the highway. I checked the oil which was fine and there was nothing smoking so I was going to take it to my dads house to figure out what was wrong. When I got back in the car it wouldn't start. I had it looked at and now they are saying my engine is history. I found out oil sludge caused the problem. I have 3 years left to pay off a car that I can't drive and can not afford to fix the problem at this time. Even if I tried for a used engine I would be on a wating list (which tells you something right there.
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